How to Simunlock? - HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity

Hey guys, I just picked up an htc vivid from someone on craigslist, and it is basically brand new, and simlocked. I need to be able to change the usb debugging settings in order to use the toolkit for the vivid, but I can't bypass the simunlock screen. I don't want to buy a code online, because with my htc inspire 4g, I was able to unlock it through rooting. is it possible to do this as well? I've been searching for a while, I apologize If I missed anything. Thanks a million.

Hey, dont think there is a way to unlock it through rooting .. Inspire had this option but not the vivid.. Buy a unlcok code online it doesnt cost more than 4-5$ ..

dullhunk said:
Hey, dont think there is a way to unlock it through rooting .. Inspire had this option but not the vivid.. Buy a unlcok code online it doesnt cost more than 4-5$ ..
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I appreciate the answer, but at the moment, i don't have any money at all. Not even $5. I'm starting a new job today, but it will be 2 weeks before I can even get it unlocked. Your sure theres no other way?

+1 for SIM unlock via root. Most of the online unlock sites seem shady.

Use Dr.unlockusa from Ebay. This is who I used and it took less than 15 minutes. The only caveat is your IMEI must start with the numbers listed in the auction title. Once you win the auction you must go to his website and submit your auction info and imei info.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNLOCK-CODE...805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33735ba085
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ibraheem0079 said:
Check your iphone sim lock status, iPhone Unlock Check
iPhone warranty Check
I was able to check my iphone with this website
iphoneadmin.com
Model: IPHONE 4 8GB WHITE
IMEI: 012848008247742
MAC: 28E02CA7EEED
Serial: C38GL060DPMW
ICCID: 89014104254297102884
Version: 5.0
Warranty: Limited Warranty
Warranty End Date: 2013-04-24
Purchase Date: 2012-04-25
Activated: Yes
Country: USA
Carrier: AT&T USA
SIM Lock Status: Locked
Last Activation: 2012-04-26
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Ban please?
As for the OP, you just want to get into the phone so you can reset it, not sim unlock it?

Has anyone tried this method with success?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107

Don't know, but I found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681145

cruzin_cruzing said:
Don't know, but I found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681145
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I know about that thread, but if you're not S-OFF and don't want to send your IMEI to someone to unlock it, there must be a way to do it via adb or another way.
I did it on my Desire Z before and I can't see why it can't be done on the Vivid/Raider.

mohcho said:
I know about that thread, but if you're not S-OFF and don't want to send your IMEI to someone to unlock it, there must be a way to do it via adb or another way.
I did it on my Desire Z before and I can't see why it can't be done on the Vivid/Raider.
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No, they've patched that method. Besides, giving your IMEI out isn't much of a risk.

If this was my personal phone I wouldn't care. Work phone is a different story.

