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hi there,
can someone tell me is there any progress to make a sim unlock software like htc desire, or sensation can only be unlock with code purchased from some site that offer this ? thakns in advance
ashandarey said:
hi there,
can someone tell me is there any progress to make a sim unlock software like htc desire, or sensation can only be unlock with code purchased from some site that offer this ? thakns in advance
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Currently there is no know method of sim-unlocking the Sensation without an unlock code purchased from a site. Also, this thread should be in the General forum, not here. Please some mod move this
ashandarey said:
hi there,
can someone tell me is there any progress to make a sim unlock software like htc desire, or sensation can only be unlock with code purchased from some site that offer this ? thakns in advance
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Where did you get the phone from?
You could always just call T-Mobile. They always give me the unlock codes. I ust tell them (ATT also) that I am using the phone overseas, and I need the unlock code to use an international SIM. ATT usually just gives me the code, and T-Mobile emails it within 24 hours. I have yet to be told no by either carrier.
ChrisAC84 said:
You could always just call T-Mobile. They always give me the unlock codes. I ust tell them (ATT also) that I am using the phone overseas, and I need the unlock code to use an international SIM. ATT usually just gives me the code, and T-Mobile emails it within 24 hours. I have yet to be told no by either carrier.
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Not that easy : in France, the Sensation is atm SFR exclusive (same as Vodafone)
And they don't have the codes handy for the time being even though they're forced by French laws to give it for free to those who bought the phone with a pre-paid offer !
cjm1979 said:
Where did you get the phone from?
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mmm bulgaria our service provider is part of vodafone ...so
rahan95 said:
Not that easy : in France, the Sensation is atm SFR exclusive (same as Vodafone)
And they don't have the codes handy for the time being even though they're forced by French laws to give it for free to those who bought the phone with a pre-paid offer !
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Hmm, didn't know that. Thanks for the info
ashandarey said:
mmm bulgaria our service provider is part of vodafone ...so
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Is it Vodafone branded? Just that the Vodafone Uk Sensations are sim unlocked. Have you tried it?
rahan95 said:
Not that easy : in France, the Sensation is atm SFR exclusive (same as Vodafone)
And they don't have the codes handy for the time being even though they're forced by French laws to give it for free to those who bought the phone with a pre-paid offer !
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This user seems to have gotten his unlock code http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14576902&postcount=17
Yes I find code in unlock site
Not expensive all working like.charm
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Vodafone UK already unlocked
I assumed when I got my Sensation from Vodafone that it would need to be unlocked to accomodate my Orange SIM. So I was looking around for an unlocker and was just about to part with cash on one of the sites, when I thought I would pop the Orange SIM in the phone to see what the error message would be.
I was then greeted by the Orange carrier signal and all was working fine!! Glad I didn't pay my £15 I would have been well gutted.
So yeah, I can confirm that the Vodafone ones in the UK are already SIM unlocked. Nice!
Also - off topic - there is no branding on the phone other than a quick logo upon booting up the phone. So all in all a good deal.
apprentice said:
I assumed when I got my Sensation from Vodafone that it would need to be unlocked to accomodate my Orange SIM. So I was looking around for an unlocker and was just about to part with cash on one of the sites, when I thought I would pop the Orange SIM in the phone to see what the error message would be.
I was then greeted by the Orange carrier signal and all was working fine!! Glad I didn't pay my £15 I would have been well gutted.
So yeah, I can confirm that the Vodafone ones in the UK are already SIM unlocked. Nice!
Also - off topic - there is no branding on the phone other than a quick logo upon booting up the phone. So all in all a good deal.
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i am with vodafone uk but my phone is not sim unlocked ?
farigee said:
i am with vodafone uk but my phone is not sim unlocked ?
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Vodafone Uk don't sim lock contract phones apart from iPhones and exclusives.
