Is there an unlock for this new model yet?
Unlock for Universal
Front page of this forum has recent announcement about this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/front_page.php
It points to the following wiki page
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Uni_Simlock_by_Buzz_and_team
Good luck!
The O2 XDA isnt locked...
Dr Pink. There is an HTC Universal unlocker.
Welcome to the forum.
Please read this excellent post on how to make this forum better for you, and better for us.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=4534
Most importantly:
-Please use the search button.
-Please use useful topic titles.
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vijay555 said:
Dr Pink. There is an HTC Universal unlocker.
Welcome to the forum.
Please read this excellent post on how to make this forum better for you, and better for us.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=4534
Most importantly:
-Please use the search button.
-Please use useful topic titles.
-Don't step on ants.
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And other more experienced users should read previous posts on the same thread by less experienced users of the forum... He has an XDA Exec, which should be SIM Free and therefore does not need the unlock tool. And one thing that gets my personal goat is people that post things like the one you did above.. When was the last time you tried to use the search engine on this forum, it is BAD. Just entering a simple search returns all sorts of none relevant rubbish.. You go away and type unlock and see what you get back. Then try and work out what is the right thread to look at.
tonyb15re:
other more experienced users should read previous posts on the same thread by less experienced users of the forum
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drpink has only 1 post, and that is the one above. His opus is not considerable.
Although it's an easy reaction to blurt out your question immediately on this board, it's more beneficial to use the past posts as a useful library of knowledge, since those trying to help do get tired of answering the same questions many times.
Now, despite your insistence, I have to say that the HTC Universal does appear to have been locked by some operators. I have an O2 Exec which wasn’t sim locked. I have no idea if O2 did ever lock it, some people said they did, others didn’t. Assuming that drpink has a reason to be asking the question, then others have provided him with the solution.
Again, whether or not drpink’s Exec is locked, dcloutier has pointed him towards the solution. Again, assuming drpink has a reason to be asking the question, you telling him that it’s not locked doesn’t help him much.
I can say that Buzz (and the team) worked exceptionally hard on making the Universal unlocker, so I can say that the Universal is lockable, locked by some operators, and now unlockable.
Personal goat or not, drpink is a new board member. As such, he may or may not have seen the very useful post headed “Please read this before posting”, but the post is helpful to new board members and experienced posters alike. I read and respond to almost every post I can, and entirely by accident am now the second highest poster on this board. It helps those who want to help if posters provide a useful topic title.
The search isn’t very good, but does work, if used correctly. It’s not google, but as ever in life, if you ask the right question, fingers crossed, you might get the right answer. In this instance, searching for:
“universal AND simunlock”
returns 4 matches.
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i havent read 1 post that says the O2 Exec is locked, if there is then I'll humbly appologise so to point a newcommer at an app they don't need is wrong.
I know the Universal was locked by most operators, the only operator I believe that shipped it unlocked is O2, I may be wrong of course, but as the post title identifies O2 Exec and the Users Operator Icon is O2 it is fair to assume that its an O2 device and thus unlocked.
I have an Exec which I will be ebaying soon unless someone on here can make a reasonable offer.
AFAIK mine was locked, My oroginal one that I bought in October wasn't, but that one had an accident with a car door and the replacement O2 sent me appears to have been locked (it wouldn't work with my Orange PAYG sim). Having used Buzz's unlocker, it now works perfectly (plus there is the advantage of SuperCID!) Has anyone else found this?
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Pls can any1 help. i just upgraded my radiostack to v4.21. and now my xda wont load. i get the rom kitchen splash screen, but no lights on even though its in the cradle.
The rom is 4.00.11, but on the screen there is also a g and an r above it??
soft and hard boots do nothing.
Any advice??
Thanks
Hello
So far over thirty views on this post and not one response.
If i have to pay for a fix i will.
It would be nice if someone could help thats all.
PLEASE
Well I've spending most of my time trying to find the thread that has already addressed this issue, but have been unable to locate it.
Anyhow if I remember correctly the thread talked about leaving the unit in the cradle while on until it booted on its own.
HTH
**** you all
am going to buy a sony clie instead.
0ver 60 views and no decent help.
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dodgers said:
Subject: **** you all
am going to buy a sony clie instead.
0ver 60 views and no decent help.
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I think you are mistaking this forum for a paid-for support service.
If you look for Radio Stack Upgrades on this forum (or any place else on the net), you would notice lots of things can go wrong during these upgrades. These problems appear to stem from various sources, and there's not one easy solution. Our official advice is never to upgrade the RSU until you really, really, really have to, and know that the upgrade will fix know issues that are bothering you. You would also see your general question has been dealt with in detail many times before, which may be the reason people did not jump to answer your question promptly.
