I have purchased two unlock codes for my AT&T HTC One form two different companies - both were the exact same code. However, when I enter the unlock code it says it is invalid. I have unlocked the bootloader and changed the ID so I can install vanilla Android. Cold this be why it is not working? Should I set everything back to the defaults, restore the AT&T ROM, and then try to enter the SIM unlock code?
mevans336 said:
I have purchased two unlock codes for my AT&T HTC One form two different companies - both were the exact same code. However, when I enter the unlock code it says it is invalid. I have unlocked the bootloader and changed the ID so I can install vanilla Android. Cold this be why it is not working? Should I set everything back to the defaults, restore the AT&T ROM, and then try to enter the SIM unlock code?
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I am pretty sure the phone has to be stock for SIM unlocking. After you unlock the SIM you proceed to do the other MODS.
mevans336 said:
I have purchased two unlock codes for my AT&T HTC One form two different companies - both were the exact same code. However, when I enter the unlock code it says it is invalid. I have unlocked the bootloader and changed the ID so I can install vanilla Android. Cold this be why it is not working? Should I set everything back to the defaults, restore the AT&T ROM, and then try to enter the SIM unlock code?
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There's a stock AT&T ROM somewhere in the development section,backup current build flash the rom then use the code. when you successfully unlock it go back to recovery and restore your vanilla build. You will keep the unlock no matter what you flash.
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Hello all,
I finally talked AT&T into giving me an unlock code for my Fuze. But they said I needed to put another carriers sim in before it would prompt me for the code.
Is there another way to enter this code?
I would like to do this so I can flash a different radio.
Thanks for all the help.
jsmith7364 said:
Hello all,
I finally talked AT&T into giving me an unlock code for my Fuze. But they said I needed to put another carriers sim in before it would prompt me for the code.
Is there another way to enter this code?
Thanks for all the help.
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Nope. Must have a non AT&T Sim, If you go to nextel, or t-mobile, they might sell you one. Besides this is NOT what you do to flash a rom, you need to read the sticky regarding SPL and Security unlocker. All the code does is sim unlock, you need security unlock and spl.
I have been flashing roms to the Fuze as well as to my 8525 for some time. But that post you cite didn't go into depth on how to unlock if and when AT&T gives you the code. It stated the only other way to do it besides an aftermarket unlocker is to get it unlocked by AT&T.
Which is what I thought they gave me. Just no directions or anything on how to do it.
You've been a member here for a year and a half, claim to have flashed Roms to both Fuze and 8525 but don't know about HardSPL or what Security Unlocked is?
Here's the short of it:
At&t provides a SIM Unlock Code so you can put another provider's SIM into your phone. The first time you do this the phone will ask for your unlock code, enter it and you're done.
HardSPL CID Unlocks your device so you can flash cooked Roms or Roms from other providers. It also prevents the SPL from being overwritten so you don't have to worry about unwanted security upgrades.
Security Unlocking is the ultimate, on a Raphael it allows you to flash properly modified BlackStone, Experia & Diamond Radio Roms. It also prevents a Radio Rom from getting locked onto you device.
Now I'm closing this thread as it has served it's prupose and cluttered the search results even further.
jsmith7364 said:
I have been flashing roms to the Fuze as well as to my 8525 for some time. But that post you cite didn't go into depth on how to unlock if and when AT&T gives you the code. It stated the only other way to do it besides an aftermarket unlocker is to get it unlocked by AT&T.
Which is what I thought they gave me. Just no directions or anything on how to do it.
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Hi, is there a way for me to retrieve the unlock code from inside my atrix, I'm currently rooted, CWM recovery touch installed, running aura rom 1.2.2.2 and unlocked to any carrier.
I want to know, just in case i want to return to stock I want to be able to unlock the phone by code and use it with any carrier.
Thank you!!!
As of right now that's not possible. Only way to unlock is to either pay for or ask your carrier for the unlock code.
Hi there,
I've recently got a new phone - Xperia Active.
It's locked to a Skinny Mobile Network as the packaging says "This phone will only work with Skinny Sim!". - I bought this from site similar to ebay. The phone is brand new - won in a competition.
http://skinny.co.nz/
I spoke to customer service who told me that it would cost $30 to unlock it but if i am with them for 9 months, it's free.
The questions I had in mind are:
1) Is it safe to flash a custom firmware on a 'locked sim network' phone?
2) What is the steps I have to take to flash a custom firmware i.e. expeacer's muiu or Real ICS ??
3) After 9 months i decide to unlock my phone (sim lock), would anything stuff up i.e if i stick another sim card in, the menu doesn't show up for entering the network unlock code.
Update:
checked my bootloader settings. It says: Unlock bootloader allowed: No
Furbus said:
The questions I had in mind are:
1) Is it safe to flash a custom firmware on a 'locked sim network' phone?
2) What is the steps I have to take to flash a custom firmware i.e. expeacer's muiu or Real ICS ??