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Unlock Codes

How do I check to see if my Vivid is unlocked?
I know I can use a non AT&T card (it's unlocked)but I want to use the keypad method where you enter a string of numbers and the network lock on off screen shows.
If your an att customer you can call care and request an unlock code. If not search online for an unlock site there are many.
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drewdatrip said:
If your an att customer you can call care and request an unlock code.
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This may or may not work. ive been on the phone with att 4 times in the past week for periods of up to 2 hours and i kept getting told that "the system shows that your device doesnt currently have a unlock code available. And, the system shows there is no date for when that unlock code will be available."
i thought this was att giving me the run around...over and over again... but apparently, after taking to three managers, and getting 2 call backs from dropped calls, theyre serious..
I am ofcourse talking about the sim unlock and not the bootloader unlock.
Carriers Put Delays on Unlock Codes
When I had my HD2 on T-Mobile, their stated policy was to require a minimum of 90 days on the account before they would provide an unlock code. After that time, I was able to get one from T-Mobile with no problem. AT&T probably has a similar policy. You might could get it early if you wanted to use the phone overseas with a local SIM.
brucegil said:
When I had my HD2 on T-Mobile, their stated policy was to require a minimum of 90 days on the account before they would provide an unlock code. After that time, I was able to get one from T-Mobile with no problem. AT&T probably has a similar policy. You might could get it early if you wanted to use the phone overseas with a local SIM.
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thats the exact reason i gave them. I am going overseas and i need it unlocked. i have found that it is possible to get it sim unlocked though. just have to pay between 25-45 dollars at any site offering it. just be careful which site you want, as alot of them look.. less than dependable.
If someone successfully unlocked their Vivid from one of these website, please post the URL. Thank you.
cellunlocker.net I'm in the Army and i spoke to att and they told me the same thing about that they cant give me the unlock code or some BS. google'd and found this site and in like 20 minutes i got the email with the code. But you have to have a non att sim card to do it. thankfully my cousin has tmobile and i used his sim card.
Unlock code for LG P925
I've been searching for about an hour on how to unlock my LG thrill so i can use it when i go back to the Philippines... can anybody help me? any website i can go to and get the unlock code for free?
PinoyPits said:
I've been searching for about an hour on how to unlock my LG thrill so i can use it when i go back to the Philippines... can anybody help me? any website i can go to and get the unlock code for free?
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maybe try the LG Thrill section???
i mean, dang dude, you are in the HTC area....
PinoyPits said:
I've been searching for about an hour on how to unlock my LG thrill so i can use it when i go back to the Philippines... can anybody help me? any website i can go to and get the unlock code for free?
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Read the post. Some answers are universal. And maybe ask in the correct section forum and phone...
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Cellunlock.net
I seriously recommend this website.
http://www.cellunlock.net/
I've unlocked a handful of Blackberry/Android phones for oversea use shenanigans for friends and family.
I used to be apart of the Crackberry forums and attained this coupon code in the past for 50% off ALL Unlock codes: crackb50
Enjoy.
ATT Htc Vivid
I have purchased this phone last month from someone and have tried to unlock it with the code that I purchased from website and it did not work. HOw and where do I get unlcock this phone?

Unlock HTC Vivid With Code From IMEI

I see there are lots of websites where you send in your IMEI and they send you a code number. You stick in a SIM from a different company, slide the circle up to the message, type in the code, and the phone is unlocked.
I assume these sites are using a program to generate this unlock code number from the IMEI right? If so, what is that program called and where can it be downloaded from? I don't really want to send my IMEI to some place I don't know and cannot trust.
Thanks in advance!
that is no program, those vendors have means to obtain the codes.
If you want to remove sim lock, S-OFF you phone and there is a link in the forum to remove the sim lock
It's in vivid general.How to sim unlock worked fine for me
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there is no software like jngtt said. All website offering this service go via a handful of people who have high level service level access with HTC. They can access the database from HTC where all these unlock codes are stored based on the IMEI.
HTC unlock by IMEI is not free and I don't think it won't be but it is pretty damn cheap. Check out this offer:
http://unlockathome.com/promotions/htc-unlock-codes/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681145
Cool! Thanks for all the info guys.
htc vivid unlock code
how find unlock code for htc vivid AT&T my imei is ***************
thank
MOD EDIT: I've removed your IMEI from your post. It's not a good idea to post it in a public forum.
you can "find" it on eBay . cost you $4 for unlock code . i think this price is reasonable
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...1313&_nkw=unlock+htc+vivid&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Why pay for it, there's a method on this site, just search
sent from my HTC Raider from XDA Premium.
Current Phones-
HTC Raider. Stock, debloated, rooted, s-off, sim unlocked.
Sony Xperia Play- Stock, debloated, rooted, s-off, sim locked
Past Phones-
HTC Incredible S. Stock,debloated,rooted, s-off, sim unlocked.
HTC HD7. Sim unlocked. That's all I felt was worth doing honestly.
Love me some HTC
Test Unlock Program
I may have a solution to unlock SIMS..need a Tester to verify it works...
All i need is your IMEI #...mail it to me..i will email back your unlock code..just let me know if it works...
Thanks..:good:
bjeffery1121 said:
I may have a solution to unlock SIMS..need a Tester to verify it works...
All i need is your IMEI #...mail it to me..i will email back your unlock code..just let me know if it works...
Thanks..:good:
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I can help you test it
this works
This works good "cellunlocker net"
cell unlockers dot net hassled me about 'possible fraud' tried to get me into a phone tag game and couldn't send me a code. htc imei unlock dot com sent me the code which worked fine in about 12 minutes for less money. Spend the $13 and get on with it. Jus' sayin'
YourLocalNegro said:
I can help you test it
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Hey, did it ever work for you?
help with unlock code
YourLocalNegro said:
I can help you test it
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IMEI356298041701285 here it is it is for the HTC Vived I hope u can help!
88buck said:
IMEI356298041701285 here it is it is for the HTC Vived I hope u can help!
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It's probably not a good idea to publicly post your IMEI; I suggest private messaging it to the person if you trust them, but definitely edit your post and don't just have it visible to the public.
It's not cheap at all...
I don't think i must pay for that. Is not right.

