HI,
Huawei has closed the unlock channel. After replacing the motherboard, the previous unlock code cannot be used. How do I get a new unlock code?
1. By buying to a third-party reseller online from (from 40$ to 60$ online)
2. By using a paying software like HCU-Client IF AND ONLY your firmware is not with android security patches past june/july 2018
3. By trying with the slocks free alternative
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I need help from the community understanding how or if a dev unlock can lead me to my goal of a sim unlock for a Lumia 800. My bootloader is DLOAD and I have been unable to sim unlock this phone from it's original carrier. I would be more than glad to pay the $100 dollar fee to Microsoft for a developer account if that can lead me to a sim unlock. Is this possible, and if so a brief outline on where to look for the answers would be great. If it will not lead to a sim unlock , I would rather not spend the money. Thanks in advance for your input.
dev unlock and sim unlock are two different things.
No a dev unlock will not sim un lock your phone
However no need to pay 100$ for this. A simple unlock code provided by your carrier or by any unlock site for 10$ will do it ...
piflechien said:
dev unlock and sim unlock are two different things.
No a dev unlock will not sim un lock your phone
However no need to pay 100$ for this. A simple unlock code provided by your carrier or by any unlock site for 10$ will do it ...
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@ piflechien
hi! can u name a few who can do it for 10$?
WBR
ReyTech.
piflechien said:
dev unlock and sim unlock are two different things.
No a dev unlock will not sim un lock your phone
However no need to pay 100$ for this. A simple unlock code provided by your carrier or by any unlock site for 10$ will do it ...
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Have paid 7 different unlock sites amaounts ranging from $4.99 to $49.99.....all sites have eventually refunded my money saying they are unable to provide an unlock code for my phone.
sim unlock
the only way you are going to remove the sim unlock is by contacting the original phone operator the phone is locked to and ask them for a unlock code there is usually a fee for this. developer unlocking will not remove the sim unlock it just allows you to side load .xap applications. and seeing your device is DLOAD you cant install a custom rom or unlock that way either so its off to the orignal operator for you unlock mate
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As far as I know the SIM lock is in the radio rom right? Wouldn't it be possible to just flash the radio rom from SIM Unlocked phone, or is it possible at all.
osti said:
As far as I know the SIM lock is in the radio rom right? Wouldn't it be possible to just flash the radio rom from SIM Unlocked phone, or is it possible at all.
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if you have the qualcomm bootloader sure. otherwise how to plan on installing the rom.
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...I would be more than glad to pay the $100 dollar fee ...
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I wish developing unlocking solution was that cheap. To make current 710 sim unlock, even with free root available:
- The CPU has two cores, one run WP os, the other baseband, both talk to each other via shared memory drivers (low level), then higher level is
done via onrpc servers. Installing hooks into servers, low level drivers didn't provide easy way to debug the baseband
- The only way to debug the baseband was with hooking to OpenBTS and using some GSM message to send debug info to the base station
- So USRP1, 2000 USD, plus UK taxes, also need some clock modifications, lock to rubidium standard for stable clock(Qcom baseband is really
bad quality stuff, not easy to lock as some cheaper future phone Nokias), so extra 300 UK for the clocking, lots of soldering of course
- Killed the USRP1 at least once, so needed good 1 Ghz Spectrum Analyzer to repair, another 1500 GBP, it was lucky to get second hand on Ebay
- Needed an extra Linux PC to run OpenBTS, but that was cheap, just 120 GBP, again second hand from ebay
- Even i had source code for some old qcom modem with lots of similar functions - it took one month digging in IDA to find correct function to patch
(even it is just one byte to patch). How much was the cost of the work, no idea, with 6.30 GBP minimum wage for toilet cleaning in the UK
The fun of doing it - priceless. Is it possible to be done without good investment - off course not!
So for you to unlock your 800:
- Cheap BGA reball station, maybe 2500 - 4000 USD
- Universal programmer and socket 1000 - 1500 USD
- Need to learn how to remove, reball and put back BGA chips, remove eMMC flash, change bootloader with the programmer, put back and
you are good to go
Satisfaction of doing it - priceless.
Regards
I'm on full stock and need to unlock my phone for international use. I tried through ATT but apparently I can't since I'm under contract. I've never had to do this before, but I thought I remember reading this is, or can be, part of the S-off or root or something. Can this be done?
If your phone is updated to Lollipop, no.
If your phone is older software, the following should still work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708572
However the above mod requires s-off, and the only method to s-off is sunshine, which costs $25.
