Sorry if this has been posted but I can't seem to find the answer.
Virgin now let you use the Orange network if the Virgin signal is lost.
Tomorrow I receive an Orange Xperia Ray but I have a Virgin sim.
Any idea if the handset will work on a Virgin Sim (I know they normally don't but thought perhaps this would work the same way you can put it in a T-Mobile handet).
If not, is there any quick way of unlocking the handset and (if need be) debranding the handset.
I have no idea if they typically 'brand' Sony handsets and I didn't have time to research fully as the phone was on a classified forum and I had to act quick.
Its replacing an Xperia Play I no longer use as a gaming device so I am familiar with the SE/Android layout.
splinters69 said:
Sorry if this has been posted but I can't seem to find the answer.
Virgin now let you use the Orange network if the Virgin signal is lost.
Tomorrow I receive an Orange Xperia Ray but I have a Virgin sim.
Any idea if the handset will work on a Virgin Sim (I know they normally don't but thought perhaps this would work the same way you can put it in a T-Mobile handet).
If not, is there any quick way of unlocking the handset and (if need be) debranding the handset.
I have no idea if they typically 'brand' Sony handsets and I didn't have time to research fully as the phone was on a classified forum and I had to act quick.
Its replacing an Xperia Play I no longer use as a gaming device so I am familiar with the SE/Android layout.
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Depends, if the phone provided Orange is SIM-locked or not.
If yes, the SIM will not work. If not, phone should work just fine.
If you do have SIM-lock, then currently only way is via paid method, using test point, which is better that you have some knowledge
Thanks. I got the phone brand new for a great price...just looking for a cheaper unlock than the £20 orange are asking.
splinters69 said:
Thanks. I got the phone brand new for a great price...just looking for a cheaper unlock than the £20 orange are asking.
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WotanServer, Omnius and maybe some more offer that service. Take a look at their websites for the price.
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Hi All,
Getting my Orange UK Hero tomorrow, and need to unlock it so I can use my work SIM as well as the Orange SIM.
Does anyone know of a reliable unlocking company, or even a free solution for unlocking the Hero.
I realise this is early days, but any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bagpuss.
You never know, it might come unlocked ;-)....
Well for T-mobile US, you can just call customer service and say that you need your phone unlocked to use while you're travelling outside of the country and would prefer to use a local sim card while you're there. It's simply done for no charge.
I'm not sure Orange UK has the same policies, but you could always try.
Hey guys,
I am planning on buying a htc hero on ebay and putting a virgin liberty sim in (Virgin £18+ Unlimited data). However, it is much cheaper to get a htc hero that is locked to orange of t mobile.
I have seen a few threads around saying it is do-able, and some people seem to have problems. Basically i am asking if it is always possible to unlock these phones since i don't want to end up with a very expensive paperweight?
On my last phone (htc tinitiy) it was possible to unlock it via flashing, is this possible?
Thanks!
no DIY yet
there are companys that will give you a code...at a price off course
use search in these threads....or try ebay
i have moved your question to Q&A
thanks, i dont mind paying the price, is it 100% guaranteed to unlock though? obv as i have said i don't want to end up with an expensive brick!
I heard with some of the newer Orange Models that unlock codes don't work, however, Rebelsims do work.
drummerian said:
Hey guys,
I am planning on buying a htc hero on ebay and putting a virgin liberty sim in (Virgin £18+ Unlimited data). However, it is much cheaper to get a htc hero that is locked to orange of t mobile.
I have seen a few threads around saying it is do-able, and some people seem to have problems. Basically i am asking if it is always possible to unlock these phones since i don't want to end up with a very expensive paperweight?
On my last phone (htc tinitiy) it was possible to unlock it via flashing, is this possible?
Thanks!
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Check out this thread if you havent already Orange phones wont unlock with most if not all of the codes provided
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=560105
thanks! so have their been any known problems with TMobile?
Hello I have an HTC Hero on Orange UK and it is locked to Orange. I'm trying to get it to get it unlocked so that I can give it to my brother who is on T Mobile UK.
At first I though it would be as simple as loading a new ROM but after rooting it and installing both Villian and a Taiwanese ROM I still couldn't use the T Mobile SIM.
