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Any way to sim unlock the desire s for free?
Its possible on both desire and desire hd, and I don't think alpharevx does it alone.
Have you been here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943726
S-off has nothing to do with sim lock.
Ah right, thought s-off meant sim unlock as well.
Does that desire tool work for the desire s? Has anyone tested that? Don't want to brick my phone or anything!
Im in the same boat! The thread seems to specify it is only for the htc desire, however I have not read the whole thing...
Any information would be helpful, thanks!
Dilzz said:
Im in the same boat! The thread seems to specify it is only for the htc desire, however I have not read the whole thing...
Any information would be helpful, thanks!
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costs £12.99
http://www.unlock-htc.com/unlocking-HTC-Desire-S.php
although you may find cheaper just google it
Yes I understood too that 'S-off' would also remove the network simlock.
Has anyone had any experiences with the above unlocking service ?
kwano888 said:
Yes I understood too that 'S-off' would also remove the network simlock.
Has anyone had any experiences with the above unlocking service ?
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I enter my IMEI and it says £19.99, cheaper places around
The problem with these unlocking sites is that they need an awful lot of information about your phone in order to give you the correct code. Unfortunately all of this information is a gift to the less scrupulous who will do anything to get hold of this information in order to clone your nice shiny new smart phone.
Beware!
http://htcdev.com/ this says it all
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It'd be interesting to see if or how this is useful for our developers.
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"The Bootloader Unlock web tool is coming soon. Check back often for official updates."
Um, yeah, they did...something... :-| :-/
Hitting F5 until something materializes.
I would rather have an unofficial bootloader unlock than one that htc can say voids my warranty...
I hope the devs figure out another way to unlock future phones besides that method or I won't be buying anymore HTC phones. That will void your warranty, and so far I've had 4 defective HTC phones out of 4 so I wouldn't take the chance and give up my warranty.
nrfitchett4 said:
I would rather have an unofficial bootloader unlock than one that htc can say voids my warranty...
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my thoughts exactly, which is what im sure will come of this though, sacrifice 1 or 2 to figure it out for the rest!
Evo 3D has perma-temp root. They're starting to figure it out.
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BoulderGeek said:
"The Bootloader Unlock web tool is coming soon. Check back often for official updates."
Um, yeah, they did...something... :-| :-/
Hitting F5 until something materializes.
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They released the OpenSense SDK today...
They also released the source code for the kernels on all HTC phones. Don't know if that was done before or not but it seems like that should be useful.
eraursls1984 said:
I hope the devs figure out another way to unlock future phones besides that method or I won't be buying anymore HTC phones. That will void your warranty, and so far I've had 4 defective HTC phones out of 4 so I wouldn't take the chance and give up my warranty.
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I'm on my 3rd... haven't had a problem with either of the 3.
Sounds like user error to me.
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I'm on my 3rd... haven't had a problem with either of the 3.
Sounds like user error to me.
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My problems must have been user error, the power button was sticking and it was recessed into the phone, another one had a messed up audio jack, the next had the same issue and this one has the audio jack issue as well just not as bad and this new one also has random reboots even on the new OTA GB radio, the last three only had reboots on froyo radios.
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Evo 3D has perma-temp root. They're starting to figure it out.
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The Evo3D has s-off via AlphaRev and Unrevoked's Revolutionary tool....
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Milimbar said:
They also released the source code for the kernels on all HTC phones. Don't know if that was done before or not but it seems like that should be useful.
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They always release the source to the kernel, just not always right away. It was posted before on http://developer.htc.com
They'll unlock the bootloader to the evo 3d and sensation but not the tbolt. Their unlocking tool will require you to provide them with your device information to void your warranty. Only good I see is developers might be able to use the tool to unlock other devices like the tbolt and future devices without having to provide htc with any of your phones information.
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mark my words no verizon device will show up on the dev site for unlocking
queva1 said:
mark my words no verizon device will show up on the dev site for unlocking
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Oh hi mr. troll. I see you failed to check how their unlocker works. It supports all HTC phones, but I would avoid using it since they record the results and probably note that you were rooted if you have a warranty issue.
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Oh hi mr. troll. I see you failed to check how their unlocker works. It supports all HTC phones, but I would avoid using it since they record the results and probably note that you were rooted if you have a warranty issue.
