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Not to get hopes up... I haven't figured this out yet, but I thought I should start a thread.
Has anyone discovered how to unlock the Rogers Acer liquid e. I havent found a website or forum - yet - that is able to do this. It must be possible. I called Rogers, who told me to have it unlocked by someone.... yeah, thanks boneheads... i hadn't thought of that.
Surely it can't be legal in Canada for them to keep something -that i have purchased- locked to their network? Right now my phone makes a nice door stop.
Anyways here's to hope.... and a Canada Day beer once ive finished my post.
mmm.... tasty beverage.....
I bet the LCR rom is unlocked.
Realistically, once you've rooted your LiquidE you should be able to unlock it using the shell like in any of the other android phones. All it takes is root access, and that's fairly easy.
See here for instructions to both root and install LCR 1.7 on the Liquid E:
Code:
hxxp://howardforums.com/showthread.php/1655375-Acer-Liquid-E-Owners-Unite!
One more thing to note is that the Rogers ROM comes with out the voice-command-input, and it cannot be activated (even with root access, I repeatedly failed to get it working). Once on the LCR 1.7 ROM, it works like a charm (enable HTC IME keyboard).
Just be sure to make a nandroid backup before each step, so you can recover (especially immediately after installing the Malez 0.5.3 recover tool, when you still have your Rogers ROM untouched and unrooted).
If you can get me a non Rogers/Fido/7-11-pay-as-you-go SIM card to test with (e.g. Cingular, AT&T, etc.), I would be happy to test it on my LiquidE with the LCR 1.7.1 ROM to see if it's network unlocked.
I am in Vancouver.
quix said:
I bet the LCR rom is unlocked.
Realistically, once you've rooted your LiquidE you should be able to unlock it using the shell like in any of the other android phones. All it takes is root access, and that's fairly easy.
See here for instructions to both root and install LCR 1.7 on the Liquid E:
Code:
hxxp://howardforums.com/showthread.php/1655375-Acer-Liquid-E-Owners-Unite!
One more thing to note is that the Rogers ROM comes with out the voice-command-input, and it cannot be activated (even with root access, I repeatedly failed to get it working). Once on the LCR 1.7 ROM, it works like a charm (enable HTC IME keyboard).
Just be sure to make a nandroid backup before each step, so you can recover (especially immediately after installing the Malez 0.5.3 recover tool, when you still have your Rogers ROM untouched and unrooted).
If you can get me a non Rogers/Fido/7-11-pay-as-you-go SIM card to test with (e.g. Cingular, AT&T, etc.), I would be happy to test it on my LiquidE with the LCR 1.7.1 ROM to see if it's network unlocked.
I am in Vancouver.
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Okay, Ill give it a shot and if no go than ill get you a card..... thanks for the reply. After being on the Hero forum with its numerous users for the past 9 months im glad to get a prompt response from someone here at the Liquid forum.
Cheers
Okay rooted with LCR 1.7.1..... now how do i sim unlock using the shell? Anyone?
If I remember well, it's impossible right now to unlock Acer Liquid E shipped by Rogers.
One dev from France has tried to flash his phone (unlocked) with a Rogers dump, and after that, his phone has been locked to Rogers's network.
No way to unlock it, he had to buy another Liquid.
So, for now, I think nobody managed to unlock the phone, but there must be a trick to do it I think.
Good luck.
kidoucorp said:
If I remember well, it's impossible right now to unlock Acer Liquid E shipped by Rogers.
One dev from France has tried to flash his phone (unlocked) with a Rogers dump, and after that, his phone has been locked to Rogers's network.
No way to unlock it, he had to buy another Liquid.
So, for now, I think nobody managed to unlock the phone, but there must be a trick to do it I think.
Good luck.
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Impossible? Nahhhhhh. Where there's a will.....
I am confident that someone here at XDA will figure it out soon enough. There are some pretty smart folks around here.
I suppose i should buy another phone in the meantime as I am without at present. When I bought my LiquidE used ($250cnd), I never expected this unlock problem.
Now Im less $250 and a phone. Damn.
Bad for you
No way to ask Rogers for the unlock code, even by paying a little ?
Rogers is about as helpful as telus on these matters. "we do not have unlock codes available... we dont have access.... blah blah blah...."
Edit: I have now tried Rogers again and offered them money... still no go. I also called Acer Canada support and they state that they have no way of accessing unlock codes for Rogers exclusive phones. Corporate rubbish.
check ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/UNLOCK-CODE-ROG...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2eae40a1e2
vache's phone was NOT originally from rogers so it couldnt get a code... original rogers liquidE phones should be unlockable with these codes
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check ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/UNLOCK-CODE-ROG...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2eae40a1e2
vache's phone was NOT originally from rogers so it couldnt get a code... original rogers liquidE phones should be unlockable with these codes
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YEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much. The above link from EBay worked! Booyah!
I paid, sent my IMEI, and within a couple of hours..... voila; unlocked. I am now on the telus network with a Rogers exclusive(?) phone. Feels so good to stick it to em!