I am aware that the unlocking codes could be brought from Orange but I was wondering if there was a way of unlocking it with out purchasing the unlocking codes.
I have had a look online and on here for various methods but i couldn't find anything of any use. I am aware that this may not be the first time this has been asked so if you have any solutions please link me or explain...
Finally I am pretty tech able am able to do most things.
cheers
Tim
Short answer: Pay for a code
Long answer: Don't pay orange £20 for a code, go look on eBay for one. Mine cost £6.99.
Also, this does not belong in "Android development"
hey man, there is no other way then buying 6-7 pounds.. so, save your time by stop searching free sim unlock
timothy,
Orange and T-Mobile are now the same company (can't remember who bought who) so your brother should be able to use the hero straight away.
If it doesn't work then Orange should now unlock it to T-Mobile without question, considering that they are one and the same.
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timothy,
Orange and T-Mobile are now the same company (can't remember who bought who) so your brother should be able to use the hero straight away.
If it doesn't work then Orange should now unlock it to T-Mobile without question, considering that they are one and the same.
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Please disregard this misinformed statement!
Orange and T-Mobile merged, neither bought either, and their "parent company" Everything Everywhere (lame name) was created.
They do network share, so customers can opt in to use the masts from the other network, but by no means are they the same network now.
The brands are due to remain seperate, and lets be fair
1) why would they believe that it was going to be on T-Mob, surely if they'd unlock for free without question everyone would just say that
2) they're wanting to make £25 quid out of you, and they will do for as long as its legally possible.
Once again, short answer: buy a code on ebay.
Buy a code off ebay then you have to downgrade your rom to an early modaco one cant remember which one i used , enter the code to unlock it then reflash an up to date rom.
Thats the only way to unlock a orange hero just had to do 3 off emm mate.
thanks for all suggestions i feel i will have to buy the codes cheers anyway
chrisjaggeruk said:
Buy a code off ebay then you have to downgrade your rom to an early modaco one cant remember which one i used , enter the code to unlock it then reflash an up to date rom.
Thats the only way to unlock a orange hero just had to do 3 off emm mate.
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one last thing who do you buy them from on ebay (seller name/link) and is it always for htc hero on orange
Is Modaco 2.9 ROM still the only method to unlock Orange UK? Currently running RCMix and rooted. Better still, how one did recently.
Cheers.
Yes think it was that one mate... it was one of the very early modaco custom roms anyway.
don't worry,use this which give different countries and provider,with unlocking code of reliable cost.
you can use that & unlock mobile mobile to T mobile .
Well,
Sort of a noob question, but since I dont know how easy or hard could it be.
If I buy a SGS-II with a service plan in UK (Orange, Voda etc), then can it be unlocked to be used in other countries or other operators.
I know maybe it has got something to do with the gaining the root access to the handset or even a root access achieve the desired.
Thanks for suggestions.
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Well,
Sort of a noob question, but since I dont know how easy or hard could it be.
If I buy a SGS-II with a service plan in UK (Orange, Voda etc), then can it be unlocked to be used in other countries or other operators.
I know maybe it has got something to do with the gaining the root access to the handset or even a root access achieve the desired.
Thanks for suggestions.
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It's got nothing to do with root and everything to do with the carrier, some will deliver locked phones, some unlocked.. most usually contract phones are unlocked and PAYG phones are locked
I'm on O2 contract and the phones I've had have always been unlocked, but I've heard Orange do network lock their phone
Orange do always lock their phones but if you get it from an independent seller like the Carphone Warehouse or Phones4u the chances are it'll be unlocked.
Most networks will unlock your phone for a small fee (I think I paid £25 on Orange) but it's only a matter of time before sellers on eBay popup that will sell you an unlock code based on your IMEI.
You're right that you could unlock handsets with root access but that involved flashing another radio. Since no locked SGS2's have been released yet you're safe buying now and the phone hasn't been rooted so you may be waiting a while for that option if you get a locked handset in the future.
You could always use a Rebel SimCard. Its not the perfect solution but it works.
So we just have to wait basically. O2 are offering it for 399£ apparently on payg. It would be awesome to get it for that price and then unlock it.
bcam117 said:
So we just have to wait basically. O2 are offering it for 399£ apparently on payg. It would be awesome to get it for that price and then unlock it.