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On top of that from what I have been reading it is somewhat limiting when compared to s-off. No hboot, radio, or splash1 flashing. Last I heard kernels had to be fastbooted on. There is probably more I don't know about. Voids your warranty and you can't even switch around to find what radio works best for you. Unlocked my a$$!!
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Oh hi mr. troll. I see you failed to check how their unlocker works. It supports all HTC phones, but I would avoid using it since they record the results and probably note that you were rooted if you have a warranty issue.
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How come when you go to htcdev.com no verizon phones are listed for unlocking bootloader including the thunderbolt? I wouldn't use the site anyways but trust me when I say no verizon phone will appear on that site, carriers own manufacturers and verizon hates unlocked/rooted/modified phones on their network!
Also thanks for the troll comment in flattered!
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queva1 said:
mark my words no verizon device will show up on the dev site for unlocking
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I've been saying that since day one when HTC announced these "plans". I think Verizon has enough "pull" with HTC to make sure none of 'their' phones will be supported.
yareally said:
Oh hi mr. troll. I see you failed to check how their unlocker works. It supports all HTC phones, but I would avoid using it since they record the results and probably note that you were rooted if you have a warranty issue.
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Glad to see you can read.... From HTC's website for this, they clearly state
You asked for it, we delivered. Use this tool to install custom firmware on selected HTC Android devices.
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I bolded and italicized the important parts since you missed them the first time.
Further, from their FAQ on this subject:
Will all HTC devices be unlocked?
HTC is committed to assisting customers in unlocking bootloaders for HTC devices. However, certain models may not be unlockable due to operator restrictions.
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D'oh!
http://www.modaco.com/page/news/_/android/is-att-preventing-the-htc-one-x-bootloader-r479
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Only other thing I can think of is that maybe it'll be possible on the 6th (proper release date)?
RMatt1992 said:
Only other thing I can think of is that maybe it'll be possible on the 6th (proper release date)?
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Can't see it personally!
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Me either, just trying to think of anything possible.
Guess we'll see. Is there any other way to go about unlocking without HTCDev?
paulobrien said:
D'oh!
http://www.modaco.com/page/news/_/android/is-att-preventing-the-htc-one-x-bootloader-r479
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It's starting to feel like the Atrix all over again.
paulobrien said:
D'oh!
http://www.modaco.com/page/news/_/android/is-att-preventing-the-htc-one-x-bootloader-r479
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Can anyone please verify this is the case with their AT&T HTC One X?
letshaveDEX said:
Can anyone please verify this is the case with their AT&T HTC One X?
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yep.
i get the same error when i try to unlock BL on htcdev
this is just like the vivid..... int'l is able to unlock, but the at&t version cant....same EXACT thing
Pirateghost said:
yep.
i get the same error when i try to unlock BL on htcdev
this is just like the vivid..... int'l is able to unlock, but the at&t version cant....same EXACT thing
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if this doesn't change within the next few days...i will cancel my AT&T contract and my HTC phone is going straight back
Wtf att
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Pirateghost said:
yep.
i get the same error when i try to unlock BL on htcdev
this is just like the vivid..... int'l is able to unlock, but the at&t version cant....same EXACT thing
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How long did it take to get an unlock solution with that phone?
Time for you AT&T boys to sell them and buy some unlocked Rogers ones!
I am so disappointed on so many levels... E-mailing HTC now
letshaveDEX said:
I am so disappointed on so many levels... E-mailing HTC now
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It's not up to HTC, it was probably a requirement to have the device on AT&T. Seeing as how they complied with the Vivid, I can see why they would comply here.
phatboypat said:
How long did it take to get an unlock solution with that phone?
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the vivid was released in October? we finally had access to unlock bootloader at christmas time >|
joshnichols189 said:
It's not up to HTC, it was probably a requirement to have the device on AT&T. Seeing as how they complied with the Vivid, I can see why they would comply here.
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So do I cancel my Amazon pre-order? And just get the Rogers version?
Ugh... I have a Rogers HTC One XL but I also had a Motorola Atrix and went through the same frustrations with the locked bootloader.
I really hope we can find a solution having an identical device on a different network. Best of luck, you guys.
bongd said:
Ugh... I have a Rogers HTC One XL but I also had a Motorola Atrix and went through the same frustrations with the locked bootloader.
I really hope we can find a solution having an identical device on a different network. Best of luck, you guys.
