Hello
I've just unlocked my Hero which was on T-mobile and I LOVE IT!!!!
the thing is now, that HTC has released an update for it, and im willing to do it, but i have no idea what will happen with my sim..will it be locked back to t-mobile again??or will it remain unlocked??
usually not. but it has happened to people that kept crossposting...
kendong2 said:
usually not. but it has happened to people that kept crossposting...
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so what do experts suggest?? upgrade it or leave it just as it is??
what do you suggest??
lol he was taking the piss - your unlock shouldn't be reversed by an update - but use a generic rom instead of the t-mobile specific one i would say.
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lol he was taking the piss - your unlock shouldn't be reversed by an update - but use a generic rom instead of the t-mobile specific one i would say.
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Why not use the t-mobile one and use the generic?? i cant download the generic because my serial number doesnt match with it..is there another site that offers the generic one??
jacky83 said:
Why not use the t-mobile one and use the generic?? i cant download the generic because my serial number doesnt match with it..is there another site that offers the generic one??
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If I were you i'd use the update zips from Modaco's Stock ROMs + radios in update.zip format for GSM Hero along with Amon Ra's custom recovery tool.
Use BTDAG's guide as linked in my signature for step by step instructions. Or ask if you need more help.
jacky83 said:
Why not use the t-mobile one and use the generic?? i cant download the generic because my serial number doesnt match with it..is there another site that offers the generic one??
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There is a page dedicated to it on here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559622
Related
Herm100
ipl-1.00
herm100
spl-1.11
1st i try to unlock with HTC_Hermes_SIM_CID_Unlock_v3 & result was fail , now phone can goes bootloder mode by pressing Hold side OK and POWER buttons together and reset with stylus.
i cant Hard-SPL
i dont know Which is my device radio bootloader (HTC_BOOT) version? & how to check ?
help me to recorver my herm100
br
::.::RAMJAN::.::
Just flash the phone in bootloader mode with the devices original carrier rom, i.e. whoever released the device. Just tick the boxes as normal that you have an activesync connection,even though you actually dont. Then simply follow the prompts and your device should be working again. Once you have it working try installing softspl first before you try installing hardspl
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Just flash the phone in bootloader mode with the devices original carrier rom, i.e. whoever released the device. Just tick the boxes as normal that you have an activesync connection,even though you actually dont. Then simply follow the prompts and your device should be working again. Once you have it working try installing softspl first before you try installing hardspl
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the device CINGULAR 8525
i have downloaded & try to instle under 2 rom file , but cant sucsess?
when update with this rom i get update error
RUU_Hermes_CINGULAR_WWE_2_1_.06.502.3_6275_1.33.31.00_108_Ship
when update with this rom i get invalid vendor
RUU_Hermes_CINGULAR_WWE_3.62.502.3_6275_1.54.07.00_108_UOOS_SVN05_Ship
from where i can get original carrier rom?
If its telling you its the wrong vendor then you're NOT FLASHING THE SHIPPED ROM.....
The shipped ROM is the ROM that it originally came with... Who did you get it from, what carrier. Was it a non-carrier phone, go look for original HTC rom. We can't tell you what was originally on your Hermes, thats up to you.
ultramag69 said:
If its telling you its the wrong vendor then you're NOT FLASHING THE SHIPPED ROM.....
The shipped ROM is the ROM that it originally came with... Who did you get it from, what carrier. Was it a non-carrier phone, go look for original HTC rom. We can't tell you what was originally on your Hermes, thats up to you.
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i was forget to check 1st time,
now how can be check ??
Well you will have to download every original carrier rom then and try them one by one until you find one that works, i am afraid. Hope you have learned a lesson from this that you dont dive straight in to things and ALWAYS READ! READ! READ! before you start trying to flash.
That is the reason the wiki was made, to show how these things can be done
I would try the att rom first
Where you from, try the carrier ROMs from where you are first. Who are you with, what carrier and was it the shop you bought it from.
If you bought off ebay from another country then search for carriers from there.
You may be lucky or may not be. Depends if you can find the shipped rom and how much time you want to invest...
