I have just debranded my tmobile G2 and i am now running thr 2.1 generic htc rom. I just need to unlock the phone.
Does anyone know where if there is a free or cheap way to do it?
Thanks in advance.
Can't unlock for free. Someone else can recommend you a place as I haven't bothered.
no free way, unless you call tmobile and get them to unlock it.
the way ive unlocked 2 heros is by using express-codes on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Unlock-Co...698131?pt=UK_Phones_Software_RL#ht_1773wt_911
there are other sellers, but i can actually recommend this guy from using his codes.
ibnabatoot said:
no free way, unless you call tmobile and get them to unlock it.
the way ive unlocked 2 heros is by using express-codes on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Unlock-Co...698131?pt=UK_Phones_Software_RL#ht_1773wt_911
there are other sellers, but i can actually recommend this guy from using his codes.
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Thanks just ordered one. Hope it works.
Did the code work Jagger2K?
mikemac said:
Did the code work Jagger2K?
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Yea it worked great. I can highly recomend the guy in the above link. I ordered it at 1.30 am and it was sent at 3.30am.
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Did the code work Jagger2K?
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I can also recommend the above seller,bought the code earlier tonight and received within 10 mins of buying.
hi,
I unlocked my htc hero a week ago.
If I update my mobile software (firmware), I have to re-unlock it ?
thank you
alphas_hero said:
hi,
I unlocked my htc hero a week ago.
If I update my mobile software (firmware), I have to re-unlock it ?
thank you
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No, unlock is permanent.
Im currently locked to orange but have also purchased a code from the link above but aside from the being able obviously use different sims are there any other advantages to unlocking ?
Reason I ask is because im pretty sure that when I first rooted and loaded a custom rom I used an orange specific radio.....but more recent threads suggest radios are region rather than network specific....
I dont currently have any issues being locked so want to be sure there will be no adverse effects from the unlock.....
Cheers
rtorbs said:
Im currently locked to orange but have also purchased a code from the link above but aside from the being able obviously use different sims are there any other advantages to unlocking ?
Reason I ask is because im pretty sure that when I first rooted and loaded a custom rom I used an orange specific radio.....but more recent threads suggest radios are region rather than network specific....
I dont currently have any issues being locked so want to be sure there will be no adverse effects from the unlock.....
Cheers
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No other unlocking advantages AFAIK, although orange uk is known to have issues on some of the radios if locked (to be fair, I think it happened only once or twice).
But I think that is all over. Radios are region/hardware defined, not network defined. Unlocking doesn't cause issues. In fact, unlocking was the way to use the "non orange" radio most recently on an orange phone.
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No, unlock is permanent.
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thank you........
This being a community of highly skilled devs, surely someone can figure out how we can unlock our phones without having to pay for the 'privilege'?
Even the guys we are buying the codes from must have figured something out or are buying the codes from elsewhere?
How exactly does this work? Where do you enter the unlock code?
I thought once you install custom firmware you phone will be unlocked...
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This being a community of highly skilled devs, surely someone can figure out how we can unlock our phones without having to pay for the 'privilege'?
Even the guys we are buying the codes from must have figured something out or are buying the codes from elsewhere?
How exactly does this work? Where do you enter the unlock code?
I thought once you install custom firmware you phone will be unlocked...
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They are buying their codes direct from HTC. And a method of unlocking for free is known, but it needs done before every boot, so it's not usable, as it needs a PC and home-made serial terminal cable to send AT commands to the radio chip IIRC.
The radio requires the code to allow access, and the codes are randomly assigned/generated, so there's no algorithm to reverse engineer.
You insert a SIM that your phone won't accept, and then you get asked for the unlock code at boot, just like entering your SIM PIN.
And at £6.75 for an unlock code, I'm not gonna spend hours on looking for a method I'm afraid, since I can't justify the time to myself.
BoogWeed said:
This being a community of highly skilled devs, surely someone can figure out how we can unlock our phones without having to pay for the 'privilege'?