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has anyone unlocked his sensation recently?
can u suggest a website or something to do so? i am getting mine from tmobilie this week but i want to use it with Wind mobile in Canada...
nothing at all??
alireza_simkesh said:
nothing at all??
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Well, As far as I know the phones in Europe don't have simlocks, so I suggest you try it first when your phone arrives and than look if it has one. It could be it's simlockfree at the moment it arrives.
IJS-T said:
Well, As far as I know the phones in Europe don't have simlocks, so I suggest you try it first when your phone arrives and than look if it has one. It could be it's simlockfree at the moment it arrives.
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but im getting mine from tmobile USA.
There should be a website or something that does this
I just picked up two today, if I find out I'll let you know.
To my knowledge if you buy the phone outright, tmo will provide a code but their cx service is closed so im calling in the morn
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Well, As far as I know the phones in Europe don't have simlocks, so I suggest you try it first when your phone arrives and than look if it has one. It could be it's simlockfree at the moment it arrives.
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Your understanding is incorrect.. ony in certain countries eg belgium the law mandates that the phones cannot be locked to a carrier else most of the countries eg france, put a simlock
cdstewart said:
I just picked up two today, if I find out I'll let you know.
To my knowledge if you buy the phone outright, tmo will provide a code but their cx service is closed so im calling in the morn
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any updates on this?...
I have it rooted, whats the cheapest way of unlocking this phone? Operator want £20 to give me the unlock code.
Not sure where you are exactly mate but here we have couple of phone repair shops that charge between £5-15 for doing it and in fact in local shopping centres there's like Phone accessory stands run by Indian/Pakistanis who do it for a £10 .Would think most major towns across the water in England would be the same
I bought a code from ebay for £13.45 and it works perfectly!
PeterStoba said:
I bought a code from ebay for £13.45 and it works perfectly!
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Could you possibly provide a URL or at the least the keywords that you used to search for this item as I've seen this question asked several separate times in as many threads by people new to S-OFF. It would be good for them to get a working source.
Thanks
There is Software on XDA that unlocks the Desire, I don't know if it'll work on the S.
slugger09 said:
I have it rooted, whats the cheapest way of unlocking this phone? Operator want £20 to give me the unlock code.
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So expensive! You can try the new software unlock from this threadhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160588
x8h8kenan said:
So expensive! You can try the new software unlock from this threadhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160588
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I have already used http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/ does that mean its unlocked?
slugger09 said:
I have already used http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/ does that mean its unlocked?
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NO.
(...10 Chars...)
x8h8kenan said:
So expensive! You can try the new software unlock from this threadhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160588
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Sim lock is NOT the same as Secuflag (S-on, S-off).
x8h8kenan said:
So expensive! You can try the new software unlock from this threadhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160588
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Sure, I searched for "HTC Desire S unlock code" and came across a seller called "unlock_fusion".
He links to a very nice tool; you put your IMEI in before purchase and it will tell you if they have a code
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Unlock-Code-H...ltDomain_3&hash=item2eb5d17c1c#ht_2618wt_1139
PeterStoba said:
Sure, I searched for "HTC Desire S unlock code" and came across a seller called "unlock_fusion".
He links to a very nice tool; you put your IMEI in before purchase and it will tell you if they have a code
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Unlock-Code-H...ltDomain_3&hash=item2eb5d17c1c#ht_2618wt_1139
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Does "unlock" means you can use any sim card like iphone network lock?
PeterStoba said:
Sure, I searched for "HTC Desire S unlock code" and came across a seller called "unlock_fusion".
He links to a very nice tool; you put your IMEI in before purchase and it will tell you if they have a code
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Unlock-Code-H...ltDomain_3&hash=item2eb5d17c1c#ht_2618wt_1139
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It says
The following tool is available for your IMEI :
Factory Code (All Networks) > HTC Factory Code (Supernew Records
Does that mean I can unlock it?
I bought an unlock code, which did not work (I double and triple checked IMEI).
