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Advice Req. Make a US T-mobile work in Australia?

Hi, I have aquired a T-mobile from the U.S.
Before attempting to re-flash it to get it to work in Australia I just want some advice that I am about to do the right thing...
Here are its specs:-
Branded T-Mobile
ROM v 3.08.10ENG
Radio v 6.02
Model PW10B1
After some reading of these forums I have concluded it must be a 900/1900 GSM device, and it appears to be SIM locked.
(Here in Aus. we have a 900/1800 GSM system).
I intend to use a cooked rom from jeffs site to upgrade the rom.
Does the rom I use have to be one of the T-Mobile US roms ?
I realise that i wont have 1800 coverage. But will 900 still work?
Anyway, because of the sim lock I intend to proceed with a rom update.
I intend to:
Backup rom using SD card method
Download a V4.xxx T-mobile US cooked rom
Update rom using USB method
Any comments/advice appreciated (any local experience here?)
Regards from DownUnder.

well first off... i suggest you upgrade to Special rom 1.2 first.
that one will unlock your pda, so you can use it anywhere.
and about band... i'm sure i saw 1800 in the bootloader!
but not sure if you select it as default if it will carry over to the os
maybe worth a try.
in any case, if you back up your os onto SD, you have nothing to fear.
i say best thing to do, is copy that O2 os & radio (if you're sure u'll never leave australia, i dont think radios can be manipulated that often)
but dont take my word for it. wait for a confirmed user. if your not advanturous
Good Luck!

Yep, I backed up and upgraded to SE v1.2 rom using the SD card/OSImagetool method.
SIM unlocked ok
Phone works if 900mhz band is selected.
Its now thinks it's a model PW10A1.
Radio is still the 6.02 version. (B ver. )
Not sure what the consequences of this are.
Im not sure if i would benefit from a radio upgrade or not.
If I understand this correctly, I can ONLY upgrade the radio to the T-Mobile US versions, because the radio hardware is B version.
I think I will leave it like this for a while, see how it go's.
Anybody have any experience with using a B (US)version radio in a A Ver.(euro/asian) area.??
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Thanks for the advice ntabikha and THANK YOU to the XDA Developers team.

How to unlock Siemens sx56 ROM ver. 4.01

I have tried much of the unlocking softwares out there. None of them worked. The tech guys say that the rom ver is very new, that there is no software that will unlock the phone. is this true?? What can I do with this phone now? It islocked to TMobile in th US, I am from dominican rep and we use Orange (france Telecom).. pelase advise

hc07 said:
I have tried much of the unlocking softwares out there. None of them worked. The tech guys say that the rom ver is very new, that there is no software that will unlock the phone. is this true?? What can I do with this phone now? It islocked to TMobile in th US, I am from dominican rep and we use Orange (france Telecom).. pelase advise
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Unlocking did not only depends on the ROM Version. It also requires some "special" Radio Stack Versions....
Take a look here for unlocking....
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=UnlockWiz/Wallaby
Could you post the exat version of your actuel ROM. There are missing 2 digits at the end. Maybe I´m interested in a copy of it....
HTH
Stefan

How to unlock T-Mobile USA HTC HD2 and use my local sim card in Turkey

Hey, I just bought a Tmobile Htc Hd2 in usa last week which has a sim lock, and I just want to learn how to unlock this phone and use my non-tmobile sim card. And the other thing is, If I am going to flash a new rom, what about the sim lock. Will it be unlocked by flashing a custom rom.
Thank you,
Radio: 2.08.50.08_2
Protocol: 15.34.50.07U
Rom version: 2.10.531.1 (82076) WWE
Rom Date:02.22.2010
R: 2.08.50.08_2
G: 15.34.50.07U
D: 2.10.82076 8G

I used this ebay solution and it worked.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130377492375&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I check the link, but I don't know if they could do, I received an e-mail delivery failure.

