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Super condensed prologue:
UK T-Mobile HTC Hero bought from ebay
Unlocked via an IMEI generated code (i.e not serial cable method)
Worked fine for 3 months
Sudden onset of 'No Service' and 'sim cannot connect to this network
The battle:
Use CheckMEND to find status of IMEI
It's bloody blacklisted! (Seller is conducting insurance fraud...)
Contact T-mobile - they confirm there are many problems with the IMEI
Contact the seller - no help
Explain to seller I have figured out his full name, address, phone number and that I now know his wife was recently prosecuted for benefit fraud (she is actually the registered seller)
He tells me he will call later
No call - I call him, he says I won't get my money back
The uplifting moment:
I call Tmobile - they have now removed the blacklist
The seller must have informed Tmobile that it wasn't really lost
The crash:
The blacklist seems to have modified the handset so it's locked to Tmobile again.
T-mobile SIMs work.
All other report No Service.
Also, going into the test mode (VOL DOWN + PWR ON) I find that the SIMLOCK status now reports FILE OPEN FAILED!
Quest?:
I will fix this problem....
I've already:
Made a gold card
Flashed Generic latest ROM
Does anyone know how to re-flash the SIMLOCK area - even to default would help?
Would running the CID commands through a serial cable help?
To note: Now rooted with instant root. Will try and flash a recovery image and see what happens.
[METHOD] (source forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4750940&postcount=4 - edited a live download location for Instant Root)
I first followed the instructions on making a goldcard and then flashed the 2.73.405.5 WWE rom fine.
Now make sure you have the cm-hero-recovery.img (content.modaco.net/dropzone/m...covery-1.0.zip) on the root of your sdcard.
Aswell as Instant Root (tecnophone.it/wp-content/uploads/Instant-Root-by-tecnophone.zip) now install Instant Root on the phone.
It should pop up with a notification "instant root was successfully" or along those lines. (If you have a problem installing Instant Root make sure Settings>Applications>Unknown Sources is checked)
Instant root then allows for root access with adb shell using the following 2 commands:
1) adb shell
then
2) su
the icon should change from a $ to #.
Now flash the recovery image with the following command:
1) flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-hero-recovery.img
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If flashing fails I'll try doing this with serial commands. I've seen a few people about the net with similar issues so hopefully if I am successful!
Just some extra info...
The handset may not be locked back to t-mobile as you cant lock a handset OTA, T-mobile are the only UK network that can actually amend the blacklist for other networks as its owned by T-mobile. When a csa/csr what ever they call them, removes the blacklist it removes it from T-mobile only as the assumption is you should not remove another networks blacklist request. If you are not the original owner of the handset and some CSR has removed they they have made a mistake (you bonus) but if it was not originally blacklisted by t-mobile the other networks will stay dead to it..
Thanks for the reply.
I called o2 who say it is not blacklisted on their system.
Hmmm, I'm not sure where I am left...
It works on T-mobile. but not other network.
It doesn't ask for an unlock code - Is there another lock somewhere?
I have just remembered the name of the system "Dali" if you speak to a team manager and say you have been told you need the blacklist removing from it if its still on..
If its not showing on that then it must be a handset issue..
anarchyuk said:
I have just remembered the name of the system "Dali" if you speak to a team manager and say you have been told you need the blacklist removing from it if its still on..
If its not showing on that then it must be a handset issue..
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It is definately no longer blacklisted - meaning it's handset.
So this could be coincidental timing? I have a copy of the CheckMEND report saying it had been blacklisted.
Are we sure that T-mob cannot do something OTA?
Is there any way to restore the simlock data to default - I.e. relock it so I can re-enter my unlock code?
Im not sure about re locking it tbh, good luck!!
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Im not sure about re locking it tbh, good luck!!
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Is there anyone who can help my poor HTC Hero!
instead of using the gold card way to get the recover image use http://android.modaco.com/content/h...ng-the-patched-recovery-image-on-your-device/ if you havent already got it on, then put generic rom on and re try,, just an idea its how i flashed mine with new roms, never used a gold card
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instead of using the gold card way to get the recover image use http://android.modaco.com/content/h...ng-the-patched-recovery-image-on-your-device/ if you havent already got it on, then put generic rom on and re try,, just an idea its how i flashed mine with new roms, never used a gold card
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I've got the patched recovery image on now - using gold card.
Could you do me a favour and do the following and post results for comparison:
Turn phone on holding VOL DOWN + POWER
Then goto Fastboot
Then press CALL to do the SIMLOCK test
I get:
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FAT32 Init Ok
Open File Fail
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Your result may really help guide my research&testing here!
I also just thought - would one of those Rebel Sim Cards get round this?!