Even the guys we are buying the codes from must have figured something out or are buying the codes from elsewhere?
How exactly does this work? Where do you enter the unlock code?
I thought once you install custom firmware you phone will be unlocked...
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dont see how this place having devs means that you get to unlock your phone for free. this place is for rom development mainly, if you want methods on how to unlock, there are forums like gsmhosting that deal with that.
the guys that sell the codes online havent "figured something out". they are providing a service which they also pay for, they are basically middle men. i suggest you research how unlocking via code works.
to unlock via code, you put in a sim that isnt allowed, eg a tmobile sim into an orange locked phone, then itll tell you "sim restricted" or thereabouts, and ask for the code. thats where you enter it.
custom firmware has nothing to do with unlocking, although in certain cases (eg orange firmware) custom roms or downgrading is required to unlock the phone.
still doesnt mean that custom roms actually unlock the phone.
Just been on eBay to leave feedback for express codes whom I bought an unlock off only 2 days ago...looks like they're no longer registered? Either way code worked so not too fussed.....
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rtorbs said:
Just been on eBay to leave feedback for express codes whom I bought an unlock off only 2 days ago...looks like they're no longer registered? Either way code worked so not too fussed.....
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if you had a look at his negative feedback, most of them had follow up comments by him which were removed by ebay. i managed to see one or two of them before they got removed, and they were basically things like "your wifes using the phone as a replacement for you lol", things like that. nearly all of his neg feedback had follow up comments removed.
was quite funny, but i think that it may be because of those comments that hes no longer registered. only a hunch mind you.
Greetings folks,
Got one of these codes and happy with it,
Used the code on Sensehero B5.1 and worked great.
ibnabatoot said:
no free way, unless you call tmobile and get them to unlock it.
the way ive unlocked 2 heros is by using express-codes on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Unlock-Co...698131?pt=UK_Phones_Software_RL#ht_1773wt_911
there are other sellers, but i can actually recommend this guy from using his codes.
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This morning I have used this particular ebay member and his price has dropped to £5.99 and I had my unlock code in less then 10 minutes and worked first time RESULT!!!!
Gavincol78 said:
This morning I have used this particular ebay member and his price has dropped to £5.99 and I had my unlock code in less then 10 minutes and worked first time RESULT!!!!
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Bloody hell,... BARGAIN!!!! I paid £4 for a turbosim and thought that was cheap at the time!? £6 for unlocking is amazing.
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Hello *,
I recently bought a HTC Wildfire from a friend who had his monthly subscription renewed (Vodafone), and having Vodafone unlock my phone would cost 50 euro.
I managed to root the device using Unrevoked, but I'm not sure if I understand how the unlocking process works. If I have root, that means I have full access to all the files in the device, including the system files, right?
Isn't then unlocking just editing one file with a hex editor? Can you guys help me understand what should I do in order to get this baby unlocked without having to pay for a code?
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Hello *,
I recently bought a HTC Wildfire from a friend who had his monthly subscription renewed (Vodafone), and having Vodafone unlock my phone would cost 50 euro.
I managed to root the device using Unrevoked, but I'm not sure if I understand how the unlocking process works. If I have root, that means I have full access to all the files in the device, including the system files, right?
Isn't then unlocking just editing one file with a hex editor? Can you guys help me understand what should I do in order to get this baby unlocked without having to pay for a code?
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I believe there is a way to unlock it by editing certain file info on your phone, but it is complicated.
If you do a search on google, you'll find dozens of unlocking services for much cheaper than 50euro. I used one a couple months ago that cost be 18pounds (approx. 25euro) and it worked perfectly and was unlocked in about 10 minutes. I found other services for about half that cost as well, but ultimately went with the more expensive one because it looked more trustworthy.
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I believe there is a way to unlock it by editing certain file info on your phone, but it is complicated.