[Q] help with unlock without activated SIM?

Hi there,
So I have this HTC Vivid from AT&T and I am planning on unlocking it for a friend but I don't have her SIM card (she's under T-Mobile). Is there any way how I can get a deactivated SIM from T-Mobile, pop it into the phone, purchase an unlock code and do a factory unlock from there? The phone was manufactured before that specific 'illegal phone unlock' date so I was planning on doing it so she doesn't have to go through the trouble of paying a company $55 to unlock it for her. This is urgent so if anyone can help out, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
00v6stang said:
Hi there,
So I have this HTC Vivid from AT&T and I am planning on unlocking it for a friend but I don't have her SIM card (she's under T-Mobile). Is there any way how I can get a deactivated SIM from T-Mobile, pop it into the phone, purchase an unlock code and do a factory unlock from there? The phone was manufactured before that specific 'illegal phone unlock' date so I was planning on doing it so she doesn't have to go through the trouble of paying a company $55 to unlock it for her. This is urgent so if anyone can help out, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
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I don't understand what you mean. The easiest way is to s-off and then sim unlock it look in the development forum
s-off http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696424
sim unlock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681145
ZeRo2o9 said:
I don't understand what you mean. The easiest way is to s-off and then sim unlock it look in the development forum
s-off http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696424
sim unlock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681145
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I was planning on getting a SIM card that had no number on it from T mobile and then purchasing an online code from a website and unlocking the phone from there. Is it possible to get a SIM card with no contract on it?
Not sure never heard of anyone doing that. I think a prepaid SIM might work
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ZeRo2o9 said:
Not sure never heard of anyone doing that. I think a prepaid SIM might work
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How much is a prepaid card usually? And I don't know if I should go with the S-off method because I don't know how much of a skill level is required. I've jailbroken many iPhones, one iTouch, and one iPad 2 but I've never messed with Androids before.
00v6stang said:
How much is a prepaid card usually? And I don't know if I should go with the S-off method because I don't know how much of a skill level is required. I've jailbroken many iPhones, one iTouch, and one iPad 2 but I've never messed with Androids before.
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It's very easy getting s-off. I recommend this method. If you can follow instructions and one hour of your time you can do this.
if your vivid is not under contract, this is your best option
Just soff and unlock. Much easier.
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Just borrow someone's sim card,
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[Q] HTC FREE Unlock Codes Calculator v2.2

