Does flashing the metro pcs ROM and radio, and then using a regular SIM unlock code, for sure work? Or is that hot or miss?
Any other confirmed SIM unlock method?
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phositadc said:
Does flashing the metro pcs ROM and radio, and then using a regular SIM unlock code, for sure work? Or is that hot or miss?
Any other confirmed SIM unlock method?
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Metro PCS ROM has been confirmed to work with regular SIM unlock. I thought I read somewhere that all you really need is the M-PCS Radio, but I can't swear to that.
guyd said:
Metro PCS ROM has been confirmed to work with regular SIM unlock. I thought I read somewhere that all you really need is the M-PCS Radio, but I can't swear to that.
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Do you know if it achieves permanent unlock, or if it reverts back to locked state if T-Mobile radio is reflashed?
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phositadc said:
Do you know if it achieves permanent unlock, or if it reverts back to locked state if T-Mobile radio is reflashed?
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It will revert back to locked if you flash back to the TMO Radio. That is my understanding.
Do you by any chance have a link for the post with links and instructions? All I can find are posts of people asking how to unlock. Thank you!
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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
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I bought it second hand clean esn but unactivated
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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
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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.
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!
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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.
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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.
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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
Possible to
Unlock bootloader
Flash twrp
Flash supersu
Soff
Change cid and mid to T-Mobile
Run T-Mobile ruu
And eject it to work?
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Unlock bootloader
Flash twrp
Flash supersu
Soff
Change cid and mid to T-Mobile
Run T-Mobile ruu
And eject it to work?
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No. the Sprint phone and Tmobile phone are totally different. You will screw up your partitions if you try changing you CID/MID and running the TMO RUU.
Why are you doing this, may I ask? Why not just SIM unlock and use the phone on TMO's network?
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No. the Sprint phone and Tmobile phone are totally different. You will screw up your partitions if you try changing you CID/MID and running the TMO RUU.
Why are you doing this, may I ask? Why not just SIM unlock and use the phone on TMO's network?
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I wouldnt mind transforming it to the tmo version since I want to use wifi calling.
Sprint wont sim unlock me
sauprankul said:
No. the Sprint phone and Tmobile phone are totally different. You will screw up your partitions if you try changing you CID/MID and running the TMO RUU.
Why are you doing this, may I ask? Why not just SIM unlock and use the phone on TMO's network?
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Sim Unlock does not work on domestic carriers
BD619 said:
Sim Unlock does not work on domestic carriers
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Really? I've heard people were able to use this phone on Tmobile. In fact, I was going to do that. I talked to a TMO rep, and she said there shouldn't be an issue.
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Really? I've heard people were able to use this phone on Tmobile. In fact, I was going to do that. I talked to a TMO rep, and she said there shouldn't be an issue.
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IIRC only the first couple updates worked.
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IIRC only the first couple updates worked.
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Oh, so it was blocked? It's not an inherent restriction?
Alright well I flashed the new COF6 modem on 5.0.2 AOCG and when I make calls it takes a good 30 seconds or more for the call to go through, sometimes it won't even go through. Incoming calls are hit or miss, sometimes it just says the wireless caller you are trying to contact is unavailable.
So I tried to odin back to the AOCG 5.0.2 modem and is passes in Odin but then when the phone boots up it says baseband unknown with a X through the signal bars. Tried to odin the full 5.0.2 firmware and same thing, unknown baseband. I did a full wipe before I tried the full 5.0.2 firmware. Not sure what's going on. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Are you shutting the phone down manually and booting into download mode?
Yes, tried both ways, manually and booting DL from TWRP. I Just odined the full 5.1.1 and now I lost domestic sim unlock, what a PITA.
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Yes, tried both ways, manually and booting DL from TWRP. I Just odined the full 5.1.1 and now I lost domestic sim unlock, what a PITA.
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Yeah that was the next thing to do. Don't know how you lost sim unlock though
Downloading Metro pcs firmware now, done with this T-mobile unlock app crap :thumbup:
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Downloading Metro pcs firmware now, done with this T-mobile unlock app crap :thumbup:
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That's what I did. The TMO device unlock is certainly buggy!
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That's what I did. The TMO device unlock is certainly buggy!
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Wish I would have done the metro pcs firmware unlock sooner, this is great plus it's a permanent unlock solution unlike the T-mobile unlock bs lol
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Quickvic30 said:
Wish I would have done the metro pcs firmware unlock sooner, this is great plus it's a permanent unlock solution unlike the T-mobile unlock bs lol
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Just remember to never flash a T-Mobile radio, or it will re-lock the sim!
The Metro radios work fine with T-Mobile and AT&T networks.
guyd said:
Just remember to never flash a T-Mobile radio, or it will re-lock the sim!
