I was wondering if someone could advise me on the ability to use a different sim chip while traveling to another country.
Is it true that while my phone is s–off through the use of the revolutionary tool, that I still won't be able to use a different sim chip with this phone until I unlock it with one of those xtc-clips?
I just want be sure before I think about purchasing one of those clips for +$80.
Thanks
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Tecagaste said:
I was wondering if someone could advise me on the ability to use a different sim chip while traveling to another country.
Is it true that while my phone is s–off through the use of the revolutionary tool, that I still won't be able to use a different sim chip with this phone until I unlock it with one of those xtc-clips?
I just want be sure before I think about purchasing one of those clips for +$80.
Thanks
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You can also just ask your carrier for the unlock code if it is a branded phone. Otherwise ou could use one of the pay services and purchase an unlock code for less than the cost of the XTC Clip
Tecagaste said:
I was wondering if someone could advise me on the ability to use a different sim chip while traveling to another country.
Is it true that while my phone is s–off through the use of the revolutionary tool, that I still won't be able to use a different sim chip with this phone until I unlock it with one of those xtc-clips?
I just want be sure before I think about purchasing one of those clips for +$80.
Thanks
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if your phone is carrier unlocked then your good to go !
tpbklake said:
You can also just ask your carrier for the unlock code if it is a branded phone. Otherwise ou could use one of the pay services and purchase an unlock code for less than the cost of the XTC Clip
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Just want to be sure I'm understanding you correctly.
I am with Virgin mobile in Ottawa, Ontario. I plan to use a different sim chip now that I am in Peru for a couple of months. Once I put in this Sim it asks me for a PIN to unlock the sim. Who provides me with that pin? Virgin mobile of Ontario or the sim provider in Peru?
Sorry I usually just purchase a cheap prepaid phone whenever I travel abroad but would love to be able to use my htc here in Lima. I appreciate the help.
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if your phone is carrier unlocked then your good to go !
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Thats the thing though how do I know if it is carrier unlocked
All I've done to this phone is get s-off with revolutionary and root it.
Tecagaste said:
Thats the thing though how do I know if it is carrier unlocked
All I've done to this phone is get s-off with revolutionary and root it.
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if you bought it branded from say virgin, it will most likely be locked so only their sim cards work in it. if you buy a cheap sim card and put it in it will say enter unlock code or some ****. that means its locked. usually carriers (australia anyway) say if you have recharged more then 80 dollars or been with them for like 6 months they can unlock it for free.
Tecagaste said:
Just want to be sure I'm understanding you correctly.
I am with Virgin mobile in Ottawa, Ontario. I plan to use a different sim chip now that I am in Peru for a couple of months. Once I put in this Sim it asks me for a PIN to unlock the sim. Who provides me with that pin? Virgin mobile of Ontario or the sim provider in Peru?
Sorry I usually just purchase a cheap prepaid phone whenever I travel abroad but would love to be able to use my htc here in Lima. I appreciate the help.
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First I would check with Virgin Mobile and see if they will give you an unlock code. If not, then you would need to visit one of the pay for sites and purchase an unlock code.
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what do you guys use to unlock the Incredible S?
i m looking into buying Canada Virgin Incredible S and using it on Fido network?
gwmkwan said:
what do you guys use to unlock the Incredible S?
i m looking into buying Canada Virgin Incredible S and using it on Fido network?
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I've used cellunlock.net to unlock my Incredible S.
BTW, if you are interested - I am selling my unlocked (originally Bell branded) IS. I'm currently using it on Fido!
I realize it's not what you're asking, but just so everyone knows, if you buy a phone from the same carrier you have service with then legally they have to unlock the phone for you if you request it directly.
I have done so before with phones on ATT & TMobile and never had to pay or had any issues doing so. I just called them up and explained that I wanted my phone unlocked and they did so.
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I realize it's not what you're asking, but just so everyone knows, if you buy a phone from the same carrier you have service with then legally they have to unlock the phone for you if you request it directly.
I have done so before with phones on ATT & TMobile and never had to pay or had any issues doing so. I just called them up and explained that I wanted my phone unlocked and they did so.
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I'm not sure the legal implications are the same between US and Canada. Also, I'm not sure that carriers will give you the code immediately. Some of them will ask you to wait for some time or expect that you are a current customer before giving you the code.
rajeshr said:
I'm not sure the legal implications are the same between US and Canada. Also, I'm not sure that carriers will give you the code immediately. Some of them will ask you to wait for some time or expect that you are a current customer before giving you the code.
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Yes, Canadian carriers generally require a minimum of 30 days service before they will unlock a phone. Plus they charge $50 (or more) for the unlock.
maybe u need a XTC chip to unlock and s-off Incredible S ...
Sim unlock is around $20 online
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Can someone tell me if I unlock a carrier Locked IS online and after Flashing custom Roms, will it ReLock again or it would remain like a factory unlocked set?
jjdoctor said:
Can someone tell me if I unlock a carrier Locked IS online and after Flashing custom Roms, will it ReLock again or it would remain like a factory unlocked set?
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No flashing a custom Rom will not undo a SIM unlock.
Im planing to get incredible s but is locked to yes optus (australia).
I have done a quick research.But still couldnt find any tool to unlock it.