Hi! is there anyone here who have a copy of the software? Unfortunately I cand donwload the file. Ive answered the surveys and yet no downlink is appearing on the page. www simlockcalculators.com/htc-free-unlock-codes-calculator
from the comments seems like working great. i want to sim unlock my htc for free.
lol, don't waste your time.....there's no coeds to be had for this, its predominantly locked to O2 or Vodafone, so cannot be Sim Unlocked. I've tried many times since this phone was released.
thanks. looks like no choice but to pay for it. are those paid codes via supplying your imei in the internet reliable?
drahc24 said:
thanks. looks like no choice but to pay for it. are those paid codes via supplying your imei in the internet reliable?
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Nope. You can't trust people now a days, don't risk it and waste your time.
i wouldn't even think about unlocking it. These days most people don't need to unlock them, last person i spoke to about unlocking my salsa didn't even know what it was let alone have software for them....
Internet unlocks will rip you off. I did it once on an old Nokia 5000, got the code...same as the free sites, didn't work. Couldn't get a refund either.....my advice is, want the phone sim unlocked, buy a phone on the network your on!
Problem is the fone is from a relative from abroad. Its lock to vodafone. The only carrier here in the philippines are globe, sun and smart. Thats why i need to unlock the fone. Its was recently given to me.
drahc24 said:
Problem is the fone is from a relative from abroad. Its lock to vodafone. The only carrier here in the philippines are globe, sun and smart. Thats why i need to unlock the fone. Its was recently given to me.
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you got no hope....sorry
i juz had my salsa sim unlocked. all i have to do is go to the official site of vodafone. enter my imei and i got my code. im using it now with our network.
drahc24 said:
i juz had my salsa sim unlocked. all i have to do is go to the official site of vodafone. enter my imei and i got my code. im using it now with our network.
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well done.
Becoming a developer
vigoos said:
Nope. You can't trust people now a days, don't risk it and waste your time.
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I seen what you posted and was wondering what does a developer do exactly and is this a paying job or just for fun stuff???
Onelark2nv said:
I seen what you posted and was wondering what does a developer do exactly and is this a paying job or just for fun stuff???
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Fun stuff, we dont get paid.
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Get a cheaper unlocking code online
Not all unlocking website are fake and not trustworthy. There are lots there who provide excellent service.
Check this one out - unlockmydevice co uk website...
Simply submit the IMEI and your will get the unlock code in your email.
Hope this helps..
drahc24 said:
Hi! is there anyone here who have a copy of the software? Unfortunately I cand donwload the file. Ive answered the surveys and yet no downlink is appearing on the page. www simlockcalculators.com/htc-free-unlock-codes-calculator
from the comments seems like working great. i want to sim unlock my htc for free.
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[Q] Unlock My HTC ONE M7 ATT

Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
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Keroque said:
Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
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If you can't sim unlock using a code, the you can try to s-off and use the sieempi method
Keroque said:
Hi Everyone
Im kinda frustrating... I sent my HTC for repair to HTC, they change my phone, now is locked from ATT. Try purchased code via eBay, 5 different, and cellunlocker.com, no one can get the code. Sent an request to ATT, denied... (No ATT account and register number). I really need unlock for T Mobile use. Any help?
Bye
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Follow the below link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU7vi388dMk
Your device is unlocked!!!
That will unlock the bootloader but I don't think it sim unlocks it also? My phone came sim unlocked but with past phones unlocking the bootloader never sim unlocked my phones. After unlocking the bootloader google these two words "sieempi wonderhowto" and the first hit should be a guide to show you how to sim unlock. Sorry I can't post links as this is my first post ever.
If that still fails to sim unlock your phone all isn't lost yet. To use that method you have to S-Off your phone and if your phone is S-Off than your other option would be to run a T-Mobile RUU. You would be stuck having to run a T Mobile rom but at least you could use your phone.
I would also contact HTC because it sounds very odd they would send you a AT&T phone if you sent them a T Mobile phone to be fixed. Maybe they sent you the wrong phone?
A new thread might show up in a few days from a AT&T customer saying HTC repaired their phone but sent them back a T Mobile instead

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