The Metro radios work fine with T-Mobile and AT&T networks.
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Yep read that a while ago. Seems like to be about the same if not better signal than the T-Mobile radio. :good:
I recently purchased the G920T factory unlocked version on eBay, is it safe to Odin any T-Mobile stock firmware, any info will be appreciated, thanks in advance.
Once you above a certain firmware you can't go back. What firmware you currently on?
It is currently on G920TUEU3COK1 can I Odin to the latest T-Mobile G920TUVS3DOJC I understand that I can't go back but is it safe and will it function normally, thanks for the reply.
i have this same question because from what ive read 3COK1 is for Cellular South (aka C Spire). while the 3DOJC is for Tmobile, both under the G920t firmware. are you also on tmobile network with this phone?
What are the benefits of flashing T-Mobile firmware on the USA factory unlocked phone? I have this phone on T-Mobile and wifi calling works. I also get great reception. I assume this phone will get Marshmallow months before T-Mobile releases their build
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It is currently on G920TUEU3COK1 can I Odin to the latest T-Mobile G920TUVS3DOJC I understand that I can't go back but is it safe and will it function normally, thanks for the reply.
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Does this firmware that the device came with (G920TUEU3COK1) have any carrier branding or logos anywhere? Id like to switch if it doesn't have carrier branding
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Does this firmware that the device came with (G920TUEU3COK1) have any carrier branding or logos anywhere? Id like to switch if it doesn't have carrier branding
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It has no carrier branding or logos anywhere.
HKSpeed said:
What are the benefits of flashing T-Mobile firmware on the USA factory unlocked phone? I have this phone on T-Mobile and wifi calling works. I also get great reception. I assume this phone will get Marshmallow months before T-Mobile releases their build
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Are you getting LTE on it.
So I flashed the C Spire firmware and it asked for an unlock code. I flashed back to the original tmobile firmware and it is still locked although it was unlocked before, but the device unlock app says its ineligible for unlock now.
Anybody else encountered this?
Call t mobile customer service and ask them. They can adjust their servers and then the unlock app will work.
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Call t mobile customer service and ask them. They can adjust their servers and then the unlock app will work.
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have you tried it before? because they keep saying that they cant do it
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Are you getting LTE on it.
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I get LTE. Sometimes get "LTE+". Whatever that means.
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have you tried it before? because they keep saying that they cant do it
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I'm sorry I misread that this a different model. I'd try to contact the user stifilz to unlock.
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So I flashed the C Spire firmware and it asked for an unlock code. I flashed back to the original tmobile firmware and it is still locked although it was unlocked before, but the device unlock app says its ineligible for unlock now.
Anybody else encountered this?
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Were you able to get it unlocked? I plan on doing the same, flashing the unbranded to my t-mobile that is currently unlocked.
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Were you able to get it unlocked? I plan on doing the same, flashing the unbranded to my t-mobile that is currently unlocked.
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I'd advise that you dont.
To unlock it I had to flash back to the original tmobile rom. From the tmobile rom, the device unlock app failed in different ways.
After i called tmobile over and over I got it unlocked (like 2 hours of calling).
Hurts my heart to see all the tmobile bloat, especially when i dont even live in the US, but at least my phone works
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I'd advise that you dont.
To unlock it I had to flash back to the original tmobile rom. From the tmobile rom, the device unlock app failed in different ways.
After i called tmobile over and over I got it unlocked (like 2 hours of calling).
Hurts my heart to see all the tmobile bloat, especially when i dont even live in the US, but at least my phone works
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Thank you, I guess I'll just sell this one and buy an international unlocked, glad to hear you got your phone working.
Anyone successfully updated this G920TUEU3COK1 US factory unlocked version to marshmallow? I have Samsung Pay, wifi calling, etc. all enabled on mine and would like to update, but also keep the unlocked non-bloated firmware.
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Anyone successfully updated this G920TUEU3COK1 US factory unlocked version to marshmallow? I have Samsung Pay, wifi calling, etc. all enabled on mine and would like to update, but also keep the unlocked non-bloated firmware.
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Yes its works. However it does add in tmobile bloatware, not bad tho, only about 5 apps
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ejbmvp said:
Yes its works. However it does add in tmobile bloatware, not bad tho, only about 5 apps
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Which method did you use to update the G920TUEU3COK1 US factory unlocked version? Does using the Tmo firmware risk un-unlocking the phone?
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Which method did you use to update the G920TUEU3COK1 US factory unlocked version? Does using the Tmo firmware risk un-unlocking the phone?
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Flashed t-mobile mm via odin. After rebooted it complained about network lock since Im using att sim. I put it back to dl mode. Extracted modem.bin from our 5.1.1 build and Flashed via odin. Bam no more network lock and able to use att sim again.
Followed reddit thread
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