[Q] Flash a HTC 8S - Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
One friend just give me a HTC under Windows Phone ( HTC 8S )
I tried all the day to root/flash the phone to desimlock my phone like i did on my GS2..
I really don't know how to do, an other problem is the password that i can't acces the phone to use the "debugging usb mode"
Can you help me please. Thanks
Rémi

I don't believe it is either necessary or possible to SIM-unlock by flashing a Windows phone. I just bought mine unlocked, others have had success by calling either the OEM or the mobile operator to which it is locked.
It is definitely not possible to root an HTC Windows phone at this time.
Windows Phone is not Android. It's pretty pointless to assume that they will work the same way.

GoodDayToDie said:
I don't believe it is either necessary or possible to SIM-unlock by flashing a Windows phone.
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That's right, flashing a Windows Phone (Stock ROM), does not desimlock the device.

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Hmm so i don't need to flash a rom to sim-unlock the phone ok but there is a method to sim-unlock it ? ^^'
I saw a method with the Y cable but it look dangerous and unstable like method, also i don't have the Y cable lol
Is there an other methods ?

remi13014 said:
Hmm so i don't need to flash a rom to sim-unlock the phone ok but there is a method to sim-unlock it ? ^^'
I saw a method with the Y cable but it look dangerous and unstable like method, also i don't have the Y cable lol
Is there an other methods ?
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There is a method for unbranded HTC 8X, for some, this method works for HTC 8S with a specific CID.
For unlock your SIM of your HTC 8S, you can always contact your network operator.
This is the best way...

anaheiim said:
There is a method for unbranded HTC 8X, for some, this method works for HTC 8S with a specific CID.
For unlock your SIM of your HTC 8S, you can always contact your network operator.
This is the best way...
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Yeah i know but if I post here it's because I can't call the opertor..

I don't think it's possible to Sim unlock it yourself, I only know of the debranding thing. Got an 8S myself.

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HOw to unlock my sprint viper rom

HI guys i was unable to get my stock rom ,but i'm using viper 5.7.0 now and i want to unlock my phone is there any method to unlock sprint htc one with viper based rom? tried using terminal method to unlock but didnt work
bloodkiddie said:
HI guys i was unable to get my stock rom ,but i'm using viper 5.7.0 now and i want to unlock my phone is there any method to unlock sprint htc one with viper based rom? tried using terminal method to unlock but didnt work
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You want to sim-unlock the phone of unlock the bootloader?
bloodkiddie said:
HI guys i was unable to get my stock rom ,but i'm using viper 5.7.0 now and i want to unlock my phone is there any method to unlock sprint htc one with viper based rom? tried using terminal method to unlock but didnt work
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Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586704
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alray said:
You want to sim-unlock the phone of unlock the bootloader?
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bootloader is unlocked but i want simunlock,i'm using sprint viperone 5.8.0.can anyone help me to unlock my sim and make it work with gsm sims
bloodkiddie said:
bootloader is unlocked but i want simunlock,i'm using sprint viperone 5.8.0.can anyone help me to unlock my sim and make it work with gsm sims
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You can't! It's a cdma phone not a gsm!
alray said:
You can't! It's a cdma phone not a gsm!
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Ibought this phone as unlocked from ebay doesn't it now work like before? actually my phone is C-spire not sprint,since we dont have roms for cspire i rooted it to sprint rom
bloodkiddie said:
Ibought this phone as unlocked from ebay doesn't it now work like before? actually my phone is C-spire not sprint,since we dont have roms for cspire i rooted it to sprint rom
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Follow the guide posted above. After unlocking it you might have issue when connecting to other carrier s network so be sure they are using compatible frequencies. I'm almost sure you will not be able to connect it to any other CDMA carrier. Normally CDMA carriers will not accept a phone on their network if not sold by them.
Next time if you are planning to switch carriers, buy a gsm phone, much easier! even with a locked gsm phone, you'll only need to sim-unlock the phone with a purchased code then put in any gsm sim card.
Sorry I can't help you more, I'm not familiar with the WLS variant.
alray said:
Follow the guide posted above. After unlocking it you might have issue when connecting to other carrier s network so be sure they are using compatible frequencies. I'm almost sure you will not be able to connect it to any other CDMA carrier. Normally CDMA carriers will not accept a phone on their network if not sold by them.
Next time if you are planning to switch carriers, buy a gsm phone, much easier! even with a locked gsm phone, you'll only need to sim-unlock the phone with a purchased code then put in any gsm sim card.
Sorry I can't help you more, I'm not familiar with the WLS variant.
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Actually i was using this phone before and i tried to update my phone somethin went wrong and ended up without os so now i installed viperone and i'm unable to use it now

[Q] Help with international SIM Unlock (I can pay)

