So I got a Desire S a few weeks ago, but didn't have time to play with it yet. Now I do. It is from T-Mobile Austria, and the first thing I did is generate a goldcard to flash the unbranded WWE ROM. (The first file in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506 ).
It still won't let me use any other SIM Cards, after asking for the PIN, it tells me that, "Network locked" and asks for a PIN.
So short question: Is it possible to remove this lock? Could it be, that i have done something wrong with the goldcard (although i doubt that, since it would let me flash the generic rom)?
Thanks in advance!
No, flashing a Rom doesn't unlock the sim. This has to be done through sim level via an xtc clip, it opens up all the security including the infamous s-on to s-off allowing root access.
So for sim unlock go to a unlocker phone shop.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA Premium App
I did not need to go to a shop, I used "gsmliberty.net" (no I am NOT affiliated to this site). Was relatively cheap (first 11€, then they wanted another 7€ to look in some "premium databases"), so 18€ altogether, thats the price other sites want too. Took me about 20 minutes, and the code actually worked - altough the site does not list "Desire S" but just "Desire". Support told me, that would not matter, and it did not. So anyone else looking to unlock a "Desire S", I can recommend gsmliberty.net, worked for me, and the site seems legit. If they can't give you an unlock code, they say they will refund the money, I didn't need that, so I can't tell you if this would work.
MasterDL said:
No, flashing a Rom doesn't unlock the sim. This has to be done through sim level via an xtc clip, it opens up all the security including the infamous s-on to s-off allowing root access.
So for sim unlock go to a unlocker phone shop.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA Premium App
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does this mean that if i get a code from a mobile operator (i.e.: Three in the UK), I can use the code to make the phone both sim-unlock and s-off?
I asked Three when I ordered my desire S and they would offer a code to unlock the phone for 15 pounds. I don't know if the code will make the phone s-off as well?
Hmmm... if you can flash roms so why u didn't simply flash it with some unlocked rom? otherwise u need to get s-offf first
Oh yes my bad, I misunderstood. Network operators give unlock codes to unlock to other network.
I was referring to what most people wanted to be able to go s-off route.
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Used Xda premium app on Desire S (s-off and rooted)
yes, I just removed the network lock (so I can use a SIM card that is not from T-Mobile Austria). I already have flashed the "free" RUU, but that obviously does not remove a SIM lock. And since the rooting/S-offing is in early stages I did not want to try that yet
So gsmliberty (and the code you could get from your provider) just remove the network lock, that has nothing to do with S-offing the phone!
Hi folks
Is there anyway to unlock Chacha for free similiar to the way HTC Sensation is done?
please advise.. got one which is locked to O2 and want to unlock it..
cheers
Come on, read the other threads...
it is obvious that I couldnt find the answer hence i posted the thread..
Thanks for your "Help" anyway..
At the time, unlocking and S-Off is only possible with an xtc-clip
ThiloH said:
At the time, unlocking and S-Off is only possible with an xtc-clip
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thanks mate..
scotcruz said:
Just need to debrand it and remove all O2 stuff.. hopefully soon
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If you do that, i would check if the radio-version matches, else you could have problems with wifi oder gsm
At the moment I have:
Android 2.3.3 on O2
Software Number: 1.19.206.2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.10-g8db500e
Baseband Version: 47.14.35.3030H_7.47.35.17
got a stock rom which is:
Software Number: 1.13.401.1
Baseband Version: 47.14.35.3030_7.47.35.17
So radio does seem to be the same.. I am using the downgrade method..
when I boot with volume down and power button, it loads the PH60IMG.zip (blue bar) and then goes to the checks PH60IMG.zip (golden bar) and then it turns back to the bootloader start screen and nothing happens..
please share you experiences, Im sure Im going somewhere wrong..
please advise guys..
ThiloH said:
At the time, unlocking and S-Off is only possible with an xtc-clip
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Unlocking is possible by using an unlock code. I purchased the code, and now use a t-mobile sim.
rangercaptain said:
Unlocking is possible by using an unlock code. I purchased the code, and now use a t-mobile sim.