I have just ordered an unlock code on ebay to help you test as mine is t-mobile uk also,
Fat32 Init OK
Open File Fail
Reboot device?
is what i got!!
anarchyuk said:
I have just ordered an unlock code on ebay to help you test as mine is t-mobile uk also,
Fat32 Init OK
Open File Fail
Reboot device?
is what i got!!
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Hmm, so that's the standard response? Maybe for a locked phone?
Could any people who are unlocked please post a response?!
still waiting for my code, I have had to downgrade to a GSM rom as the new eris 2.1 leaks are cdma and dont offer the sim unlock option!!
anarchyuk said:
still waiting for my code, I have had to downgrade to a GSM rom as the new eris 2.1 leaks are cdma and dont offer the sim unlock option!!
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Where do I find the simunlock option?! I can't remember it or it's no longer there..
itsmonkey said:
Where do I find the simunlock option?! I can't remember it or it's no longer there..
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If the phone is locked when you put another sim with another nck code it will auto appear, have you tried another rom like mrbang;s?
Some details from an Dutch Retail unlocked phone.
So never had an simlock:
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FAT32 Init OK
Open File Fail
Reboot device?
<MENU> Reset Device
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all roms i used are stock updates, bought 8 days ago
itsmonkey said:
Hmm, so that's the standard response? Maybe for a locked phone?
Could any people who are unlocked please post a response?!
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I have a Hero (G2) which was on T-Mobile but was unlocked with a code from eBay.
Just tried the simlock test and get the same result as everyone else...
Code:
Fast32 Init OK
Open File Fail
Reboot device?
I'm using a custom ROM but is based on a stock one.
I have an unlocked phone and I also get the same output regarding simlock.
(not rooted, stock rom)
is it possible for free to unlock this phone ? any flash or solution to unlock it ?
thanks.
bono.bel said:
is it possible for free to unlock this phone ? any flash or solution to unlock it ?
thanks.
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I also was looking for it ....
Greetings;
As far as i know there is 2 ways to unlock it.
1) (Paid) Get a online service (Ebay for Example); nearby store or your service provider to do it.
2) Search Google for a Software called "QCOM" (I don't remember the exact name)
I've downloaded several versions; tried hard to get this software working; but with no luck.
Also; seems like unbranding this device won't work.
this QCOM or OMAP is a cracked software of furious box, i have this box, but without OMAP software activated. who have this box with activated pack of this soft, can unlock this phone.
br
So what you mean is that it is necessary to have the "box" and to activate the software Right?
Well, after reading this post i've done another attempt.
The instructions don't mention anything about the pack; or activation.
Only:
"ACER S100 Liquid/LiquidE E310 Liquid Mini UNLOCKING GUIDE
NOTE: HOW TO INSTALL DRIVERS AND UNLOCK
1. PRESS VOLUME DOWN + CAMERA AND INSERT USB CABLE FOR S100
2. FOR E310 CONNECT PHONE IN NORMAL MODE
3. DOWNLOAD AcerLiquidDrivers.zip / Driver_E310.rar FROM SUPPORT AND INSTALL
4. START AMDO AND PRESS UNLOCK "
After opening AMDO; i get a message saying: "there are no card readers".
I guess that's the reason it doesn't work
br
yes furious box with activated pack 5 http://www.furiousgold.com/ me i have this box with only pack1, 2, and 3. not the 5.
Well, it's quite expensive to unlock my device only.
It's not that i need it atm, i was trying more to know how to do it.
I guess the best option is to take the device to Service Provider or a Store which does such service.
Thanks;
BR
of course, you can't buy the box to unlock your phonr only, i have this box and many boxes cause it's my job
i can unlock this phone, send me pm if interested
thanks for the info
Also looking for way to unlock an E310 locked by French Telco SFR (on RedBySfr),
I updated fimware to latest ACER release, and rooted it, then what ?
I have a SaskTel Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-I747M, baseband version I747MVLLE8) that is locked, and I want to unlock it. But when I insert a foreign SIM (from AT&T) I get no prompt for an unlock code. Instead it just says "No SIM card. Emergency calls only." I've contacted several of the online unlock code suppliers and they say without this prompt I can't unlock the phone. I've also tried to enter variations of the *7465625* code, but they do nothing at all. SaskTel says they don't provide unlock code. This despite the fact that I purchased the phone outright, and have no contract with them. Am I totally hooped, or is there some way I can get this phone unlocked?
ddice said:
I have a SaskTel Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-I747M, baseband version I747MVLLE8) that is locked, and I want to unlock it. But when I insert a foreign SIM (from AT&T) I get no prompt for an unlock code. Instead it just says "No SIM card. Emergency calls only." I've contacted several of the online unlock code suppliers and they say without this prompt I can't unlock the phone. I've also tried to enter variations of the *7465625* code, but they do nothing at all. SaskTel says they don't provide unlock code. This despite the fact that I purchased the phone outright, and have no contract with them. Am I totally hooped, or is there some way I can get this phone unlocked?
