Unlock/Hardspl question - HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello, I just ordered a HD2 that is locked to Tmobile, so I believe it is the 1024Leo. My main question is, Do I need to find someone with a Tmobile Sim to be able to install Hardspl or can I just hook it up to USB and run the program?
Sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this question, it just seemed correct.
Thank you,
-James

no you dont need a sim in to run hspl.
You know hspl wont unlock the network lock though, right?
There is no hack/unlocker for the hd2. You will need to buy a code or get one off t mo.

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Can the HTC WM6 update be installed after sim unlock?

I used the unlocker to unlock the sim only. Can I upgrade tothe offical WM6 from the HTC site for AT&T without any problems? Or is there a chance of bricking the device?
Thanks
bennetbr
At&T 8525
bennetbr said:
I used the unlocker to unlock the sim only. Can I upgrade tothe offical WM6 from the HTC site for AT&T without any problems? Or is there a chance of bricking the device?
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There is always a change to brick a device when flashing it. 'Tis the nature of the beast.
However, there is a way to greatly reduce the chances of bricking your hermes, and that is to install HardSPL.
Check this post out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296722
Make sure to read the wiki (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Hermes) and by the phone deities, don't try to flash your phone without HardSPL installed!
As for your question, if you have an AT&T branded phone, you should be able to flash it to the AT&T release. If you don't have an AT&T phone, you won't be able to, unless you make the phone SuperCID (which HardSPL will do).
If you are using AT&T, I hear good things about vp3g's ROM, available at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313392.
Mr. Vanx also has a really good guide at http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/, covering many flashing questions.
Now, go forth and read!

Got sim unlocked, now CID unlock?

Hello. thanks for reading my post/questions.
I called TM to give me the unlock code for my MDA Vario.. about two days later I got the unlock code via e-mail. I've inserted other simcard and it accepted, no problems. Now its a truly world gsm phone I can use while traveling abroad.
Now.. what is all this talk about CID unlock? I read a few post but still lost, there is so much information scattered. I read the wiki site about upgrading to WM6 and I'm still confused..
Do I need to do the CID unlock? what are the pro/cons? What is the next step after sim unlocking.
Thanks again for reading/answering my post.
You don't NEED to CID unlock. Only if you want to flash (upload) new ROMs especially from other than t-Mobile. Go HERE for specific guidance regarding SIM/CID unlocking.
Best Regards,
Steve Bonning
racecar said:
Hello. thanks for reading my post/questions.
I called TM to give me the unlock code for my MDA Vario.. about two days later I got the unlock code via e-mail. I've inserted other simcard and it accepted, no problems. Now its a truly world gsm phone I can use while traveling abroad.
Now.. what is all this talk about CID unlock? I read a few post but still lost, there is so much information scattered. I read the wiki site about upgrading to WM6 and I'm still confused..
Do I need to do the CID unlock? what are the pro/cons? What is the next step after sim unlocking.
Thanks again for reading/answering my post.
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You won't get a clear answer, maybe just a few posts telling you to go and read yet more scattered information or six 95 page threads.
Flashbuck said:
You won't get a clear answer, maybe just a few posts telling you to go and read yet more scattered information or six 95 page threads.
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Nopes ! don't misguide the noobs,All the relevant info,guides and procedures are very appropriately uploaded,posted,upgraded and easily available at "XDA-Wiki",but atleast one must know how to use 'Wiki',if still you don't understand or seek more info,than you can either search the relevant forum or start a new thread,ok

CID unlock?

Fellows, Do i need to CID unlock my branded tmobile HTC pro before i can flash a new rom to it?
Anybody who give me a save step by step program so i can't brick my expensive gadget?
Lot's of love to the one
millz said:
Fellows, Do i need to CID unlock my branded tmobile HTC pro before i can flash a new rom to it?
Anybody who give me a save step by step program so i can't brick my expensive gadget?
Lot's of love to the one
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You don't need to CID unlock but you do need to install Hard-SPL. Then you can flash any ROM you like. Try reading the wiki and read the forums about flashing before you flash for the first time.
The sticky posts on the Forums often cover the basics.
Mr Vanx has kindly collected useful links into this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=419746
First link is Raphael for Beginners
Ta
Dave
I read the Wiki a couple of times, but i dont really understand it.
tmobile foon with tmobile rom with a tmobile sim, use SPL and get my ROMeO rom, update it.... that's all?
When do you have to use CID unlock then?
millz said:
I read the Wiki a couple of times, but i dont really understand it.
tmobile foon with tmobile rom with a tmobile sim, use SPL and get my ROMeO rom, update it.... that's all?
When do you have to use CID unlock then?
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hooold it! before you make a big mistake.
* ALWAYS use hard spl!
* use any rom that you like
* update it...and that's all
you don't use CID lock unless you are 100% sure of what you're doing! when you're device is CID unlocked there is no way back!
(a pain in the *ss with warrenty issues)
Is there are way to know if your phone is already CID unlock or not?
Cuz i bought my phone with a custom rom in it already... so i know that it has been HardSPL already, but i don't know if they had unlock the security/CID or not...
Thanks for the help,
Radio:1.02.25.31
ask the person you bought it from?? he will tell you.
millz said:
I read the Wiki a couple of times, but i dont really understand it.
tmobile foon with tmobile rom with a tmobile sim, use SPL and get my ROMeO rom, update it.... that's all?
When do you have to use CID unlock then?
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Only the SPL, the Vario IV's are not locked.
(The one I have isn't, a "contract" renewal, got it for free )
HTC Touch Pro 2 Vodafone
Hi I have issue with start any rom upgrade at my phone. i have 1,14 rom wersion iside my HTC. when i try to install any rom i god error mesge and phone back to Vodafone is without simlock but is impossible to install any rom. can i ask you for help. i have use one of rom from comunity and after 5 min with 0% recive error 262.
carvi said:
Hi I have issue with start any rom upgrade at my phone. i have 1,14 rom wersion iside my HTC. when i try to install any rom i god error mesge and phone back to Vodafone is without simlock but is impossible to install any rom. can i ask you for help. i have use one of rom from comunity and after 5 min with 0% recive error 262.
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Pretty sure error 262 is vendor ID check which means your not Hard-SPL or CID unlocked i'd advise you take some time to read the stickys at the top of forum before going any further...

