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so the HTC J ISW13HT was released in Japan 10 days ago, and I'm eager to get my hands on it. Only I am not in Japan.
Are there any people in Japan here on the forums that can answer some questions for me?
Is the phone locked to au? And does the phone in fact support GSM sim card at all? I know it has a card slot but since au is CDMA I wonder if the phone accepts sim cards (it has GSM functionality).
cheers
eXOuT said:
so the HTC J ISW13HT was released in Japan 10 days ago, and I'm eager to get my hands on it. Only I am not in Japan.
Are there any people in Japan here on the forums that can answer some questions for me?
Is the phone locked to au? And does the phone in fact support GSM sim card at all? I know it has a card slot but since au is CDMA I wonder if the phone accepts sim cards (it has GSM functionality).
cheers
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Hmm, I suppose when I get my hands on one, I'll be able to answer this question. I'll try to stop by an au shop to poke around one of their display models.
I'm assuming the phone is locked to au, though.
nice, thanks. Does au sell phones without contract at all?
eXOuT said:
nice, thanks. Does au sell phones without contract at all?
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I think you can purchase the phone outright but to get it unlocked you'll have to pay for the unlocking fee which is about ¥3000. Even then, I dunno if it has a removable sim card
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Any more info?
It's been about a month now since this was posted, any new info?
I live in Japan and have the phone, but can't find much info for Root yet (in English at least) or Sim Unlock if it's possible or not.
fish101022 said:
It's been about a month now since this was posted, any new info?
I live in Japan and have the phone, but can't find much info for Root yet (in English at least) or Sim Unlock if it's possible or not.
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Have you downloaded the ruu for it?
If you get that you can probably add su and busy box to it and maybe look at the one s threads for a root method
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eXOuT said:
so the HTC J ISW13HT was released in Japan 10 days ago, and I'm eager to get my hands on it. Only I am not in Japan.
Are there any people in Japan here on the forums that can answer some questions for me?
Is the phone locked to au? And does the phone in fact support GSM sim card at all? I know it has a card slot but since au is CDMA I wonder if the phone accepts sim cards (it has GSM functionality).
cheers
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It does support GSM/CDMA/WCDMA/WiMAX
But the GSM/WCDMA function seemed to be locked by AU.
You could not use GSM/Wcdma network when you insert a GSM/Wcdma Usim.
I have this phone, unlocked the bootloader, root, but can't make sim free.
I can't post links, only after 10 posts.
I have translated scripts for one click root.
Does anyone know sim unlock is possible for this phone?
Now the J is also in the market of HK and Taiwan. Hope someone can cook ROM for us.
sushiboy said:
Now the J is also in the market of HK and Taiwan. Hope someone can cook ROM for us.
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Are the HK and Taiwan versions of J also simlocked?
I made ROM for J based on MIUI for One S. But I still can't unlock simlock.(
Taiwan versions of J does not have simlocked.
roger225 said:
Taiwan versions of J does not have simlocked.
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Thanks. I already know that. And succeed use radio from Taiwan RUU. :victory:
What about Recovery?
craxycat said:
I have this phone, unlocked the bootloader, root, but can't make sim free.
I can't post links, only after 10 posts.
I have translated scripts for one click root.
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Oh yeah!
I have this phone too! My sister own it, just bought one week less.
Did you try install the Recovery on it?
If so, then I can unlock and root it now!
hofybebop said:
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Oh yeah!
I have this phone too! My sister own it, just bought one week less.
Did you try install the Recovery on it?
If so, then I can unlock and root it now!
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Yes, I tried and successfully flashed recovery, root, unlock bootloader and simunlock. =)
If you need help, I can help.
Good luck!
craxycat said:
Yes, I tried and successfully flashed recovery, root, unlock bootloader and simunlock. =)
If you need help, I can help.
Good luck!