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I would try the att rom first
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Cingular = at&t ?
i think & was tryed
when phone power on startup logo at&t 3g
Herm100
ipl-1.00
herm100
spl-1.11
which version of rom i should be download?
answer the questions ultramag69 asked where did you get the device from a shop,ebay, a guy in the paper where? Where are you from, usa timbuctoo, asia?. Its no good asking question upon question without answering what was asked first, otherwise nobody can give you an answer to try and fix it
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Available Original Shipped WM6 ROM Versions
oops double post
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answer the questions ultramag69 asked where did you get the device from a shop,ebay, a guy in the paper where? Where are you from, usa timbuctoo, asia?. Its no good asking question upon question without answering what was asked first, otherwise nobody can give you an answer to try and fix it
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dont know from which shop get the device
but
coustomar come from usa & it was using at&t
well have you tried any of the roms found on the wiki link that i gave?
or have you tried entering your serial number in on the htc site and maybe that will direct you to the carrier of your device?
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well have you tried any of the roms found on the wiki link that i gave?
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yes i tryed more then 7 rom file
scousemartin said:
or have you tried entering your serial number in on the htc site and maybe that will direct you to the carrier of your device?
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pls give me link where i enter my htc serial number
scousemartin said:
or have you tried entering your serial number in on the htc site and maybe that will direct you to the carrier of your device?
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pls give me link where i enter my htc serial number to know which oprator
Mate, you have the information you need to find this, we aren't here to wipe your bum and then apply talcum powder too...
Try a little thing called GOOGLE...
ok i get info from customar
he brought from usa Cingular showroom
Hi,
Apologies if this has been asked before, but the forums are full of offers to unlock via a web service for 20 quid, etc.
Having picked up a Hero yesterday and rooted it, I was wondering if there is a (free) application to SIM unlock the phone, like the redsn0w app for the iPhone (my previous phone)?
TIA.
Rich.
I believe if you follow MoDaCo's instructions to debrand your Hero, this will effectively unlock it as there is a complete rebuild of the firmware.
May be wrong though...
joemax said:
I believe if you follow MoDaCo's instructions to debrand your Hero, this will effectively unlock it as there is a complete rebuild of the firmware.
May be wrong though...
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OK, I'm willing to give it a go - I wanted to debrand anyway - have you a direct link? http://www.modaco.com/ looks... big.
Cheers,
Rich.
Here :
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...and-your-orange-t-mo-etc-device-via-nandroid/
Read the whole thread as there are other ROM's available now :
http://android.modaco.com/content/h.../26-08-hero-roms-radios-in-update-zip-format/
Personally I'm waiting for the HTC update that is rumoured to be on its way before mucking around with mine.
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May be wrong though...
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I tried a backup/wipe/burn with a few of the ROMS (MoDaCo Custom Hero ROM, HTC Generic 1.79.482.3), but no luck - when I put in a non-orange SIM, it comes up with the "SIM network unlock PIN" message.
I'll try posting directly on MoDaCo to see if there are any insights...
Cheers anyway,
Rich.
...well like I said...
Let us all know if you suss it out.
when is the htc update coming?
nobody really knows
ermacwins said:
when is the htc update coming?
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just keep watching the threads....once its out...you will know.
thank you
CombinedEffort said:
I tried a backup/wipe/burn with a few of the ROMS (MoDaCo Custom Hero ROM, HTC Generic 1.79.482.3), but no luck - when I put in a non-orange SIM, it comes up with the "SIM network unlock PIN" message.
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Flashing a new ROM will not remove a SIM lock.
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
Flashing a new ROM will not remove a SIM lock.
Regards,
Dave
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Thanks for confirming. I already bit the bullet and paid for an unlock in the end at http://www.unlock-now.com. Worked well - took about 15 mins for the code to come through 17.50 Euro / £15.
Hey guys,
first post here. =D
I have a Vivo branded phone (Carrier from Brazil). It's unlocked, but I can't yet update to 2.1 because unlocking does not unbrand. =/ Vivo is only releasing the 2.1 on the last week of november.
There is a lot of information here in the forum, but I found it a little confuse - too much information.
So my question, is there a safe way to unbrand my 1.6 X10a without rooting it?
