The HTC Desire S is originally from O2 with all the usual branding etc.
Sucessfully S-off using AlphaRevX (Windows 7 version) without any issues (no unexpected errors etc) however, when I tried to use another simcard ie. Orange it still says 'network locked'. Is there something I have missed after completing the AlphaRevX process ? I did complete a factory reset after getting 's-off'
Thanks in advance guys !
i don't think the s-off has anything to do with unlocking the network. I believe you will have to pay for that. You can remove any bloatware if you want though. You can use a custom rom.
kwano888 said:
The HTC Desire S is originally from O2 with all the usual branding etc.
Sucessfully S-off using AlphaRevX (Windows 7 version) without any issues (no unexpected errors etc) however, when I tried to use another simcard ie. Orange it still says 'network locked'. Is there something I have missed after completing the AlphaRevX process ? I did complete a factory reset after getting 's-off'
Thanks in advance guys !
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s-off doesn't touch your network lock status - you need an unlock code.
Try searching the forum as I've seen other threads about just this very recently, you need to purchase an unlock code, either from your phone supplier or off the internet
If I was to use an XTC clip to unlock the network, now that I have AlphaRevX with HBOOT showing as 6.98.1002 do I need to downgrade the HBOOT back to it's original one of 0.98.0000 ?
kwano888 said:
If I was to use an XTC clip to unlock the network, now that I have AlphaRevX with HBOOT showing as 6.98.1002 do I need to downgrade the HBOOT back to it's original one of 0.98.0000 ?
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I seriously wouldn't recommend using xtc after alpharevx, as you'll completely invalidate your warranty.
Alpharevx team are currently working on a software method to reverse your soff status, where as using xtc is soff is permanent
You can buy a network unlock code from least than twenty pounds.
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I can't find the thread at the moment but there is a network unlock tool on the board somewhere. Have a search and I'm sure you'll fund it.
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I've read through most of the forum, and I can't seem to find the answer to this question.
Does turning the ChaCha into S-Off mode make the phone unlocked? That is, able to be used by any carrier?
If not, how do I go about doing that?
After unlocking your phone using xtc-clip, your simlock should disappear and you could use sim cards of every operator... If you mean that?
I used the hboot tool from HTC to change it to S-Off.
I'm just unsure how that relates to the Phone being unlocked for any carrier.
The tool from htcdev doesn't turn it S-OFF unfortunately.
The phone it's still S-ON but the bootloader it's now unlocked and it allows us to flash custom roms.
So it doesn't have anything to do with the simlock
Well, then mine came S-Off, because I confirmed it by a restart holding down the vol down button.
S-Off means I have an all carrier phone, or is there some additional work to do?
nuhertz said:
Well, then mine came S-Off, because I confirmed it by a restart holding down the vol down button.
S-Off means I have an all carrier phone, or is there some additional work to do?
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The SuperCID (CID=111111) allows you to use any carrier SIM. The SuperCID is automatically set by the XTC clip when S-OFF is set.
Seeing as I don't have the XTC clip, how can I check to see if this is the case on my phone?
Is there a software fix to get the SuperCID if I do not have it?
I do not have the XTC clip, so anything pertaining to that doesn't help. Thanks in advance.
From market download CID Getter and check your CID. IIRC there are a few software hacks that sim unlocks your device (if that is the case).
I have tried an eBay seller and 2 unlocking site, and none have been able to unlock my phone.
unlockhtcsimnow.com
and
cellunlocker.net
What do I do next?
Use xtc clip.
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kire.htc said:
Use xtc clip.
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Do I need to buy one, or is there a good chance my local phone unlocking shop will have one of those?
there is a way around that just make sure your s-off and install a custom rom or an ruu thats from where u are eg; i live in uk but would use the htc_saga eruope ruu and bam unlocked any sim
tonks22 said:
there is a way around that just make sure your s-off and install a custom rom or an ruu thats from where u are eg; i live in uk but would use the htc_saga eruope ruu and bam unlocked any sim
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Sorry, can you be clearer? My phone is SIM locked to UK T-Mobile.
ok have you got the nand security off your phone? when u turn your phone off and hold the volume down and power key it will take you to a bootloader saying s-on or s-off which one does it say?
i have revolutionary s-off and custom rooted rom, simlock is still there, how can i remove the simlock?
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ok have you got the nand security off your phone? when u turn your phone off and hold the volume down and power key it will take you to a bootloader saying s-on or s-off which one does it say?