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How do you simunlock this phone? Can you show me how did you do it? thx
richardyiu said:
How do you simunlock this phone? Can you show me how did you do it? thx
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There is a hack. It uses radio from Taiwan version of HTC J (not simlocked).
http://htcsoku.info/au-htc-j-isw13htがwcdmaネットワークで利用可能に/
Thank you!
craxycat said:
Yes, I tried and successfully flashed recovery, root, unlock bootloader and simunlock. =)
If you need help, I can help.
Good luck!
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Yes I need your help pls!
I aready send message to you, and wrote my email inside...
craxycat said:
There is a hack. It uses radio from Taiwan version of HTC J (not simlocked).
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Anyone can translate this into English? Seems a fair amount of info in Japanese, but nearly nothing in English... Google translate works very poorly from Japanese, don't really trust it for this.
Also, once you've flashed the radio from the Taiwan version, does it still work on AU? I don't want to change carrier to Docomo/Softbank, but I want to use local sim cards when I travel.
So whats the steps to unlock this little guy?
Hi everybody,
I have already flashed a new ROM (ICS 4.0.4) and I have superuser permissions (root) but,
Is it possible to use my smartphone with some other company SIM card? My mobile phone is an Lt15i (Xperia Arc) and i bought it in Spain (with vodafone) ... now i am in germany and i want to use my new FONIC SIM...
What can I do?
Thanks in advance.
Fernando.
If I install a custom ROM, will i get make it? Which custom ROMs do that? What unlock Bootloader means?
Thank you.
Please help me. I'm a bit lost.
oxayolt1987 said:
If I install a custom ROM, will i get make it? Which custom ROMs do that? What unlock Bootloader means?
Thank you.
Please help me. I'm a bit lost.
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If it's an unlocked GSM phone, it will work with any GSM carrier. I don't know if your phone is carrier locked or not, though. Also, custom roms don't control which carrier you can use.
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You don't need root or ANYTHING to unlock your phone.
1) get SIM that is not the network the phone was originally on
2) buy unlock code from local dealer or trusted ebay seller. You have to give them your IMEI I believe
3) put that SIM in and when prompted, enter unlock code. Phone is now unlocked for any SIM card for eternity
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Hey,
I am new to all this however can I ask if its possible to unlock my Xperia E handset which is Orange UK locked by flashing an unlocked firmware on the handset?
Is this possible or have I got the wrong end of the stick?
Thanks
scott7saunders said:
Hey,
I am new to all this however can I ask if its possible to unlock my Xperia E handset which is Orange UK locked by flashing an unlocked firmware on the handset?
Is this possible or have I got the wrong end of the stick?
Thanks
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Hi mate, I got my Xperia E from Orange UK Aswell, I am sorry to say it cannot be unlocked by simply flashing a rom. You can unlock it my going to phoneunlockserver.com and pay £10 to get it unlocked like I did. It is a much cheaper way than getting an unlock from orange that will cost you £25.
This way will also give you an unlocked bootloader meaning that you can install custom roms onto your phone!
UltraGamerHD said:
Hi mate, I got my Xperia E from Orange UK Aswell, I am sorry to say it cannot be unlocked by simply flashing a rom. You can unlock it my going to phoneunlockserver.com and pay £10 to get it unlocked like I did. It is a much cheaper way than getting an unlock from orange that will cost you £25.
This way will also give you an unlocked bootloader meaning that you can install custom roms onto your phone!
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Hey, I think mentioning this tool was banned on XDA. Something about a forum member who'd been removed or something?
Hi Guys,
I'm just won the HTC One E8 sprint version on an ebay auction, i didnt received the phone yet but i already know that is locked to sprint, i started to look for an unlocking code in trusted websites like cellunlocker.net and masterunlockcode but they dont have listed codes for the E8 sprint version.
Is there any possibility or working method to gsm unlock the HTC ONE E8 sprint version ?.
Thanks and regards,
lordfenriz said:
Hi Guys,
I'm just won the HTC One E8 sprint version on an ebay auction, i didnt received the phone yet but i already know that is locked to sprint, i started to look for an unlocking code in trusted websites like cellunlocker.net and masterunlockcode but they dont have listed codes for the E8 sprint version.
Is there any possibility or working method to gsm unlock the HTC ONE E8 sprint version ?.