Are you a TmoUS customer coz if so you will be able to unlock your phone from them. You just have yo request it.
If you are not a TmoUS customer you will be able to unlock your phone via using htccode.com, unlock-now.com, or others. There are a lot of unlockers on the web or at ebay if you like you just have to search for it. Google is your friend. Try searching for "HTC HD2 Unlocker."
Now if you already have the code unlocking the phone is easy. Insert your non TmoUS sim card ie. your Turkish sim card then power it on then the phone will recognize that the sim is not TmoUS and ask for a code. Just enter the code and your done.
Flashing the phone with custom ROM's will not unlock your phone.
Have a great day unlocking your phone.

Thanks for your reply, I already check too many unlock code services on net but I don't know which one is reliable? Any idea?

Try cellunlock.net it cost me 20 dollars and I got it the same day there is a cupon code i will try and get for you normal price is 40 cupon gives you 50% off
Code is berryscoop50, for those interested. it works I used it 4 days ago to unlock mine

ok for u all that want ur tmous hd2 unlocked the best way to do so is to call tmobile and if u hav an account and its in good standing to ask for the unlock code they will give it to u

Using Tmous in India
Hi,
i used cellunlock..
but tmous just released a Rom update..
1) you should ideally install the update first.. (it'll hard reset your peice)
2) Get you Imie by pressing *#06# on your phone
3) Send the Imie to cellunlock
4) then insert a local Sim card
5) It will ask for an unlock code..enter the code cellunlock gives you and Voila
Also.. when youre buying the code from cellunlock enter 'berryscoop' in the discount code to get 50 % off
Hope this helps

I called t-mobile to get min unlocked and 2 days later they e-mailed me the code. I tried the phone with ATT sim it worked fine..I need the code because I might go on vacation to middle east.

Is anyone willing [with a T-Mobile account] to ask for an unlock code for me if I provide my IMEI? I would really appreciate it.

Looking for the similar solution, but you do not need an account number. All you need is a copy of the invoice showing full retail price. If anyone is willing to share how the invoice is supposed to look like... I would delete all confidential information including the IME Number before posting the copy of the invoice. For those of us living outside US this is the only way to get this done.

Guys, use link from mingkee Tested this service many times even with HTC UK models. All codes from them work fine.

xedoser said:
Hey, I just bought a Tmobile Htc Hd2 in usa last week which has a sim lock, and I just want to learn how to unlock this phone and use my non-tmobile sim card. And the other thing is, If I am going to flash a new rom, what about the sim lock. Will it be unlocked by flashing a custom rom.
Thank you,
Radio: 2.08.50.08_2
Protocol: 15.34.50.07U
Rom version: 2.10.531.1 (82076) WWE
Rom Date:02.22.2010
R: 2.08.50.08_2
G: 15.34.50.07U
D: 2.10.82076 8G
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You will also have to register your phone with Turk Telcom or who ever you use. I took a US unlocked phone into Turkey a few years ago and was using a local sim card. Recieved text message from Turk Telcom that my phone would be disabled if it wasn't registered within a few days

hey guys for those who got theirs unlocked. what was the code made of ? how many numbers? any letters? how many digits total ? can you share an unlock code just so that i have an idea? thanks

I bought an TmoUS HTC HD2, i live in lebanon and i want to use it on the lebanese carriers sim, anyhow i flashed the phone to DFT Wp7 ROM ! everything is working fine ... i recieved the unlock code from t-mobile USA for unlocking the Sim, im following th instructions as the e-mail says and here how it's happening :
i insert my lebanese sim card
the phone asking for the unlock code, i insert the Code that T-mobile sent me
the phone says the Code is accepted and opens th WP7 home page, what im getting confused of is that the sim is still locked no network coverage and can't see any network coverage and if i go to the dial pad it asks for the sim unlock again :S ....
I just wanna knw is it becuase i flashed to WP7 maybe caused this or any radio or rom flashing problem .... !!?

Hello, I've the same problem in Turkey but my phone has Android. It still wants a SIM-lock-code... What can I do for Android-Tmob. Same as WM?

i got several phones sim-unlocked, all through ebay, most recent was a week ago. for those asking how it looked like: it's an eight digit number.