If you do a search on google, you'll find dozens of unlocking services for much cheaper than 50euro. I used one a couple months ago that cost be 18pounds (approx. 25euro) and it worked perfectly and was unlocked in about 10 minutes. I found other services for about half that cost as well, but ultimately went with the more expensive one because it looked more trustworthy.
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The thing is that unlocking services do not work for me, since Vodafone changed the original unlock codes on purpose, just to be the only source of unlock codes.
So, the only option for me is to do it myself, or have them do it.
I am comfortable with editing files on the phone, but I don't know which files need to be edited. I looked into the source code, but I got lost.
So, again, if anybody can point me to the right files to edit, please do so.
Thanks.
I sent an email to Vodafone and the sent me the NUC code via email all they asked is for me to top my phone up to 20 gbp and they would deduct it from my account, which its now been 20 days and they still haven't taken it. It took 5 days for the code though.
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Thank you for your answers, but dealing with Vodafone is not what I am looking for. This is a hacking forum, right?
All I want is someone to tell me what files need to be edited. I helped a friend last weekend unlock a Samsung Galaxy S with instructions found on xda. However, I see that nobody posted instructions for the Wildfire.
I am sure that a lot of people are in my situation, and do not want to spend their money on unlock codes.
Thanks to all and please reply.
l3b00 said:
Thank you for your answers, but dealing with Vodafone is not what I am looking for. This is a hacking forum, right?
All I want is someone to tell me what files need to be edited. I helped a friend last weekend unlock a Samsung Galaxy S with instructions found on xda. However, I see that nobody posted instructions for the Wildfire.
I am sure that a lot of people are in my situation, and do not want to spend their money on unlock codes.
Thanks to all and please reply.
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Come on, people. I can't believe nobody has an answer for this.
I'm kinda in the same position with you, i assume you are talking about vodafone romania (right?) i bought mine without a contract, but still it's locked on their network. Only way to get the unlock code is by asking them, but i don't want to get involved in that since i have a bad experience with their "unlocking" service or better said the time it takes for the simplest of tasks.
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I'm kinda in the same position with you, i assume you are talking about vodafone romania (right?) i bought mine without a contract, but still it's locked on their network. Only way to get the unlock code is by asking them, but i don't want to get involved in that since i have a bad experience with their "unlocking" service or better said the time it takes for the simplest of tasks.
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Yes that is correct. Somebody suggested a RUU but that only helps debranding the phone, which is not our case. Any other opinions? Anybody? I can't believe people are ignoring a fairly simple question.
I would guess that you run a higher risk of bricking your wildfire trying to hack the network unlock and therefore those in the know would be unwilling to share any info for risk of agrevation.
I Have not tried, have not seen any reports this will work for the wildfire and you try at your own risk, but I have seen reports for the desire that a debrand then OTA update without a Sim in the Phone will remove the Network Unlock. It should also be said however that you would run the risk of loosing root if the Update applied is then unrootable.
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I would guess that you run a higher risk of bricking your wildfire trying to hack the network unlock and therefore those in the know would be unwilling to share any info for risk of agrevation.
I Have not tried, have not seen any reports this will work for the wildfire and you try at your own risk, but I have seen reports for the desire that a debrand then OTA update without a Sim in the Phone will remove the Network Unlock. It should also be said however that you would run the risk of loosing root if the Update applied is then unrootable.
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I'm not sure what is the reason for which nobody is sharing any info about unlocking the wildfire, but I assume a lot of people in the know own unlock sites. And that says it all. I am pretty disappointed...hopefully somebody will guide me through. Bricking the phone is a risk I am willing to take, I guess otherwise I would't be looking for solutions on this forum.
Unfortunately I have to say goodbye to my G2. I haven't had it very long and I couldn't even use it for its full potential but after about 4 hours each day a lot of reading and a lot of trial and error I think my device has an issue.
My G2 was unlocked with an unlock code and I've tried doing everything to get it to work on another network however I've failed. Now its time I move my G2 onto someone else who either lives in the states or well you know the rest.