I now have only 1 unlock tries left.
How do I unlock if last try does not work ?
For real dude in the dev section?
I was able to unlock it using the Stock rom only
ok
i reverted to stock rom through LG update (except recovery, in case that matters)
ido said:
i reverted to stock rom through LG update (except recovery, in case that matters)
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Did you happen too see this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13381450#post13381450
Just call tmo. Your code might be wrong one.
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I'm not a t-mo customer, and I don't live in the US..
Try to order another code from a reputable seller and check to see if they are the same. If it is the same, you must have either read the IMEI wrong or enter it incorrectly. If it is not the same, you can take your last chance try to unlock it...
ido said:
I'm not a t-mo customer, and I don't live in the US..
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I bought mine on eBay from this seller and it worked fine
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=260776518349
It was $10 back in may when I bought mine and it looks like it's only $3.20 now. Like I said mine worked fine. Your mileage may vary.
Get back to the person you bought the code from and have them double check it. If you hard lock the device you will never be unable to unlock it. You have to make sure the IMEI is correct by doing *#06# and enter your unlock code super carefully. How many times did you enter the wrong code? LG gives you ten unlock attempts. Why do you only have 1 attempt left? If you want a code fast I can help you get one for $6.00 (cheaper on eBay). Make very sure the next code you try is correct and enter the numbers very carefully.
There is NO reason you have to buy a unlock code.
Cell providers in the USA HAVE too provide you the unlock code, it's the LAW.
They email it too you within 24 hours.
Mikey1022 said:
There is NO reason you have to buy a unlock code.
Cell providers in the USA HAVE too provide you the unlock code, it's the LAW.
They email it too you within 24 hours.
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OP already said he doesn't live in the USA.
phburks said:
OP already said he doesn't live in the USA.
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You dont need too live in the USA.......it's a USA cell providers phone
Mikey1022 said:
You dont need too live in the USA.......it's a USA cell providers phone
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I'm pretty sure there is no law requiring that in the USA. T-Mobile will do it for active account holders. I think you have to have had your account in good standing for a certain number of consecutive days or something. But I don't think there is any law requiring it.
Mikey1022 said:
You dont need too live in the USA.......it's a USA cell providers phone
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I think its a FCC regulation they have to provide them. I'm not sure.
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lanlee212 said:
I think its a FCC regulation they have to provide them. I'm not sure.
Sent from my Eris
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It is lawful to unlock your phone, but there is no law that I know of that requires a carrier to do so. In many cases they will provide you with the code if your case meets their criteria.
Here is T-Mobile's policy on the matter
https://t-mobile.jive-mobile.com:443/#jive-document?content=/api/core/v1/documents/1588
jboxer said:
Get back to the person you bought the code from and have them double check it. If you hard lock the device you will never be unable to unlock it. You have to make sure the IMEI is correct by doing *#06# and enter your unlock code super carefully. How many times did you enter the wrong code? LG gives you ten unlock attempts. Why do you only have 1 attempt left? If you want a code fast I can help you get one for $6.00 (cheaper on eBay). Make very sure the next code you try is correct and enter the numbers very carefully.
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Actually I've double checked the code that I gave them, and it still does not unlock.
I tried multiple roms, and this is why I have only 1 attempt left.
Think you can help me with the unlock code ? I can give you the code I've tried, and you can see if you have another one listed.
Edit: I've called t-mobile, and after talking with them for 20 minutes, they said that I can ask a "friend" which has a T-mobile account with prepaid and active for over 60 days, which could ask for the subsidized unlock code for me..
Any volunteers ? (It should "cost" you only a call to them..)
ido said:
Think you can help me with the unlock code ? I can give you the code I've tried, and you can see if you have another one listed.
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Yes but you would need to send me $6.00 by PayPal for me to get the code for you. I would need your IMEI also (triple checked). Then you can see if the code from my source is the same as the code you bought already.
jboxer said:
Yes but you would need to send me $6.00 by PayPal for me to get the code for you. I would need your IMEI also (triple checked). Then you can see if the code from my source is the same as the code you bought already.
