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I got a Tilt that just won't seem to be unlocked. I got the code from AT&T and wasted 4 unlock attempts. one vendor from ebay, the pricks known at New Mobile Freedom, can't find one and won't refund money, and the nice fellas at cellunlockimei.com also have trouble. i know the IMEI is correct, as its the same as *#06# and the battery, plus the 01 via the phone software.
i stick in a t-mobile sim, input 8-digit code, and hit OK
its a bloody Tilt on AT&T and others here are having an easy time...any clues before i use the 5th attempt and kill this phone completely?
I used Lokiwiz on my ATT Tilt with no problems. Free and easy.
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I think I was in error. I actually believe I used HardSpl, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334679. Sorry about that.
My guess: it's too new. Probably manufactured in October, meaning the unlockers have not gotten the latest unlock code tables. You should wait a few weeks before buying another code.
To prove my point run this:
Code:
pmemdump 0x8c000000 0x100000 dump.bin
Open dump.bin in a hexeditor and look around offset 0x54000
You will find some manufacturing data there including mfg date.
you positive its unlocked? all the other folks here are buying codes or getting them from AT&T only. the free solution is elusive, though you say otherwise
kimtyson said:
I used Lokiwiz on my ATT Tilt with no problems. Free and easy.
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oh wow, i haven't touched a hex editor in 3 years. i'll just take your word for it, but what to do in the meantime...
jockyw2001 said:
My guess: it's too new. Probably manufactured in October, meaning the unlockers have not gotten the latest unlock code tables. You should wait a few weeks before buying another code.
To prove my point run this:
Code:
pmemdump 0x8c000000 0x100000 dump.bin
Open dump.bin in a hexeditor and look around offset 0x54000
You will find some manufacturing data there including mfg date.
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Like I wrote, you should wait a few weeks before buying another code.
When did u buy it?
i just got it about two weeks ago and have been hunting for an unlock code ever since. its just sitting there, begging to be used.
and i've already wasted 4 attempts, so i'm freaking out about it
At the risk of being accused of not searching first, I also have a Tilt and am about to unlock so I can apply other ROMs. Is it not enough to follow the directions via HTC Kaiser Hard-SPL v1 or do I also need to get the unlock code from AT&T?
If HTC Kaiser Hard-SPL v1 is all you need, why didn't you go that route?
bravo261 said:
I got a Tilt that just won't seem to be unlocked. I got the code from AT&T and wasted 4 unlock attempts. one vendor from ebay, the pricks known at New Mobile Freedom, can't find one and won't refund money, and the nice fellas at cellunlockimei.com also have trouble. i know the IMEI is correct, as its the same as *#06# and the battery, plus the 01 via the phone software.
i stick in a t-mobile sim, input 8-digit code, and hit OK
its a bloody Tilt on AT&T and others here are having an easy time...any clues before i use the 5th attempt and kill this phone completely?
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what about the XDAU nlock program from the same xda developers? it says its included on the special_rom_1.2 now my question is if i want too unlock my tilt, which i have had for 1 week, and i'm required to have certain features on my phone for 6 months, will i void the warranty or the rebate for the Tilt if i unlock it during the 6 months period???
also if i unlock it will certain programs be locked for me to use since i'm currently with AT&T??? sorry if i'm asking a question that its probably been posted before, i'm new to the forums, if its forwarded to other threads its ok, any reply would be highly aprecciated, thanks in advance!
sim unlocking is different from CID-unlocking. they are two wholly independent things, so apply that hard spl thing and you can starting using different roms, but still only AT&T's sim cards.
so, i've done the hard spl and using a cooked rom, but its not a phone to me since i'm with t-mobile
SteinyD said:
At the risk of being accused of not searching first, I also have a Tilt and am about to unlock so I can apply other ROMs. Is it not enough to follow the directions via HTC Kaiser Hard-SPL v1 or do I also need to get the unlock code from AT&T?
If HTC Kaiser Hard-SPL v1 is all you need, why didn't you go that route?
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that is a lotta questions that are answered within the forums, but i know its all kinda daunting.
you can get the unlock code as soon as the phone is yours. they just have to have your info into the system and they'll generate it. they don't have to email the manufacturer, which is a lie they'll tell sometimes. they'll say you have to add on international services, which is a lie, unless there's this one service that doesn't actually cost you, just leaves it on your account as an option in case you do travel. unlocking it doesn't change your service or phone usage or features in any single way. if you're on AT&T, all it does is increase resale value and allows you to use another carrier's sim cards
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what about the XDAU nlock program from the same xda developers? it says its included on the special_rom_1.2 now my question is if i want too unlock my tilt, which i have had for 1 week, and i'm required to have certain features on my phone for 6 months, will i void the warranty or the rebate for the Tilt if i unlock it during the 6 months period???
also if i unlock it will certain programs be locked for me to use since i'm currently with AT&T??? sorry if i'm asking a question that its probably been posted before, i'm new to the forums, if its forwarded to other threads its ok, any reply would be highly aprecciated, thanks in advance!
