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[Q] Why are Sim Locked for some carriers but unlocked for others

Hello,
I have an HTC Sensation 4g that was originally from Tmobile. I rooted it and also unlocked the phone to use on other networks. I verified this by using other prepaid carriers in the U.S and also in Mexico. But now i have an issue I tried a company called Moviestar in Mexico. I keep getting a message saying SIM LOCKED. Why is this?
Also does anyone know how asking for unlock code work from tmobile. I also have service with them with a different sensation can I call them and give them the IMIE for the sensation I want unlocked? Not sure if you have to be using the sensation while asking for the code.
I also found this to change APN but dont the sim cards change this automatically?
http://www.unlockit.co.nz/mobilesettings/settings.php?id=27

Simply ask T-Mobile for the unlock code. They will give it to you. I haven't asked for this device yet but asked for my other device and they gave me the code without any problems. Just tell them you will be traveling and want the code. It shouldn't be a problem. They did it for me before without any issues. Hope this is helpful. Best wishes
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realsis said:
Simply ask T-Mobile for the unlock code. They will give it to you. I haven't asked for this device yet but asked for my other device and they gave me the code without any problems. Just tell them you will be traveling and want the code. It shouldn't be a problem. They did it for me before without any issues. Hope this is helpful. Best wishes
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Maybe T-Mobile, but I am on Vodafone and they won't give it to me for some reason. HTC have put a guide how to SOFF your phone, but that didn't worked for me. I only have the "wire trick" left to try, but some users report broken phones after so... I hear people write mails to HTC and they give them the unlock codes Anyone had a successful feedback on the issue?

archimess said:
Maybe T-Mobile, but I am on Vodafone and they won't give it to me for some reason. HTC have put a guide how to SOFF your phone, but that didn't worked for me. I only have the "wire trick" left to try, but some users report broken phones after so... I hear people write mails to HTC and they give them the unlock codes Anyone had a successful feedback on the issue?
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archimess said:
Maybe T-Mobile, but I am on Vodafone and they won't give it to me for some reason. HTC have put a guide how to SOFF your phone, but that didn't worked for me. I only have the "wire trick" left to try, but some users report broken phones after so... I hear people write mails to HTC and they give them the unlock codes Anyone had a successful feedback on the issue?
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HTC dev unlock method works fine.. just follow procedure from HTC page
If your bootloader is 1.2xx , jb method of soff is only option...
What u mean broken phone after wire trick???.,.,
If u stuck on jb screen after many attempt of wire trick , then u simply remove temp root and phone will back to Android
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Im going to try and give tmobile a call hopefully they can give me the code. I don't think i would try the wire trick to scared to break it.

gcantu said:
Im going to try and give tmobile a call hopefully they can give me the code. I don't think i would try the wire trick to scared to break it.
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To verify, if I have S-OFF'd my Sensation, then I should be able to use a SIM on another carrier without having to call my carrier (T-Mobile) to get an unlock code. Right?
Thank you.

cedyathome said:
To verify, if I have S-OFF'd my Sensation, then I should be able to use a SIM on another carrier without having to call my carrier (T-Mobile) to get an unlock code. Right?
Thank you.
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No, you're missing 1 step.
S-Off and Sim Unlock are two different things.
But if you have S-Off and Root access you can figure out your own Sim Unlock code quickly and easily.
See here for instructions...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
Then once you have that unlock code, when you put in a sim from another carrier it will prompt you for the code and you simply type it in.

Skipjacks is right I was trying to find that thread wasnt fast enough lol. Cedyathome follow that guide and it should work for most carriers.

gcantu said:
Skipjacks is right I was trying to find that thread wasnt fast enough lol. Cedyathome follow that guide and it should work for most carriers.
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Thank you both.

[SOLVED][Q] Htc Sensation 4g bootloop

i have a htc sensation 4g that i am trying to put a working custom rom i have rooted it and it was working on the stock 2.3 rom....but i tried to flash cyanogenmod 9 stable...9.1stable...and 10 nightly but it would only go to the setup screen then after pressing start it would restart the phone so can someone help on how to fix that problem or help me return to the stock 2.3 rom?

Young_Azul said:
i have a htc sensation 4g that i am trying to put a working custom rom i have rooted it and it was working on the stock 2.3 rom....but i tried to flash cyanogenmod 9 stable...9.1stable...and 10 nightly but it would only go to the setup screen then after pressing start it would restart the phone so can someone help on how to fix that problem or help me return to the stock 2.3 rom?
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Hi greetings
can you give us the details of your bootloader
so that we can help you
to boot into bootloader
remove and reinsert battery
press and hold volume down+ power botton till phone boots
write every thing what shows on that screen
have you made NANDROID backup if yes restore it from recovery
IF NO THEN WHY YOU DID NOT MADE THE BACK UP

Re: [Q] Htc Sensation 4g bootloop
I think the 2.3 stock rom runs on a gingerbread firmware. I think you should have upgraded your firmware to ics one before flashing the cyanogenmod 9, because it is based on ics.
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as alsager said you have to update your firmware version first to ics one
flash 3.33fw
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the steps carefully and before flashing check md5 sums(it is important)
then flash an ics or jelly bean rom
best wishes
edit: post first your bootloader details to confirm it

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rzr86 said:
as alsager said you have to update your firmware version first to ics one
flash 3.33fw
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the steps carefully and before flashing check md5 sums(it is important)
then flash an ics or jelly bean rom
best wishes
editost first your bootloader details to confirm it
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how do i check the md5?

this is what isee
shrex said:
Hi greetings
can you give us the details of your bootloader
so that we can help you
to boot into bootloader
remove and reinsert battery
press and hold volume down+ power botton till phone boots
write every thing what shows on that screen
have you made NANDROID backup if yes restore it from recovery
IF NO THEN WHY YOU DID NOT MADE THE BACK UP
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Revolutionary
HBoot 1.17.1111
Revolutionary CWM v4.01.4

Re: [Q] Htc Sensation 4g bootloop
Your soff rite ?
install the latest firmware and then flash the Rom you want
Hit thanks button if you find me helpful
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it worked now...
shrex said:
Your soff rite ?
install the latest firmware and then flash the Rom you want
Hit thanks button if you find me helpful
sent from amazing HTC sensation using xda premium
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can someone tell me how i can unlock the gsm so i can use it with net10?

Young_Azul said:
can someone tell me how i can unlock the gsm so i can use it with net10?
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are you looking for this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107

help!
rzr86 said:
are you looking for this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
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i couldn't find the unlock code for the sensation 4g i tried all three methods but i cant get the unlock code and tMobile is being an ass so i cant get the unlock code form them by chance do you know it?

Young_Azul said:
i couldn't find the unlock code for the sensation 4g i tried all three methods but i cant get the unlock code and tMobile is being an ass so i cant get the unlock code form them by chance do you know it?
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sorry mate i don't know
but i think every device has a different code(i am not sure i am just saying)

rzr86 said:
sorry mate i don't know
but i think every device has a different code(i am not sure i am just saying)
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okay well thanks for the info

Re: [Q] Htc Sensation 4g bootloop
By unlock code do you SIM unlock code or bootloader unlock code
Actually I have a normal sensation and don't know much about T-Mobile/Verizon etc will do a bit search and let you know
Hit thanks button if you find me helpful
sent from amazing HTC sensation using xda premium

shrex said:
By unlock code do you SIM unlock code or bootloader unlock code
Actually I have a normal sensation and don't know much about T-Mobile/Verizon etc will do a bit search and let you know
Hit thanks button if you find me helpful
sent from amazing HTC sensation using xda premium
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sim unlock aka gsm unlock code

Young_Azul said:
sim unlock aka gsm unlock code
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if u used the PG58DIAG method it WILL unlock the phone. if not then there is no unlocking needed on your device. have you eve tried another providers sim card in it yet ??? i had same problem no code could be found but PG58DIAG method worked a charm and PG58DIAG method works on EVERY sensation to unlock

Young_Azul said:
sim unlock aka gsm unlock code
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Hi greetings
go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107

shrex said:
Hi greetings
go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
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if you read what he said he already been there

leeboycott said:
if you read what he said he already been there
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:silly: my bad

leeboycott said:
if u used the PG58DIAG method it WILL unlock the phone. if not then there is no unlocking needed on your device. have you eve tried another providers sim card in it yet ??? i had same problem no code could be found but PG58DIAG method worked a charm and PG58DIAG method works on EVERY sensation to unlock
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well i just tried that method and it said:
Security fail!
Update Fail!
Press <POWER> to reboot.

update im looking and it says :
-Firmware-3.33-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
Radio-11.24A.3504.31_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot

PG58DIAG.nbh

when i follow the instructions to unlock my phone it dosent enter DIAG
it will say update fail and security fail
Is there a way to fix this??

blitz100 said:
when i follow the instructions to unlock my phone it dosent enter DIAG
it will say update fail and security fail
Is there a way to fix this??
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Hi,
Are you s-off?
Where did you get the file?
Did the md5 checksum match up?

Probably you got ics on your phone then the direct method won't work.. Check the last few pages of the sim unlock thread.. The solution/work around is mentioned there
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

What exactly do you mean by 'unlock'?
If I recall you already s-off'ed your phone. So what are you really trying to do?

Also hboot 1.18 or less is required to Sim unlock using xlVipeRlx method. So downgrading the firmware is required if you have anything above 1.2x hboot version.
Sent from my HTC Sensation

Skipjacks said:
What exactly do you mean by 'unlock'?
If I recall you already s-off'ed your phone. So what are you really trying to do?
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unlock meaning having any sim

ganeshp said:
Probably you got ics on your phone then the direct method won't work.. Check the last few pages of the sim unlock thread.. The solution/work around is mentioned there
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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i cannot find it

blitz100 said:
unlock meaning having any sim
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Hi,
Look HERE
You need to look here because your hboot is probably 1.2x

[Q] Can't root,unlock bootloader HTC One X AT&T

I tried many tuts to root, unlock bootloader but all of them failed.
I attach my phone's information here for u guys can help.
Thank you!!!
Android Version : 4.0.3
Software number : 1.73.502.1 710RD
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My bootloader info:
*** LOCKED ***
EVITA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT - 2.14.0000
RADIO - 0.16.32.09.01_3
OpenDSP-v25.1.0.32.0405
eMMC-boot
Nov 26 2012, 18:37:14: -1
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
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What is your cid? It a used phone? Being your on Hboot 2.14 and on 4.0.3 android software
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda premium

qviet0301 said:
I tried many tuts to root, unlock bootloader but all of them failed.
I attach my phone's information here for u guys can help.
Thank you!!!
My bootloader info:
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Did you try to unlock bootloader using htcdev.com? And also, did you try using that All in one tool kit for the one x.
Is this a used phone? Because, you can't have 2.14 hboot with android 4.0.3 if you buy a new phone.

He just has to use motochopper -_-
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What is your cid? It a used phone?
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My cid : CWS__001
no, it's a new one
Did you try to unlock bootloader using htcdev.com? And also, did you try using that All in one tool kit for the one x.
Is this a used phone? Because, you can't have 2.14 hboot with android 4.0.3 if you buy a new phone.
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Yep , I tried through htcdev.com but it failed (error 106 or error 16 , I don't remember) . All in one tool kit also failed (newest version of AIO, 7/2013) .My fone is new one
I'm dont know how it has hboot 2.14. But, I can't update via OTA (I think it needs AT&T account that I dont have, because I'm outside US) then I tried to update by Rom installer on HTC.com ( 3/2013, AT&T annouced Htc one X can be update to Jelly Bean, and it provides me an official link on HTC.com) but also failed.