Now if I can only get a refund from the other sites i tried..... ????!!!????
I thought I read in one of the threads here or at modaco (by malez maybe?) that said there was a text file that has a line that says something like 'lock = 1', and by rooting and editing that to say 0 is enough to unlock. Not sure if it was verified. Worth a try anyway if the phone's already rooted. Just have to search for 'lock' string in the system files.
Apparently, some people have tried that (like vache) and it didn't worked
Solved: Unlock the Acer Liquid E
That's exciting news !!!! I have tried 3 different online sites all of whom
could not find a code for my 1 month old rogers liquidE.
I have asked the site mentioned in this thread if they can do it and gave them my IMEI as I do not want to send another site more money just to have them say no and wait and go through the refund process or worse, chase them for the money.
Hoping for good news from them.
When you got you code, was it as simple as inserting it into the little window that pops up when you put in a different (non-rogers) sim ?
Thanks
Yes, the little window. You get ten tries before the phone self destructs taking the world, the universe, and everything with it.
I went through the same process as you and lo and behold it worked.
Good luck.
halibu said:
That's exciting news !!!! I have tried 3 different online sites all of whom
could not find a code for my 1 month old rogers liquidE.
I have asked the site mentioned in this thread if they can do it and gave them my IMEI as I do not want to send another site more money just to have them say no and wait and go through the refund process or worse, chase them for the money.
Hoping for good news from them.
When you got you code, was it as simple as inserting it into the little window that pops up when you put in a different (non-rogers) sim ?
Thanks
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Unlocked !!
Yippee...... Mine seems to have worked too.... Thanks to all :d
great to see it works
Can anyone confirm that you cannot use a Rogers Acer Liquid on a Fido account without it being unlocked. They are the same company after all. Thanks!
I confirm, you must unlock first, or nothing but 911
Cheers! I guess I will have to pony up and get her unlocked. Thanks!
Didn't work for me
I have a Rogers Acer Liquid.
I made the purchase but he couldn't find the unlock code for me.
But he gave me a refund.
Rogers must be tightening security on this.
Hello,
I recentley got a HD7 from o2 with a pay as you go sim because i cant get the HD7 from Orange (my network)
Now I have the phone I have found O2 have Sim locked it so I cannot use my Orange sim in it. I have looked all through XDA developers to see if other people had the same problem.
A lot of people have used http://www.htcimeiunlock.com/htc-hd7-unlock I have been on this site every day for 2 weeks and they cannnot find an unlock code for my ime number.
I have used a cople of other unlock websites i found on google but they all say they cant find the unlock code.
Dose any one have any suggestions? If not dose any one want a HD7 locked to o2?
Sounds tough for you, I had mine unlocked from there within 5 minutes and its an 02 pay as you go, using http://www.htcimeiunlock.com/htc-hd7-unlock.
Yeah I bought an HD7 at the weekend, locked to O2 with the intention of getting it unlocked. First person I tried came back saying they couldn't find an unlock code. Trying again with someone else who promises they use the newest database (costs more) but it's been nearly twenty four hours without anything so I'm guessing no luck again.
The IMEI checker on htcimeiunlock.com says a code isn't in the database so I don't know what to do either. When I check price and availabilty on unlock-now.com it takes me to their order page and costs €35.00 but I haven't really seen them before so not sure if they're legit. HTCCode are around the same price but I've heard quite a few horror stories, so a bit put off now.
And sure enough, another refund due to a lack of code. Going to ring O2 directly, when I asked instore I mentioned that I wasn't on O2 and so couldn't use the web form, so he told me to ring instead.
EDIT: Big fat nope, only after 12 months.
Just used the Live Support feature on the HTCCode website and got a quick response. My phone isn't in the database yet but it should be updated within a fortnight. Took my details to get back to me when that happens.
Looks like I'm playing the waiting game sadly.
.........:-(...
I have my old G1 sitting around having no use since I have had my Desire HD for a while now. I want to give my G1 to a friend that recently busted his phone. My G1 is rooted and running a custom ROM and I can comfirm as of this very instance I have su access in Terminal Emulator right now. So whats the issue?
My friend is on O2's network and obviously the G1 is stuck on T-Mobile, I believe I was told that when you root an Android phone it becomes unlocked but when we put his SIM in it asks for the unlock code.
I dont fancy paying for an unlock code since I'm giving the phone away. My Desire HD which is rooted excepts his O2 SIM despite being locked to T-Mobile due to it being rooted etc. So why wont my G1? What methods should I undertake to fix this?
I take it the lack of response means I'm buggered and I cant do it without like throwing my phone at a wall?
I think the lack of responses is because these phones are so old there isnt much traffic on this forum. I wish I could help you but I cant get my recently aquirred G1 to function past the signup screen. I am just chatting with myself on the thread I started.