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A. I won't pay $6 just to check if its the same code.
B. I am hoping to get free help from a t-mobile customer as I wrote above..
Is there a tutorial somewhere on how to unlock one of these for use with a tmobile SIM card. I searched a bit and didn't see one anywhere. Thanks.
Call ATT
aaron2406 said:
Is there a tutorial somewhere on how to unlock one of these for use with a tmobile SIM card. I searched a bit and didn't see one anywhere. Thanks.
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I called ATT and politely asked them to provide me the unlock code. They gave me the code right away and I managed to unlock mine while I was on phone with them.
they wouldn't give it to me.
aaron2406 said:
they wouldn't give it to me.
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Did they give you the reason? When they asked me the reason, I told them that I travel overseas so I needed to unlock the phone to be able to use it overseas. I was out of contract with them too.
1.Call AT&T (800) 331-0500
2.Talk to a customer rep
3.Tell them you don't have and AT&T account and you're with a prepaid service (Airvoice worked for me!)
4.Ask to unlock your SIM card
5.If they say no get a new rep
6.Give the IMEI/ESN
7.get your unlock code!
When they check your IMEI it will show if you have a contract or not.
Firepac said:
When they check your IMEI it will show if you have a contract or not.
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I dont have we a contract or account with att and they still gave me a code.
Drake9897 said:
1.Call AT&T (800) 331-0500
2.Talk to a customer rep
3.Tell them you don't have and AT&T account and you're with a prepaid service (Airvoice worked for me!)
4.Ask to unlock your SIM card
5.If they say no get a new rep
6.Give the IMEI/ESN
7.get your unlock code!
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Better yet, you can go to this site: https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/
And request the unlock code.
Drake9897 said:
I dont have we a contract or account with att and they still gave me a code.
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Well obviously if you don't have an account with AT&T they will give you an unlock code.
Firepac said:
Well obviously if you don't have an account with AT&T they will give you an unlock code.
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I would have thought the opposite.
Updated algorithms
Drake9897 said:
1.Call AT&T (800) 331-0500
2.Connect and talk to a new customer rep
3.Tell them you don't have and AT&T account and you're with a prepaid service (Airvoice worked for me!)
4.Ask to unlock your SIM card
5.If they say no, goto step 2
6.Give the IMEI/ESN
7.get your unlock code!
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Beware, this code can lead to infinite loop!
AT&T will unlock any phone as long as it is their phone. Regardless of your status with them, if you have a contract with them or not.
I have been told by multiple reps at multiple AT&T stores that as long as it is one of their phones you can take it to any AT&T store and they will unlock it, however I don't know if they charge!
As long as there is no contract signed for the device, the device has been available on AT&T for at least 90 days, and the unlock code is easily obtained from the manufacturer, they'll unlock it.
Store reps don't unlock phones. You request through Care or the website.
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Okay I just got an unlock code from AT&T. Is there a way to enter the unlock code without using another SIM card?
Firepac said:
Okay I just got an unlock code from AT&T. Is there a way to enter the unlock code without using another SIM card?
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No.
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Febby said:
No.
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That sucks. No way to spoof one?
Firepac said:
That sucks. No way to spoof one?
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Possibly there is but nothing the general public would know. Sim cards are programed when made. Id save the hassle and ask a friend that has tmobile or if they got any old unsed sims.
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Febby said:
Possibly there is but nothing the general public would know. Sim cards are programed when made. Id save the hassle and ask a friend that has tmobile or if they got any old unsed sims.
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What about a deactivated SIM?
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What about a deactivated SIM?
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Some sims won't work if theyre new (never been activated) but in my experience Tmobile sims (never activated) will work and so will previously activated sims that are no longer activate in service. Give it a try.
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