Thanks!
jufranz said:
Hey guys,
first post here. =D
I have a Vivo branded phone (Carrier from Brazil). It's unlocked, but I can't yet update to 2.1 because unlocking does not unbrand. =/ Vivo is only releasing the 2.1 on the last week of november.
There is a lot of information here in the forum, but I found it a little confuse - too much information.
So my question, is there a safe way to unbrand my 1.6 X10a without rooting it?
Thanks!
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YES, i do it
mipepim said:
YES, i do it
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Sorry, what would it be?
Does the replacement method on SEUS works?
jufranz said:
So my question, is there a safe way to unbrand my 1.6 X10a without rooting it?
Thanks!
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Install this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825675
Use this to change region - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828163
XperiaX10iUser said:
Install this -
Use this to change region - [
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Tks! But to do that I need to root right? Another question (sory, i'm new to the android plataform) I must update prom 1.6 to, 2.1 World generic then change the code to 2.1 Brazil generic, right?
How can I save the Branded Firmware if I need it in the future?
So, can anyone confirm that the SEUS method to debrand the X10 still works?
jufranz said:
Tks! But to do that I need to root right? Another question (sory, i'm new to the android plataform) I must update prom 1.6 to, 2.1 World generic then change the code to 2.1 Brazil generic, right?
How can I save the Branded Firmware if I need it in the future?
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1- if you update your phone from 1.6 to 2.1, the code will stay the same (Brazil stays Brazil) unless you use the flash tool to upgrade with another firmware.
2- You can try to download the flash tool with the right firmware if it's available, else, just use the 12XX-XXXX code on your phone (under the battery on the sticker) and rebrand using the different methods available on XDA.
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So, can anyone confirm that the SEUS method to debrand the X10 still works?
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If you mean the one where you have to quickly replace a file while it's updating, no it doesn't work anymore.
BingoRingo said:
If you mean the one where you have to quickly replace a file while it's updating, no it doesn't work anymore.
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It doesn't, sad =/ LoL
Let's root and unbrand then =D
How can I backup my actual firmware?
Tks!
Hello guys,
This is my first post in this great looking forum & Happy New Year 2011
I have a Sony Ericsson X10a phone from Canada's wireless provider Rogers. and I've tried unlocking it by buying a code from one of the unlocking sites out there, (am I allowed to say the sites' name?!) but it didn't work! They told me I had to check the attempts and whatnot, so they refused to give me my money back.
I followed this tutorial (below) but it didn't work out for me. and I have a feeling that Rogers locked this phone so damn good it can't be unlocked.
Bin4ry said:
Okay guys.
Here is new X10flash for Firmware 2.1 Version (old 1.6 Firmware can not be flashed with this at the moment).
Windows 7/Vista Users should diasable UAC!!
Download Flasher: (Update 14.11.2010) GUI VERSION!!!
http://www-stud.uni-due.de/~sfanmakr/X10Flash/X10Flash-2.1.zip
HOWTO for Flasher here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8976947&postcount=1
You will see that there is a new Folder "firmware" the firmware files must be inside this folder!
Download Firmware:
X10i:
http://www.multiupload.com/G9TENJASZI Nordic Thanks to imugur and Reb0rn
http://www.multiupload.com/RTIIRCEN79 GERMAN
http://www.multiupload.com/YM6SANFJXK CH (thanks to pippolino)
X10a:
http://www.multiupload.com/M048IDMI4L ROGERS (thanks to henh)
http://www.multiupload.com/ZGI6JWKIPG GENERIC (thanks to BluechipJ & batman112)
Put the extracted files into the new "firmware" Folder and run the X10flash.bat
SO-01:
http://www.multiupload.com/E3C7FRFAQ9 DOCOMO (thanks to indigomode)
You have to wipe your USERDATA !! This is important, otherwise you will enter Bootloops etc.
Also be sure SEUS is NOT running! (But at least it should have detected your phone once)
THIS FIRMWARE IS ONLY FOR X10 NOT FOR MINI (PRO) or X8 !
But the flashtool should be capable of flashing all Xperia Series now!
If someone decrypts the Rom you can try it
Regards
Bin4ry
If you have more ROMS, just drop me a PN and i will add them to this post!