Thanks and regards,
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It is possible. The e8 is very similar to the m8. Am currently tying to unlock mine. Will get back to you if am successful
briankariu said:
It is possible. The e8 is very similar to the m8. Am currently tying to unlock mine. Will get back to you if am successful
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***Here's my story trying to get GSM sim card to work on E8.***
Before I bricked my E8, I was able to get it UNLOCK (S-OFF) via SunShine(Theroot.ninja, cost you $25). I confirmed that with Sprint's original rom, you won't be able to use any GSM sim cards WHATSOEVER. (I've tried AT&T's & T-mobile) However, *I think* the correct procedure should be: 1.) get it S-OFF, 2.) change cid by fastboot oem writecid & 3.) wipe or install new rom in order to get GSM sim card recognized. Hopefully this info helps.
**BTW, can any one spare some time and do a TWRP backup for me to recover my messed-up E8? I would be very appreciated.
briankariu said:
It is possible. The e8 is very similar to the m8. Am currently tying to unlock mine. Will get back to you if am successful
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Thanks man, it would be great if you could sim unlock this phone, i'm pretty sure there are a lot of people with the same issue.
lordfenriz said:
Hi Guys,
I'm just won the HTC One E8 sprint version on an ebay auction, i didnt received the phone yet but i already know that is locked to sprint, i started to look for an unlocking code in trusted websites like cellunlocker.net and masterunlockcode but they dont have listed codes for the E8 sprint version.
Is there any possibility or working method to gsm unlock the HTC ONE E8 sprint version ?.
Thanks and regards,
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i finally managed to sim unlock my HTC ONE E8 sprint version.
thanks to O.M.J a senior member of XDA who help me with the instruction step by step to fully sim unlock my phone, here is the link to his post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...51-1-stock-t2952981/post57116360#post57116360
lordfenriz said:
i finally managed to sim unlock my HTC ONE E8 sprint version.
thanks to O.M.J a senior member of XDA who help me with the instruction step by step to fully sim unlock my phone, here is the link to his post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...51-1-stock-t2952981/post57116360#post57116360
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Wow this is a great news. Thanks for sharing. I'll give it a try when I get my normal boot screen back and see how it works.
Does anyone confirm that the E8 can be SIM unlocked?
artnau said:
Does anyone confirm that the E8 can be SIM unlocked?
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If you are on 4.4.2 then yes, it's easy.
need help
can i sim unlock my htc e8 sprint after updating to lollipop.
rhtash said:
can i sim unlock my htc e8 sprint after updating to lollipop.
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Don't update to lollipop otherwise you won't be able to unlock it.
arturgig said:
Don't update to lollipop otherwise you won't be able to unlock it.
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That's not acurate.
I have a Sprint HTC One E8 with lollipop (5.0.2) and it was sucessfully unlocked. I am using it right now.
You must try sunshine and buy a license. ATT an T-mobile sims will not work.
javierarenas said:
That's not acurate.
I have a Sprint HTC One E8 with lollipop (5.0.2) and it was sucessfully unlocked. I am using it right now.
You must try sunshine and buy a license. ATT an T-mobile sims will not work.
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It was S-OFF before or you runs unlock look like HTC M8 method?
javierarenas said:
That's not acurate.
I have a Sprint HTC One E8 with lollipop (5.0.2) and it was sucessfully unlocked. I am using it right now.
You must try sunshine and buy a license. ATT an T-mobile sims will not work.
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This whole thread is about saving those 25 bucks.
lordfenriz said:
Hi Guys,
I'm just won the HTC One E8 sprint version on an ebay auction, i didnt received the phone yet but i already know that is locked to sprint, i started to look for an unlocking code in trusted websites like cellunlocker.net and masterunlockcode but they dont have listed codes for the E8 sprint version.
Is there any possibility or working method to gsm unlock the HTC ONE E8 sprint version ?.
