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 everyone,
I have a X10a BL unlocked right now using MIUI Oddie v10 default kernel (FXP).
And about 4 day ago in my country every company is offering free sim unlock for all cell-phone. (we got a new law ).
We can achieve the sim unlocking introducing the IMEI of our cellphone and our cell-number in the carrier web page, but the PIN they send me is not working only in this phone.
Do i need to downgrade my firmware bts?
Thank you.
Rlyeh said:
Hi everyone,
I have a X10a BL unlocked right now using MIUI Oddie v10 default kernel (FXP).
And about 4 day ago in my country every company is offering free sim unlock for all cell-phone. (we got a new law ).
We can achieve the sim unlocking introducing the IMEI of our cellphone and our cell-number in the carrier web page, but the PIN they send me is not working only in this phone.
Do i need to downgrade my firmware bts?
Thank you.
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You could try the Flash tool given to us by Bin4ry and flash generic then follow the standard rom guide, thats how i did mine unlocked from Vodafone to originally get 2.3 standard, but lead to more xD
Xperia X10i
DonutHD 2.3.4
SE Kernel
Relock ur bootloader then try pal. If it works, don't unlock again (unless u used s1tool u may lose radio).
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
Do you need it sim unlocked even lol
See here tho if ya like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.ph
p?t=1470817
Proceed with utmost caution get the right s1 tool script file and all
Please Help me to Unlock Dell Streak 5
Im Using UK Locked Dell Streak 5 so Currently with a rebel sim but i cant go for 2.2 with the rebel sim so please help me to unlock permanently.
thank you
Plz Help me out mates
Plz Help me out mates
You're not getting responses because this has been asked and answered repeatedly. Had you actually used the search engine you would have discovered that you need to contact your carrier and get the unlock code from them. If they refuse, you'll need to buy an unlock code from a third party.
Next time, before posting try searching for your answer.
Why don't you say which network you are locked to?
If it is O2 then contact them direct or else use the form:-
https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/help/help?qid=1&q1=2&route=unlocking&case=Handset Unlocking Form
rebski said:
Why don't you say which network you are locked to?
If it is O2 then contact them direct or else use the form:-
https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/help/help?qid=1&q1=2&route=unlocking&case=Handset Unlocking Form
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No mate ,That s mObitel in Srilanka So i need to permanatly Unlock to Mobitel (Srilanka)
isurues said:
Please Help me to Unlock Dell Streak 5
Im Using UK Locked Dell Streak 5 so Currently with a rebel sim but i cant go for 2.2 with the rebel sim so please help me to unlock permanently.
thank you
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Dude you can unlock it here: http://www.unlockstreak.com/pages/download-dell-streak-unlock-software
hi im confused, i want to network unlock my orange UK x10i,
if i use the bootloader unlocker does this unlock my network unlock i.e. allow use any sim?
if no does anybody know of a reputable site in the UK which is priced good and reliable i.e. allow future updates, as during my search i am sure i read if you use a certain unlock tool it can hinder updating the phone? but i just want to flash custom rom ?
can someone clarify please. tried search its either old info or not clear enough.
hopefully the answer can help future users with this subject in the year 2012.
thanks.
People on here recommend da vinci team
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nrd\ said:
hi im confused, i want to network unlock my orange UK x10i,
if i use the bootloader unlocker does this unlock my network unlock i.e. allow use any sim?
if no does anybody know of a reputable site in the UK which is priced good and reliable i.e. allow future updates, as during my search i am sure i read if you use a certain unlock tool it can hinder updating the phone? but i just want to flash custom rom ?
can someone clarify please. tried search its either old info or not clear enough.
hopefully the answer can help future users with this subject in the year 2012.
thanks.
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No, it does not mean you can use any sim card.
my phone is network unlock, i cant upgrade my firmware via seus or se pc companion. but you can use flashtool to flash roms
thanks you both, after searching ive finally gathered it has to be sim unlocked by
factory, network provider.
using sites like http://simlock.com/ and da vinci team does this affect the bootloader unlock? i.e. flashing different kernals? im sure i read in the bootloader post that using 3rd party unlock your bootloader is locked again?
so for instance if i sim unlock from the sites mentioned, is my boot loader relocked or will i have to unlock it again after sim unlock?
at the moment my x10i is network locked to orange but 2.3.3 root/unlocked bootloader via flashtool.
I went whit cellunlocker.net
the best, used it on 3 phone.
takes about an hour to receive a code
and it do NOT interfere whit unlocking the boot loader
free unlock code from [email protected]
I called att today and to my suprise they gave me free unlock code for my sony x10 I bought it from a buddy of mine that got two phones lasy year and didnt pay the first bill
ps: can i simunlock with this code on my bootloader unlock phone
sry for spam thread
Hey guys!
so i bought a Motorola Atrix 4G on ebay. (I am not from the US).
I managed to unlock it and put on Cyanogenmod.
Afterwards i got the problem that the sim is locked to the AT&T network.
I called the customer service and they gave me the unlock code which suits to my IMEI.
Unfortunately the code did not work. The person on the phone said that the phone is now locked to the AT&T SIM-Cards.
Is there a way to fix my problem? I read another thread, where the person said that he flashed the radios 2 or 3 times.
but the links are dead.
best regards
nextcard
One thing is that the device is hardlocked and other is unlock code not accepted. The thread is about code not accepted. Theres a method to unlock hardlocked but requires unlocking equiments, which i have. Maybe an unlocks dedicated store near you have it.
Sent from my Abacus using Android
Hi i just unlock my device after hours of investigation. Yes, you have to change the baseband. Here is what you have to do. Flash the baseband to the ones from brazil (search in google sbf not the zip ones), after the process you can put it back to the usa at&t radio. Ones you change to tha brazil radio (wipe always before changes radio), put one sim card of another provider and voila, the code will work. You need to have your phone with no registration of motoblur at all.
I hope it will help you.
Enviado desde mi MB860 usando Tapatalk 2
I invite interested in removing the unlock here.
http://www.cvxcvx.pl/motorola?lang=en
Help
el_venga said:
One thing is that the device is hardlocked and other is unlock code not accepted. The thread is about code not accepted. Theres a method to unlock hardlocked but requires unlocking equiments, which i have. Maybe an unlocks dedicated store near you have it.
Sent from my Abacus using Android
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My Atrix does not acept the code, even when i do this discribed in the post, this unlocking equipments you spoke about is able to fix that?