SoftBank X01HT - Really confusing - help

Hi.
I've been searching around the forum for the past few days to find an answer to the question i have had for a long time.. But the only thread i could find, with just about the same question, had no replies..
I don't want to be annoying and create threads, But since i haven't actually bought the phone yet i don't understand half of it haha.
Anyway.. My questions is>
You can set up internet on the phone by typing stuff like proxy/APN and it will work even overseas?
POP3 e-mail account can be set up and work overseas too?
Anyway! I read about the unlock.
I'm not sure what is post or pre april? And what phones are unlockable.
I will be buying it of a japanese auction site.. And i've looked at a few auctions, one of them says
Radio version : 1.14.00.10
Another says
Radio version : 1.16.00.00 (both of these are used phones)
Will i be able to unlock these? I would like to keep the language Japanese (because i need that to write e-mail to my girlfriend in Japan)
If so, how? just by the USB cable, and buy the unlock from http://www.imei-check.co.uk/m3100unlock.php? Or what ?
Please don't give me link to the unlock thread and tell me to read it.. i've read it and didn't understand most of it :/
Sorry to be such a noob haha.
Radio version : 1.14.00.10 is not possible to unlock, unless you pay for a special unlock tool that is not supported by this community
Zgembo said:
Radio version : 1.14.00.10 is not possible to unlock, unless you pay for a special unlock tool that is not supported by this community
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But the 1.16.00.00 is possible to unlock for free on this community !?
And still be in japanese, and able to use overseas?
Could anyone please tell me if i can unlock a used model with radio version 1.16.00.00 ?
If yes, how? is there a guide?
Can i do it for free on this community or shall i buy this first -> http://www.imei-check.co.uk/m3100unlock.php
I will only need USB cable to unlock right ?
THANK YOU experts!
You only need to buy imei-check.co.uk thing if you want to unlock 1.14.00.10 version.
One with radio 1.16.00.00 should already be unlocked, check it out first...
just do some reading, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293665
Hi
Oh really ? i see.
Well i read the whole thread before posting .. But i understand that it has to be a brand new never turned on phone before being able to unlock it.. Or it will be locked forever.
And i will buy it Used from Yahoo Japan.
So this will probably be locked or what ? since it has been turned on?
THANK YOU~~!
I spoke with a seller, he said he Unlocked the phone when going on business trip to China, and the radio is 1.16.00.00. He said that the unlock might not work because he did a hard reset.. Is that true?
Won't it be unlocked for ever?
Please can't anyone confirm this ?
Really need your help.
once unlocked, always unlocked
Thank you !!! Will i need the Software CD to do things like upgrade things? Because it doesn't come with my phone.. Can i download it some where? if you have link please tell me
And do i need to flash it to another radio or something to make it work on GSM network in europe?? (´・_・`)
PLEASE READ THE Hermes Wiki, READ sticky threads...
You will not need CD, no need to flash radio (could be dangerous)

[Q] USA vibrant Purchased for use in the UK

Hi all,
I have purchased a samsung galaxy vibrant from a USA seller and I live in the UK. The phone will come with no sim. I want to be able to use it in the UK on the vodafone network.
Can anyone advise me please on how best to deal with this situation - I am android challenged so please be gentle. I have done some searches but didnt see any answer to this specific type question.
I am not sure if T-Mobile Samsung is sim locked but am assuming it is but maybe you guys n gals may be able to advise me more on this.
Thanks in advance
If its from a tmobile store it will be locked. Expansys and other online retailers are selling them unlocked meaning they're prob unlocking them prior. You would need the code. The codes are also stored on the phone in the nv_data.bin but you need root to access it that way. There's a market app to get the unlock code but that prob won't help you. Best way would be to root, copy the nv_data.bin to your pc and use the windows utility to get the code. Then the phone will prompt for the code with your sim inserted. Hopefully they already unlocked it. Search the forum for the unlock procedures, they are well documented.
Thanks for the reply I really appreciate your help on this. Person I bought it from has just contacted me to say that they got it from T-mobile themselves in a 2-1 promotion.
They said "I bought the phone from Tmobile without a sim card. The associate told me that you can unlock this one with an unlock code".
Sorry for such a noob question ... When I get the phone will it be able to be root the phone with no T-mobile phone sim card in it? Can it be rooted with any sim card or no sim card?
Thanks in advance.

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