It was a solid device - except for the annoying hinge.
Turbocom said:
Unfortunately I have to say goodbye to my G2. I haven't had it very long and I couldn't even use it for its full potential but after about 4 hours each day a lot of reading and a lot of trial and error I think my device has an issue.
My G2 was unlocked with an unlock code and I've tried doing everything to get it to work on another network however I've failed. Now its time I move my G2 onto someone else who either lives in the states or well you know the rest.
It was a solid device - except for the annoying hinge.
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Ur from wind?
It doesn't work with wind?
R u SURE ur phone is unlocked?
:'(
breaks my heart....
convolution said:
Ur from wind?
It doesn't work with wind?
R u SURE ur phone is unlocked?
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Yeah it does work with Wind, however it doesn't have the "4G" like speeds because Wind doesn't support that.
Yes I'm positive the phone is unlocked I ran the gfree verify both ways twice.
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Yeah it does work with Wind, however it doesn't have the "4G" like speeds because Wind doesn't support that.
Yes I'm positive the phone is unlocked I ran the gfree verify both ways twice.
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so why are u ditching the best smartphone in the world right now?
Must have been the hinge :\
Turbocom said:
Yeah it does work with Wind, however it doesn't have the "4G" like speeds because Wind doesn't support that.
Yes I'm positive the phone is unlocked I ran the gfree verify both ways twice.
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I don't understand what you are saying at all. First you say you can't get connected to the network. Then you say it works, but not with 4G speed since your carrier doesn't support it. Sounds like a carrier issue, not a device issue.
Just making a call or sending a text (using any non T-Mob SIM) will verify the phone is SIM unlocked (you can just text yourself to test). To get the data to work (if it isn't), you may need to manually enter APN settings into the phone. That's what I had to do to get the data working on the US AT&T network using a Bell Canada branded Desire Z.
There have been a lot of problems with unlocking the Vision, particularly the G2, using unlock codes.
Much better is the "gfree" method which is free and doesn't need any codes entered. It also gives you some other useful stuff, like full radio S-OFF, as well as SIM unlock. Several people had big problems with their phones after using unlock codes, and that was sorted via gfree. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855764
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There have been a lot of problems with unlocking the Vision, particularly the G2, using unlock codes.
Much better is the "gfree" method which is free and doesn't need any codes entered. It also gives you some other useful stuff, like full radio S-OFF, as well as SIM unlock. Several people had big problems with their phones after using unlock codes, and that was sorted via gfree. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855764
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Could you give some examples of the problems people were having with their phones after unlocking with a code?
I've unlocked my Desire Z to work on Rogers with an unlock code, and I have some concerns about my phone now. I'm not sure if they're issues related to unlocking, or just functionality limits of the phone itself.
Thanks.
HootZager said:
Could you give some examples of the problems people were having with their phones after unlocking with a code?
I've unlocked my Desire Z to work on Rogers with an unlock code, and I have some concerns about my phone now. I'm not sure if they're issues related to unlocking, or just functionality limits of the phone itself.
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It's mainly in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835673
Thanks for the link. Nothing in that thread seems to be related to the issues I have with my phone.
I don't want to hijack this thread so I'll do some more searching and see if I can find anything pertaining to what I'm looking for. If not, I'll start a thread of my own and hopefully somebody can help me understand what's happening with my Desire Z.
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I don't understand what you are saying at all. First you say you can't get connected to the network. Then you say it works, but not with 4G speed since your carrier doesn't support it. Sounds like a carrier issue, not a device issue.
Just making a call or sending a text (using any non T-Mob SIM) will verify the phone is SIM unlocked (you can just text yourself to test). To get the data to work (if it isn't), you may need to manually enter APN settings into the phone. That's what I had to do to get the data working on the US AT&T network using a Bell Canada branded Desire Z.