Hello,
I am currently living in Europe and i have a Sprint M8. Unfortunately s-off is not compatible with my phone (u might know about the whelp message).
I dont know even if this is possible, but if any of u guys has a contract with SPRINT, can you request an international SIM Unlock (GSM) for me (i dont need unlock for USA carriers, just for other international carriers)?
I can pay if the fee is acceptable.
Thanx!
first why would you get the Sprint version if you live abroad?
second sprint can unlock it so long as its payed off (not on someones contract) and hasnt been reported lost or stolen. just call sprint
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I cant call sprint from where I live. If somebody can do it for me im willing to pay.
I contacted Sprint from their Live Chat, and they told me i have to have an active contract with them in order to unlock. Which i dont have
Can anybody help?
Sim unlock method for sprint htc one m8
here you can find Sim unlock method for sprint htc one m8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2718150
if you have any issue then read all that post above, if you fail pm me.
maethem said:
here you can find Sim unlock method for sprint htc one m8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2718150
if you have any issue then read all that post above, if you fail pm me.
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The problem is that i cannot S-OFF my phone with firewater, my device is not supported unfortunately. Im sending u a PM
Sim unlock method for sprint htc one m8
blackice666 said:
The problem is that i cannot S-OFF my phone with firewater, my device is not supported unfortunately. Im sending u a PM
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Just yesterday i'm s-offed my Sprint m8 without any problem, Just follow the instruction here http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/ after unlocking your phone bootlaoder & installing custom recovery which it's will root your phone, then follow the unlock method in this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2718150).
maethem said:
Just yesterday i'm s-offed my Sprint m8 without any problem, Just follow the instruction here http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/ after unlocking your phone bootlaoder & installing custom recovery which it's will root your phone, then follow the unlock method in this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2718150).
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Firewater dosent work on some devices, and I am one of the unlucky ones... There is also a Bounty thread regarding this issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733870
blackice666 said:
Firewater dosent work on some devices, and I am one of the unlucky ones... There is also a Bounty thread regarding this issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733870
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if you want to try something on your responsibility then you can follow the sim unlock method without s-off (remember to make nand backup) & try if you get your device unlocked, if not then you will need to enable gsm band with QPST, with modified HTCOMADM_SPCS.apk.
I followed all that sim unlock method but my device still locked & i can't select gsm networks then i enabled it with QPST & all things worked ok.
the difference between us is s-off only.
I already tried it and the .apk files on /system/apps are replaced after i make the reboot. I guess this is why s-off is needed... I think i have to wait for the new s-off. Or till somebody with a Sprint contract will help me (if it is even possible since im in europe right now)
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blackice666 said:
I already tried it and the .apk files on /system/apps are replaced after i make the reboot. I guess this is why s-off is needed... I think i have to wait for the new s-off. Or till somebody with a Sprint contract will help me (if it is even possible since im in europe right now)
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
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Try the following on you responsibility
- You should know your SPC, you can read it with CDMA Workshop or CDMA DFS Tool.
- Install QSPT (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263391)
- enable diag mode ##3424#
- open QPST configuration, from port tab add your device diagnostics port.
- from start clients tab choose service programming then ok & click on read from phone.
- on system tab choose automatic for roam preferences.
- on UMTS System tab choose any for pref service domain & any band (last bottom right) for proffered band.
- click write to phone, then your device should work on GSM mode with modified HTCOMADM_SPCS.apk.
I'm with rooted, S-Off , bootloader unlocked HTC One M8 Sprint variant... I've even tried sim unlock... But it's still not accepting GSM sim cards... I think we need to have specific Prl update or UICC unlock for it to work
Prongsss said:
I'm with rooted, S-Off , bootloader unlocked HTC One M8 Sprint variant... I've even tried sim unlock... But it's still not accepting GSM sim cards... I think we need to have specific Prl update or UICC unlock for it to work
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geeez... guess I can try one of those unlock sites..

[Q][SIM LOCK]How to SIM unlock SFR France HTC One?