On recovery from RSU problems: many people have claimed success from various rescue methods, whose recipes you will find on this forum if you use the search function. If neither of these help, you'll have to send the unit in for service. Radio upgrade problems really show a main design weakpoint of the XDA. But hey, we didn't design it, and we didn't sell it to you either. We're just assembled here to help ourselves, and as many other people as we can. On behalf of this entire community, I apologize for the fact that we couldn't help you as promptly as is the obvious birthright of someone of your stature.
I can sense you're someone special. You post your problem and expect the perfect answer within 24 hours. If you don't get it, you then top it off by writing a post with subject '**** you all', and say you will buy a Sony Clie instead. Now I could tell interesting stories about something which Sony calls 'customer support', but I will not. Our world is a better place if you buy a Clie, and yours may be too. I'm sure many people on this forum would be more than happy to provide suggestions as to what to do with your old XDA.
No I do not think im special, nor do i think this is a "pay for fix" service.
I received my xda prior to release as my company writes software for the XDA. I have been reviewing this forum since it first started, when the only way to get round the sim-lock was to force a software error.
Yes things have progressed...a great deal, and it is by far the best xda site on the web. I recommend this site daily to associates and clients daily,
but it would also seem that some people have a "greater than thou" elitest attitude, and ignore any post which does not challenge their supreme intellect.
I would have been more than happy with a simple "go to this thread" rather than being passed over because my problem is not interesting.
I fly to Saudi on Tuesday, so if anyone wants a mint xda with cradle. then you can have it for free.
If anyone also wants the IPR for xda software that will make them alot of money then let me know. The concept has been tested and the IBM labs in Winchester have agreed to lend any equipment required.
Regardless of your sarcastic undertones, thank for for at least posting a reply.
Hi friends this is saksham frm india when i started surfing on this site, i felt really confusing as any other might be, so i just make a mind to start new topic to learn about the basics of every mobile phone whether it Pda,windows mobile phone or any other device,So friends Plz help to enriched this thread and Give valuable information to all Our inmates,Thanx U understand what i am trying to say,Thanx and Keep on enriching this forum.Byeeeee.
Hi there....oooeww I must agree with Saksham, for the really new guys it all very hardcore. But let me hand a first topic:
I'm getting my T-Mobile locked MDAC next week. I already no how to get it unlocked for almost 30 euros. But what is my next step to boost the Magician? I think it is something with the extended rom...I know, i know....forgive if these questions are so basic...it's just that there are starters on this forum too...
The thing to do is read the manual (except where it's wrong) and look for sites that have "newbie" guides. Your product site such as http://www.clubimate.com will have them, and independent sites like http://www.modaco.com , http://www.compactjam.com and http://www.imate-user.com also have excellent beginners' articles. Look for subjects like "FAQ"s (Frequently Asked Questions), or "Sticky" threads in forums, which usually contain information most often asked for.
XDA-developers, as its name suggests, began life as a site for people who already have a basic working knowledge of HTC devices and wished to push those boundaries further. That does not mean to say it doesn't welcome new users, but the momentum here is to not get bogged down in rewriting product manuals. So you will probably not find as many FAQs here as on other sites.
Then again, sometimes it's hard to get past the first post even here, when some people can't understand the difference between a cellphone and a PDA, or the basics of how to turn their Magician on and off! (Not intended against saksam by the way, for asking a very valid question).
But I do see the need for a FAQ section on XDA-Developers to bridge the gap - even if it only points the new user to more relevant resources. All it needs is someone with the knowledge, time and inclination?
Tnx for the info. I understand the thing your saying and I agree. Your idea of putting a FAQ online, even if it is to redirect newbies to a place on the net were first time user can interact with more experienced user is a good one.
I'll check the sites you mentioned!
hi guys
-i am a new user for the EXEC. everything strange to me.so i wanna use this topic to collect all the thing for EXEC, such as, Softwere, Hardwere, Update, and so on.....just give the deatils for the everything you have been given. include.
-- Name
-- What is for?
-- How to use it?
-- Show the PIC
this topic only for people that it is easy to find, to communications, and to discussion.
brightming said:
hi guys
-i am a new user for the EXEC. everything strange to me.so i wanna use this topic to collect all the thing for EXEC, such as, Softwere, Hardwere, Update, and so on.....just give the deatils for the everything you have been given. include.
-- Name
-- What is for?
-- How to use it?
-- Show the PIC
this topic only for people that it is easy to find, to communications, and to discussion.
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ur asking an awful lot from people. i can see however that you havent got the latest o2 update. go to http://www.my-xda.com/xdaexec_soft.html to update!
there is so much of this information on this forum that it isnt funny asking for it again.
I can see that you have only ever made 2 posts, so it would seem that your first forum is out of naivety rather than stupidity.