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the rogers one x unlocks fine. AT&T seems to have wanted their devices 'blacklisted' which clearly sucks.
@Pirateghost: how was the unlocked bootloader achieved for the AT&T Holiday? ... And I wonder if the method can be used in this case to 'break' at&t's one x bootloader.
@Paul: I'm guessing you've already sent an email to htc regarding the matter. If they reply, do share.
Like others, if this remains the case, my phone will be returned to AT&T immediately! That's an absolute joke.
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the rogers one x unlocks fine.
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He knows that, judging from his post.
That's why he mentioned the Atrix, in order to show he can understand our pain.
Right?
If it's not available on the 6th, we'll need to protest. I'm tired of this **** AT&T pulls.
What hurts them then worst is bad PR. If we make their PR worse, they'll allow it.
Okay, so. Rogers One XL and AT&T One X are basically the same device right? Same essentially all the way through? Would it be super farfetched to think that if one were to take the file that is modified by the HTCdev unlock for the Rogers One XL, and push it to the AT&T One X, that it would unlock it? I'm sure there's something making this completely illogical and impossible but I figured maybe I'd mention it, though I'm sure it's been thought of.
Unless I'm mistaken your unlock is directly related to your phone's iemi number.
I had a feeling that would be the case.
gunnyman said:
Unless I'm mistaken your unlock is directly related to your phone's iemi number.
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I suppose you can't change something like that?
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ECEXCURSION said:
I suppose you can't change something like that?
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No sir.. the unlock code is unique to each device :-\
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I've proposed this several times in the last week or so and nobody has paid attention. I've yet to hear somebody say, for certain, what the unlock code is based on and I'm sure that we haven't fully investigated whether the code is really unique or whether that's just what we have been led to believe.
What we should do is start making a table of numbers (IMEIs, Device ID Tokens, Serial Numbers, Unlock Codes, etc) to see if a pattern emerges. Even if it is based on IMEI numbers, if we figure out how the number is arrived at (could it be as easy as md5(IMEI) or something???), we may be able to bypass HTCDev.
Billy
If I was a betting man I'd say the code is heavily encrypted.
Maybe HTC made it simple and easy for us to crack on purpose because they embrace the android community and despise AT&T as much as we do... Never know till you try.
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One idea that I've had bouncing around is using the onboard storage as a virtual goldcard. Use it to load a phone image that has unlocked bootloader. I have no idea if such a thing is even possible
gunnyman said:
One idea that I've had bouncing around is using the onboard storage as a virtual goldcard. Use it to load a phone image that has unlocked bootloader. I have no idea if such a thing is even possible
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But the gold card needs to be separate from the actual storage and be able to be mounted and unmounted at will like a true gold card I would think]
gunnyman said:
If I was a betting man I'd say the code is heavily encrypted.
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Depending on how they encrypted it... it might not be so hard to work around though.
That said - it's probably public key encryption, with the phone having one half of it.
We really should get a couple examples of the inputs and outputs of HTCDev to look at though - you never know! People smarter than me may be able to deduce a pattern.
I'm going to return this phone, how do I relock the bootloader and return to stock? I'm on ATT and have supercid unlock.
Have the same question but I have not unlocked yet. Can I unlock and then return the phone within the 30 day period without any issues? Or should I not even unlock? (sorry for jacking your thread!)
ilogik said:
I'm going to return this phone, how do I relock the bootloader and return to stock? I'm on ATT and have supercid unlock.
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Have the same question but I have not unlocked yet. Can I unlock and then return the phone within the 30 day period without any issues? Or should I not even unlock? (sorry for jacking your thread!)
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There really is nothing you can do to hide your unlock. If you relock the bootloader says relocked, not locked. So even if you lock it you can still tell. Just install one of the stock rooted roms so it looks stock and return it. If your current rom doesnt have any theming just do a factory reset. No one has ever looked at the bootloader when I've returned mine. Or software version..
If you still want to lock it for whatever reason there are multiple threads already concerning this.
Why do you want return if I may ask? Even with its bugs it's the nicest android I've ever used. Lemme guess.. Came from iPhone to android and want to go back sorry to hear that. Really is quite probable that these bugs will be take care of soon. hTC doesn't want to sell buggy stuff, especially their flagship. They will get it right. Mine is damn near perfect with the rom and tweaks I'm using. Can't complain about anything. Runs great.