Thanks and regards,
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Hi everyone. I'm in a similar situation. I live in Italy (sorry for my english, guys ) and I bought a branded Sprint HTC One E8 too from USA (single sim and made in Taiwan version). It arrived here supposedly unlocked (my UMTS sim works fine) and with Android Kitkat 4.4.2 installed on.
My intention is to upgrade it to Lollipop but I'm wondering if it is possible, because:
1. If I flash the Spring rom, what happens? Should the phone remains unlocked or it will be re-locked to Spring? And how will I be able to unlock it again?
2. If I change CID and install a stock rom (asian or european ones), I don't know if my sim card will work properly, because the Asian and European Rom are Gsm rom while the Spring rom is WCDMA rom( very similar to UMTS), as reported in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-e8/help/htc-one-e8-mid-cid-ruu-ota-twrp-t2903210
Very confused I need your support, thanks in advance :good:
SaugKing said:
Hi everyone. I'm in a similar situation. I live in Italy (sorry for my english, guys ) and I bought a branded Sprint HTC One E8 too from USA (single sim and made in Taiwan version). It arrived here supposedly unlocked (my UMTS sim works fine) and with Android Kitkat 4.4.2 installed on.
My intention is to upgrade it to Lollipop but I'm wondering if it is possible, because:
1. If I flash the Spring rom, what happens? Should the phone remains unlocked or it will be re-locked to Spring? And how will I be able to unlock it again?
2. If I change CID and install a stock rom (asian or european ones), I don't know if my sim card will work properly, because the Asian and European Rom are Gsm rom while the Spring rom is WCDMA rom( very similar to UMTS), as reported in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-e8/help/htc-one-e8-mid-cid-ruu-ota-twrp-t2903210
Very confused I need your support, thanks in advance :good:
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Do you know if the previous owner had the phone unlocked by sprint? You should flash a custom recovery , do a backup and the try tu update to 5.0. If you lose GSM capabilities you can go back to 4.4
Do not flash any Asian or European roms, most of them are dual sI'm and sprint is single
So does anyone know a method to remain unlocked
My E8 is working fine on 4.4.2 with sprint badboy unlock but will it stay that way if i update to latest by OTA.
rhtash said:
So does anyone know a method to remain unlocked
My E8 is working fine on 4.4.2 with sprint badboy unlock but will it stay that way if i update to latest by OTA.
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Unlock is permanent even if you take OTA. If you don't want to take a risk just do a backup of your current version and take the OTA, if you lose your unlock go back to your previous version.
Still not sure about it
Someone on other thread said that if u update u loose unlock and than u can't go back.
So has anyone tried.
rhtash said:
Still not sure about it
Someone on other thread said that if u update u loose unlock and than u can't go back.
So has anyone tried.
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I'm using en E8 right now unlocked, it was 4.4.2 and then I updated to 5.0 without any issues. It's a sprint phone
arturgig said:
I'm using en E8 right now unlocked, it was 4.4.2 and then I updated to 5.0 without any issues. It's a sprint phone
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I will try it
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arturgig said:
I'm using en E8 right now unlocked, it was 4.4.2 and then I updated to 5.0 without any issues. It's a sprint phone
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It is a S-ON phone
What are the odds i get relocked.
HI guys,just one question....i can buy a used s7 but the problem is that is a branded vodafone phone....(UK)Is it possible to install a custom rom and use it with others sim?Tnx a lot guys...
Flamehell said:
HI guys,just one question....i can buy a used s7 but the problem is that is a branded vodafone phone....(UK)Is it possible to install a custom rom and use it with others sim?Tnx a lot guys...
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You can debrand and run BTU stock UK firmware or install a custom ROM but I dont think either will unlock the SIM for other networks. That would need to be done via Vodafone or one of the third party unlockers, both of which will charge a fee.
Flamehell said:
HI guys,just one question....i can buy a used s7 but the problem is that is a branded vodafone phone....(UK)Is it possible to install a custom rom and use it with others sim?Tnx a lot guys...
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Hi mate
Only if the phone is SIM unlocked , only then you can use another carrier sim, you need this no matter what Stock rom or custom rom you install.
As far as i know there is no "free" way to sim unlock yet....