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Thanks for your help. The Bootloader says S-ON.
TylerDurdenK said:
Thanks for your help. The Bootloader says S-ON.
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ok first you need to s-off your phone which tutorials can be found here everything you need should be in this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146601
and also after the s-on part you saw did it say what hboot version it was using?
Again, thanks for the link, I'll have to have a look at it later.
In answer to your question it is HBoot Version 0.98.0002
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Again, thanks for the link, I'll have to have a look at it later.
In answer to your question it is HBoot Version 0.98.0002
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ok this is good as revolutionary will be able to do the work for you s-off and install custom recovery such as clockworkmod
if need more help budd pm me
how can i remove the sim lock after s-off?
I followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194488 to S-Off and install CWM, and I also flashed the attachment to install su and Superuser.apk
What's next?
You can't sim unlock the desire s via software. You must use XTC clip. You don't need to buy one, just find a local store with an XTC clip where they charge you a small fee for sim unlock.
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shrome99 said:
You can't sim unlock the desire s via software. You must use XTC clip. You don't need to buy one, just find a local store with an XTC clip where they charge you a small fee for sim unlock.
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Oh........I thought I was following a path to get me SIM unlocked.
tonks22, is that not the case?
OK, so I am learning android (using HD2 now) and from what I understand when you use the htc boot loader unlocker you end up with a "tampered" warning somewhere that will let htc or your carrier know that you have unlocked your bootloader.
Does having s-off help you to be able to trick the phone from knowing that you have been into it if you flash it back to stock?
I am just worried about keeping insurance on the phone if once I unlock or s-off they will no longer cover it.
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I think that particular device will say, tampered. Soff is like security off you can fash roms and do many things with soff but no it does not trick the device into thinking its not tampered. With my device I can s on return to stock but I'm not sure about yours.
It might have tampered marked on it.
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Yes that will void warentee
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tobiascrystal said:
OK, so I am learning android (using HD2 now) and from what I understand when you use the htc boot loader unlocker you end up with a "tampered" warning somewhere that will let htc or your carrier know that you have unlocked your bootloader.
Does having s-off help you to be able to trick the phone from knowing that you have been into it if you flash it back to stock?
I am just worried about keeping insurance on the phone if once I unlock or s-off they will no longer cover it.
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It doesn't set a "tampered" flag. The stock bootloader has a caption at the top of *locked*. When you use htcdev to unlock the bootloader it will change that caption to *unlocked* and it cannot be undone.
S-off, on the other hand, does not notify HTC or your carrier of what you have done. It is also reversible if you really need to set things back to full stock.
realsis said:
Yes that will void warentee
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It doesn't set a "tampered" flag. The stock bootloader has a caption at the top of *locked*. When you use htcdev to unlock the bootloader it will change that caption to *unlocked* and it cannot be undone.
S-off, on the other hand, does not notify HTC or your carrier of what you have done. It is also reversible if you really need to set things back to full stock.
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When you use HTC Dev to unlock your bootloader it does show Unlocked on the Hboot screen. But if you re lock the bootloader it displays re locked on the Hboot screen and not locked as it is originally. S-off can be reversed with out any trace of it being S-off. And now that the unbricking project has come up with a way to recover your de ice if going S-on soft bricks your device it is way less dangerous now.
At realsis, think about S-off as being like HSPL for the HD2.
I believe someone has figured out what was being set differently, and you can in fact return to "locked"
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I believe someone has figured out what was being set differently, and you can in fact return to "locked"
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Go on........
Don't know if this works for the Sensation, but if someone is trying to go back to locked hboot, give it a try.
Go back to totally stock. Flash a RUU, preferably GB so that you have an earlier hboot that can be easily S-OFFed again.
fastboot oem write secureflag 3
Reboot and you should be S-ON again. AGAIN, MAKE SURE YOU ARE TOTALLY STOCK WITH A SHIP HBOOT OR YOU WILL BRICK.
Use revolutionary to S-OFF again. Hopefully, you will be locked at this point.
If not, repeat, but use JuopunutBear to S-OFF.
If you're still unlocked, this method doesn't work on the Sensation.
Hello. I'd like to know the required steps to convert a carrier branded and customized ChaCha to a stock one.
I know it is not just "flash another rom". I flashed the stock spanish rom in the spanish orange chacha and the keyboard layout is different.
Also, the apps that tells info about the device still show orange related stuff.