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Try this
Try the people at http://www.imei-check.co.uk/. Mayb they can help you with your problem.
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they just have to have your info into the system and they'll generate it. they don't have to email the manufacturer, which is a lie they'll tell sometimes.
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They, the service providers and also unlockers, get IMEI/unlockcode tables from the manufacturer (there is no such thing like an algo which takes the IMEI as input! the codes are random numbers generated by the mfg).
Sometimes, they have sold the phone before they receive the table. My kaiser's mfg date is oct/2007 (Q4/2007) and my provider has not yet received the Q4 table. So they're not always lying
I think I was in error. I actually believe I used HardSpl, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334679. Sorry about that.
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I got a Tilt that just won't seem to be unlocked. I got the code from AT&T and wasted 4 unlock attempts. one vendor from ebay, the pricks known at New Mobile Freedom, can't find one and won't refund money, and the nice fellas at cellunlockimei.com also have trouble. i know the IMEI is correct, as its the same as *#06# and the battery, plus the 01 via the phone software.
i stick in a t-mobile sim, input 8-digit code, and hit OK
its a bloody Tilt on AT&T and others here are having an easy time...any clues before i use the 5th attempt and kill this phone completely?
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Are you sure you gave ATT the right IMEI number? Because if one digit is off, you're messed up. Mine worked fine and I bought mine the day it came out from ATT. I would try ATT again and give them the IMEI number again and if they give you a different unlock code then perhaps the first IMEI number was wrong.
John
CID or SIM unlock?
kimtyson said:
I used Lokiwiz on my ATT Tilt with no problems. Free and easy.
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I think I was in error. I actually believe I used HardSpl, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334679. Sorry about that.
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Did you CID or SIM unlock your Kaiser/Tilt with Hard SPL? From the link you provided, it seems its only for CID unlocking.
I have searched thru these forums trying an many combo's as I could think of and couldn't find it so hopefully this isnt a repeat set of questions.
-In the Bourne Supremacy, Jason Bourne makes a copy of somebody's sim card which allowed his phone to be on the same call as that person at the same time. All the references I can find to sim cloning state that the second phone must be switched off (or it causes some kind of problem?). So is there any such way to do that with GSM? The only reason I ask is because I work for a CDMA service provider, at sometimes during an ESN swap/upgrade the system will not release the old ESN. The result seems to be that both phones ring at the same time (Though only one can answer). Basically can it be done or is it movie magic?
-During my searches I saw many results for IMEI cloning. Im not sure if I understand why you would want to do this. Some ppl wanted to trick a service provider into giving them service, and I guess some wanted to use a phone that had been banned on a network(?). But really other than using a stolen or banned phone, whats the reason for the popularity of this issue?
-Also I unlock every phone I get, and it looks like there are many US AT&T users here that use or need unlock software. AT&T's general policy nowadays is that they will supply you with the codes for no charge. Just call in and say you bought the phone and will not be using their service. Basically no question asked. Tmobile will give you the code after 90 days with active service, and might give you the code if you arent planning on using their service. So is there another reason for unlocking the phones thru software as opposed to just getting the code? (Is it better, does it do more for you?)
And not a question but a huge, THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of you guys for doing what you do. VP3G's 8525 ROM is awesome (^_^)y
No
in regards to the sim, NO
The TP2 is avaiable online today (09-11-09) and soon on the shelf. I would like to ask anyone who bought one to list their likes or dislikes (Pro's and Con's) about the device. This will aide some of us that have contracts expiring to decide what future device to purchase.
edit. Also can someone try the FM radio cab and see if the application works on the Verizion Phone. Instructions and CAB are here.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Rhodium/FM_Radio
i ordered mine online today. should ship overnight and be here saturday or monday. will post feedback then
Ordered Today! should have Monday Tuesday.
already dislike having to wait!
I checked on verizon's website and I don't see the touch pro2 anywhere. Has anyone else noticed this?
Try this link
russ4h said:
I checked on verizon's website and I don't see the touch pro2 anywhere. Has anyone else noticed this?
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http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...t&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4998
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http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/...t&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4998
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Sorry, I guess what I should have said is that when I log into my Verizon account, I don't see the Touch Pro2 as an available upgrade phone. I only see it available for new customers.
