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Someone know how to unlock de Dopod C730 (HTC S630 or HTC Cavalier)?

Hi there,
I recently sold my Dash to get a Dopod C730 (Cavalier or HTC S630).
I am really loving the device, the powerful processor makes everything snappier and I found an unexpected benefit, the wi-fi, despite being similar in specs is vastly superior to the one in the Dash, specially at a distance or with a weak signal (the connection is fast and rock solid in places at my home where my Dash couldn't hold a connection for more than 30 seconds).
The problem is, I would like to do a lot of customizations in the registry (specially cause the device comes with a Chinese traditional ROM and many parameters are somehow optimized for these language).
The problem is, the phone is Carrier unlocked but is Application Locked. I searched around in the forums and on the Internet but found nothing (maybe because the device is somewhat new).
Someone know of a service or tool I can use to app unlock this phone?
Thanks,
Sandro

Ops... I found it. I just used SDA_ApplicationUnlock and it worked perfectly.
Sorry. Next time I will do some more research.

please forgive my ignorance but what is application lock? what do i need to unlock it for and can u send me a link for the unlocker?
and by the way i need a way to unlock my s630 from it's carrier lock
can u help me?
thanks

kattach said:
please forgive my ignorance but what is application lock? what do i need to unlock it for and can u send me a link for the unlocker?
and by the way i need a way to unlock my s630 from it's carrier lock
can u help me?
thanks
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All WM Smartphones are application locked, which means that you can install only applications that have certain certificates like third party programs but when it comes to developers programs like the stuff you can find here at XDA you can not (reason is that certificates cost a lot of money). So there's an aplication that removes that lock and you can find it here at xda but you have to do a search.
Here's the link, it's the third app on the row http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398945
Cheers

so is there any way to sim unlock HTC S630?

denisse said:
so is there any way to sim unlock HTC S630?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=432946

HTC Touch Pro Vodaphone Branding

okay so got my phone today, but i'm abit annoyed
is it possible to get this phone on contract with vodaphone without all the branding?
i was hoping the touch pro would come with the sleek black theme it was shown with on all the reviews i checked online, instead i have a branded vodaphone touch pro with a red theme, the htc logo has been replaced on the front with vodaphone as well
just wondering if its possible to not have this on the phone? and i should have said something over the phone
thanks

Leoncc said:
okay so got my phone today, but i'm abit annoyed
is it possible to get this phone on contract with vodaphone without all the branding?
i was hoping the touch pro would come with the sleek black theme it was shown with on all the reviews i checked online, instead i have a branded vodaphone touch pro with a red theme, the htc logo has been replaced on the front with vodaphone as well
just wondering if its possible to not have this on the phone? and i should have said something over the phone
thanks
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As its a contract phone, its branded and i doubt very much that they will have any unbranded, as they tweek the sofware to remove things that they dont want you to use. However read the other posts that bascially ask the same question you have just asked. You can flash the device with the generic HTC ROM, which will give you the full functionality and the looks that you have seen. However this does invalidate your warranty if all goes wrong, but that is slim and there are many people on this site that can help. Before you ask ..... read the wiki on how to flash a custom rom.
YOu can buy a new battery cover to remove the branding that i believe is on the back, however without taking the phone apart, you can not remove the branding from the front.

ardsar said:
As its a contract phone, its branded and i doubt very much that they will have any unbranded, as they tweek the sofware to remove things that they dont want you to use. However read the other posts that bascially ask the same question you have just asked. You can flash the device with the generic HTC ROM, which will give you the full functionality and the looks that you have seen. However this does invalidate your warranty if all goes wrong, but that is slim and there are many people on this site that can help. Before you ask ..... read the wiki on how to flash a custom rom.
YOu can buy a new battery cover to remove the branding that i believe is on the back, however without taking the phone apart, you can not remove the branding from the front.
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thanks for the prompt response, i have read the wiki and have a good enough understanding to go ahead and flash my device, though i can't seem to find the rom you said on the forums as theres so many.