Does the CID relate to this??
Thanks all.
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Saludos y cerveza.
Required steps to achieve this would be to firstly gain S-OFF, then obtain SuperCID. Once SuperCID '11111111' is written, you are able to flash any official RUU, including the non-branded generic ones such as WWE.
Looks like obtaining S-OFF is only done with the XTC Clip (hardware box) at this stage, although I'm unsure if the HTCDev unlock for the ChaCha will allow you to alter CID (I'd be highly surprised).
Changing CID is a few simple fastboot commands, but won't work until S-OFF is achieved.
Do you have access to an XTC Clip at all?
You could give it a shot at a GSM service/shop around your area. They usually have XTC Clips and an S-OFF is about 9-10 euros. He'll set SuperCID automatically.
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You could give it a shot at a GSM service/shop around your area. They usually have XTC Clips and an S-OFF is about 9-10 euros. He'll set SuperCID automatically.
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If I S-OFF my ChaCha, it will stay that status for ever and ever, won't it?
Can I put *ANY* CID once the ChaCha is S-OFF'ed? Even the original one?
Thanks.
tokafondo said:
If I S-OFF my ChaCha, it will stay that status for ever and ever, won't it?
Can I put *ANY* CID once the ChaCha is S-OFF'ed? Even the original one?
Thanks.
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You can happily reset your CID at any time, to any carrier
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You can happily reset your CID at any time, to any carrier
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Thanks. I contacted one of the local 'liberadores' (unlockers) and I'm waiting for its answer.
Hi
I have a Sensation with stock 1.27 hboot
My warranty is for more 1 year.
Not really sure about something:
On juopunutbear official website it says that devices that can go htcdev bootloader unlock (like mine) will not use this no unlocking method.
My question is, can I do this without unlocking my bootloder via htcdev?
Also, if lets say I want to ship my device for warranty repair, can I undo this process? (s-on)
Thanks in advance
Uri
Uri1234 said:
Hi
I have a Sensation with stock 1.27 hboot
My warranty is for more 1 year.
Not really sure about something:
On juopunutbear official website it says that devices that can go htcdev bootloader unlock (like mine) will not use this no unlocking method.
My question is, can I do this without unlocking my bootloder via htcdev?
Also, if lets say I want to ship my device for warranty repair, can I undo this process? (s-on)
Thanks in advance
Uri
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yes you can do S-OFF without unlocking the bootloader
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
and yes you can go back again for S-ON
rzr86 said:
yes you can do S-OFF without unlocking the bootloader
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
and yes you can go back again for S-ON
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Hi
Thanks for the quick reply.
Just to make sure, It says "If you are unable to get HTCDEV Unlock due to motherboard replacement please follow these instructions. These instructions are NOT for devices that are capable of achieving HTC Dev Unlock but you just don't want to."(from the official site).
I dont have motherboard replacment. Can I still do this method?
TNX
Uri1234 said:
Hi
Thanks for the quick reply.
Just to make sure, It says "If you are unable to get HTCDEV Unlock due to motherboard replacement please follow these instructions. These instructions are NOT for devices that are capable of achieving HTC Dev Unlock but you just don't want to."(from the official site).
I dont have motherboard replacment. Can I still do this method?
TNX
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Yes it will worked , I successfully s off my girlfriends sensation without HTC dev unlock ( hboot 1.27)
I use kgs utility for s off
And u need to accurate while doing wire trick without HTC dev unlocked...
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Itsakash said:
Yes it will worked , I successfully s off my girlfriends sensation without HTC dev unlock ( hboot 1.27)
I use kgs utility for s off
And u need to accurate while doing wire trick without HTC dev unlocked...
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Is it safe to do this on a device that can go htcdev unlock?
Overall, is that process hard?
Uri
Uri1234 said:
Is it safe to do this on a device that can go htcdev unlock?
Overall, is that process hard?
Uri
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Follow all steps carefully.
Start with s off without HTC dev unlocked
If u feel wire trick is hard to do ,then unlock bootloader using HTC dev. . .. this may void your warranty..
It is easy to do wire trick after unlocked bootloader..
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I don't recommend using HTCDev if you can get S-OFF. It forwards a unique device identifier so they can deny your warranty if you take it to HTC.
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I don't recommend using HTCDev if you can get S-OFF. It forwards a unique device identifier so they can deny your warranty if you take it to HTC.
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that's true.there is no reason to do htcdev if you achieve S-OFF