Where did you purchase the phone? The info you've provided suggest that it's not new.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
Where did you purchase the phone? The info you've provided suggest that it's not new.
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It's a new one. But, I dont understand why u guys asked if it is a new one. Even if it is a used phone, we may havd a way to root it

qviet0301 said:
It's a new one. But, I dont understand why u guys asked if it is a new one. Even if it is a used phone, we may havd a way to root it
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It can be rooted but having a new hboot with old software its pretty obvious it's not as new as you think. Could it be a refurbished phone?
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31ken31 said:
It can be rooted but having a new hboot with old software its pretty obvious it's not as new as you think. Could it be a refurbished phone?
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I'm not sure. I bought it through my friend in US. I asked him to buy a new one and ship to me.

I hope you didn't pay full price. Because what you have isn't a new phone, it's used.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
I hope you didn't pay full price. Because what you have isn't a new phone, it's used.
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Actually, it's a gift :laugh:.haha... But I need a way to root it. Please help me!!!

exad said:
He just has to use motochopper -_-
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^^^^^^

exad said:
^^^^^^
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what do u mean? Why nobody want to help me?

qviet0301 said:
what do u mean? Why nobody want to help me?
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Ugh. He is helping you. He means read the quote directly above the arrows. That's your answer.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
Ugh. He is helping you. He means read the quote directly above the arrows. That's your answer.
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The problem is I read his post before and tried all the solution but it all failed

exad said:
He just has to use motochopper -_-
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Ok this guy ^^^ is right.
1) Download the all-in-one kit by hasoon2000 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952426
2) Make sure you have the correct HTC drivers installed.
3) Open the toolkit and run step 2b. Motochopper (3.18). Keep in mind you need USB debugging mode on and the fast boot option in your phone's settings off.
4) Run the Get Token ID step in the toolkit.
5) Copy your ID from the command prompt and then go to htcdev.com, register, and then follow the steps provided by HTC to unlock your bootloader.
Pretty straightforward but sometimes it just helps when someone spells it out for you.

qviet0301 said:
The problem is I read his post before and tried all the solution but it all failed
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Is there a reason you wanna root the phone? Or you just doing it because it can be done? It's really a simple process. I'd read more before trying, the answers u have been given are more than is even needed to get it done. Some people really shouldn't root their device. That's why they come locked. So people without the knowledge or skill set dont trash the phone. If you read redpoints tutorial it has everything you need. He spent a lot of time making it so newbs could get it done without being spoon fed. Read it twice, and by read I don't mean skim looking for the section u think you need. And if you are still unsure read it again. It's crazy the amount of people who ask the same questions over and over again because reading and learning on your own is too time consuming.
Ok I'm better after venting a little lol
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda premium

If the phone is refurbished (which most probably is, like mine when was replaced due to a cracked screen), the bootloader cannot get unlocked. I have this as an official HTC reply. The reason is there is a mismatch between the phone's IMEI and serial number of the device and their serverscannot cope with that, resulting in the wrong token being generated
tsanto2 said:
Ok this guy ^^^ is right.
1) Download the all-in-one kit by hasoon2000 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952426
2) Make sure you have the correct HTC drivers installed.
3) Open the toolkit and run step 2b. Motochopper (3.18). Keep in mind you need USB debugging mode on and the fast boot option in your phone's settings off.
4) Run the Get Token ID step in the toolkit.
5) Copy your ID from the command prompt and then go to htcdev.com, register, and then follow the steps provided by HTC to unlock your bootloader.
Pretty straightforward but sometimes it just helps when someone spells it out for you.
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HTCDev Bootloader Unlock

I decided to take a leap of faith and tried to unlock my bootloader using the HTCDev site and it worked. Would this make Firewater pointless?

Screenshots or any proof
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krazie1 said:
Screenshots or any proof
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Not sure what proof you want. I can give you a screenshot of the email I got from HTC with my unlock key in it.

Is there really any reason to use HTCDev since firewater can do it?

It just seems like it would make sense to unlock it using official means if it is an option. Not saying that Firewater will cause issues but workarounds can pose risks that could be avoided by using tools provided by HTC itself.