Hey my phone is vodafone as well. ROM flash is a bit extreme unless you are confident, suggest you read how to change themes - I use HTC 3d buttons applied using the TF3d config utility, removes those red icons. You can then experiment with the bigger themes (HTC Black, spiderman etc)although some do seem to slow the phone down and shrink the middle working part of the screen! These theme changes are however easily removed if they don't work and a hard reset would put you back in warranty should anything happen. You will also find that youtube is missing but you will find several alternatives including core player and the original app in the diamond forum. I am a whole week ahead of you and now have a far different phone to the one delivered (including working Tomtom7), unfortunately many of the posts ramble a bit and it takes a lot of reading (however the wiki draws together some of the threads, read this one and the diamond wiki) but I'm afraid the printed logo on the screen will have to stay!!

Leoncc said:
okay so got my phone today, but i'm abit annoyed
is it possible to get this phone on contract with vodaphone without all the branding?
i was hoping the touch pro would come with the sleek black theme it was shown with on all the reviews i checked online, instead i have a branded vodaphone touch pro with a red theme, the htc logo has been replaced on the front with vodaphone as well
just wondering if its possible to not have this on the phone? and i should have said something over the phone
thanks
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I have my TP with vodafone... But I don't have the vodafonbe bullsh*t.
Yust bought a 'general' phone.. without any provider logo etc.
also without simlock so I can insert every sim I want. I'm gonna use vodafone 4 a few months so I have my TP with vodafone.. but without all the vodafone crap

I am 4 weeks ahead of you ,
But flashed my ROM with the 1st day of having the phone.
Go on become the Phantom Flasher
Its worth it m8ty

I also flashed my ROM the same day I got my phone

I've updated mine to have black/white background.
There's a thingy available for download - the manila theme that's the orginal that came with the device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2358935&postcount=225
Which'll let you turn it to something a little more elegant looking. I think that's the one I installed.

Look for a different supplier if you want unbranded
Leoncc said:
okay so got my phone today, but i'm abit annoyed
is it possible to get this phone on contract with vodaphone without all the branding?
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As I have a TyTN II on Vodafone contract (well my 12 months is now up actually), sure it's possible to get an unadulterated, HTC branded Touch Pro on contract with them but you'll likely have to get it through a different supplier than a Vodafone shop. The thing to do is to make it a black and white requirement (when agreeing your contract) that any supplied phone must not be Vodafone branded in any way and then if it turns out to have branding, you can reject it as not being according to your wishes. The more people do this, then eventually maybe the networks will wake up and stop changing the phones around. It's understandable for them to want to lock the phone to their network/sim card but with the exception of networks which use proprietary/non standard radio technology and therefore require special radio coding programmed in, that should be the limit of any customisation in my opinion.
If you contact HTC or go through their website, that'll tell you where you can get their 'native' device and some of these companies will offer them on contract also. It'll likely cost you more than a carrier modified version (in some cases much more) but thats the price you pay for 'the real thing'.

To Root or not to Root?

Hi
This is my first post and I'm admittedly new to this so forgive me if I come across as a bit of a n00b.
I've been considering whether to root my HTC Desire for a while now. One of the main reasons is to bypass HTC Sense as its stopping me from doing a number of things. One being installing a Wii Classic Wireless game pad I want to use on the PSX4 Droid emulator. So hopefully this will fix this problem. Another issue I'm hoping it fixes is the ability to blue tooth mp3 files to other phones, which HTC has blocked. Does anyone know if this is possible with root?
I'm going to use the Unrevoked method as I've found a step by step guide and also a video, which seems pretty straight forward. Unless anyone else knows of a better method?
Lastly if I was to root my phone is it possible to unroot it?
Thanks

Zammo76 said:
Lastly if I was to root my phone is it possible to unroot it?
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Yes, as if it has never been rooted.

I rooted my phone and never looked back!

I think I'd only ever unroot it if it needed to go in for repairs or I sold it.

Zammo76 said:
Hi
This is my first post and I'm admittedly new to this so forgive me if I come across as a bit of a n00b.
I've been considering whether to root my HTC Desire for a while now. One of the main reasons is to bypass HTC Sense as its stopping me from doing a number of things. One being installing a Wii Classic Wireless game pad I want to use on the PSX4 Droid emulator. So hopefully this will fix this problem. Another issue I'm hoping it fixes is the ability to blue tooth mp3 files to other phones, which HTC has blocked. Does anyone know if this is possible with root?
I'm going to use the Unrevoked method as I've found a step by step guide and also a video, which seems pretty straight forward. Unless anyone else knows of a better method?
Lastly if I was to root my phone is it possible to unroot it?
Thanks
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To be jailed or to be free?

thank you so much

how can we unroot then? I'm also thinking of rooting my Samsung Galaxy Ace but afraid to not avail its warranty if I root it.