Supposed to have mine tomorrow morning before noon. Will spend the weekend running it throught it's paces.
How soon before we'll see HardSPL for these?!?! Already can't wait to put a custom ROM on it.
Overnighted will be here by noon tomorrow will let you know.
Just ordered mine this afternoon. They're overnighting it, so hopefully i'll get it by monday or tuesday.
Star Menu
The phone is super fast. I hope there is an update to 6.5 from HTC or Sprint. Is there anyway to use the SIM card from another service on there? Like over seas rather than paying Sprint an arm and leg. Humm. This could open some real options.
russ4h said:
I checked on verizon's website and I don't see the touch pro2 anywhere. Has anyone else noticed this?
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Yes yes yes
Its a big conspiracy.
Vzn knows the TP2 is the hottest cell ever and they are worried they just wont have enough
Unlocking
I am looking at upgrading from my titan and I am confused about unlocking the new Verizon TP2. Is there a Hard SPL unlock available? If / when it is will that also unlock the SIM or is the SIM unlocking separate? Also my understanding is there are a couple of types of SIM unlock? Can some one point me to a good discussion of the different types? I have search but have not found some thing that clear talks about the type of unlock. I have read about the sim unlock that can be purchased and my understanding is that is different than the CDMA hardware unlock, (hard spl). If I do the CDMA unlock will unlock he sim card also, so that I will be able to put a prepaid sim in it? Basicly all of my question relate to can someone explain how the unlocking work in a phone with CDMA and GSM?
Thanks and confused
Sim Unlock
whats_that said:
I am looking at upgrading from my titan and I am confused about unlocking the new Verizon TP2. Is there a Hard SPL unlock available? If / when it is will that also unlock the SIM or is the SIM unlocking separate? Also my understanding is there are a couple of types of SIM unlock? Can some one point me to a good discussion of the different types? I have search but have not found some thing that clear talks about the type of unlock. I have read about the sim unlock that can be purchased and my understanding is that is different than the CDMA hardware unlock, (hard spl). If I do the CDMA unlock will unlock he sim card also, so that I will be able to put a prepaid sim in it? Basicly all of my question relate to can someone explain how the unlocking work in a phone with CDMA and GSM?
Thanks and confused
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There currently isn't a Hard SPL unlock yet, but they're working on it. I don't want to wait either, but I'm at their mercy since I have no clue how to help build that.
As far as the SIM unlock goes, it is unlocked on the CDMA phones. However, it will only work on overseas due to FCC regulations. It would be nice if someone got it unlocked for US use, but I don't know if it will happen.
Kevin
No CDMA Unlocker Yet...
whats_that said:
I am looking at upgrading from my titan and I am confused about unlocking the new Verizon TP2. Is there a Hard SPL unlock available? If / when it is will that also unlock the SIM or is the SIM unlocking separate? Also my understanding is there are a couple of types of SIM unlock? Can some one point me to a good discussion of the different types? I have search but have not found some thing that clear talks about the type of unlock. I have read about the sim unlock that can be purchased and my understanding is that is different than the CDMA hardware unlock, (hard spl). If I do the CDMA unlock will unlock he sim card also, so that I will be able to put a prepaid sim in it? Basicly all of my question relate to can someone explain how the unlocking work in a phone with CDMA and GSM?
Thanks and confused
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Currently there is not Hard SPl Unlocker. There is a team still working on that. Not sure about the rest...
I just got mine at 8:30 this morning. So far so good. Took me a while to figure out how to get to Settings on the WM 6.1 interface but it's under the TF3D settings tab and left softkey "all settings"
I cannot figure out how to get rid of the "message sent" popup when you send a txt msg. The registry entry change for the original Touch Pro doesn't work on this to get rid of the popup. I also made the 2 registry changes to enable spelling suggestions.
Big thumbs up.
Except for one change I made now turned my fn ; and : to /\ which are also on the keys above it. Now I lack ;: on my hardware keyboard. hmm
I ordered mine yesterday 9/11/09 4:30PM PST and overnight it but when I check my order status it says order processed and will receive within 2-3 business day. Why? When I over night it. May be I ordered to late in the day. So, I should have it by Monday or Tuesday if not back ordered. Hope not. We will see.
Just ordered mine
wasn't showin on their website as an available upgrade phone for me yesterday, however it is today.
Protonus said:
Just ordered mine
wasn't showin on their website as an available upgrade phone for me yesterday, however it is today.
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It's still not showing up as an available upgrade for me. I don't want to call it in either because I want to make sure I get the instant rebate and ne2 discount. I've been reading that some get it and some don't when they call it in..I think it's pretty ridiculous that verizon is only offering it for new activations on their website in my area. Very lame.