As such, here are some hints and a starting point for you. Please be aware, that there is quite a good search function if you take the time to look and can use the multiple fields to narrow down your search function.
You can also try the wiki ftp site if you just want some software and utilities to use. In the end though, you will find the best outcome and most stable device if you go and buy it.
Try www.spbsoftwarehouse.com www.resco.net www.handango.com www.ppcfreewares.com
Months and months ago I started this, and others have very comprhensive forum topics already.
Please dont restart what has already been done, lots.
Try this from September
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=28343&highlight=apps
This in November
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=32698&highlight=apps
This done by craigiecragie
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=31697
Try this for an antagonist view
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=30206&highlight=compatible+wm5
This should be detailed enough for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=30443&highlight=compatible+wm5
Agreed, this has been posted a great many times, each trying to be the definitive post on all aspects of the Universal - something which I think is frankly impossible as no single post can cater for everything.
In the defence of somewhat overwhelmed newcomers, however, I do think it's time for x-d to be reorganised (how many times have we said this??) and broken down more specifically than just General, Upgrading and Accessories. There should also be beginners guides, for just this kind of thing.
@ brightming: the links provided above are a good starting point, read them all thoroughly!
Cheers
Ant
I've been (mostly) lurking here for a few months and I'd agree - it'd be fantastic to have 1) more specific/detailed forums under the Universal heading and 2) some well-written, clear guides for newcomers - particularly given the repetition and duplication of many subjects in different posts. An alternative place to have some good how-to type guides might be the wiki, especially considering that it appears to be underused at the moment. Any mods fancy tackling this?...
Mach
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da1 said:
brightming said:
hi guys
-i am a new user for the EXEC. everything strange to me.so i wanna use this topic to collect all the thing for EXEC, such as, Softwere, Hardwere, Update, and so on.....just give the deatils for the everything you have been given. include.
-- Name
-- What is for?
-- How to use it?
-- Show the PIC
this topic only for people that it is easy to find, to communications, and to discussion.
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ur asking an awful lot from people. i can see however that you havent got the latest o2 update. go to http://www.my-xda.com/xdaexec_soft.html to update!
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thx for told. i have areadly done.
simon_darley said:
there is so much of this information on this forum that it isnt funny asking for it again.
I can see that you have only ever made 2 posts, so it would seem that your first forum is out of naivety rather than stupidity.
As such, here are some hints and a starting point for you. Please be aware, that there is quite a good search function if you take the time to look and can use the multiple fields to narrow down your search function.
You can also try the wiki ftp site if you just want some software and utilities to use. In the end though, you will find the best outcome and most stable device if you go and buy it.
Try www.spbsoftwarehouse.com www.resco.net www.handango.com www.ppcfreewares.com
Months and months ago I started this, and others have very comprhensive forum topics already.
Please dont restart what has already been done, lots.
Try this from September
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=28343&highlight=apps
This in November
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=32698&highlight=apps
This done by craigiecragie
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=31697
Try this for an antagonist view
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=30206&highlight=compatible+wm5
This should be detailed enough for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=30443&highlight=compatible+wm5
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thx very much. it is so much help for me.
Moderators, why the sticky thread disappear? The problem isn't solved, I know people having 64x with the problem .... also take a look here http://www.solopalmari.com/smf/index.php/topic,11129.msg49739.html#msg49739 is in italian but icons speaks and disallineamento means misalignment and 642 is 642 in any language ...
The sticky was useful to have a pulse of the problem, I know, may be isn't loved from HTC but what they love or not isn't our problem I believe!
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Moderators, why the sticky thread disappear? The problem isn't solved, I know people having 64x with the problem .... also take a look here http://www.solopalmari.com/smf/index.php/topic,11129.msg49739.html#msg49739 is in italian but icons speaks and disallineamento means misalignment and 642 is 642 in any language ...
The sticky was useful to have a pulse of the problem, I know, may be isn't loved from HTC but what they love or not isn't our problem I believe!
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Obviously I do not speak for the Moderators, but I think as a stick thread it had really served its purpose. We gained a good knowledge of how extensive the problem is and that you either have it or not and you either try the physical solutions or send it back.
Of course if there is anything new to add the thread is still available
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=277861&highlight=alignment
and by adding to it, it goes top of the list. I suppose, for many of us it's just a boring topic now and the solutions (good or bad) are well known.
Personally I would not object if it returned to being sticky but will it really benefit us?
I guess others will post their views.
Mike
It has been sticky for two months (23 sept to 23 nov). If you or someone adds a comment to it it will be bumped to the top again, but I believe the problem has been discussed widely enough and doesn't need to be sticky anymore.