3) After 9 months i decide to unlock my phone (sim lock), would anything stuff up i.e if i stick another sim card in, the menu doesn't show up for entering the network unlock code.
Update:
checked my bootloader settings. It says: Unlock bootloader allowed: No
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Custom firmware means a combination of custom Rom and custom kernel
1. You can only flash custom Rom's which have support for locked bootloader and I don't think you will get any problem with it (I'll better leave it for someone else to answer because I've never used a network locked phone)
2. As said above you can only flash custom Roms with locked bootloader and you can NEVER FLASH A CUSTOM KERNEL. You cannot use Roms which require their own custom kernel.
3. NO. you can stick up any sim after unlocking your phone with the unlock code your network provider (skinny) gives you . As your network provider said you can purchase the unlock code by paying 30 bucks or wait for nine months and get it from them for free. Either way you need a unlock code to use other sim cards.
and I'm sorry you can never use Roms which require custom kernels even if you have unlocked your network locked phone because your phone says "bootloader unlock allowed:NO" it means you can never use custom Roms like Cyanogenmod or other custom Roms which requires their own kernel to be flashed prior flashing the Rom .
To flash a custom kernel you need a unlocked bootloader and to unlock your bootloader your phone has to say "bootloader unlock allowed:yes" unfortunately yours says NO
EDIT: I learned that you could ask the network provider to change the bootloader status to yes after getting through the prescribed period of 9 months or after paying 30 bucks. After getting it to show 'yes' you can unlock the bootloader and flash custom kernels.
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hi. im just so frustrated right now.
anyways, im trying to carrier unlock my at&t htc one. its in good standing. not lost or stolen or bad imei. i tried two different unlocking service that gives out unlock code. both company gave me same code. but when i input the code when prompted to enter sim unlock pin. its an invalid code.
i have also tried the CONFIG.DAT method, via the SIMLOCK menu on bootloader. im getting a "SD init fail !!!"
can anyone help me out please.
the status of my phone is bootloader unlocked, stock rooted on 4.4.2 and s-off
please help. thanks
simpl3lang said:
hi. im just so frustrated right now.
anyways, im trying to carrier unlock my at&t htc one. its in good standing. not lost or stolen or bad imei. i tried two different unlocking service that gives out unlock code. both company gave me same code. but when i input the code when prompted to enter sim unlock pin. its an invalid code.
i have also tried the CONFIG.DAT method, via the SIMLOCK menu on bootloader. im getting a "SD init fail !!!"
can anyone help me out please.
the status of my phone is bootloader unlocked, stock rooted on 4.4.2 and s-off
please help. thanks
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Doesn't the phone have to be complete stock when you do the unlock code? Once you unlock the SIM and put your new SIM in then you unlock the bootloader and do your root. Not sure but it could be the reason.
Solarenemy68 said:
Doesn't the phone have to be complete stock when you do the unlock code? Once you unlock the SIM and put your new SIM in then you unlock the bootloader and do your root. Not sure but it could be the reason.
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Hmm. Im stock just rooted and bootloader unlocked. I dnt think that would affect the unlocking procedure. But then again, im unsuccessful so far. I will try to revert to complete stock. And try the code again. Also should i revert back to jellybean? Or kitkat fine?
simpl3lang said:
Hmm. Im stock just rooted and bootloader unlocked. I dnt think that would affect the unlocking procedure. But then again, im unsuccessful so far. I will try to revert to complete stock. And try the code again. Also should i revert back to jellybean? Or kitkat fine?
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I would think as long as it is stock the version would not matter.
Solarenemy68 said:
I would think as long as it is stock the version would not matter.
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ok. i downloaded an RUU file. legit and with matching MD5. when i run it it asks to update to 4.20.502.1 ....from my 4.18.502.7. should i stay away from upodating it to 4.20.502.1 ....or its ok?
update: i have reverted back to stock 4.4.2
i removed s-off and locked the bootloader. and RUUed the 4.4.2 update.
but i am still getting incorrect code.
so frustrating.
I'm in the same boat. All stock kit Kat. Unlocked boot and rooted. If I figure it out will post here & would do like wise.
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Cellunlocker.net does a freakin awesome job!
how can i unlock the htc one without the simcard?
I have the phone, and the bootloader is unlocked and s-off running twrp (android version 4.4.2)
Is it even possible to do it without the simcard? i mean i know its been done on other phones with out the use of an unlock code.
russian392 said:
how can i unlock the htc one without the simcard?
I have the phone, and the bootloader is unlocked and s-off running twrp (android version 4.4.2)
Is it even possible to do it without the simcard? i mean i know its been done on other phones with out the use of an unlock code.
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If the bootloader shows to be unlocked, then the phone is unlocked? Now if you want to unlock the SIM, then you will need the SIM from the other provider otherwise the phone will not ask you to enter the unlock code. There is no other way to get it to ask for a SIM code.