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS LIKE "Unable to Open Channel" please try this guide:
thanks aussiesausage
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8945542&postcount=72
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The Rogers logo is now gone after what I believe was flashed (and/or rooted) but the sim card is still locked.
Any chance I can format, update/upgrade, and "sim" unlock my phone?
Thanks for any help!
iSari
Oh yeah, If this post doesn't belong here please remove it to the appropriate section.
Hi.
You've debranded your phone, but simlocking is different, and there is no free way at the moment, so you'll need to have a browse of the numerous unlock threads to see which services people have used and decide for yourself.
And if you've been ripped off post the name of the company so others can avoid them.
XperiaX10iUser said:
Hi.
You've debranded your phone, but simlocking is different, and there is no free way at the moment, so you'll need to have a browse of the numerous unlock threads to see which services people have used and decide for yourself.
And if you've been ripped off post the name of the company so others can avoid them.
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So debranding the phone won't unlock it and you say "there's no free way atm."
and what do you mean by services?
Do you mean unlocking sites and/or paid programs?
The site is cellunlocker.net but I don't know if the code would've worked if I had enough attempts, but I still doubt that the code sent to me is genuine!
any chance of formatting the phone so I can have 5 or 10 new attempts?!
Thanks for your reply.
iSari said:
So debranding the phone won't unlock it and you say "there's no free way atm."
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Correct.
iSari said:
Do you mean unlocking sites and/or paid programs?
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Yes.
iSari said:
any chance of formatting the phone so I can have 5 or 10 new attempts?!
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Not sure about that, mine came unlocked so didn't have to go through the process.
You seem absolutely certain about your "unlocking" answer but lets hope others have tried and unlocked their Rogers phones. < still waiting for hope!
Thank you once again
iSari said:
You seem absolutely certain about your "unlocking" answer
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Because I've read numerous threads on it over the last 6 months of being a member here. Loads of people have successfully unlocked their phones, the problem is however they've all had to pay. As for the Cellunlocker, some HERE have said it worked for them, so not sure why it didn't for you, and you'll find other suggestions HERE
iSari said:
Hello guys,
This is my first post in this great looking forum & Happy New Year 2011
I have a Sony Ericsson X10a phone from Canada's wireless provider Rogers. and I've tried unlocking it by buying a code from one of the unlocking sites out there, (am I allowed to say the sites' name?!) but it didn't work! They told me I had to check the attempts and whatnot, so they refused to give me my money back.
I followed this tutorial (below) but it didn't work out for me. and I have a feeling that Rogers locked this phone so damn good it can't be unlocked.
The Rogers logo is now gone after what I believe was flashed (and/or rooted) but the sim card is still locked.
Any chance I can format, update/upgrade, and "sim" unlock my phone?
Thanks for any help!
iSari
Oh yeah, If this post doesn't belong here please remove it to the appropriate section.
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You can contact Lancez from this thread. See post#10 and the links are in his signature. I unlocked my two X10's through him.
Hi I unlocked my x10 from Rogers few months ago, but for that I had to pay $25 to a shop in my area and had it unlocked try checking stores who can unlock it.. depends on where you live in Canada
batman_112 said:
You can contact Lancez from this thread. See post#10 and the links are in his signature. I unlocked my two X10's through him.
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For how much?
XperiaX10iUser said:
For how much?
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USD $36.50
batman_112 said:
You can contact Lancez from this thread. See post#10 and the links are in his signature. I unlocked my two X10's through him.
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he seem to know how to get a code but what if I exceeded the number of attempts?!
Thanks
uneekz said:
Hi I unlocked my x10 from Rogers few months ago, but for that I had to pay $25 to a shop in my area and had it unlocked try checking stores who can unlock it.. depends on where you live in Canada
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I'm not in Canada at the moment.
Thanks
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USD $36.50
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thats a bit too much!
iSari said:
thats a bit too much!
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Well, his codes are manufacturer codes not carrier ones. If you check other sites the price is between $35-$40 for the Xperia X10. I have tried many sites with no success. But Lancez has provided me with the correct codes within 10 days and they worked from the first attempt. You can also read the review about his service from other members who used it on the same thread I gave you earlier. I have unlocked two X10a's through him with no problem.
http://www.mobileincanada.com
$20 from here for Rogers x10a (That's what I am and what I got unlocked)
Confirmed worked. Got my code within 2 days.
