Well guys i totally a newbie to this andrion phones. I have taken one HTC Hero locked to orange network. I manage to unloke my phone with Unlock code purchased online. Now the problem is that whenever i start my phone it asked for the unlock code after entring the unlock code it says network unlock sucessful. But it shows a big red X & saying no service! I tried different sims but the no sucess.
I read different user that claims if u root ur phone and install some other Rom phone start working. Their r different ways of root,i.e Gold pass, cid unlock etc.
My question is that which process to follow & which Rom to install? Should i install the offical Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559622
or the custom cooked.
Plz help me
Details of my phone r as follows
Firmware version
1.5
Baseband version
63.18.55.06U_6.35.04.25
Kernal Version
2.6.27-a5504199
[email protected] #521
Build number
1.76.61.3 146733 CL#46012 release-keys
Software version
1.0.A6288
Thanks
did it yesterday, i installed the latest modaco rom:
linked here: http://content.modaco.net/hero/update-hero-generic-2.73.405.38-rooted-signed.zip
also tried the modaco custom rom.. but didn't work, mobile always rebooted, until htc flash screen :=)
good luck tough work to get so far ;=)
we can now call us "orange unlocking hero" ;=)
greets
khizar79 said:
Well guys i totally a newbie to this andrion phones. I have taken one HTC Hero locked to orange network. I manage to unloke my phone with Unlock code purchased online. Now the problem is that whenever i start my phone it asked for the unlock code after entring the unlock code it says network unlock sucessful. But it shows a big red X & saying no service! I tried different sims but the no sucess.
I read different user that claims if u root ur phone and install some other Rom phone start working. Their r different ways of root,i.e Gold pass, cid unlock etc.
My question is that which process to follow & which Rom to install? Should i install the offical Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559622
or the custom cooked.
Plz help me
Details of my phone r as follows
Firmware version
1.5
Baseband version
63.18.55.06U_6.35.04.25
Kernal Version
2.6.27-a5504199
[email protected] #521
Build number
1.76.61.3 146733 CL#46012 release-keys
Software version
1.0.A6288
Thanks
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it means your unlock was unsuccessful (heres the proof, type 12345678 as the unlock code and see what it tells you )
down to the solution:
its not working because your hero is network branded with their own unlock algorithm. downgrade to a generic Hero ROM using a goldcard (here are the instructions, very straightforward: http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-downgrade-your-htc-hero-so-it-can-be-rooted/). Once on a generic rom, the codes will definitely work. Also you might as well root your phone with MoDaCo's new 2.9 custom rom now that you're 80% of the way to doing it
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Hi!
I´ve decided to unlock my phone and install a new rom.
1, is there a easy guide on how to unlock your phone?
2, do i need to unlock my phone if its not restrikted to a carrier?
3, what does radio mean? ( people talk about it when talking about roms )
4, the version number of my factory rom, is it important? do i need to match the rom i download with the same number?
5, how come that the roms you guys tweek here are so much faster then the facory roms?
Thanks.. im a learning newbie at this,
If you only want to install new ROMs, just install a HardSPL (see the related thread).
Doing this you will CIDunlock your phone (it means you'll be able to flash any ROM on it), but this is not a SIMunlock : you are still restricted to your phone operator.
If you want to make your phone completely security ulocked (SIM unlocked, and SuperCID, which is the next level of the CIDunlock), try to use Jocky's software.
thanks for answering...
Anybody who can cover the rest of my "noobie" questions?
Hi guys,
Done a search, and as far as I can see, I'm going to have to pay 17 Euros to unlock my Hero. Since the recent root access breakthrough, is there an easy way to SIM unlock the Hero that may save me 17 Euros?
Cheers,
BS...
Seriously, not even one reply?
Is it possible to unlock a Magic after it's been rooted?
Cheers,
BS...
lol. be patient as the Hero forums are very small and not too much people is available to respond your questions.
I believe if you do a google search you can find cheaper solutions, however it wont happen for free. I for one had it shipped to me Factory unlocked from HTC.
if you really need sim unlock pay the money its not that much, but if your willing to wait, im sure it will come soon enough.
The phone came out within the last month, it takes a while for people to figure out things like that.
Flash the phone ?
What if you flash the phone with the hero stock rom, shouldn't that clear all sim locks etc? I flashed my phone with the factory rom to start anew, and you don't need to worry about locale(localization settings), as they seem to autosetup during the flash.
Anybody know if it works ?