Hey guys i got a SFR (France) sim locked M7 running latest lollipop firmware. When i insert any sim other than Vodafone it reads it but doesn't register to the network neither asks me for an unlock code.
With a Vodafone sim i only have cell phone connection when i'm on 4G coverage. On any other band i only get data connection and i can't make or receive any calls or sms.
After searching around internet (xda the most) i found out that i can sim unlock with a config.dat file but only if i'm on earlier hboot as this method was patched by htc and trying it could render the phone unusable..
So i have 2 questions now:
1) Is it possible to downgrade to let's say 1.28.401.7 (as i already have this RUU) without bricking the phone? Or, in other words, is it possible to downgrade the phone to any firmware before kitkat?
2) If it ain't possible to downgrade is their any other way to sim unlock the phone??
Thanks in advance for any help..
anko184 said:
Hey guys i got a SFR (France) sim locked M7 running latest lollipop firmware. When i insert any sim other than Vodafone it reads it but doesn't register to the network neither asks me for an unlock code.
With a Vodafone sim i only have cell phone connection when i'm on 4G coverage. On any other band i only get data connection and i can't make or receive any calls or sms.
After searching around internet (xda the most) i found out that i can sim unlock with a config.dat file but only if i'm on earlier hboot as this method was patched by htc and trying it could render the phone unusable..
So i have 2 questions now:
1) Is it possible to downgrade to let's say 1.28.401.7 (as i already have this RUU) without bricking the phone? Or, in other words, is it possible to downgrade the phone to any firmware before kitkat?
2) If it ain't possible to downgrade is their any other way to sim unlock the phone??
Thanks in advance for any help..
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you can downgrade to anything you like if you have S-off
clsA said:
you can downgrade to anything you like if you have S-off
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Without bricking the phone? Are you sure for that?
anko184 said:
Without bricking the phone? Are you sure for that?
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If you have s-off, you can downgrade to any version you want safely by flashing a ruu.
sieempi sim-unlock should work fine, I think clsA also sim-unlocked one of his M7 using this method. Otherwise it looks like Sunshine s-off tool can also be used to sim-unlock since a recent update. Check changelog 3.1 and 3.1.1 here: http://theroot.ninja/download.html
Nice find bro.. I'll try sunshine right now and if it can't unlock I'll go for the other method.
Thanks a lot..

[Q] HTC One Vodafone SIM Locked

Hi guys,
I recently bought a used HTC One for half the price. The bad thing is that it have the SIM locked to Vodafone, and my SIM isnt from Vodafone. Do anyone know any way to unlock the SIM? Btw, my HBOOT is 1.61 .....
marcomarinho said:
Hi guys,
I recently bought a used HTC One for half the price. The bad thing is that it have the SIM locked to Vodafone, and my SIM isnt from Vodafone. Do anyone know any way to unlock the SIM? Btw, my HBOOT is 1.61 .....
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Hello,
i'm on the same page as you.. Check my thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/help/sim-lock-how-to-sim-unlock-sfr-france-t3116514
The only method i found is this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659430, and i'm willing to try it but i don't know if i must downgrade or not..
Also i'm afraid that that i may end up like this guy here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-sim-unlocking-m8-t2988838 if i don't downgrade.
But since i'm on lollipop i don't know how far back i can go without bricking the device..
Any advice would be really appreciated..
Edit: According to this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60372706&postcount=1419 we can downgrade without any problem. Check his previous post's to be sure.. He downgrade from lollipop to jelly bean..
anko184 said:
Hello,
i'm on the same page as you.. Check my thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/help/sim-lock-how-to-sim-unlock-sfr-france-t3116514
The only method i found is this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659430, and i'm willing to try it but i don't know if i must downgrade or not..
Also i'm afraid that that i may end up like this guy here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-sim-unlocking-m8-t2988838 if i don't downgrade.
But since i'm on lollipop i don't know how far back i can go without bricking the device..
Any advice would be really appreciated..
Edit: According to this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60372706&postcount=1419 we can downgrade without any problem. Check his previous post's to be sure.. He downgrade from lollipop to jelly bean..
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If you just need to sim unlock to use a different carrier try this site.
www.cellunlocker.net
mb_guy said:
If you just need to sim unlock to use a different carrier try this site.
www.cellunlocker.net
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I already have a code, but the phone doesn't askes for an unlock code when i put in an unsupported sim card.
anko184 said:
I already have a code, but the phone doesn't askes for an unlock code when i put in an unsupported sim card.
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are you talking about the HTC one M8 in your signature ?
if so, 401 WWE (generic) are already unlocked, if that is the original firmware, if not, you need to have stock rom on the phone to unlock it.
I have a Vodafone M7 sat by me which came with 401 firmware on it rather than the Vodafone branded firmware which is already unlocked, and the same goes for my virgin mobile M8 sat by me, 401 firmware, already unlocked.
Seanie280672 said:
are you talking about the HTC one M8 in your signature ?
if so, 401 WWE (generic) are already unlocked, if that is the original firmware, if not, you need to have stock rom on the phone to unlock it.
I have a Vodafone M7 sat by me which came with 401 firmware on it rather than the Vodafone branded firmware which is already unlocked, and the same goes for my virgin mobile M8 sat by me, 401 firmware, already unlocked.
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No I'm talking about an M7 that is locked to SFR France and only gets 4G signal..
No 2G or 3G and this happens only with a Vodafone sim, with other carriers I have no signal..
anko184 said:
No I'm talking about an M7 that is locked to SFR France and only gets 4G signal..
No 2G or 3G and this happens only with a Vodafone sim, with other carriers I have no signal..
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strange, do you have stock rom on it ?
Not at the moment but I had checked it with stock untouched rom without any luck.