FireRaider said:
I think the lack of responses is because these phones are so old there isnt much traffic on this forum. I wish I could help you but I cant get my recently aquirred G1 to function past the signup screen. I am just chatting with myself on the thread I started.
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Shame, I figured the G1 is pretty much dead, I have been using my Desire HD for so long, the support on the forum is great for it, I wish for the same with the ol' G1 but it ain't so.
I unlocked my subsidy lock today. Just call tmo and ask for the unlock code. The phone is so old now that they shouldn't hassle you. It did take a day for them to reply but they did it.
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i bought an unlock key off ebay for 6.2$
i've recently bought my G1 on amazon.seller mistakly snet the sim locked version.
so i started to research and found that ther is a good idea FREE o obtain unlock code.it is said that T-mobile gives you unlock PIN code for free if you've been active account for at least 90 days.so contact them and they'll give you the code
Just got mine today, traded in the Galaxy s2 as I fell in love with the screen on the XL. The single core processor still handles the jobs I use the phone for but now I can squint a little less.
One issue, I have been unable to find a sim unlock code as yet. Most online services I have tried say they don't have the IMEI on their databases.
Anyone have any suggestions for getting it unlocked? I need to use 2 different SIMs to get coverage at both home and work!
What network did you get it with or was it an upgrade via CPW or P4U (in UK)?
steviesteve78 said:
Just got mine today, traded in the Galaxy s2 as I fell in love with the screen on the XL. The single core processor still handles the jobs I use the phone for but now I can squint a little less.
One issue, I have been unable to find a sim unlock code as yet. Most online services I have tried say they don't have the IMEI on their databases.
Anyone have any suggestions for getting it unlocked? I need to use 2 different SIMs to get coverage at both home and work!
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just got a confirmation from this site that they can unlock
http://www.unlockdata.co.uk/index.asp
It was an upgrade from O2.
I tried the site you suggested but they don't have a record of the IMEI yet.
I have been waiting for O2 to offer the unlock key (which they do for free) but they refused cause my SIM hasn't been in the phone yet! Problem is, no coverage at home. I just drove out of town with the SIM in the phone and did some texts and gonna try O2 again... It's so frustrating.
That is annoying, especially for O2, they were really good with me back in the day,,,, lets see how Orange do now
O2 have now accepted that I am using the phone and have said that they have to get the unlock key from the Manufacturer which could take a few days.... Oh well, a few days without calls/text won't hurt I suppose. It would be better if it could be unlocked like the Galaxy range tho. Can't wait for some decent ROMs without all the HTC guff.
anyone know where to unlock???
Received unlock code from O2 this morning. 7 days, but no charge!
steviesteve78 said:
Received unlock code from O2 this morning. 7 days, but no charge!
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Fantastico! thats my favourite price
did you get it post or email as im waiting on mines
They emailed it to me this morning... Monday's aren't that bad after all!
steviesteve78 said:
Received unlock code from O2 this morning. 7 days, but no charge!
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how did u done this???
o2 told me i need to a year with them
They should be able to sort you an unlock code (at a cost) but @lucasex is your phone brand spanking new on brand new contract? or have you been with O2 before etc?
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They should be able to sort you an unlock code (at a cost) but @lucasex is your phone brand spanking new on brand new contract? or have you been with O2 before etc?
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i havent been with o2 at all
its brand new pay as you go from o2
its a shame ive just pay 449£
They unlock a contract phone free at anytime but with pay and go its gotta be 12 months before they unlock and they charge.
just got my unlock code from O2 free of cost, was ordered on saturday
Unlockdata don't stock the code so don't use them yet also beware of others that say they do. Mobileunlocked is also very good so check them too. So many unlock scams online these days its unreal
Sent from my HTC Nexus One using xda premium
Looks like for now only network can source the codes
Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e using xda premium
well i tried the free unlock solution posted in the sensation forum and my code was not on my phone...............got the imei number with date above it LOL. oh well at least i checked. temp root turned perma root using evo3d temp root method.
Why not email the developer on sensation forums and ask him to check your files, He will need you to upload a few but i believe he can do it
hi - i have a htc one x locked to orange uk, its totally original phone and never has never been rooted or modded before, i purchased an unlock code and the seller is 100% sure thats its the corrrect unlock code for the phone but it doesnt work, after several times of trying the code it still says " unlock code ir wrong". I also have reset the phone to factory settings and tried with diffrerent sim like gif gaff, vodaphone etc but still remains locked and wont accept the unlock code. I have no reason to doubt the seller. im in the uk. Ive read somewhere that it may have something to do with the radio.zip whatever that is. To be honest im totally new at this modding lark so would be greatful if someone could walk me through this problem or help me in some sort of way. i would like to use my tesco sim in the phone. Thanks
well i got the same unlock code off another seller, so the unlock code is right so why isnt the phone unlocking..? help please
goofy gorilla said:
well i got the same unlock code off another seller, so the unlock code is right so why isnt the phone unlocking..? help please
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Maybe best to ask in the One X forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-x
we're on the HTC One M7 here
Good luck