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Sorry if I confused you. Let me explain the issue I'm having, when I put my carrier SIM card into the device it asks me to put a SIM card in the phone and it will say "Emergency Mode", the part where I said "It works but it doesn't have the "4G" like speeds was a previous response to the thread where someone asked me if it worked on my carrier and thats why I said "It works but it doesn't have 4G like speeds".
I don't think its carrier because I've asked a few people on HowardForums and they did the GFREE method and loaded a custom ROM onto the device and it still didn't work.
I'm going to go and get some service on my account and I will see if it works - maybe it isn't working because I don't have service?
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There have been a lot of problems with unlocking the Vision, particularly the G2, using unlock codes.
Much better is the "gfree" method which is free and doesn't need any codes entered. It also gives you some other useful stuff, like full radio S-OFF, as well as SIM unlock. Several people had big problems with their phones after using unlock codes, and that was sorted via gfree. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855764
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Say that already but thanks for the help!
resetrobot said:
Must have been the hinge :\
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I don't know if you are kidding or.. are making a joke. Either way though HTC is offering to fix really loose hinges - I called and made an inquiry.
convolution said:
so why are u ditching the best smartphone in the world right now?
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Read above.
http://techtrendsnews.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-bootloader-unlocked.html
http://www.gadgetoz.com/post/unlocked-the-bootloader-of-the-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10/
Stephen3672 said:
http://techtrendsnews.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-bootloader-unlocked.html
http://www.gadgetoz.com/post/unlocked-the-bootloader-of-the-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10/
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too late, and it was bs anyway.......
trolls saying they could unlock it but didn't want to, etc.
They've unlocked it but the only people that can are the ones using setool. Atleast that's how it looked to me on their forum
- X10a 2.1 ~ via XDA App
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They've unlocked it but the only people that can are the ones using setool. Atleast that's how it looked to me on their forum
- X10a 2.1 ~ via XDA App
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link?
they have sim unlocked it, but from one I've seen not a single person has bootloader unlocked yet
it's a bunch of BS, super-dev's who don't know the difference between sim and bootloader.
No, they did. But they don't release it to the public since the current method will unlock everything. But they already have sim unlocking service for 30 dollars. So they want to separate it. Its for the money I guess. And no, SETool is not affiliated with maxrfon and his team. From what I understand though.
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Like I said, thats how it looked to me. I don't know exactly for sure. Just what I seen from here
the_laser has released sim unlocking for free
Now I am confused?????? laser did what he said and maxrfon gave us nothing
Now is it maxrfon coming out with bootloader unlocking method or we all need to apologise the_laser and ask him to work with Z to make it happen....?????
I dont see any news on the laser posting anything about simunlock for free... where is that?
the_laser has come up with sim unlocking for his SE tool for free...( he did what he said)
Now please can anyone clarify what maxrfon is upto??? he didnot give us the method of bootloader unlock and moreover he has insulted Laser...
What is next for us... ??? An apology to laser and Z to continue their work OR ask maxrfon to release method
Link to lasers page
Its only for SE tools...(not for all, only for community members)
Apology to Laser and Z AND ask maxrfon to release method.
Let us not be children.Whoever founds out,how to unlock bootloader,lets release it.
No dissing to nobody.
Please tell us how Max
I was there, and is not free... you need to pay to use their tool...
noob question....What is the use of sim unlocking...???
Phones that are not bought on contract can use SIM from any operator. SIM unlocking means making the phone work with SIM from any operator.
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Yes like I said on the page before, sim unlocking not bootloader unlocking. You guys are too gullible...
Have you seen any proof of even one bootloader unlocked phone?
ok... so im confused there was no boot-loader unlock or was there? and why was the "interesting news" thread deleted? gosh dont come on for a day or so and i miss so much
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ok... so im confused there was no boot-loader unlock or was there? and why was the "interesting news" thread deleted? gosh dont come on for a day or so and i miss so much
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There is but you have to buy a SEtool and pray that the constantly offline servers will work.
scoobysnacks said:
Yes like I said on the page before, sim unlocking not bootloader unlocking. You guys are too gullible...
