If I unlock an AT&T HTC M8, would I still use the AT&T based roms even though its unlocked on another carrier or would I now use unlocked based roms?
Yes att roms.
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Even if I unlock it?
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Not enough in the OP to sufficiently know what the person has in mind. Namely, the SIM unlock method intended; and also whether you want to stay on the AT&T ROM or change it, versus what ROM you think they need to be on for it to work on your network.
Are you talking about obtaining the subsidy unlock (SIM unlock) code from AT&T? This SIM unlocks the phone, and doesn't modify anything else, so you can and will be on the same stock ROM; which will work fine on the other carrier. You may (probably) need to enter APN info, as the APN info for the "other" carrier will not be pre-configured on the M8.
Alternately, if you intend to unlock the bootloader, S-off and SIM unlock the phone using the method provided here on XDA; then at that point you can install whatever ROM you want, or keep it the stock AT&T ROM.
In any case, it doesn't matter what ROM you are on, in order to make the phone work on a non-AT&T network. However, you might want to install another ROM anyway (or at least root), just to get rid of the AT&T-centric features, apps, limitations (WiFi hotspot is blocked), etc.
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Does anyone know where I can get free unlock codes for my AT&T Jetstream tablet?
Does anyone know of a location to bring my AT&T Jetstream tablet into in the NYC & NNJ areato get it unlocked. Please help.
what do you want to unlock? SIM, bootloader, ???
If you plan to travel and need to change the SIM, call AT&T customer service they will give you the SIM unlock code.
If you want to unlock the bootloader and change the Kernel and/or ROM go to htcdev.com and unlock.
I did it in eBay for $3 (SIM-unlock)
UNLOCK Code For AT&T USA HTC Jetstream 4G LTE
I want to unlock the SIM. AT&T is giving me the runaround.
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I want to unlock the SIM. AT&T is giving me the runaround.
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I used htcimeiunlock.com. costed $25 that time. Now I think ebay has it for $3.
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I need to borrow a Sim card from someone so I can unlock the Sim. I was told that will prompt me to enter a code to unlock it. Will ANY Sim work? Even if it is a Nextel Sim card?
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I need to borrow a Sim card from someone so I can unlock the Sim. I was told that will prompt me to enter a code to unlock it. Will ANY Sim work? Even if it is a Nextel Sim card?
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Any sim will work-inserting it will prompt you for a code. But to get the code, you need to get the unlock code from either AT&T or use online sim unlock sites.
Regarding the borrow part, you can just use your regular mobile's sim to unlock it. However I think there was a thread that had something about some changes with the data and stuff with AT&T happening on removing the sim. Read it up and make sure to get AT&T's help once you change your sim back to their's after whatever use you intend to do.
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What do you mean aboutbchanges with the data? If I will be using another carrier then what do I care about AT& T's data changes?
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What do you mean aboutbchanges with the data? If I will be using another carrier then what do I care about AT& T's data changes?
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I thought you might be going back to AT&T. Hence. Any case if you plan on shifting permanently, just go ahead.
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What I would be hoping for now that I have gotten my HTC Jetstream Tablet SIM Unlocked, is that CLEAR comes out with SIM Cards. CLEAR has Modems, Hotspots, and USB Hotspots. They should come out with SIM Cards now since there are a LOT more devices that can use them for just the reason of why people get the Mobile Hotspots.
I posted this in the international version of the phone, they suggested I ask here.
Someone said all I need to do is just unlock the imei, is this true?
Yes. All you need to do is unlock it and if you want the "4g" speeds you will have to flash a custom T-Mobile radio.
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If you wish to use your phone on another network or overseas I believe you have to unlock your phone (IMEI). But in order to use it on T-Mobile you would have to flash one of the T-Mobile Modems to allow you to get data. With that being said you would have to root your phone, flash clockwork recovery mod on to the phone, and flash a new TMO radio. You will have to do the research, but I believe you would need to flash a custom rom as well. I hope this helps.
Cool! I kinda figured I needed to do all that, I've done it on my Amaze, should be simple. I didn't know about the radio though. I assume I can find them here in the Development Section right?
I read that I have to pay to get the EMEI unlock, there is no other way, correct?
