I contacted AT&T to obtain the SIM-unlock code for my One X/XL. For the life of me, I cannot get the unlock code to work. What's worse, I was told that if you input the wrong unlock code 5 times, the phone will be permanently locked to AT&T. I am rooted and running CM10.1. Does anyone know if rooting and running a custom ROM interferes with carrier-unlocking your phone? Thanks.
The unlock code won't work on an aosp rom. Flash a sense Rom then try and it will work
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Sorry for asking about this, I've searched around and find there are various posted and not sure which is correct one now.
I just got back a HTC Sensation from repaired that they replaced. IT comes with ICS already installed....so now I want to root it so I can unlock to use with other phone companies. I don't plan on using custom ROMs and would like to be able to receive future updates.
What's the best way to root the phone with this new firmware already installed? Can someone point me to the right guide? I see there's some all in one tool and also about unlocking the bootloader via the DevTool but I prefer not to lose warranty.
Thanks for the help
Well if your hboot is 1.27 you will need to head on over to HTC dev to unlock the boatloader and once you accomplish that install a custom recovery I would recommend 4ext and make sure smart flash is enabled and now you have two options you can root the stock Rom or you can download a custom Rom and if your comfortable with doing the wire trick to s off
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jslim38 said:
Well if your hboot is 1.27 you will need to head on over to HTC dev to unlock the boatloader and once you accomplish that then you need to flash a custom recovery I my self would recommend 4ext and when thats done install super su so you will have root and if your comfortable with doing the wire trick to s off
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So the only way to root is to unlock bootloader from HTC Dev first? All I want to do is get root so I can unlock the phone sim lock right now!
You got it
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newr said:
So the only way to root is to unlock bootloader from HTC Dev first? All I want to do is get root so I can unlock the phone sim lock right now!
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Hi,
Check HERE
Also I notice that you mentioned sim unlock you don't need to be rooted to unlock your sim unlocking your sim is referring to making your device carrier free meaning if in the U S you will have your choice of GSM carriers to choose from depending on how far you go with the sim unlocking process you could free it up from tmo and that will allow you to transition over to AT&T or you could free it up free it up for all gsm carriers like straight talk and your now there's is a script I saw in the dev section to unlock your sim I my self haven't tested it yet I can hunt it down for you if that's what your looking for however to run this script yes you will need to be rooted
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Hi,
For sim unlock,look HERE
and maybe HERE
Malybru as given you two links and those are what your looking for and as I stated in a previous post you will need to have your device unlock and rooted to run that script so your your main focus right now is to unlock your bootloader and install custom recovery and then root your device and you may have to s off your device to run that script as I haven't tryed the script yet so be sure to read up on it more before running the script
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My situation: I rooted my ATT One X using 2.20 xfactor exploit that changed my phone's CID. I am now running the King Kang ROM. I got my sim unlock code directly from ATT but it keeps giving a failure message. I read another similar thread on this topic but that was from a few months ago and was not resolved.
My question: does the rooting/bootloader unlocking process affect the ability to sim unlock my phone? If yes, then can I restore the phone back to factory settings including the original CID, etc. so that I can try to use that sim unlock code again? Will re-locking the bootloader and flashing a 2.20 RUU suffice?
Thanks,
Sathya
It shouldn't. I can't see any connection between the two. SIM is for service, bootloader is for the phone.
I had this problem.
You have to be on a Sense ROM (doesn't have to be stock) in order to SIM unlock the the HOX.
Backup your current setup, wipe and flash any Sense ROM and then try to unlock. Works like a charm.
Once you're unlocked, you can go back to restoring or flashing AOSP-based ROMs
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Deus_eps_machina said:
I had this problem.
You have to be on a Sense ROM (doesn't have to be stock) in order to SIM unlock the the HOX.
Backup your current setup, wipe and flash any Sense ROM and then try to unlock. Works like a charm.
Once you're unlocked, you can go back to restoring or flashing AOSP-based ROMs
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Thanks for the tip! Will try this and report back ...
snanand said:
Thanks for the tip! Will try this and report back ...
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That worked! Thanks a lot!
I flashed to CleanROM 5.0, sim unlock worked like a breeze once I put in a non-ATT sim. Flashed back to King Kang.
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That worked! Thanks a lot!
I flashed to CleanROM 5.0, sim unlock worked like a breeze once I put in a non-ATT sim. Flashed back to King Kang.
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i'm on htc one x with ATT, trying to unlock it to use with tmobile.
bought code from cellunlocker.net
went from CM10 to cleanROM 5.0....unsuccessful.
the imei number i provided to cellunlocker.net is the same as in phone settings and when you do *#06#.......