Have you seen any proof of even one bootloader unlocked phone?
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The bootloader must of been unlocked at some level by both groups, as they offer the direct sim unlock service, which i have used myself and does work. But as for a fully unlocked bootloader who knows if we will ever get it.
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There is but you have to buy a SEtool and pray that the constantly offline servers will work.
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There isn't... That only sim unlocks....
What the title call for..
Any help.. much appreciated.
Or Can anyone suggest a reliable inexpensive unlocking service/website?
Traveling abroad in few day.. really need to get it SIM unlocked...
Thank you in advance.
Cellunlock.net. there are a couple others. Use the search.
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This worked fine on my 32gb
Unlock s4 for free with hidden options
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431
Unlock s4 for free with hidden options
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Cellunlock.net
People have had good luck with this company!
I successfully unlocked my device with the hidden options instructions. Popped in my sim that I had in my nexus 4 and it worked as it should. Did you follow the video tutorial?
32 GB here unlocked via hidden options.
scanss2k said:
This worked fine on my 32gb
Unlock s4 for free with hidden options
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431
Unlock s4 for free with hidden options
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Tried all that.. no luck. Also to mention.. S4 is updated to the latest update via Kies and has never been activated on AT&T network.
Could that have anything to do with unlocking issue?
Did it for two devices. Make sure you're using the back button in the menu and not the hardware key.
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Did it for two devices. Make sure you're using the back button in the menu and not the hardware key.
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It's not working on some phones no matter how you do it.
I used Cellunlocker.net, it cost me $25 (more than many places) but I got the code in under 5 minutes.
scott14719 said:
It's not working on some phones no matter how you do it.
I used Cellunlocker.net, it cost me $25 (more than many places) but I got the code in under 5 minutes.
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Agreed.. no matter how you try it.. doesn't work on some phones.. for some odd reason..
I guess, I will just have to buy the unlock code.. not a big deal though..
What is the cheapest price people have seen?
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McGragger said:
What is the cheapest price people have seen?
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Free, lol with hidden menu
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I had to use the hidden menu option then put the unlock code that I received from att for the phone to unlock. Before I entered the code but it was unsuccessful. But after the unlock with hidden menu I was able to unlock with the code provided by att.
radaps said:
I had to use the hidden menu option then put the unlock code that I received from att for the phone to unlock. Before I entered the code but it was unsuccessful. But after the unlock with hidden menu I was able to unlock with the code provided by att.
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Why do you need to use hidden menu with official unlock code? (I am assuming you didn't had the different SIM in order to enter the code?)
rka919 said:
Why do you need to use hidden menu with official unlock code? (I am assuming you didn't had the different SIM in order to enter the code?)
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The SHA256 setting has to be correct for the phone to take the code. The menu is used to change it to "on". Information about this has already been posted.
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rka919 said:
What the title call for..
Any help.. much appreciated.
Or Can anyone suggest a reliable inexpensive unlocking service/website?
Traveling abroad in few day.. really need to get it SIM unlocked...
Thank you in advance.
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This one works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41580940&postcount=18
for 32Gb i337
i have a ROGERS Galaxy S4 SGH-I337M.
couldn't unlock the phone with hidden options. tried all the ways in this forum and in the end went to cellunlocker.net, paid 15$ via paypal, gave them the wrong IMEI number, talked to customer support to correct the IMEI number and eventually received a code that worked. all of that in less than 24H.
if you're not in a hurry to unlock your phone i would wait another week or two, i believe by then the method for generating the code to unlock the device will be shared here.
Won't work for me either, I researched and tried many times
I am on a ATT 32gb GS4 runnig the OTA MDL update, rooted with Motochopper, added the Xposed framework and then Nottach versions 2 thru 4 as they became available. I mention this in case someone knows that it wont work with the Xposed framework.
I went through the original threads about sim unlocking last week and followed them carefully step by step and just assumed it worked. Later that week I also did the AWS modification so the TMO sim would be worth trying.