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Ok, then sorry for the false information
rangercaptain said:
Unlocking is possible by using an unlock code. I purchased the code, and now use a t-mobile sim.
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where to buy
Chacha unlock by code
You Can Purchase The Code Here Now: CHACHA UNLOCK SITE
That is the site I used. I had my code in 10 minutes.
Is SIM lock = S-ON?
I think they are two separate locks.
SIM lock for not use another Network, and S-ON is not change Android software, Am I right?
@rangercaptain
Is your mobile originally S-ON or S-OFF?
yassermekled said:
Is SIM lock = S-ON?
I think they are two separate locks.
SIM lock for not use another Network, and S-ON is not change Android software, Am I right?
@rangercaptain
Is your mobile originally S-ON or S-OFF?
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SIM lock != S-ON (not equals)
And yes, those are two different locks. It does not matter if you have a S-ON/S-OFF phone, you can still unlock it via special network codes that cost money which do not require a S-OFF phone.
If you don't want to pay, you must S-OFF your phone and perform some hacks to unlock SIM.
Alex C. said:
SIM lock != S-ON (not equals)
And yes, those are two different locks. It does not matter if you have a S-ON/S-OFF phone, you can still unlock it via special network codes that cost money which do not require a S-OFF phone.
If you don't want to pay, you must S-OFF your phone and perform some hacks to unlock SIM.
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How can i do some hacks? Can you explain me more please?
Thanks.
Hello,
I may be wrong, but since the ChaCha has no eMMC chip, the only remaining protection is left in HTC's kernel. So with temproot one could load a kernel driver to disable this protection, and then proceed to reflash the recovery.
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If you don't want to pay, you must S-OFF your phone and perform some hacks to unlock SIM.
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Hi Alex,
Would it be possible to post where there are instructions to perform these hacks to SIM unlock the device?
Thankfully HTCDev have released the Unlock for S-Off.
Kind regards,
Bhups
Bhups said:
Hi Alex,
Would it be possible to post where there are instructions to perform these hacks to SIM unlock the device?
Thankfully HTCDev have released the Unlock for S-Off.
Kind regards,
Bhups
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Since when? HTCDev released the unlocking bootloader patch and not the S-OFF. Normally S-OFF will set your CID to SuperCID, which is 111111; this means that your device is worldwide and restrictions are lifted.
Ahh man, I understood the unlocked bootloader was to S-OFF the device.
My appologies.
Look i found web site with free sim unlock key generator for mostly all HTC devices http://simlockcalculators.com/htc-free-unlock-codes-calculator/
Its looks like its really working and its tottaly free by looking comments but i never tested it myself because i got sensation already sim lock free but im about to buy a ChaCha with provider lock, só as its tottaly free,i undestand you need to complete a survey to get the program, if sdome 1 get dnload link of his app please share, would be great, or reshare gate on some g s, as im using ne right now, cant do a survey.
Cheers
Is there any unlock? I have elevated privilegies to root, but now, I don´t find the way to unlock this phone.
Actually exists unlock?
Will I have to wait more time?
Thanks for your answers.
how you want to remove the blockade, look in the network are offering unlock code
maybe using a custom firmware?
Hi all, just a quick question, if I but an unlock code generated from my IMEI, does it also s-off the phone?
No
The unlock code only unlock the sim card lock
The only way to get S-OFF is with the XTC clip and it will unlock the bootloader and the sim card
If you get an unlock code and you dont have a XTC clip or you dont know anyone that own a XTC clip you can unlock the bootloader using the HTCDev method
Regards
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Thanks for confirming what I thought, many thanks.
Assuming the boot loader is unlocked, the phone is rooted and a custom rom installed is there a way to network unlock the Z3 without a code purchased online ? Im thinking there might be something like this thread that uses an exploit or something to unlock the phone.
Alternatively, which is the fastest phone unlocking website ?