[Q] Questions about Sim Unlocking - One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Got my New ONE yesterday, but its Locked to EE/Orange UK.
Can eBay unlockers be trusted because some are only charging 99p - £5, whereas websites charge £10 - £30.
I do know 4.3 is still rolling out in EU, but, even though the phone and Box have no branding whatsoever, apart from APN settings being greyed out, after unlocking, should I re-flash the 4.22 Open EU RUU, to make it fully stock unlocked to get 4.3
Thanks

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[Q] HTC ONE UK EE to UK/EU Model

All,
I've been out of the Android loop for some time, I bought a HTC One M7 from T-Mobile UK (EE), it's a non contract/non payg model just the handset, I decided to switch providers and unlocked the phone with no issues.
However T-Mobile have modified the device somehow and locked the APN/MMS settings, I have put new ones in but it defaults to the T-Mobile (EE) settings, as I am using a Virgin sim card it sort of half works as it's on the same network. But I do not get MMS etc.
Also when I dial my voicemail it will no longer allow me to make calls until I remove the sim or reboot the phone which is annoying!
What I would really like to do is turn it in to a non carrier UK/EU device and get OTA updates from HTC.
I have looked and looked at information, but my head is fried, can anyone help me with this, OTA updates are important, I do not want any modified ROMS and I want to revert it to normal if I need to send it in for a repair.
Any advice would be gratefully appreciated.

[Q] Question re repaired phone

My HTC One went through a washing machine cycle, and has just returned from being repaired under insurance. However, I have a few concerns about the replacement...
1) The phone I sent off was locked to the 3UK network, and had 3UK branding. However, the phone I've received back has Vodafone branding! My 3UK SIM is working in it, but I'm just concerned that I might run into problems down the line.
2) When switching the replacement phone on, it has downloaded a software update to version 3.63.161.6 A quick Google of this software version *seems* to indicate it's a Vodafone UK update. Again, I'm concerned I'm going to run into problems with this down the line.
So, seeing as how my 3UK SIM seems to be operating in a phone which has Vodafone branding, I'm thinking it could be an unlocked phone. Fair assumption? Other than trying a different network SIM in the phone, is there any way I can tell whether the phone is an unlocked version?
I'm after a bit of advice really, as I'm not sure whether to bring this to the attention of my network provider. Plus also I'm not liking the Vodafone branding! What would you guys be thinking?
EDIT - CID Getter reports the CID of the replacement phone to be VODAP001. My original 3UK phone had a CID of H3G_001

[Q] SIM network unlock

Long story short: Is there a way to network unlock the M7 from Cincinnati Bell (SIM network unlock) for other carriers?
Background and current state:
Been a while since my last HTC which was the sensation.
I picked up an M7 recently that turns out was carrier locked to Cincinnati Bell. Nice phone at least.
Did the bootloader, root, s-off, and set the cid to 11111111 this last step here used to sim unlock the phone from what I recall.
Evidently, things have changed somewhat and this is no longer true
Replaced the Cincinnati Bell sim card with an at&t one and I get the SIM Network Unlock PIN message with the keypad - blah
Have spent a couple hrs looking around on xda and google but nothing interesting comes up that might work.
I've reset the cid and flashed the OEM firmware (luckily I made a backup) just in case they're needed. Its on 4.3 if that matters
now where's that icon for the life preserver...
tblade2 said:
Long story short: Is there a way to network unlock the M7 from Cincinnati Bell (SIM network unlock) for other carriers?
Background and current state:
Been a while since my last HTC which was the sensation.
I picked up an M7 recently that turns out was carrier locked to Cincinnati Bell. Nice phone at least.
Did the bootloader, root, s-off, and set the cid to 11111111 this last step here used to sim unlock the phone from what I recall.
Evidently, things have changed somewhat and this is no longer true
Replaced the Cincinnati Bell sim card with an at&t one and I get the SIM Network Unlock PIN message with the keypad - blah
Have spent a couple hrs looking around on xda and google but nothing interesting comes up that might work.
I've reset the cid and flashed the OEM firmware (luckily I made a backup) just in case they're needed. Its on 4.3 if that matters
now where's that icon for the life preserver...
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SuperCid doesn't simunlock. All you need is the unlocked pin you have benn prompted to enter.
2 options to get this code:
call carrier and ask from simunlock code (you will need to provide IMEI #) normally this is free if the carrier accept to give you the code
use a internet unlocking site and provide imei. they will send you an e-mail with the unlock code. Cost between 10-20$ US
thanks, it is beginnnig to look like that is the case.
the cost is really not the issue...
not many years ago, this was one of the main reasons to hack phones. now the focus seems more around cooking up a rom or updating the internals. interesting how things change. maybe manufacturers are getting smarter
wonder why this is not interesting to work on...
anyway, I'll pick it up off fleabay - thanks for the input
tblade2 said:
maybe manufacturers are getting smarter
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imo manufacturers aren't getting smarter. They only are doing this under carriers pressure.

Vodafone UK Stock Availability

Hi everyone, been a while since I've been on these forums.
So I put in an order to upgrade my phone last week, decided to splash out on the Xperia 1 II through Vodafone (got a pretty decent plan with them) however after putting the order in, it turns out the phone is out of stock and so my order has been placed on "back order". Today, I had my third update regarding the status of my order and the phone is still out of stock.... With no real eta.... Just... "We'll let you know when it's in stock"... :crying:
So I'm just wondering if there is anyone here with industry contacts that have any idea when Vodafone will get their next batch from Sony?
I also have an additional question... I'm aware that the phone will be locked to Vodafone and that it may have a Vodafone specific firmware - I'll be planning to unlock the phone to other networks but will it be possible to flash standard generic firm to the phone in addition?
Thanks
Edit 22/07/20 - My order has been updated and is being delivered, I also checked the Vodafone website and they are showing immediate availability for next day delivery.

Unlocked Samsung SM-G781V locked to a Verizon Account

I bought a second-hand Verizon phone and custom service says it is locked to a Verizon account so it can't be used on any other SIM, even though the IMEI shows it is technically network unlocked (and they also confirmed it is network unlocked). I was thinking about rooting the phone and flashing it with new firmware, does anyone think that will remove the Verizon account lock since it is not network locked?
Thanks
just test it with another sim in it, you won't be able to root it in very high likelihood so just using as is pretty your only good choice (that doesn't involve selling it again).
a Verizon phone is the worst phone to buy as they never allow bootloader unlocking, so no root or anything else besides stock.

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