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try another SIM, maybe the one you're using is borked.
Try this
#7465625*638*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode)
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda app-developers app
cue_32 said:
Try this
#7465625*638*# (Insert Network Lock Keycode)
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda app-developers app
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I've already tried that, the phone doesn't respond to this keystroke sequence.
dLo GSR said:
try another SIM, maybe the one you're using is borked.
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Possible, but I doubt it, since it works just fine in another phone. In any case I don't have another one to try.
Misread
#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
I noticed in an earlier post, the place of the unlock code was after the #, it should be before. On the right track though. Probably just a typo.
unless you already tried that.
lamsik said:
#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
I noticed in an earlier post, the place of the unlock code was after the #, it should be before. On the right track though. Probably just a typo.
unless you already tried that.
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That and probably every variation of it I can think of! I am wondering though, is this code internal only to the phone, or does it go to the cellular network? When I do type it, it does nothing, though if I send it I get an "Invalid USSD" message returned from the network.
lamsik said:
#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
I noticed in an earlier post, the place of the unlock code was after the #, it should be before. On the right track though. Probably just a typo.
unless you already tried that.
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this code doesn't work on the LTE variants of the SGS3. most of the multi-stage codes (####*###) don't work, you just end up with an error.
Correct as stated. Additionally, if you have a foreign micro sim, and you are not on a stock ROM, the unlock screen prompt will not show. I was running AOKP, and could not get the prompt to show, so I flashed back to stock, unlocked phone, then flashed back to AOKP, bc TW sucks!
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Gerbowski said:
Correct as stated. Additionally, if you have a foreign micro sim, and you are not on a stock ROM, the unlock screen prompt will not show. I was running AOKP, and could not get the prompt to show, so I flashed back to stock, unlocked phone, then flashed back to AOKP, bc TW sucks!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium
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This is what I was starting to suspect. Can you refer me to a good, really clear step by step procedure to do this? I've never done this with a phone, and since I live in a small town, I doubt I can find anyone to help me here. So a step by step would be nice. Thanks.
ddice said:
This is what I was starting to suspect. Can you refer me to a good, really clear step by step procedure to do this? I've never done this with a phone, and since I live in a small town, I doubt I can find anyone to help me here. So a step by step would be nice. Thanks.
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are you on a stock ROM?
i have a i747M and unlocked it with the at&t micro sim, so i know it works,
did u cut ur at&t sim down to size ? maybe u did it wrong and it wont recognize, or ur sim slot is ****ed up ....
ur best bet right now is to try another micro sim
Ok, I've now got my phone rooted. Can someone suggest how I can get the ROM set so that it will allow me to enter the unlock code when I insert a foreign SIM.
There's a 3rd potential method that hasn't been mentioned on here that we see working for most Samsung handsets. In fact, for some Samsung handsets (usually older ones) it is the only unlocking method that will work.
It is:
1. Turn on the phone with a non accepted or accepted SIM card inserted
2. Type #0111*CODE# replacing CODE with your network unlock code
However, if your service provider lock is active, then you'll need to use the code #0133*CODE# instead.
All unlocking methods (once you have the unlock code) are available here: http://www.mobileunlocked.co.uk/samsung-instructions.asp
Hope that helps.
Did you manage to unlock?
I'm facing the exact same issue. My S3 doesn't show the network unlock prompt when I insert a foreign SIM. Mine is locked to AT&T. It's also SGH-I747 model
You could try and unlock your phone as per this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033225
Then try the SIM card after the phone is unlocked.
Oh, I believe this only works on Stock ROMS.
Tybalt said:
You could try and unlock your phone as per this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033225
Then try the SIM card after the phone is unlocked.
Oh, I believe this only works on Stock ROMS.
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Follow the link Tybalt quoted, you will unlock your phone and the sim won't ask for an unlock code because well, it's unlocked.... Follow the instructions, you need to be on JB 4.11 for this to work, some have had success on custom roms but not many....you don't need to root to do this and make sure when you see the success code you have 40 at the end not 30... i did this a couple times... 30 I think basically means you have locked it again ... and in the instructions when it says wait 30 or 60 seconds... you really do have to wait.. don't be impatient....it's a huge thread with many many successes.....
Samsung Galaxy S3
I have the same issue but I have a sgh-i747 Samsung galaxy S3 i brought it to koodo and was told it was a compatible phone with the company when unlocked. The problem/question i have is When i insert my new simcard the screen will not display any prompt to input a unlock code. It just says emergency calls only or unregistered sim. I inserted my sim card into another s3 same model, software versions, different provider, and the phone asked for the unlock code right when powered on. So i tried and flashed a new firmware but its doing the same thing.
I called koodo and they gave me instructions to create a new apn of Koodo SP it did not make my phone prompt me for an unlock code.