Yes you can root and unroot, but Rotting the phone makes the phone open to all the cool things you will want to flash on the phone. THAT is why we got Android phones

Do it. The Epic is my first Android phone. I'm an experienced NOC Analyst, been using and working in Linux and Unix for years as part of my day to day. I cannot BELIEVE how fun these phones are...if you're a techy gearhead type and you just can't leave anything alone, jump in with both feet. I promise you'll learn it fast and you'll never again wonder why people do it. Just follow the instructions and be patient, the rewards will be great.

ROOT IT MAKES FOR A WAY BETTER PHONE MY MOM EVEN HAS A ROOTED PHONE!

I was a little hesitant to root at first because I had heard horror stories about bricked phones, etc, and was under the initial impression that it was only something super-techy people could do. However, I looked up the instructions and was like "oh, okay, I can do that" and really, as long as you can follow directions, you will be fine. And even if you do mess something up, usually you aren't the first person who has done that particular thing and you can still find help on these forums.
You can definitely unroot it and it will be as if you never rooted it at all. I've rooted and then unrooted an Incredible and an X (after I nearly bricked the X) and you would never know the difference from stock. The Incredible I brought it for repair with Verizon and got a new phone with no question from the the tech.

Thanks Lainzee for the informative reply, that's helping make up my mind. Are you able to now blue tooth MP3 files?
Also will I still be able to use widgets if I root my phone? I say this because I used a custom launcher and it took away some of my widgets and also app shortcuts.

Do you mean the sense widgets?
Wether you are able to use some widgets depends on the rom you use or if you use an anlternative launcher. When you use a rom with sense in it, you are able to use the htc widgets. If you use a rom without sense or an alternative launcher,you can't use the sense widgets. I rooted my desire the minute i had it. It opens so much possibillities and options you don't have when not rooted.

after reading different threads on how to root the phone I was confused but it is really quite easy and the phone rungs better now and seems to have a much better battery because all the rubbish is not there slowing things down
Go For it

I do like some of the widgets, for instance I find the calender really useful. I work shifts and its easy for me to look at it and work out when I'm next in work. I'd be gutted if I lost this function, plus some of the other more useful widgets.
I'm definitely going to run a ROM without HTC Sense, so will I be able to run any widgets?
I currently have the following:
HTC Clock/ weather
HTC Calender,
HTC Music,
HTC News,
HTC People,
Android Google Search,
Android YouTube,
Android Facebook,
Android Power Control,
Android Transdroid,
Android Tweetcaster,
Am I right in thinking I'd loose the ability to run any HTC widgets, but the others would be fine?

If you came to XDA, you definetly need a rooted phone! I even rooted my gf's HTC Desire Z (not that she knows I did it, or what it does or means..) !

I rooted a htc dersire and is the best!!!I recommended.

Lol to rooting of your girl friends phone. She's probably like "why have I got a ninja icon on the apps menu?".
If I do root my Desire can I have the original HTC Sense UI and a Vanilla 2.2 ROM on my phone. Then just switch between the two as and when I want too?

Zammo76 said:
Thanks Lainzee for the informative reply, that's helping make up my mind. Are you able to now blue tooth MP3 files?
Also will I still be able to use widgets if I root my phone? I say this because I used a custom launcher and it took away some of my widgets and also app shortcuts.
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Rooting will not remove anything from your device. It just gives you the possibility to remove anything.