There is no reason to use the official HTC tool at all. I'm surprised it even works. Early tests by other users (incl myself) showed our devices being blocked on the site. Are you sure you have a Verizon HTC M8 as opposed to one for another carrier?
Anyway, with firewater, you shouldn't use it at all.
First, it voids your warranty. But most importantly of all, it does not give you S-off. Only bootloader unlock.
Firewater gives you both S-off and unlocked bootloader as well. There also have been no reports of any issues due to firewater. All it does is give you S-off. There are some legit dev phones out there that also have S-off; firewater just makes your phone equal to those dev ones.

MultiDev said:
There is no reason to use the official HTC tool at all. I'm surprised it even works. Early tests by other users (incl myself) showed our devices being blocked on the site. Are you sure you have a Verizon HTC M8 as opposed to one for another carrier?
Anyway, with firewater, you shouldn't use it at all.
First, it voids your warranty. But most importantly of all, it does not give you S-off. Only bootloader unlock.
Firewater gives you both S-off and unlocked bootloader as well. There also have been no reports of any issues due to firewater. All it does is give you S-off. There are some legit dev phones out there that also have S-off; firewater just makes your phone equal to those dev ones.
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I want to make it clear that at no point was I saying that Firewater caused issues. I simply stated that any hack or unofficial tool COULD cause issues.
As for S-Off, what is the point when you have an unlocked bootloader?

I kinda sorta don't believe you. Oo Is yours Verizon?
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mchief298 said:
I kinda sorta don't believe you. Oo Is yours Verizon?
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Yes its Verizon. Simply go to the HTCDev site and submit your OEM device ID. You will get an email with your unlock blob. I applied my to unlock but you do not HAVE to apply yours.

Interesting. I took my daughter's M8 and tried to unlock at HTCDev and still a no go here.

sofla2 said:
Interesting. I took my daughter's M8 and tried to unlock at HTCDev and still a no go here.
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Not sure what proof to provide. Do I need to record my screen while I unlock my phone using the unlock_code.bin?

chriskader said:
Not sure what proof to provide. Do I need to record my screen while I unlock my phone using the unlock_code.bin?
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I didn't ask for proof. I simply stated that I tried to unlock my daughter's M8 at HTCDev and still received the error code.

sofla2 said:
I didn't ask for proof. I simply stated that I tried to unlock my daughter's M8 at HTCDev and still received the error code.
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Do you get the error on the site?

I haven't tried mine but I read it wasn't working, which is why we have firewater. I'd love to give it a go again.
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putney1477 said:
I haven't tried mine but I read it wasn't working, which is why we have firewater. I'd love to give it a go again.
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I see no advantage to using the htcdev method, assuming that it really works (and it didn't work at least through when Firewater came out). That method wipes the phone AND the internal SD card. Firewater doesn't.
My name's Harold and I'm a flashaholic....

chriskader said:
Not sure what proof to provide. Do I need to record my screen while I unlock my phone using the unlock_code.bin?
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Were you previously s-off? Changing mid or cid can allow a banned (read vzw) phone get a legit unlock token. This was the case on the one max too.
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dottat said:
Were you previously s-off? Changing mid or cid can allow a banned (read vzw) phone get a legit unlock token. This was the case on the one max too.
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This, the OP's signature says he is S-Off. OP, Post your CID and MID. If you are indeed already S-Off via firewater, as I suspect you are since that is the only way to gain S-Off, your bootloader was also already unlocked.

chriskader said:
It just seems like it would make sense to unlock it using official means if it is an option. Not saying that Firewater will cause issues but workarounds can pose risks that could be avoided by using tools provided by HTC itself.
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Did it say your warranty is now void and thanks for reporting to this site?

chriskader said:
As for S-Off, what is the point when you have an unlocked bootloader?
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?
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Keithn said:
Is there really any reason to use HTCDev since firewater can do it?
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Yes. It's cleaner.
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