BUT...i noticed the imei in phone setting does not match the imei on physical sticker on phone or the sim insert plate...wtf is it different. i got the phone directly from ATT!
already email cellunlocker.net for unlock code for the IMEI on physical sticker/sim plate.
any suggestions...or other ways of sim unlock.
Thanks
Had a unlock issue when I first got the phone. Was running king kang couldn't unlock so I flashed back to stock with a locked bootloader and it worked.
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charlieb620 said:
Had a unlock issue when I first got the phone. Was running king kang couldn't unlock so I flashed back to stock with a locked bootloader and it worked.
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please help me, I am new on HOX. I bought HOX with CyanogenMod ROM. But can't unlock sim. How can I go to Sense ROM? Where from I can download and flash? Please give some instructions.
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Had a unlock issue when I first got the phone. Was running king kang couldn't unlock so I flashed back to stock with a locked bootloader and it worked.
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Lockrf bootloader and went back to 2.20 ruu...still didn't work... Suggestions??. Should i go to 1.85!!???
You have an imei issue based on what you explained. Get at&t to unlock the phone for you or provide you a phone with matching numbers.
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What number does att have on file for the phone the one on the box/sticker or the one inside the phone itself?
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954wrecker said:
You have an imei issue based on what you explained. Get at&t to unlock the phone for you or provide you a phone with matching numbers.
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What number does att have on file for the phone the one on the box/sticker or the one inside the phone itself?
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Well .. the dumb thing is i called att...the imei they have matches with the one inside the phone... And they claim they didn't have an unlock code for it...called twice...both rep tried to look up unlock code for me.
Maybe i shld try to get unlock code for the imei number on outside of phone...on phone sticker, box, sim tray...????
Why the heck are the two imei numbers different??? Should i go to att to complain n get diff one... although it has been about a yr...doubt they'll do anything about it.
I bought an unlocked Inspire 4G and installed ST sim, and it works fine. However, it's not rooted and I want to upgrade to Jellybean if possible without losing the fact that it's unlocked. I haven't been able to decide which ROM I want to run.
What mod is recommended for full functionality?
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I bought an unlocked Inspire 4G and installed ST sim, and it works fine. However, it's not rooted and I want to upgrade to Jellybean if possible without losing the fact that it's unlocked. I haven't been able to decide which ROM I want to run.
What mod is recommended for full functionality?
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you are refering to sim unlock or unlocked bootloader?
Well it allowed me to insert and use a straightalk sin w full functionality so I would say sim unlocked. Bootloader is s-on.
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We dont really do Bst ROM threads. Each rom is differnt and will add different things. Best thing for you is to try them out and see what rom you like.
Hey guys I recently purchased an Rooted Htc One X from a friend to use as my work phone and was give the carrier unlock code for my device however when i went to unlock the device it did not work. From searching around here on the forums i've noticed that in order to carrier unlock this device it needs to be on a sense based rom. Is this correct? If so does it matter if its viper xl rom?
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Hey guys I recently purchased an Rooted Htc One X from a friend to use as my work phone and was give the carrier unlock code for my device however when i went to unlock the device it did not work. From searching around here on the forums i've noticed that in order to carrier unlock this device it needs to be on a sense based rom. Is this correct? If so does it matter if its viper xl rom?
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Any sense rom should work. You just need it for the first time code entry. You can flash AOSP after if you like.
Ok perfect i just wanted to make sure before i attempt to unlock the phone again...Once again Exad you've come to the rescue! Thanks again!
igooner14 said:
Ok perfect i just wanted to make sure before i attempt to unlock the phone again...Once again Exad you've come to the rescue! Thanks again!
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Anytime bud!
Can anyone point me in the direction of a Stock Rogers RUU?
I have an HTC One X I got from a friend which I am trying to unlock to use on another Network. He Rooted it and has been using Cyanogen 10. I need to downgrade to stock to get the sim unlock but cannot finda a stock rom that will allow me to do so. Any anyone help?
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Can anyone point me in the direction of a Stock Rogers RUU?
I have an HTC One X I got from a friend which I am trying to unlock to use on another Network. He Rooted it and has been using Cyanogen 10. I need to downgrade to stock to get the sim unlock but cannot finda a stock rom that will allow me to do so. Any anyone help?
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Just flash cleanrom or just about any other sense based rom. I SIM unlocked on magioR4
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Just flash cleanrom or just about any other sense based rom. I SIM unlocked on magioR4
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Is cleanrom and actual ROM or did you mean a 'clean rom'? I will try that right after I tackle the fact that it wont turn on or charge haha
Cleanrom is a ROM in our development section.
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