When i send an email to any website about unlocking my phone they advice me not to purchase there product if my phones not prompting me for a unlock code that will it more then likely not work.
I've seen methods online of using these to input an unlock code "#0111*UNLOCKCODE#" or "#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#" but when i tell the unlock website this information this still tell me not to purchase there product and i mean many numerous websites. I do not want to buy an unlock code only to try to input it with these methods and have it not work. Which i highly dought it would because the normal 7465625 command doesnt work either.
I also tried this factory unlock and it did nothing
PLEASE HELP!?!?
mobileunlocked said:
There's a 3rd potential method that hasn't been mentioned on here that we see working for most Samsung handsets. In fact, for some Samsung handsets (usually older ones) it is the only unlocking method that will work.
It is:
1. Turn on the phone with a non accepted or accepted SIM card inserted
2. Type #0111*CODE# replacing CODE with your network unlock code[/URL]
Hope that helps.
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Thank you so much for this!
Whenever I typed any variation of the #7465625 code I would get the "emergency calls only" message. #0111*CODE# did the trick!
The provider didn't even know this, the best they could come up with after numerous calls to their hotline is that the phone was broken and/or that the SIM card was badly inserted, thus I should mail them the phone to the other side of the country for unlocking. Would they even have known how to do it over there?
My grandma says thanks!
So, i've received right now my new HTC 8S from Telecom Italia Mobile in substitution of my old jailbreaked iPhone 4.
So i want to obtain its best from this hardaware, is my first time i've a Windows Phone 8 Terminal and i want every root right and attribute to installa whatever i want.
What is the correct procedure to do this ?
It's sim operator locked, so i've followed the link cellunlocker.net and i use my IMEI to unlock the phone. I'ts works.
After that I've downloaded this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094384 <-- I dont know if that is a modifie rom, that allow to run alternative store or homebrew software, there is no tescription, but, i've tried to flash my phone whit this, but it return an error, somhting like an error with CID. What's wrong ?
I know, i'm a noob, and my procedure it's uncorrect, but, were i can find a guide with the correct flux diagram to obtain best by my phone hardawre ?
Tankyou for fast reply.
Hi, I'm not sure if you've already managed to unlock your phone but here's what I did to unlock my two HTC 8S' locked to Telstra (Australia).
It took me a little bit to find out if the online unlocker sites were legitimate. The first one I tried which was legit but didn't have a code for my 8S was HTCSimUnlock.com. They offer a full refund (which I'm still waiting for) if the code doesn't work or if one is not available in their system.
I then tried cellunlocker.net, again they offered a full refund if it didn't work so I gave it a go. Success! Within 10 minutes of my order I received an email with the 8 digit unlock code which I entered and could then use my Vodafone SIM.
The part that sucks is that the first 8S died after trying to install an update. I got it replaced and was had to pay for another unlock code. Anyway. I'm happy to say it can be done.
I'm in the process of uploading a video of me unlocking the 8S but if you have a look on Youtube for unlocking HTC phones, the process is the same.
Simply the process is:
1. Order an unlock code using the IEMI on the phone or box.
2. Put in SIM from a carrier you want to use.
3. Power it on, it will prompt you enter the unlock code.
4. Enter the unlock code.
5. That's it enjoy!
Good luck!
he want's to flash his phone not unlock it ( he already did that). I would like to know that also how to root my htc 8s
Not possible...yet :/
Hello XDA community,
I have Verizon's LG-VS870 4G LTE smartphone [http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-VS870-lucid2]. Now I'm in Canada and would like to use this phone instead of buying a new one, therefore I was told to unlock it. Apparently it's legal to unlock your phone now: http://lifehacker.com/you-can-now-legally-unlock-your-cellphone-heres-what-i-1614787933
So I searched online for how to unlock my LG phone. Found many results that tell me the first half of the steps. Found a couple of threads here too about it, but no concrete solution. Some people said this phone isn't going to work on GSM after you unlock it, but I found this patch thread here that says otherwise: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394689
I have the original Verizon SIM card with me too.
Won't ya kindly help a bloke out and tell him how to get the unlock code for his LG-VS870?
So, I tried to root it and was successful with Framaroot. Then Installed Clockwork. Then attempted to install the above mentioned patch using Clockworks recovery mode, but it didn't appear to fix the GSM lock. Whenever I insert my SIM card I get an icon that looks like a SIM card with a question mark inside a red circle at the top right. And when I try to dial a number, any number, I get some chineese lady saying something.
Any idea what does that mean?
I just unbricked/unrooted my phone back to 711A firmware and 4.1.2 Android as it was all the way from the beginning.
Here's the vocaroo recording of the chinese lady(WARNING! TURN DOWN YOUR VOLUME FIRST!): vocaroo.com/i/s0C5ObqOLK6Y