Well, I called up TMO and they walked me through it for free. Just ask for the PUK code and how to enter it. The radios are at the top of one of the notes threads, can't remember.
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Well, I called up TMO and they walked me through it for free. Just ask for the PUK code and how to enter it. The radios are at the top of one of the notes threads, can't remember.
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T-Mobile just gave you ATT's unlock code and told you how to unlock it????
Also, just getting it unlocked allows you to use phone and data on t-mo, but you will only get edge speeds.
If you want the hspa speeds, then root and install clockwork mod, and flash the correct radio for GB. No need to flash new rom.
I was just wondering the same thing how did T-Mobile get AT&T unlock codes.
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I don't really know a lot about SIM related stuff, so I apologize...
Can the Rezound be SIM unlocked for US networks? The only thread I've found on another site says no but I think the repliers were referring to bootloader unlocking, not SIM. I am S-Off if that matters..just don't want to spend money on those sites that use IMEI to unlock, then get nowhere.
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I don't really know a lot about SIM related stuff, so I apologize...
Can the Rezound be SIM unlocked for US networks? The only thread I've found on another site says no but I think the repliers were referring to bootloader unlocking, not SIM. I am S-Off if that matters..just don't want to spend money on those sites that use IMEI to unlock, then get nowhere.
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You don't need to SIM unlock it. Just put a different SIM in it and it'll work.
In the US? Because I've tried and never gotten anywhere...
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In the US? Because I've tried and never gotten anywhere...
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if you're on the newest firmware and radio then itll work as it adds the global capablities to it.just pop a regular sized sim in it and itll work,
tested with a t-mobile sim and it works.
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if you're on the newest firmware and radio then itll work as it adds the global capablities to it.just pop a regular sized sim in it and itll work,
tested with a t-mobile sim and it works.
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I read elsewhere that the sim had to be activated on a prepaid phone first. Not sure of that is correct but something to look into.
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I read elsewhere that the sim had to be activated on a prepaid phone first. Not sure of that is correct but something to look into.
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can't comment on that but the sim from t-mobile i used was already active on a family members account so i dont know if it matters..but i know for a fact it does work on the t-mo network. voice and data.
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can't comment on that but the sim from t-mobile i used was already active on a family members account so i dont know if it matters..but i know for a fact it does work on the t-mo network. voice and data.
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Just to be sure about the specifics.
HTC rezound on the leaked 4.03.605.2 ruu
You put in a T-Mobile sim card in the rezound
And you had voice calling, texting, mms, and data working?
You didn't need to modify anything in the phone, change settings, add a T-Mobile apn, root, or Rom the phone?
It will be nice if you will write a short "how to" for moving a rezound onto USA T-Mobile.
Also were there any frequency mode restrictions?
Data speed was good?
Thanks,
Howard
Thanks guys...will keep messing with it.
Verizon would not give me an unlock code because according to them the phone isn't capable yet.
Rezound is globally capable and works on other US carriers
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I don't really know a lot about SIM related stuff, so I apologize...
Can the Rezound be SIM unlocked for US networks? The only thread I've found on another site says no but I think the repliers were referring to bootloader unlocking, not SIM. I am S-Off if that matters..just don't want to spend money on those sites that use IMEI to unlock, then get nowhere.
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The FCC ruling that Verizon is responding to by making the Rezound, Razr, Droid 4, etc. globally capable also opens the phones up for use by other carriers. This was "Big Red's" initial impetus for not unlocking the phones native features. So yes, you can use this phone on Tmobile's network.
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The FCC ruling that Verizon is responding to by making the Rezound, Razr, Droid 4, etc. globally capable also opens the phones up for use by other carriers. This was "Big Red's" initial impetus for not unlocking the phones native features. So yes, you can use this phone on Tmobile's network.
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Have you tried to enter T-Mobile's APN?
It won't save and show in the list.
It appears Verizon locked it to only use Verizon's APN?
when booted into the bootloader there is a simlock item on the menu.
if one has s-off and an appropriate config.dat file on the removable microSD card it is supposed to SIMM unlock, so one doesn't get that sim locked picture on the phone after inserting another vendor's SIMM card.
this information is from reading, not from doing it.
I'm running T-Mobile US (EDGE) just fine. 100%
Did nothing but put the simcard in the phone and flashed a GSM ROM (Downtown).
I did flash the latest radio and firmware with S-OFF but everything was working before hand.
I activated the Prepaid Simcard on T-Mobiles website and used the Rezounds IMEI without problems just added the right APN for MMS and DATA.
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I'm running T-Mobile US (EDGE) just fine. 100%
Did nothing but put the simcard in the phone and flashed a GSM ROM (Downtown).
I did flash the latest radio and firmware with S-OFF but everything was working before hand.
I activated the Prepaid Simcard on T-Mobiles website and used the Rezounds IMEI without problems just added the right APN for MMS and DATA.
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Sounds like you have no idea if it works with stock 4.93.605.2
You know it works with "downtown" rom
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Sounds like you have no idea if it works with stock 4.93.605.2
You know it works with "downtown" rom
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Stock 605.2 ... Yes besides the annoying "invalid simcard" on the lockscreen it worked fine. Only reason I switched was because I'm not a fan of Sense 3.6
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Stock 605.2 ... Yes besides the annoying "invalid simcard" on the lockscreen it worked fine. Only reason I switched was because I'm not a fan of Sense 3.6
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Thanks Tachi,
I plan to order a T-Mobile SIM card to play with on monday. it will have 10 minutes of talk time, but no data. I still have quite some time left on my Verizon contract before I switch to T-Mobile. This might also be a good option for my daughter.
First, I will see how this works on my stock rooted 4.03.605.2 system with htcdev unlock and s-off. If I get the SIM locked warning, I will try installing a hboot loadable SIM unlock config.dat file I got from a website - it has my IMEI inside it.
I don't know why, but I can not enter the T-Mobile apn in my system, even if I switch the phone into gsm mode.
Then I will try the downtown ROM, if it is ok to load it ontop of 4.03.605.2
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So my ultimate goal is to buy a used HTC One for use on AT&T network. And for some weird reason, all the used HTC One's in my area are T-Mobile and AT&T ones are hard to come by. For me to use a T-Mobile HTC One on AT&T's network, I understand that I need to gain S-OFF and change the CID (correct me if I'm wrong). So I was wondering unlike T-Mobile HTC One M8's (where only some phones can be S-OFFed), is it possible to obtain S-OFF on all T-Mobile M7 phones using Rumrunner method (or any other method) ?
Another question I have is looking at the network specs, I think I should be able to use T-Mobile's variant on AT&T network with full capabilities (4G LTE, 3G, 2G, etc, etc). Please let me know if that is indeed possible.
EDIT: Ignore my last question about whether AT&T network will work on T-Mobile's HTC One. I found the answer to that, by doing some searching in the forums
Appreciate all your thoughts and suggestions. Thanks!!
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So my ultimate goal is to buy a used HTC One for use on AT&T network. And for some weird reason, all the used HTC One's in my area are T-Mobile and AT&T ones are hard to come by. For me to use a T-Mobile HTC One on AT&T's network, I understand that I need to gain S-OFF and change the CID (correct me if I'm wrong). So I was wondering unlike T-Mobile HTC One M8's (where only some phones can be S-OFFed), is it possible to obtain S-OFF on all T-Mobile M7 phones using Rumrunner method (or any other method) ?
Another question I have is looking at the network specs, I think I should be able to use T-Mobile's variant on AT&T network with full capabilities (4G LTE, 3G, 2G, etc, etc). Please let me know if that is indeed possible.
EDIT: Ignore my last question about whether AT&T network will work on T-Mobile's HTC One. I found the answer to that, by doing some searching in the forums
Appreciate all your thoughts and suggestions. Thanks!!
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It has nothing to do with being S-OFF To use a T-Mobile HTC One on AT&T, you need to have the phone SIM Unlocked. This is completely different from being bootloader unlocked or S-OFF. You can try to get T-Mobile to give you the SIM Unlock code, or you can purchase a code from different resources online. When you get that code, you put in the AT&T SIM, the phone will pop up with a dialog where you enter the unlock code, and you're done. The phone will now work on AT&T. You'd just need to enter the AT&T APN information in the settings.
Now, if you want to flash it with the AT&T stock ROM, then yes, you'd need to S-OFF and unlock the bootloader, but that is only necessary if you don't want to run the T-Mobile ROM (they're both the same save for the carrier-specific apps).
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It has nothing to do with being S-OFF To use a T-Mobile HTC One on AT&T, you need to have the phone SIM Unlocked. This is completely different from being bootloader unlocked or S-OFF. You can try to get T-Mobile to give you the SIM Unlock code, or you can purchase a code from different resources online. When you get that code, you put in the AT&T SIM, the phone will pop up with a dialog where you enter the unlock code, and you're done. The phone will now work on AT&T. You'd just need to enter the AT&T APN information in the settings.
Now, if you want to flash it with the AT&T stock ROM, then yes, you'd need to S-OFF and unlock the bootloader, but that is only necessary if you don't want to run the T-Mobile ROM (they're both the same save for the carrier-specific apps).
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Thanks Fuzi0719! Appreciate your reply. Now the reason I ask if S-OFF is possible or not is because, T-Mobile will unlock it only if you have their service for 40 odd days. Also, I really don't want to pay for any unlock services (guess being a college student makes me a cheapskate ). So my third option would then be S-OFFing right ? That's why I wanted to make sure all T-Mobile M7's can be S-OFFed (unlike the M8's where only some phones can be S-OFFed using Firewater method).
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Thanks Fuzi0719! Appreciate your reply. Now the reason I ask if S-OFF is possible or not is because, T-Mobile will unlock it only if you have their service for 40 odd days. Also, I really don't want to pay for any unlock services (guess being a college student makes me a cheapskate ). So my third option would then be S-OFFing right ? That's why I wanted to make sure all T-Mobile M7's can be S-OFFed (unlike the M8's where only some phones can be S-OFFed using Firewater method).
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You're still not understanding the difference between S-OFF and SIM Unlock. Just because your phone gets S-OFF does NOT make it SIM Unlocked. You might be S-OFF but it will still be SIM locked to T-Mobile. SIM Unlocking and S-OFF are completely different things, one does not affect the other. If you want to use the T-Mobile phone on AT&T, it MUST BE SIM Unlocked, whether by T-Mobile or from getting the code from somewhere else. There is no way around that.
If you are not a customer of T-Mobile, but you purchased a T-Mobile phone, they will provide you the unlock code for free as long as the phone is not reported stolen or was sold while still owed money to T-Mobile. T-Mobile will look at the IMEI number and if it is "in the clear", they will give you the unlock code.
EDIT: Just to clarify, even if you S-OFF, change the CID to the AT&T model, and use the AT&T RUU to flash the firmware and system to the AT&T ROM, if you do not get the SIM Unlock code, the phone will still not work with the AT&T SIM. There is no way around that but to get the unlock code from either T-Mobile or another service. I got my unlock code from unlockcode247.com for the huge price of $3.70. If you can't afford to shell out less than $4 for the code, you can't afford a smartphone, especially at the prices AT&T charges for service.
So, I have an AT&T M8 that I unlocked the bootloader, and S-Off using sunshine, and SuperCID. I wanted to convert to a Google Play Edition, which I did successfully. I then wanted to SIM unlock my phone. So I bought an unlock code which I have in my possession.
I decided I wanted Sense back, so I reversed as much as I could, and flashed the ViperOne ROM. I did not have an alternate SIM card (T-Mobile) until today. I put it in, and boom, I'm on the network? No unlock code request or anything... I tried putting my CID back to the AT&T one but it still works just fine with the T-Mobile SIM...
I may end up selling this phone at some point, but want to be absolutely sure it is permanently SIM unlocked...To my knowledge, I haven't done anything to the phone that would indicate this... How can I be sure?
I may be wrong but I believe that achieving s-off will sim unlock your phone.
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I may be wrong but I believe that achieving s-off will sim unlock your phone.
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At least in the case of Sunshine, it does not SIM unlock. I checked with jcase in their IRC support channel...
AFAIK, S-off methods do not intentionally SIM unlock. Its always been a separate process. For instance, for firewater, s-off was also a separate process: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708572
If OP wants to be "sure" its SIM unlocked, you can try the process above. Although, I don't know of a way to confirm, other than inserting another carrier's SIM (which you have already done).
The GPE edition is SIM unlocked. Is it possible that something in the conversion also unlocks the SIM?