+1 for owners to install the FM cab.
If it has FM hardware you can tell by this very quickly, and it's something that I LOVE on my diamond right now!
Let us know!!!
Ordered mine from Verizon yesterday at 10:30am. Should be getting it on Monday. I will post my initial impressions Monday night.
Is it possible to unlock these phones, does it just ask for a code or how is it done, would like to know, do any of the phones come factory unlocked.
Yes it's possible to unlock the phones.
What phone are you looking at for unlocking?
Phones to unlock
I wanna either get a htc surround or a Lg quantum. I will pick one up Monday when they come out just nor sure which one yet.
I'm not sure weather they will come unlocked but I can only speak for the UK, the HTC HD7 was locked to o2 as were other phones on respective networks (orange etc).
You CAN get unlock codes though, I managed to. You might have to wait a few days after purchase (I had to wait 5 days) as the phones are that new the IMEI numbers aren't in any databases yet. Not sure if this would apply to the US though as the phones have been around for a bit now elsewhere.
For the omnia 7, direct unlock here:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828503
HTC surround isn't doing so well in terms of reviews and what not. I'd reconsider that.
Lg quantum
I think i will go for the lg instead as i want the full keyboard, where can i find someone to unlock these win7 phones.
gthompson75 said:
I think i will go for the lg instead as i want the full keyboard, where can i find someone to unlock these win7 phones.
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First of all decide where you are buying your phones from. Some of the providers like O2 do not lock their devices.
For the other devices which come locked there are quite a lot of sites which gives you the unlock code within minutes or max 1 day.
Also you can check how much your provider is charging to unlock the device. Usually the charge between your provider and the ones outside is not that huge and if that is the case it is always better to get it unlocked from your provider.
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shamreez said:
First of all decide where you are buying your phones from. Some of the providers like O2 do not lock their devices.
For the other devices which come locked there are quite a lot of sites which gives you the unlock code within minutes or max 1 day.
Also you can check how much your provider is charging to unlock the device. Usually the charge between your provider and the ones outside is not that huge and if that is the case it is always better to get it unlocked from your provider.
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My carrier that actually has win 7 phones wont give you an unlock code for 30 days and want 75 bucks after that, so im looking for an aftermarket company to unlock the lg quantum on bell in canada and also unlock a rogers samsung focus on rogers.
you guys
i'm concerned about this unlocking business. if an iphone comes originally unlocked there's of course 0 problem, but if the simlock gets removed using some software or code and the phone gets its software updated, the simlock comes right back. i know there weren't any wp7 updates yet, but do you think this situation also concerns wp7 devices?
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you guys
i'm concerned about this unlocking business. if an iphone comes originally unlocked there's of course 0 problem, but if the simlock gets removed using some software or code and the phone gets its software updated, the simlock comes right back. i know there weren't any wp7 updates yet, but do you think this situation also concerns wp7 devices?
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u r talking about jail breaking here not sim unlocking.
Once you sim unlock your phone the only advantage is you can use the SIM of any carrier in it and no future updates would be locking it back.
The scenario you told would only come if you find a way to modify the reg settings to use the phone as a usb storage or something like that. in this case once you update ur phone with a wp 7 update ur hack would stop working till u find and tweak ur registry settings again
shamreez said:
u r talking about jail breaking here not sim unlocking.
Once you sim unlock your phone the only advantage is you can use the SIM of any carrier in it and no future updates would be locking it back.
The scenario you told would only come if you find a way to modify the reg settings to use the phone as a usb storage or something like that. in this case once you update ur phone with a wp 7 update ur hack would stop working till u find and tweak ur registry settings again
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thanks for replying, but i actually was talking about sim unlocking. i heard that if the iphone is originally locked to some carrier e.g. at&t, the simlock gets removed using a code or software and the phone gets an update, the simlock returns. i was wondering whether this scenario concerns wp7. either way, it's always best to buy a phone that's originally sim unlocked (more expensive...)
pikacz said:
thanks for replying, but i actually was talking about sim unlocking. i heard that if the iphone is originally locked to some carrier e.g. at&t, the simlock gets removed using a code or software and the phone gets an update, the simlock returns. i was wondering whether this scenario concerns wp7. either way, it's always best to buy a phone that's originally sim unlocked (more expensive...)
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The phones are initially prepared unlocked from the manufacturers like HTC. Carriers like orange than orders phones for them which they ask to be locked to Orange SIMS. There would be an unlock code to enable the handset to accept all the SIM's as the handset was made like that. If you contact your carrier like Orange they would in turn contact HTC and get the unlock code from them. If you contact any third party from the web they calculate this unlock code and msg or mail you (God knows how... Quite a lot of people have asked in XDA and there is no reply to this other than silence)
So if you SIM unlock your phone it is done. All your future updates for the OS would be done via zune and there is no way your handset would get locked again..
