Hi.
is there a way to unlock an orange locked hero on ROM 2.73.xxx?
I heard no unlock codes from internet sites work and no i cannot wait for 3 months and then ask orange to give me the unlock code for my phone.
I need to do it now.
thanks for all the hep guys!
Try this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=560105
I'm using a Rebel Sim II in my Orange locked Hero, and it's working perfectly. I also flashed it with a Generic firmware, instead of the orange one.
@dobbs2010
well i was looking for a more software oriented solution. rebel SIMs are kinds flimsy and i tend to lose them
i was reading about a CID-unlock but that requires a fair bit of tinkering in the workshop and although i am not averse to the whole idea i would rather rty something simpleer if i have the choice. i heard the t-mobile one isnt locked and can be unlocked with a code.
@dobbs2010
well i was looking for a more software oriented solution. rebel SIMs are kinds flimsy and i tend to lose them
i was reading about a CID-unlock but that requires a fair bit of tinkering in the workshop and although i am not averse to the whole idea i would rather rty something simpleer if i have the choice. i heard the t-mobile one isnt locked and can be unlocked with a code.
The T-Mobile Hero does not seem to have the problem with respect to getting an unlock code. However, I'd imagine we'll be seeing quite a few T-Mobile Hero's turning up on Ebay with the T-Mobile 2.73 update already installed, which means you won't be able to root the device or flash a custom ROM (yet!), so I'd be very careful before getting a TMo Hero right now.
Regards,
Dave
@foxmeister
so i am assuming the 2.73.xxx android update is responsible for patching holes in code that allowed sim unlocks in the earlier heros. would that be true?
so is there any way i can unlock a new hero on 2.73.xx now? anyone?
No, the issues with the un-rootable 2.73 ROMs and Orange SIM unlocks are completely separate. There were problems unlocking Orange codes prior to the latest update.
As I understand it, you have two options at present.
1. Contact Orange and ask for the unlock code, as they seem to be the only people able to supply it.
2. Use a Rebel SIM.
Regards,
Dave
@foxmeister
i was afraid you would say that. We can safely say that i cannot ask orange for the codes. and the rebel SIM i would have to explore more. Is there maybe a way to SIM unlock these babies in the near future? is someone working on it? I am a recent iPhone convert so I am used to having this warm feeling inside that someone somewhere is always working on a jailbreak
There must be a way!!!
There probably is - it just isn't known yet!
ferraripassion is actively looking into the issue (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=570089)
Regards,
Dave
Ok so I should be getting a locked to o2 galaxy s 2. I will be unlocking it. When I get it is another issue all together, thanks o2. My question is whether it is possible to "relock it" just in case I need to return it.
Any one knows of a way? Thanks.
I got one from O2 on tuesday (Instore) and it was already unlocked! but if yours isnt then i think there was someone on ebay selling the unlock code for £12
but O2 will send you an unlocking code for free if you call and ask them, but it may take a while. you wont need to relock it as O2 allow you to unlock it as its completely legal.
Thanks, but so if I unlock it using for example the unlock codes found on ebay I should have no problem with regards to warranty, right?
Lock is not a legal requirement as long as unlocking does not break your phone it does not matter in the warranty stakes .
jje
Since Huawei stopped providing customers bootloader unlocking code, many of us try to find a way to get them. I also found some service that provide codes but it is too suspicious. Also some claims that those third party simply go to Huawei customers support and ask for the code. So I think it is time for us to discover some patterns or at least exploits. Share your ideas here guys!!
Here are my question.
Why there is no blue-force attack program to find the code? Is it because it is harmful for the device?
Also, do you think it is possible to discover some patterns if we share IMEI and its bootloader unlock code of old devices?
Has anybody successfully found a way to sim unlock the duo OR found a site that does it and can confirm its safe?
Gigabytesammich said:
Has anybody successfully found a way to sim unlock the duo OR found a site that does it and can confirm its safe?
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You can unlock it at the AT&T unlock site, unless you get a warranty device from Microsoft, because AT&T is not given the unlock codes from Microsoft and Microsoft is playing dumb about it.
olav said:
You can unlock it at the AT&T unlock site, unless you get a warranty device from Microsoft, because AT&T is not given the unlock codes from Microsoft and Microsoft is playing dumb about it.
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yeah, they are pointing fingers at each other. Microsoft warranty devices have this major issue with unlocking. Device is ridden with bugs and this att not unlocking is messing it up even further.
I've done a lot of digging and seen people say that USA variants of Samsung's phones cannot have their boot loaders unlocked. They never go into detail on as to why. I'm not looking for a miracle or asking to have my device unlocked. I've accepted that's not gonna happen in any practical or painless manner aside from just giving up and buying an international version. I just want to know in detail on why they can't be unlocked. What did Samsung do to USA variants that essentially keep the phones locked down? What is the blockade that spells "game over" for any attempt to unlock the device, and where can I find more documentation on what it does or is? Is it some kind of hardware-enforced mechanism that locks it down? I have not dived into the weeds for the android OS and smartphones, but I know nothing about any device is just "magic".
What makes these devices so hard to unlock?
I can't find anything explaining what it is aside from the ocean of articles crying:
"SAMSUNG HATES US! HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR SAMSUNG A10 WITH THIS SIMPLE TRICK!"
"USE OEM UNLOCK IN DEV MODE TO UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER, AND IF IT'S NOT THERE, I DON'T KNOW".
"SO EASY! DOWNLOAD THIS NON-SUSPICIOUS SOFTWARE TO MIRACULOUSLY ROOT YOUR A10!"