There is also a wiki page about the SA issue:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=How to fix the Screen Aligment issue
I know, it has been up for long time but SA is STILL unresolved!
I discover isn't sticky anymore because I would like to add the 640xxx problems!
The wiki state no Hermes Screen Alignment (SA) problems since 638... Also all new users (and many old) avoid scrolling down for more than 1-2 pages and the Device forum IMO is something useful for both, new and old user.
The SA thread is useful for new users, to find solutions, to avoid "risky" conditions, some pants and some pockets (HERMES isn't a truly POCKET device, it stops working if you keep it inside a pocket )to the company to develop a FIX and not a PATCH like they have done until now.
The old userse can add knowledge, having all knowledge together in the same thread
Thanks to SA we learned about Hermes Hardware, HTC service, HTC national service problems and SA thread is the most viewed hermes thread.
IMO un-stick it when the problem is solved, a couple of months, not only a week later.
I'll be monitoring it and re-stick it if I see there's activity.
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I'll be monitoring it and re-stick it if I see there's activity.
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Great! I will call you Solomon...
http://www.commem.com/prod06b.htm
So sticky is for threads with strong activity... LOL
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Didn't meant that... but the SA issue has been widely discussed, and there's nothing new to be added.
- New Hermes owners buy new devices that don't have the issue. They don't care about S.A.
- Old Hermes owners have already read all the possible solutions about S.A. and probably taken action if they had S.A. on their device. They have solved the issue in one or other way (replacement, fix, etc...) So they don't care anymore about S.A.
- If someone has S.A. now, the thread is still here, the info is on the wiki and he can ask about it, but the thread doesn't need to be sticky for this.
- We all know HTC support is crap, otherwise we'll not be here trying to fix our issues, we don't need an sticky thread just for that
This is my point of view. Two months sticky was enough. If you feel the thread must be sticky again is just a matter of 2 clicks, i don't really care about it....
Anyone else wants the thread to be sticky? Any reason for it?
uh oh, even the new ones are having issues?! Doh! I'm awaiting a brand new one (twill be my 3rd TyTn)!
If this one plays up again, i'm getting a different handset! Its good, but i cant cope with hardly seeing it, as its in repairs all the time!
I have been using the xda developers website for YEARS ( from after getting my first T-Mobile SDA ) and theres always been at least ONE superhero to develop a cool method or utility to unlock these phones...
...WELL! the HD2 is here and now I need a another champion to step forward and crack this thing because I own a T-mobile HD2 purchased off ebay and I cant unlock this thing no matter how hard I try. Every website I have used has FAILED and I cannot believe that these websites know something about this phone that the XDA developer gurus do not.
This website has NEVER let me down before....and I know that unlockers dont appear overnight, but it would just be reassuring to know at least one of these people is on the case.
If you are reading this and thinking "why dont you do it?" alas, I lack the sheer awesomeness necessary to develop such things.
I am reading this thinking "cant you read and/or use the search functionality?"
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okay, was that sarcasm or what? I have not seen any such unlocker mentioned in this forum or any other.
Please provide link to thread if you know of one.
Begging for such things is not a favourite pastime of mine so if you know, please show.
If there was a better tool to do it WITHOUT generating any codes, then people wouldn't have been discussing those sites in that topic, would they be?
You'll have to keep trying with unlock websites. You'll need that code.
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If there was a better tool to do it WITHOUT generating any codes, then people wouldn't have been discussing those sites in that topic, would they be?
You'll have to keep trying with unlock websites. You'll need that code.
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This...
I read something positive about http://www.htcgate.com/. Perhaps that one helps/works.
What are you trying to do exactly?
Network-unlock the phone so you can use any provider with it?
Unlock the device so that you can use any ROM from any country on it?
Maybe if you were a bit clearer with your request you would have got a better answer from me. Just because you know what you are on about when you are typing a post doesn't mean anyone else does!
Okay, perhaps I wasnt clear. What I was after was a sim unlocking method/utility to aid myself and others in similar circumstances of having purchased a locked HD2 only to be suffering a nightmare unlocking it.
I started this thread in really light-hearted fashion and now it doesnt appear to be going that way. Anyways my personal nightmare has ended as I emailed the hell out of the guy that sold this to me and he emailed me the unlock code so job done.
I still think its worthwhile for someone to develop a method/tool for the job and wish any others suffering this hell the best of luck.
BTW: if your locked HD2 is one from T-Mobile save your money and avoid the following sites:
"unlock codes 2u" FAIL
"HTCGate" FAIL
"leo.unlock-now" FAIL
"Unlock now" FAIL
"Unlock-it-now" FAIL
I have the same problem with hd2 locked on o2, no one is able to remove simlock. At least o2 itself provides unlock codes if you ask them, but I'm still waiting for the code....