Help in unlocking Telstra(aussie) htc hd2

hi all
i m in need to unlock my telstra htc hd2 as i m visiting overseas in 2 days time.
The software information of the phone is
os version
5.2.21869(21869.5.0.82)
Manila version
1.0.19211622.1
ROM version
1.49.841.1(71528) wwe
rom date
11/23/09
rafio version 2.05.51.11
protocol version
15.28.50.07U
P,s i m not looking for any spl rom..i jus want to make it run in any network.And i have no knowledge in flashing a htc hd2 i have only flashed my dopod 838 pro which was an easy task.And i m not worried about warranty
Thanks now..and donations wil follow )

dunno if I'm right, but as long as I know, telstra phones are already unlocked... at least the one I bought from Australia... I live in Mexico and my telstra edition was working with telcel as soon as I took out it of the box...

Telstra HD2s are not locked

xebozone said:
Telstra HD2s are not locked
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I can confirm this.....
Except it's got the telstra rom on it that restricts certain settings/functions... but u can easily get rid of it...

I am using one here in the US. What a wonderful phone, thanks to our Aussie Bros that I can use this phone on att US./
Not locked.

any sim works on it but you won't get full internet pottential until you change the rom. I tried a 3 mobile sim when i 1st got the phone, i had reception straight away but no internet. but as soon as i got rid of the telstra rom & retried my 3 sim, everything set up in an instant just as with a telstra sim.

You might want to look at flashing a generic HTC rom, as it will pick up the new provider settings if your using another countrys sim.
First you will need to remove the spl and install a hard spl
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
I would download hspl2_run.zip and install 2.08
Then get the htc rom
http://www.4shared.com/dir/22189940/b8552fa0/Shipped_Leo_ROMs.html
1.72 WWE should do the trick.
Hope this helps.

what can i do for unlock my HD2 t-mobile to use with a italian sim?

hi,
i have a problem, i bought an american HD2 T-mobile, and now I want to use this with an italian sim.
must I do spl and hspl2 only??
and can i flash a rom like this one RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.48.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.28.50.07U_2.05.51.05_2_Ship???
thanks a lot

andrearoma90 said:
hi,
i have a problem, i bought an american HD2 T-mobile, and now I want to use this with an italian sim.
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buy an unlock code online.
must I do spl and hspl2 only??
and can i flash a rom like this one RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.48.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.28.50.07U_2.05.51.05_2_Ship???
thanks a lot
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your phone uses hspl1024, find it in my sig.
that rom wwe 1.48 will PERMANENTLY destroy your phone, do not flash it.
you should ONLY flash roms that say tmous compatible.

samsamuel said:
buy an unlock code online.
your phone uses hspl1024, find it in my sig.
that rom wwe 1.48 will PERMANENTLY destroy your phone, do not flash it.
you should ONLY flash roms that say tmous compatible.
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ok..so can I change the language? if no what can I do for it? i need the italian language

Just call tmobile and ask for the unlock code. It takes about 5 days to get it.
I call them the next day after buying the phone and I received the code few days after. I've used my phone with Uruguayan and Argentinian sim cards.

roycio said:
Just call tmobile and ask for the unlock code. It takes about 5 days to get it.
I call them the next day after buying the phone and I received the code few days after. I've used my phone with Uruguayan and Argentinian sim cards.
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this is ok for TMOUS hd2? Version ROM:1.66.408.1
thanks

no its not ok.
1.4,1.6,1.7, all NO
your phone only uses roms with version 2.x
you should only use roms that are in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=624

ok thank you sasamuel..but in those roms there is the possibility to change the language??

andrearoma90 said:
hi,
i have a problem, i bought an american HD2 T-mobile, and now I want to use this with an italian sim.
must I do spl and hspl2 only??
and can i flash a rom like this one RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.48.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.28.50.07U_2.05.51.05_2_Ship???
thanks a lot
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I think you must be a direct owner of the phone to request an unlock code from T-Mobile.