Phasmatic said:
What if you flash the phone with the hero stock rom, shouldn't that clear all sim locks etc? I flashed my phone with the factory rom to start anew, and you don't need to worry about locale(localization settings), as they seem to autosetup during the flash.
Anybody know if it works ?
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Your phone will still be unlocked. If its not, remember the code and type it in again.
-- Edit -- Sorry, I completely read the question wrong, I thought you asked... "If the phone is unlocked and I flash a rom, will it lock the phone again".. God knows where I got that from
Phasmatic said:
What if you flash the phone with the hero stock rom, shouldn't that clear all sim locks etc?
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No - the SIM lock is a quite separate thing. Flashing a ROM from an unlocked Hero on a locked device will not unlock it.
Regards,
Dave
Sim unlock code For HTC HERO
Brownstone said:
Hi guys,
Done a search, and as far as I can see, I'm going to have to pay 17 Euros to unlock my Hero. Since the recent root access breakthrough, is there an easy way to SIM unlock the Hero that may save me 17 Euros?
Cheers,
BS...
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Hi
This is my first post and I hope it will be helpful to anyone interested in unlocking their HTC Hero on the Orange UK network.
Goto:
HTC Hero - ROM upgrade for HTC Hero (Orange)
and download the ROM:
ROM Version:2.73.61.66 for Orange. Then you can miss out all the the MODACO rubbish, because this ROM allows you to use the code without hindrance (TESTED), Install it onto your phone, then goto:
HTC Hero Unlock Code | Unlocking.com
and purchase a SIM UNLOCK CODE (£11.99 at the moment, 50%OFF) and follow instructions to unlock your phone.
The main reason I have posted this is that "Unlocking.com" will issue you with the unlock code within 5 minutes they say between 6-12 minutes.
IT WORKS and they're one of the cheapest around. I have used them and they are really FAST and the code WORKS...
Thanks
i can comfirm i have done this and it worked for me on uk orange network.
Correct. The 2.73.61.66 update now allows all unlock codes to work as designed.
i did try and put a link to rom here but because i am a new user i am not permitted to post outside links SORRY
this is so easy also dont forget you need htc sync installed on your pc you can download it from htc too.
I think this will make a good sticky but also put in title uk orange
Anyone got a free way to unlock the phone for any sim yet? Something like a code generator or software update?
Didn't work for me
mozaza said:
Hi
This is my first post and I hope it will be helpful to anyone interested in unlocking their HTC Hero on the Orange UK network.
Goto:
HTC Hero - ROM upgrade for HTC Hero (Orange)
and download the ROM:
ROM Version:2.73.61.66 for Orange. Then you can miss out all the the MODACO rubbish, because this ROM allows you to use the code without hindrance (TESTED), Install it onto your phone, then goto:
HTC Hero Unlock Code | Unlocking.com
and purchase a SIM UNLOCK CODE (£11.99 at the moment, 50%OFF) and follow instructions to unlock your phone.
The main reason I have posted this is that "Unlocking.com" will issue you with the unlock code within 5 minutes they say between 6-12 minutes.
IT WORKS and they're one of the cheapest around. I have used them and they are really FAST and the code WORKS...
Thanks
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I went onto unlocking.com, and paid the £12 or however much it was.
They emailed me back in about 2 days and advised me they couldn't get a code, so they went to my network (Orange UK) and came back saying they were unable to get a code.
Went to my local unlocking place and they said there isn't a way to unlock Android phones as of yet (not without being all technical and downloading all these thingymajiggs to hack your phone and whatnot).
So I'm not too sure how I would go about getting a code to unlock my phone.
You could try following this suggestion on modaco.
The only caveat is that /some/ orange firmwares are buggy & won't accept any unlock code, however if you've rooted your phone & are running a custom rom such as MCR 3.2, you shouldn't have any problems.
Hi all new to this forum.
But i've had my htc hero for a month now , and being trying to get it unlocked ever since.
Finally today i found out that if you have the latest ROM Version 2.73.61.66
then your phone can be unlocked, apparently htc and orange put some bug in the orange htc hero's that did'nt allow unlocking , but with the new rom version this now allows unlock.
This is for orange , don't no about other networks.
Also you must have been using the phone on orange for at least 3 months .
Which means i have to wait another 2 months ,DOH, but at least ther is light at the end of the tunnel. Hope this helps.
kopite61 .
Sorry Free Unlock is not possible to get for the latest Phones,So You need to pay for this Phone to remove Network Lock,you can get the Unlock code from here Theunlockarena.com also and Unlock it....
kopite61 said:
Hi all new to this forum.