Moudii said:
If you came to XDA, you definetly need a rooted phone! I even rooted my gf's HTC Desire Z (not that she knows I did it, or what it does or means..) !
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Is that like cheating on your GF "rooting her phone" LOL.
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[Q] HTC Desire S - Orange ROM Install

Thanks to Orange UK being unhelpful regarding a contract upgrade (sim only to pay monthly is apparently impossible) and then providing incorrect advice to a friend of mine, she now has the following problem with her HTC Desire S S510e.
She desperately needs to be able to use the Orange Signal Boost (UMA) app and was told that although Orange were unable to sell her an HTC Desire S she could buy one herself (unbranded / unlocked) and then this would allow her to receive and make phone calls on her Orange account via UMA. Too late she has discovered that this is nonsense - the HTC firmware / software that comes with the non-Orange phone does not include the Kineto Smart Wi-Fi (Orange Signal Boost) app.
Both HTC and Orange are unwilling to help.
So here are the questions:
1. Is it possible for her to replace the factory HTC firmware / software with the Orange version? She is not concerned if this means her phone will then be locked to Orange as it was never her intention to change networks.
2. Is there any risk that trying to do this will break the phone?
3. After the change (if this is indeed possible) will the phone then function exactly as if it had come from Orange UK (eg: update automatically etc)?
If this oddly in-reverse process is possible could someone please provide me with an idiot-proof guide (I do not have phone developer experience) or links to all the steps to follow and also where to find any required software or files.
I have already downloaded the file RUU_Saga_Orange_UK_1.31.61.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11_M_release_178918_signed
but am unsure if this is the most recent version available and if so how to install it.
Thanks

Problem Solved
Solution:
1. Install HTC Sync. No need to run the app but the drivers are required for the RUU step later.
2. Make a Gold Card. Visit this site to find-out how:
>addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd<
I used the SD card that came with the phone.
3. Download an appropriate RUU.
4. Turn the phone off and connect to the PC via USB.
5. Open the RUU file and follow the instructions.
The result should be a phone with the required RUU (in my case Orange UK) that will function / update as normal.
NB: If you are branding an unbranded HTC as an Orange (or other) HTC then you do not need to get involved in rooting / unrooting. Clearly you would only wish to brand for a very specific reason (such as to gain access to the Orange UK Signal Boost / UMA feature).
Good Luck

Hi all,
I am looking to do this on my Desire S, as I have problems getting signal on my generic phone.
If I was to put the Orange ROM onto my phone so I can use orange signal boosting, will I be able to go back to stock easily enough if needed.
I have recently updated OTA to
Android Version - 2.3.5
Software number - 2.10.401.4
Is the Orange ROM this version?
Thanks in advance,

Have you now sorted this?
I have done virtually the same and it works perfectly - let me know if you need the file.

nch45167 said:
I have done virtually the same and it works perfectly - let me know if you need the file.
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I've had a similar problem, any chance I could get hold of the RUU? I can't find it anywhere after hours of Googling.

I've been searching and searching on how to solve the same problem - could anyone give me a hint on finding a valid download link for the Orange HTC Desire S RUU that nch45167 infers does exist. I can't find it from googling.
The reason I want to get back to the provider stock ROM is to get the Signal Boost feature on Orange. I've seen links to apps people have extracted of Signal Boost to use on rooted devices, but I really don't want to do that. Looks far too tricky, and not a very good success rate from reading the comments.

timjohnstone said:
I've been searching and searching on how to solve the same problem - could anyone give me a hint on finding a valid download link for the Orange HTC Desire S RUU that nch45167 infers does exist. I can't find it from googling.
The reason I want to get back to the provider stock ROM is to get the Signal Boost feature on Orange. I've seen links to apps people have extracted of Signal Boost to use on rooted devices, but I really don't want to do that. Looks far too tricky, and not a very good success rate from reading the comments.
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I've got (just upgraded from it) a Desire S. This feature was discussed extensively on the HTC DS forums at one time. It also took me less than 60 seconds on Google to find this page.

Thank you SimonTS. My googling skills must be off form. I feel embarrassed - you're quite right - exactly what I'm looking for is indeed out there. Thanks again.

remove operator name on screen

HI all,
does anyone know a way of removing the operator name from all screens (home, lock etc) as i don't like it being there and think it would look neater without it.
Thanks in advance
J

bump. anyone?

I think you're going to need a custom rom to get rid of it.

De brand or install custom rom u need root access tho
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If you are new to xda please watch this video it'll help you out )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Ha, I remember back in the early Nokia/Motorola days, this was like one of the hot "hacks" you could do with your phone. :laugh: