To Update Or Not To Update.... - One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Just curious if it's worth updating my HTC One M7 4.1.2 to the newest version...This phone has a bad ESN and i'm trying to SIM unlock it so I can use it on AT&T, the phone does have a SIM card slot, but it doesn't seem to be going very well at the moment. I am inquiring about SIM unlocking so I can use it on AT&T as GSM, but I read that the htc one simunlock helper tool only works on sense custom roms, and i'm not sure if the rom i'm using is a sense rom or not. Also if I update the phone manually to Sense 6 will I be able to sim unlock it.
INFO
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HTC One M7 - Unlocked - S-Off - Rooted
Android Version: 4.1.2
Sense: 5
Running ViperROM v1.1.0
Is there any software out there for a Sprint phone where I can either fix the ESN or find out why it's network locked?
any kind of help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

sikeward81 said:
Just curious if it's worth updating my HTC One M7 4.1.2 to the newest version...This phone has a bad ESN and i'm trying to SIM unlock it so I can use it on AT&T, the phone does have a SIM card slot, but it doesn't seem to be going very well at the moment. I am inquiring about SIM unlocking so I can use it on AT&T as GSM, but I read that the htc one simunlock helper tool only works on sense custom roms, and i'm not sure if the rom i'm using is a sense rom or not. Also if I update the phone manually to Sense 6 will I be able to sim unlock it.
INFO
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HTC One M7 - Unlocked - S-Off - Rooted
Android Version: 4.1.2
Sense: 5
Running ViperROM v1.1.0
Is there any software out there for a Sprint phone where I can either fix the ESN or find out why it's network locked?
any kind of help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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if your IMEI number is blacklisted, then sim-unlocking the phone is useless. almost all carriers will not accept a blacklisted phone on their network.

alray said:
if your IMEI number is blacklisted, then sim-unlocking the phone is useless. almost all carriers will not accept a blacklisted phone on their network.
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so if my ESN magically changed somehow it wouldn't help?

sikeward81 said:
so if my ESN magically changed somehow it wouldn't help?
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changing IMEI, MEID, SN or any other ESN is illegal is most countries.

alray said:
changing IMEI, MEID, SN or any other ESN is illegal is most countries.
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Oh...ok...didn't know that..sorry for asking
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[Q] (Unactivated) Sprint HTC One can I Sim unlock to use Gsm

How to sim unlock my Sprint HTC One so I can use it for GSM networks but is unactivated. How can I manually activated without calling or paying sprint. here's the link where the sim unlock process http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586704 I tried but won't work
Its Rooted and running on viper Rom 3.5.0
Unlocked bootloader
Android 4.3
I bought it second hand clean esn but unactivated
htconesprint said:
How to sim unlock my Sprint HTC One so I can use it for GSM networks but is unactivated. How can I manually activated without calling or paying sprint. here's the link where the sim unlock process http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586704 I tried but won't work
Its Rooted and running on viper Rom 3.5.0
Unlocked bootloader
Android 4.3
I bought it second hand clean esn but unactivated
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You answered your own question. Just read the first page of the thread, I have explained how to unlock it on 4.3
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Ok I haven't tried 3rd method but I'll give it a shoot.. I don't matter if Is not activated ?
htconesprint said:
Ok I haven't tried 3rd method but I'll give it a shoot.. I don't matter if Is not activated ?
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Activate it with Sprint? Why, do you wanna use it with a GSM SIM or not??
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elvisypi said:
Activate it with Sprint? Why, druins ou wanna use it with a GSM SIM or not??
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I want to use it for GSM. I'm currently downloading the ruu I'll notify you when it works
htconesprint said:
I want to use it for GSM. I'm currently downloading the ruu I'll notify you when it works
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I would like to know if this will work on an unactivated brand new device as well as I am about to purchase one for use in Asia. But my decision will be based on your results, good luck ?
hatlesssandman said:
I would like to know if this will work on an unactivated brand new device as well as I am about to purchase one for use in Asia. But my decision will be based on your results, good luck ��
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Elvis method doesnt work ....is there a other way to activate my htc one
I tried to downgrade and unlock it i put my h20 sim card then for awhile it said no signal limited service
htconesprint said:
Elvis method doesnt work ....is there a other way to activate my htc one
I tried to downgrade and unlock it i put my h20 sim card then for awhile it said no signal limited service
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The unlock works 100%. If you don't see "SIMLock enabled" than it was successful. Probably the phone doesn't support your phone's frequencies. Don't jump directly to the last solution, read the thread thouroughly
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Ive been doing the process over and over again and simlock is still visible on the secret menu .... Elvis ive followed your guide perfectly i even know all the steps by memory ...if it helps here is the htc one imei 990001460590706
Please heeelp me
Delete your IMEI please, it's not wise showing it to everybody. If you did get s-off and than downgraded, did you root your phone and than tried the "Sprint HTC One SIM unlock helper" app? What did the app say? I'm sure you didn't do some steps otherwise your phone would be unlocked. Hundreds of people have unlocked their phone this way. If the "SIMLock" message doesn't go away you probably don't have a sprint one
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The Sprint HTC one has blocked the carrier id's for domestic use aka att etc.. You can however if your s-off you can flash the initial release radio the first radio when the Sprint HTC was released and it will allow you to connect to domestic carriers. Here is the first radio released http://d-h.st/HHD I can pick up T-Mobile and att using the initial release radio, it is the only radio I could get to pick up signal with. The radio may be the reason your thinking that its not working, With any other radio you will get no signal and no networks avail. Your probably unlocked if you followed what elvisypi said, your just using the wrong radio. I would try flashing that radio and see what happens, I am in Ohio so i am using domestic carriers. Also make sure there bands in your area are covered.

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)
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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] 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.

Sprint HTC one m7 unlock

Hi XDAs, am quite new to this forum but i need your help.
I bought my HTC M7 as used phone in Nigeria, everything seem perfect but I cant connect to any local radio. So I did a manual update to Lollipop 6.0 and HTC sense 6.0. After the update the phone
boots to Sprint and says "INVALID CARD". We don't have Sprint in Nigeria so am kind of stucked. I tried a few people i know that do unlock phone but they couldn't help.
My phone dont prompt for the unlock code, and *#60# don't display my IMEI, bbut in the setting the IMEI number starts with 99000. Please help!
darejohnson said:
Hi XDAs, am quite new to this forum but i need your help.
I bought my HTC M7 as used phone in Nigeria, everything seem perfect but I cant connect to any local radio. So I did a manual update to Lollipop 6.0 and HTC sense 6.0. After the update the phone
boots to Sprint and says "INVALID CARD". We don't have Sprint in Nigeria so am kind of stucked. I tried a few people i know that do unlock phone but they couldn't help.
My phone dont prompt for the unlock code, and *#60# don't display my IMEI, bbut in the setting the IMEI number starts with 99000. Please help!
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The sprint HTC One is a CDMA phone, not GSM. Thats why its easy to buy one for really cheap, no one wants them These phones can still work on GSM network for roaming purpose. It can be unlocked so you can use it on your local gsm provider but don't expect to get LTE, you'll probably get gsm/3g only.
If your phone is running lollipop: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one/general/sim-unlock-lollipop-t3068192
otherwise: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586704

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