But i've had my htc hero for a month now , and being trying to get it unlocked ever since.
Finally today i found out that if you have the latest ROM Version 2.73.61.66
then your phone can be unlocked, apparently htc and orange put some bug in the orange htc hero's that did'nt allow unlocking , but with the new rom version this now allows unlock.
This is for orange , don't no about other networks.
Also you must have been using the phone on orange for at least 3 months .
Which means i have to wait another 2 months ,DOH, but at least ther is light at the end of the tunnel. Hope this helps.
kopite61 .
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A quicker way - if you don't want to wait - would be to go to a website like www dot mobifreedom dot net (they charge £12.50) and get it unlocked. I got mine unlocked after T-Mobile refused to do it for me. I swore to never get back on TMobile again
Hi fellas i am new to this forum n wanted to ask a question i even searched fr it but couldnt find the thread
I live in india and have bought imported T mobile G2 frm ebay n it says it is unlocked to work with all sim cards........
so does it mean that it is already rooted and i can directly install mocado roms
or i have to root it again to install htc firmware(the seller said that it has been imported from germany n was unlocked there using some meathod before shipping)
so pls help
pls help
The SIM lock has nothing to do with the "rooted" status of the phone - they are independent of one another.
If you need to root the phone and/or install custom ROMs, follow one of the many guides that are available.
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
The SIM lock has nothing to do with the "rooted" status of the phone - they are independent of one another.
If you need to root the phone and/or install custom ROMs, follow one of the many guides that are available.
Regards,
Dave
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thx bro n unlock is permanant??or is like iphone?
If you mean the SIM lock, yes if you unlock the phone it remains unlocked.
If you mean rooting (jailbreaking), then the answer is no. If you flash an unrooted ROM, you will lose root access on your phone and have to root again.
Regards,
Dave
so aftr rooting i can also update my phone with official htc firmwares
n how modaco firmware is better thn htc's firmware
Hello,
I just bought an hero and order the code on ebay and I insert a non telus sim card inside and I don t get the unlock menu where you need to enter the code.
the phone runs vilainrom5.5, I guess it is missing in the firmware, is there a way I can do or I need to flash it back to telus rom ?
if yes then where I can find this rom, I did not find it anywhere, google, here, htc website, telus website
thank you very much
That happened to me. Had to revert to a 1.5 ROM.
- Backup your 2.1 ROM
- Flash a 1.5 ROM
- Reboot
- Unlock
- Restore your 2.1 ROM
That's it.
Thread Moved to Q&A.
VillainROM 5.5 is based on a CDMA ROM, so unlocking wouldn't work, since those unlock codes are for GSM phones. I'd bet you could try a 2.1 ROM based on a GSM dump.
before I brick my phone, I am still looking for the original telus 1.5 gsm rom, is there a link someone can send me ? I went on telus website, here, google, htc and did not find the original firmware of telus
Or maybe someone can tell me which gsm rom would allow me to unlock it
phone is sitting in a box as I have a fido card :-(
thank you
kamiz9999 said:
before I brick my phone, I am still looking for the original telus 1.5 gsm rom, is there a link someone can send me ? I went on telus website, here, google, htc and did not find the original firmware of telus
Or maybe someone can tell me which gsm rom would allow me to unlock it
phone is sitting in a box as I have a fido card :-(
thank you
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Any GSM ROM will do it pal,... Use this,... MCR3.2
I flash with Cronos Droid Version 1.4.1 and still when I put the non provider sim card, It says network locked and no option to enter the unlock code
kamiz9999 said:
I flash with Cronos Droid Version 1.4.1 and still when I put the non provider sim card, It says network locked and no option to enter the unlock code
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It is based on a cdma Rom too. Try an old 1.5 one like modaco
ddotpatel said:
Any GSM ROM will do it pal,... Use this,... MCR3.2
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thank you, I flashed it with this rom and then insert a non telus card and I got the menu to enter my unlock code, I flashed it it back with stablecronos rom and fully working with fido
thank you
I have Htc hero orange uk branded. I unlocked it back in oct 2009 with a unlock code & installing the generic WWE rom on it.
I want to know if i again install the orange WWE ROM on my device, will it asked for the UNLOCK code again?? I lost the previously puchased code.
Build # is 2.73.405.38 CL#70768 release-keys.
Running another ROM RUU will not affect the network unlock. Go for it.