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Last year, o2 were selling the SGS1 on PAYG. I think the handsets were supposed to be locked but they weren't. If you're in luck then maybe same is true for SGS2. I've pulled the trigger on the SGS2 with contract from o2 as total cost works out cheaper that any PAYG or sim free offer currently available.
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Does orange still exist over there?
Three took over Orange over here in Australia years ago
On three if you call them up they give you the unlock code for free
I asked a popular online unlocking firm what the likelihood of the SGS2 being unlocked was and this was his reply:
Hi Aaron,
This should be no problem at all. That's because there's one main database for all European Samsung Android handsets. We have unlocked the Samsung Galaxy S from all 6 main UK networks.
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Are you going to use them to unlock? When can they do it? & who are they?
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I asked a popular online unlocking firm what the likelihood of the SGS2 being unlocked was and this was his reply:
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I will ask them to unlock if my SGS2 arrives locked. I found them doing a quick google search. I am not sure I am allowed to post links so mods please remove if that is the case. http://www.mobileunlocked.co.uk/
There are many more if you do a google search.
Last few days I've been reading and searching the forum up and down, to find some useful info about how to bypass network lock.... so far I'm even more confused than I was before.
The problem: my phone is locked to specific network and doesn't work with sim card from another provider. Is it possible to unlock it so I can use it on other networks?
Is it solvable? Does rooting help?
I've read a few threads about s-off, is that the thing I need ?
Thanks to the guys willing to help.
This might help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25251622&postcount=26
Usually you can call your network provider and get an unlock code. Root and s off not related. S off not possible at the moment anyways.
Sent from my HTC Desire X
network locked
RossFixxed said:
Usually you can call your network provider and get an unlock code. Root and s off not related. S off not possible at the moment anyways.
Sent from my HTC Desire X
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They don't want to help me, because they want to force me to use their network sim while im out of my county, but roaming is way too expensive and cant afford it atm
Just ask around your area where you live and you'll find someone to sim unlock your phone (if not then try local market) or you could even buy the unlock code and do it yourself
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guys, buying code is probably the last thing I'll do...
First of all I'm new in android but I'm curious more than enough, and I want to learn things... It would be great if senior or more experienced members share their thoughts on what's right and what's wrong and eventually save me a lot of time and nerves. It's funny how there are so few threads about unlocking network ? Perhaps because it's the fastest way to make good money for some ppl ?
I do have experience in maintenance of Linux systems, but I have no previous experience in rooting/unlocking or what so ever related to smart phones.
So ..... It would be great if any senior/experienced members shared their knowledge/experience on this subject (how to unlock phone so it can be used on different providers.)
As far as I can see Hasoon2000 AIO kit makes rooting as simple as it can get.... but will that remove network lock? I don't need to install any other access privileged apps, demanding games.....
ahhhhmmm..... :
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thanks for the information. So if my phone is rooted now - why is it still sim locked? people kept telling me, that I need to root it to have this sim lock removed.. is there a way?
Rooting doesn't SIM unlock the phone. It's not related to it at all.
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I already told you that. There are tools for other devices, but not ours. The network should give the code, follow up with them, otherwise buy a code.
Sent from my HTC Desire X
Fracking network provider. They say they will void any warranty if I use any unlocking code.... this is turning into nightmare.....
This is the last time I'll put my signature on any of their papers for sure....
Anyway frack them, any one can suggest me good, working online unlocking service that really works?
I think someone unlocked successfully using unlock-now.net
Flowed from my HTC branded muffin...
You can get the S58Data cleared via JTAG, that means your phone should be sim/network unlocked.
But you have to find some shop/person to have such a JTAG box...
Jann F said:
You can get the S58Data cleared via JTAG, that means your phone should be sim/network unlocked.
But you have to find some shop/person to have such a JTAG box...
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It's Unlocked as you suggested, every thing works as it should. Thank you very much Sir!
btw. For all sin souls who bought phone from !!! carrier - VIP country - Macedonia !!!, avoid buying codes online, they are wrong, VIP operator has replaced original HTC codes with their own codes, which you can't have (they won't give them to you) ....
Thanks to all other guys for suggestions.
Glad you got it sorted out
Thanks for getting back to us, will help others. Network operators getting a bit uppity these days.