It will say RELOCKED instead of LOCKED, just an fyi.
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Open command prompt, and locate your adb files [often C:\Android, So you would type, " cd C:\Android " to go there. Or " cd C:\YourFolder\AnotherFolder ", depending on where you have it located.
Boot into your bootloader, and hit the power button once to enter the FastBoot menu. In here, Type " fastboot oem lock " to relock your bootloader.
Caution again though, doing this will appear as RELOCKED and NOT LOCKED.
~http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676101
So you void the Warranty and you want to return.. HAH
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Agree it will say relocked, but to remove that, do RUU and this will disappear, yoou will have out of the box HTC One X.
TKTAB911 said:
It will say RELOCKED instead of LOCKED, just an fyi.
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Open command prompt, and locate your adb files [often C:\Android, So you would type, " cd C:\Android " to go there. Or " cd C:\YourFolder\AnotherFolder ", depending on where you have it located.
Boot into your bootloader, and hit the power button once to enter the FastBoot menu. In here, Type " fastboot oem lock " to relock your bootloader.
Caution again though, doing this will appear as RELOCKED and NOT LOCKED.
~http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676101
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jay661972 said:
Agree it will say relocked, but to remove that, do RUU and this will disappear, yoou will have out of the box HTC One X.
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No, an RUU flash DOES NOT remove the relocked tag. You cannot get rid of the tag if you have unlocked at this time.
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Agree it will say relocked, but to remove that, do RUU and this will disappear, yoou will have out of the box HTC One X.
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I'm sorry. But that's just wrong. It will say re locked. It won't say tampered but there's no way to get rid of relocked.
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Agree it will say relocked, but to remove that, do RUU and this will disappear, yoou will have out of the box HTC One X.
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rohan32 said:
No, an RUU flash DOES NOT remove the relocked tag. You cannot get rid of the tag if you have unlocked at this time.
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Correct it will NOT remove relocked. I think he is confused..The ruu will remove "tampered" from bootloader from rooting. not unlocking.
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i have an idea. just take it back to ATT. say i rooted and unlocked this phone to try and fix the problems. that didnt work so i want to return it. That way you are honest about it, if they take it back you're good. A noob salesman wont even understand what you just said and still return it lol. If they say sorry we cant take it back, then keep it like gunnyman does with all of his phones lo l. I mean jesus the nerves of some people "cough cough wink" returning unlocked phones "cough cough choke"
Oh and for the record they've never checked mine when i exchanged it...
lol pot meet kettle
nugzo said:
Why do you want return if I may ask? Even with its bugs it's the nicest android I've ever used. Lemme guess.. Came from iPhone to android and want to go back sorry to hear that. Really is quite probable that these bugs will be take care of soon. hTC doesn't want to sell buggy stuff, especially their flagship. They will get it right. Mine is damn near perfect with the rom and tweaks I'm using. Can't complain about anything. Runs great.
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Awesome phone, absolutely love it but I am currently on Verizon with a Galaxy Nexus. I travel quite a bit so I use the hotspot frequently and I thought I could get by on AT&T's "fake 4g" but Verizons network wins hands down.
Its a shame they didn't bring this phone to Verizon.
Nug you're a trip man lmfao
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Awesome phone, absolutely love it but I am currently on Verizon with a Galaxy Nexus. I travel quite a bit so I use the hotspot frequently and I thought I could get by on AT&T's "fake 4g" but Verizons network wins hands down.
Its a shame they didn't bring this phone to Verizon.
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I couldnt imagine LTE speeds. Never been to a place that had it. And to be honest i really dont know how it could make things much better. Nothing i do is consuming 3-10Mbps. I know LTE looks good on speedtest but will the phone actually operate better at 15-20Mbps? is it worth the battery drain from LTE? Of course you can download things a lot faster but i really dont download a lot on my phone. I guess it just depends on what you do with it eh? lol. I'm probably forgetting something major that will benifit and imma look like a noob but wth.
I've actually just got back from downtown NYC which has LTE. I use the hotspot all the time because I travel quite a bit so I do my work plus watch netflix so having the bandwith is nice Here is the speeds I got in NYC.
Now usually I get about 2 days of battery life with 4 hours of screen time, while on LTE my battery dropped 60% in about 5 hours