Does flashing custom rom unlock the sim? what about bootloader unlock? and s-off? hboot?
what about this radio thinggy ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129014 )
Is there a free way to remove the sim lock?
thanks in advance
Nope, you can't unlock sim for free. Best bet is to look on ebay for sellers who will sell sim unlock for $4-5. Here is one for $5.99:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-SENSATION-4G-WILDFIRE-S-INCREDIBLE-S-VIRGIN-Canada-Unlock-Code-/320790616890?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab09c5b3a
Otherwise the only way to get it is:
1) Buy the code from others who manged to get the algorithm from the OEM (that's the sellers you see on ebay and places like cellunlock.net)
2) you need to figure the algorithm for the unlock sequence that is dependent on the base IMEI, so you would have to spend hours and hours of hacking if you even want to try it.
3) buy an "unlock box" that some technicians/hackers use to unlock handsets, but this is much more expensive and costs several hundreds in US $.
You don't loose the sim unlock. Once you do it the first time, it's permanently unlocked forever unless you turn it in for a new one or something. Flashing RUU, roms won't make it lose it.
If your using the phone with a provider that uses the Optus network you don't need to worry about unlocking it, I'm using an Optus sourced phone on Live Connected and it works fine I have not unlocked anything.
I'm planning to flash a custom ROM, but am currently using the phone with the stock ROM that it came with from Optus.
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Blackrose666 said:
If your using the phone with a provider that uses the Optus network you don't need to worry about unlocking it, I'm using an Optus sourced phone on Live Connected and it works fine I have not unlocked anything.
I'm planning to flash a custom ROM, but am currently using the phone with the stock ROM that it came with from Optus.
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Its locked to optus but the reason you can use the liveconnected sim is because they are an optus reseller, along with Amaysim, Apex, Boost, Dodo, Exetel, Pennysim, Primus, Savvytel, Soul, Startel and TPG. All of these companies sim cards should work in your phone. Virgin, although using the optus network is different I believe, as it is a wholesaler.
kahhau said:
Is there a free way to remove the sim lock?
thanks in advance
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Ive used many sim cards in Australia and overseas and it works fine, even before I rooted.
Hey everyone,
I recently bought a HD2 for flashing fun, then I realized it was locked to one of the telcos that I don't use.
I just wondered if an app exists like on some other phones to remove the sim lock. Or flashing a file or debranded rom will do it.
Thanks so much
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s3ct0r said:
Hey everyone,
I recently bought a HD2 for flashing fun, then I realized it was locked to one of the telcos that I don't use.
I just wondered if an app exists like on some other phones to remove the sim lock. Or flashing a file or debranded rom will do it.
Thanks so much
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I don't believe there is a program or app that you can use you to SIM unlock your device.
You need a IMEI code to unlock it. Search the internet for a company that does it and compare prices, usually costs between $10 -$25
I used this company over a year ago to unlock a AT&T phone that I bought so I could switch it to TMobile, which was the service that I had.
They sell you the IMEI unlock code and then you insert the new carriers SIM card or one from an already activated device, restart the phone and enter the IMEI code. The new service has to be a GSM network for it to work. You might have to setup your APN to get internet working properly.
This is the company that I used and this is the link for the HD2.
http://www.htcimeiunlock.com/htc-hd2-unlock
Here's another one that does it.
http://www.htcsimunlock.com/htc-hd2-unlock.html
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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How are people getting sim unlocks for this phone through Tmobile? I have one purchased out right and they are requiring 40 days to get the unlock.
Velrix said:
How are people getting sim unlocks for this phone through Tmobile? I have one purchased out right and they are requiring 40 days to get the unlock.
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Either wait for the 40 days or go on E-Bay and buy an unlock code. It will probably cost $30-$40
ScottsoNJ said:
Either wait for the 40 days or go on E-Bay and buy an unlock code. It will probably cost $30-$40
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TMO uses the unlock app so you can't just buy a code. It won't work.
Velrix said:
TMO uses the unlock app so you can't just buy a code. It won't work.
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There are unlocking services online that use the TMobile app. Costs about $60
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I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
apfrost said:
I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
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So you did it directly through TMobile?
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daniel4653 said:
So you did it directly through TMobile?
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I used this T-Mobile app that was pre-loaded on the phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.simlock&hl=en
anybody know a site or ebay seller who can unlock through the app yet?
apfrost said:
I ran the T-Mobile unlock tool 10 min after turning my device on for the first time. I pressed request permanently unlock and it successfully completed, rebooted the phone and disabled the app on completion.
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Was phone bought from tmo or swappa or the like? I bought a tmo model on swappa and much to my surprise, the app unlocked it right away. not my experience when buying outright from tmo.
anybody find an unlock solution?
At least the TMobile app allows the option to get a 30 day temporary unlock which for people who travel internationally and want to just a prepaid GSM Sim card it's a good option. They don't have to do this, do is a step in the right direction.
search on youtube, there is a service for unlocking them without the app
Thanks.
Yes, these unlocking services have been around years.
They cost money, which isn't really needed unless you wanted to change carrier, and they would want the balance of the phone paid off anyway
Hello, someone can tell me if you insert another carrier sim card the phone ask for network unlock code or just say invalid sim card, or something like that.
Wanna buy a blacklisted G6 I saw on ebay, thank you!
frostwildfire said:
Hello, someone can tell me if you insert another carrier sim card the phone ask for network unlock code or just say invalid sim card, or something like that.
Wanna buy a blacklisted G6 I saw on ebay, thank you!
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most tmobile and metropcs dont use unlock codes now. android devices use Device Unlock app, similar to sprint official unlock service.