m7 sprint unlock links 2016, not working

hi everyone, i bought a second hand htc one m7 sprint, imei 99000etc... sense 6.0 android 5.0.2 i managed to install root and twrp, but i try to flash any other rom and noone work, i try elvispy guide to unlock sim and NO!!! IT DOESNT WORK!!
2 days working on it, and found a link on internet to s-off but think what? links is fallen, and now desperately i claim for help to unlock it, i mean, money is the problem, i am out of business, so, i must save some $$$, so, thats why i try to do this following guides, but i didn´t found any recent guide, someone could help me please??
another problem is that, when i connect to pc, it didn´t recognize it, just charge, but not recognized, i installed latest drivers 4.00 for htc, but nothing happen, i enable usb debug, etc... but nothing matters, it just charged battery slowly, i will appreciate your time and help, i ope to fix my htc, good afternoon and i´ll keep an eye here, thank you all :good:
Firestone chetos said:
hi everyone, i bought a second hand htc one m7 sprint, imei 99000etc... sense 6.0 android 5.0.2 i managed to install root and twrp, but i try to flash any other rom and noone work, i try elvispy guide to unlock sim and NO!!! IT DOESNT WORK!!
2 days working on it, and found a link on internet to s-off but think what? links is fallen, and now desperately i claim for help to unlock it, i mean, money is the problem, i am out of business, so, i must save some $$$, so, thats why i try to do this following guides, but i didn´t found any recent guide, someone could help me please??
another problem is that, when i connect to pc, it didn´t recognize it, just charge, but not recognized, i installed latest drivers 4.00 for htc, but nothing happen, i enable usb debug, etc... but nothing matters, it just charged battery slowly, i will appreciate your time and help, i ope to fix my htc, good afternoon and i´ll keep an eye here, thank you all :good:
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If your phone is sprint you can only use roms, recovery, kernel and etc made for the sprint version. Stuff for the standard version won't work on your sprint variant.
I'm not really aware of the sim unlock method for the sprint variant but if it requires s-off then you'll need to use sunshine s-off which is the only tool that will s-off your phone and you'll be happy to know that this tool cost 25$ to use...
For your connectivity issues check that your USB cable is the original cable or at least that it's a data cable. There are cheap USB cable that will only charge device without providing a data connection.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Labs
alray said:
If your phone is sprint you can only use roms, recovery, kernel and etc made for the sprint version. Stuff for the standard version won't work on your sprint variant.
I'm not really aware of the sim unlock method for the sprint variant but if it requires s-off then you'll need to use sunshine s-off which is the only tool that will s-off your phone and you'll be happy to know that this tool cost 25$ to use...
For your connectivity issues check that your USB cable is the original cable or at least that it's a data cable. There are cheap USB cable that will only charge device without providing a data connection.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Labs
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Thank you, I read that in the forum, but my doubt keep me in search of a solution for my brand semi new HTC, any idea??
Firestone chetos said:
Thank you, I read that in the forum, but my doubt keep me in search of a solution for my brand semi new HTC, any idea??
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A solution for?
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Labs
Solution for unlock, saving $25 bucks, I know it is not to much, but anyway, there was free solution 3 years ago for this, actually must be any other solution....
Firestone chetos said:
Solution for unlock, saving $25 bucks, I know it is not to much, but anyway, there was free solution 3 years ago for this, actually must be any other solution....
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Like I've said if the sim unlock method for the sprint variant does requires the phone to be s-off first then you have no other choice than using Sunshine to achieve s-off. All these free methods of achieving s-off were patched with bootloader updates (your phone is running Android 5.0.2 so its on the latest bootloader) over the years and the only method that still works is Sunshine.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Labs
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Found this guide for sprint and according to the OP you don't need s-off....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one/general/sim-unlock-lollipop-t3068192
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alray said:
Like I've said if the sim unlock method for the sprint variant does requires the phone to be s-off first then you have no other choice than using Sunshine to achieve s-off. All these free methods of achieving s-off were patched with bootloader updates (your phone is running Android 5.0.2 so its on the latest bootloader) over the years and the only method that still works is Sunshine.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Labs
---------- Post added at 11:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:33 PM ----------
Found this guide for sprint and according to the OP you don't need s-off....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one/general/sim-unlock-lollipop-t3068192
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Labs
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Yeah man, I will try to this today, and post if this work, thank you, I really appreciated
I found your link very interesting, but, I can't test it because my phone didn't connect to data my pc, I think it's hardware problem, I don't know but, when I connect a usb cable from phone to pc, it just charge battery, but no data is sharing between both
finally i managed to use unlock helper, and i tested with *#*#4634#*#* but now, the problem is that i can´t change from lte/cdma network to 2g/3g, cause it doesn´t recognize my sim card (movistar) anyone could help me to change my mobile network??

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