Hope everything is clear....
thank you, all is clear now
Successful unlock codes
Hi guys,
Just want to let you know that my Focus finally arrived this Monday, as soon as I got it I sent the IMEI and payed to the ebay guy nckzone, this seller is amazing, in 2 hours he sent me the unlock code to my paypal email address, the code worked just great.
The next day (Tuesday), my girlfriend's HTC Surround arrived and so I proceed to ask him if he also unlocks HTC Surround (this is because we live in Costa Rica and ICE's network is lock because of AT&T's policies), and he told me he can do those as well, so I payed and in 30 minutes he replied with the code. Great service for real...
If somebody needs to buy unlock codes for WP7, I think this guy can. The link of the auction is this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlock-Samsung-Focus-i917-Omnia7-Galaxy-Tab-CODE-/140482107888?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b562d9f0#ht_2581wt_1139
jaraya13 said:
Hi guys,
Just want to let you know that my Focus finally arrived this Monday, as soon as I got it I sent the IMEI and payed to the ebay guy nckzone, this seller is amazing, in 2 hours he sent me the unlock code to my paypal email address, the code worked just great.
The next day (Tuesday), my girlfriend's HTC Surround arrived and so I proceed to ask him if he also unlocks HTC Surround (this is because we live in Costa Rica and ICE's network is lock because of AT&T's policies), and he told me he can do those as well, so I payed and in 30 minutes he replied with the code. Great service for real...
If somebody needs to buy unlock codes for WP7, I think this guy can. The link of the auction is this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlock-Samsung-Focus-i917-Omnia7-Galaxy-Tab-CODE-/140482107888?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b562d9f0#ht_2581wt_1139
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Damn. Man! My Focus will arrive in just a few days. I had to have it shipped. I really hope his magic will work on mine as well. Although I really hate AT&T for forcing Samsung to lockdown on the unlock codes for the US-released Focus. It's not like they're the only Telecom company that matters.
Well, enough trolling. =)) Thanks for the heads up.
denizen08 said:
Damn. Man! My Focus will arrive in just a few days. I had to have it shipped. I really hope his magic will work on mine as well. Although I really hate AT&T for forcing Samsung to lockdown on the unlock codes for the US-released Focus. It's not like they're the only Telecom company that matters.
Well, enough trolling. =)) Thanks for the heads up.
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No problem pal, I hope you enjoy your device as much as I am enjoying mine! Regards
Hey, everyone!
I was perusing the forums for sim unlocking an HTC 7 pro. Many years have passed since I adquired my 8125, and it is still serving me faithfully. Yes, it is still working
Back then we just had to flash the roms, I think the radio part did the trick, and then phone was thus unlocked.
But the couple of hours I spent today looking for some insight only led me to 3rd party sites which charge money for sim unlocks. Those require the carrier to be mentioned in order for them to provide an unlocking code. So I can't just buy a phone off ebay and expect to get a code from those sites. US cellular, for instance, is never listed on them. Besides, $25 is not bucks where I live >.>
Is that really how SIM unlockings are handled here now, or have I just been really unlucky with my skimmings and searches?
TYVM, have a great day!
I believe there is no free option in order to get the HTC 7 Pro unlocked, unless you can get the seller to call their cell phone provider to get the code. Most, if not all, windows phones don't have a free option to unlock but I could be wrong on that. But if you already have a HTC 7 Pro I think you're gonna have to cough up some cash and use some unlocking websites...
Well, thanks for the straight answer.
Oh, no, I don't have one, yet. I was thinking of Buying one off Ebay, used and locked. It is harsh having to pay for switching carriers, but maybe that is what they had intended with their locking in the first place
Hmmm. Do you know, by chance, if this is the norm for smartphones recently, not being able to sim unlock them at home? Or is this device special for that matter? or was it not popular enough to tinker with it?
TY, again. Peace
I wouldn't say your device special in regards to that, all phones come SIM locked. Its just some android phones are easier to unlock during the process of rooting phones. I know for my old HTC touch running windows, it was easy to unlock since you basically had to move a couple files. I think windows 7 in general makes it harder in general to unlock as opposed to android.
hi, i have Huawi U8150 and it's network locked i can't run all the SIM card.. it can be unlock..?
azii said:
hi, i have Huawi U8150 and it's network locked i can't run all the SIM card.. it can be unlock..?
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you should post your own thread if you have any questions...yes you can unlock your phone to work with your network provider.