You may be better off just using a paid SIM unlock service (find a reputable seller on eBay or other online source) which often cost less than $10, and a more straightforward process (just obtain the SIM unlock code and enter it).
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If your phone is updated to Lollipop, no.
If your phone is older software, the following should still work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708572
However the above mod requires s-off, and the only method to s-off is sunshine, which costs $25.
You may be better off just using a paid SIM unlock service (find a reputable seller on eBay or other online source) which often cost less than $10, and a more straightforward process (just obtain the SIM unlock code and enter it).
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Would you mind elaborating further on this process? I'm on Lollipop, latest update. You're saying I can pay someone to provide me a sim unlock code and all I have to do is enter it? Legal? Can it cause any issues to my phone? I don't care about my ATT warranty, phone is over a year old anyway.
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You're saying I can pay someone to provide me a sim unlock code and all I have to do is enter it? Legal? Can it cause any issues to my phone?
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I've never actually done it myself. But I've seen plenty of folks on XDA do it. You give the vendor your IMEI and they get the SIM unlock code from the same database the carrier does. It shouldn't cause any issues, since I believe they are generating the code the same way AT&T does, just they are willing to do it for a fee when AT&T won't. At least that is my understanding.
Once you insert a non-AT&T SIM into the phone, it will ask you for the code and you enter it. That should be it. Note that you can't enter the code unless you have a non-AT&T SIM (that goes the same if you got the code from AT&T). So maybe borrow a SIM from someone who is on T-Mob, to make sure it works before your trip.
I just did a search for "M8 SIM unlock" on eBay and got results for around $3. Use your discretion of course; and select a vendor with a good rating. I've seen some instances where they can't find the IMEI in their database. But most of the vendors won't charge if that is the case (but I'd verify that is the policy before giving them your money).
Also in the past, I've read several folks on XDA recommend cellunlocker.net. But again I haven't used them personally; just passing on second-hand knowledge.
I obtained the bootloader unlock code and wrote it down. I planned on unlocking it when I had time. Now I can't find where I put it. Is there away to get the code back?
I don't think so. The Huawei service to obtain the unlock code has now closed. Assuming you obtained the code using the Huawei service before it closed, I suppose you could try emailing Huawei support to ask for a reminder, but I wouldn't hold my breath. The only way I can think of is to use a paid service, such as DC Unlocker.
I used DC unlocker originally.
Hey guys.
Isn't it possible to get a bootloader unlock code anymore?
Ministry of Solutions doesn't support even the chinese version anymore.
FunkyHuawei has raised the price from 55$ to 99$ and the service is currently completely down.
I had placed an order at FunkyHuawei, it has been 20 days now and they still didn't deliver.
This is worrisome. It looks like Huawei was shutting down all unlock code services one at a time, and the last one was for India - where FH and the other 2 known services were getting their codes. We have to rely on FH making a contact within Huawei itself or something, I doubt Huawei plans to offer unlock codes anymore.
Is there any chance that an outside party can come up with a way? Or... Are the codes totally dependent on an uncrackable algorithm that is tied to individual EMEI numbers?
That would suck if those of us who never got the .171 update missed our chance. Let's hope another source comes along, FH will no doubt remain enigmatic on the issue in the meantime. Bleh.
Is there anyway to unlock this phone without having an unlock code? I went thru direct unlock and its been about two weeks now. I remember the days where we could unlock out phones
Yes there is. I've unlocked note 8 and s8 thru software. S9+ requires modem file to be flashed and then use software.
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Is there anyway to unlock this phone without having an unlock code? I went thru direct unlock and its been about two weeks now. I remember the days where we could unlock out phones
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Carrier/Network Unlocking this phone does not use a code (we use an UICC unlock) so it's a bit different. If your getting an unlock code prompt it most likely is a different kind of lock that is on the phone.
For UICC (Carrier/network) unlock there are 3rd party companies that do work, I used one without issue and my phone is carrier unlocked. I also would advise against these extremely cheap unlock places (usually it ends up costing more), if they claim they give you a code to unlock the phone, or require you to install an app and enter a code.. I would avoid those places.
The one I used I paid over 180 dollars for it, but it's a lot cheaper now (a hair under 40 USD now). They had to connect to the phone, obtain some information from it and reconnect to it a few days later to send some information to it. After that it worked perfectly on GSM networks.
The only catch was once unlocked it doesn't seem to work with CDMA anymore (guess the site I had used updated the description of the service to confirm this to be the case).