If you don't know, you need to put in a sim card that ISNT rogers in order for it to ask you to input your unlock code. Perhaps your code actually does work but you didn't put it in the right place? It took me a while to figure this out
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Well, his codes are manufacturer codes not carrier ones. If you check other sites the price is between $35-$40 for the Xperia X10. I have tried many sites with no success. But Lancez has provided me with the correct codes within 10 days and they worked from the first attempt. You can also read the review about his service from other members who used it on the same thread I gave you earlier. I have unlocked two X10a's through him with no problem.
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Well, how can I know manufacture codes from carrier codes? and how to determine if its genuine?! because I still believe cellunlocker.net ripped me off!
Gergith said:
http://www.mobileincanada.com
$20 from here for Rogers x10a (That's what I am and what I got unlocked)
Confirmed worked. Got my code within 2 days.
If you don't know, you need to put in a sim card that ISNT rogers in order for it to ask you to input your unlock code. Perhaps your code actually does work but you didn't put it in the right place? It took me a while to figure this out
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I did put another (non Rogers) sim card and I typed the code in the right place because there are no other places for it. and still it didn't work!
it showed "couldn't unlock sim. contact your service provider"
iSari said:
Well, how can I know manufacture codes from carrier codes? and how to determine if its genuine?! because I still believe cellunlocker.net ripped me off!
I did put another (non Rogers) sim card and I typed the code in the right place because there are no other places for it. and still it didn't work!
it showed "couldn't unlock sim. contact your service provider"
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This is from personal experience. I unlocked two X10a's through him and both times the code worked flawlessly. That is all I can say
^ Thanks once again but I'm still hoping to unlock for free.
iSari said:
^ Thanks once again but I'm still hoping to unlock for free.
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Good luck. I have spent 3 months (from September till December) trying to do the same with no success.
Damn that hard huh!
iSari said:
Damn that hard huh!
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Yep it is!
Hi
I need stock rom, Three (3) Sweden.
I would like to downgrade but I don't think you can do that from 4.3 right?
Found a link to one version but link was broken.
Problem is that I removed the provider lock a long time ago. But for some reason it came back when I upgraded to 4.3.
Then I bought a sim unlock code from my provider but that won't work now. Probably cause the stock rom I use now is international.
Any tips?
Damien74 said:
Hi
I need stock rom, Three (3) Sweden.
I would like to downgrade but I don't think you can do that from 4.3 right?
Found a link to one version but link was broken.
Problem is that I removed the provider lock a long time ago. But for some reason it came back when I upgraded to 4.3.
Then I bought a sim unlock code from my provider but that won't work now. Probably cause the stock rom I use now is international.
Any tips?
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What would you like to downgrade to?
Can't help you with network lock but here are some roms. Im assuming (TRE) is your network?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=HTS#firmware
Downgrade
Darke5tShad0w said:
What would you like to downgrade to?
Can't help you with network lock but here are some roms. Im assuming (TRE) is your network?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=HTS#firmware
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May go to the downgrade this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735 and reflash your stock rom
SYMLY said:
May go to the downgrade this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735 and reflash your stock rom
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You need to quote the original poster not me.
Also don't go giving the post when you don't understand it.
Read up on pit files and why they are a last resort. Theres a reason its called rescue or emergency firmware. Only used when the phone is soft bricked and all else has failed.
Darke5tShad0w said:
What would you like to downgrade to?
Can't help you with network lock but here are some roms. Im assuming (TRE) is your network?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=HTS#firmware
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Thanks. Yes it's Tre. But as I understand it I will brick my phone if I try to downgrade from 4.3 so I'll probably just stick to 4.3 unless you know something I don't?
Anyhow, I think I will have to have the shop fix it. I managed to find the stock rom now and reflashed it but the unlock code I got from them still don't work. So I don't see any other option, I need to have it unlocked and I allready paid for it.
Thanks anyhow.
SYMLY said:
May go to the downgrade this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735 and reflash your stock rom
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I can't use that one. It's pre-rooted and for Korean. I am swedish.
And I agree, thanks for trying to help but if you don't really know how it's best you don't try at all.