This morning I got ahold of a TMO sim and popped it in and it asked for a unlock code! WTF, so I reread the threads, check my SHA256 setting to see if its really off and it was.
Rechecked the threads, found there are two different codes to get you to the same exact spot, decided that would make no difference. They all get you to the same spot eventually. There are differing opinions on how to finalize the process also, but both of them end up rebooting your phone for you.
Read through and tried through the last steps several times which included trying the [4] Restore Back-up to restore the "Golden_Backup" and then also another couple of attempts with [1] Load default NV. Still no luck.
I am assuming that the SHA256_off means that it is not going to check for a ATT security code on startup or something and the Golden_Backup is a hard coded setting that is not carrier dependant?
There are also a few other settings in the NV REBUILD section that I wish I knew the functions of. Particularly the [1] load default NV. Does this setting load the ATT NV settings back in again?
Also, do you get more than one shot at the Golden_Backup? Is it hard coded or is it just the original backup that of the NV that was there before the ATT version and once you screw it up its gone and over written by the ATT version?
It has been posted that sometimes it just wont work but I think that since its coded in it has to work, but maybe a setting needs to be changed or done slightly differently. I will keep looking and learning. If anyone has any ideas I would be happy to try them.
I am in the same position as you are. Tried several times with several different options, but no luck. And as I mentioned earlier, I updated the phone from Kies prior to trying to unlock using hidden options. Maybe that could have something to do with the phone not getting unlocked.. Will keep on researching and post updates.
Hello guys, I'm new to this anyway, but I've used many HTC devices for years. This time I ended up with the Verizon HTC 10 which I've just bought few days ago due to the price in Cambodia is cheap rather than spend over 500$ to buy the International Version. So I'm here to ask all of you in case you are facing the same problem like me by wanted to convert the Verizon HTC 10 to be the same as the original unlocked phone out there. The reasons why I wanted to convert my phone are:
-Weak Signal and barely reaches to 4G LTE here (I only can use 3G here most of the time)
-I can't use Wifi Hospot (It requires Verizon Sim)
-Some feathers are not allowed to use (I really hate it)
So far, I've done so many research with rooting, unlocked bootloader and s-off, but I couldn't finger it out how I can solve the problems the right way. I saw people said paying 25$ for S-OFF with sunshine app or sth and I was like what? why do I have to pay for that? I knew it's for the donation for those developers out there, but I rather save money to buy accessories instead or is there any solution to get s-off? Well, I'm so sicked right now! I really have no idea what to convert my verizon to work as the international version. I'm just blanked that's why I came up here trying to ask you guys if u can possibly help me to solve my problem using some technical workaround with computer
My phone is running Android Marshmallow 6.0.1, Software number = 1.85.605.8, Build number = 1.85.605.8 8.0_g CL774095
Thank you for spending your time reading my questions here!
Thanks in advance :good:
I love you guys here in XDA
There is a thread on converting your phone, but it involves Sunshine. That's the only way, I'm afraid. So if you don't want to spend $25. You are stuck
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sjpritch25 said:
There is a thread on converting your phone, but it involves Sunshine. That's the only way, I'm afraid. So if you don't want to spend $25. You are stuck
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Thank you so much bro maybe you are right! right now, without sunshine i'm stucked with the freaking rom from verizon hope more developers to come up with new solution to solve the S-OFF
Anyone knows how to get bootloader unlocked? probably without sunshine?
cheakimpor said:
Thank you so much bro maybe you are right! right now, without sunshine i'm stucked with the freaking rom from verizon hope more developers to come up with new solution to solve the S-OFF
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S-OFF is solved by true and trusted members. No one is going to spend their time and then release it for free...
Sunshine bro!!
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S-OFF is solved by true and trusted members. No one is going to spend their time and then release it for free...
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True. The phones have gotten so much harder to exploit them earlier versions for sure. I saw the firewater team won some $ for the pixel unlock. Awesome.