Hey there!
SO I'm just about to buy myself a M8 or Iphone 5 ( If No option ) For what I have read on this forum from yesterday seems like some Sprint M8's can't be unlocked ? The posts I read was from April maybe the Bad A$$ people might have fixed it already ? Please enlighten me on this I prefer the HTC one M8 but the second option is the Iphone 5... I've used a M7 that was ATT as my last phone I Unlocked that Via a Unlock code from a website for 15$ And I don't live in the USA I live in Sri Lanka :fingers-crossed:
Thanks in advance have a good day.
Little hope for sprint ones.
You can download a file and flash it on the bootloader via the Sim Unlock option, but as much as i know it only worked for AT&T and T Mobile. You could give it a try though but i think theres a Risk of a brick
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XxpikaachuuxX said:
Little hope for sprint ones.
You can download a file and flash it on the bootloader via the Sim Unlock option, but as much as i know it only worked for AT&T and T Mobile. You could give it a try though but i think theres a Risk of a brick
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I can't take that risk sadly :/ Thanks for your reply mate ! :good:
Bump ! help a bro out
I haven't heard anything about people not being able to SIM unlock the Sprint M8. The only issue I have heard about is that some cannot get S-Off without Sunshine (Which costs $25). There are several posts on this forum regarding SIM unlock. I have done it twice now and both times I was not in the US and thus not on Sprint's network. One time in Malaysia and one time in Costa Rica. The simplest is to install BadBoyz HK rom and then use the unlock method in their post. The unlock took about 5 minutes. You may need to enable other frequency bands on the phone, but that wasn't difficult either and there is a post in the general forum about how to do that.
how are you sim unlocking your sprint m8?
use bad boyz method, it works
but make sure you'r on bad boyz rom when you do the sim unlock, wont work with stock rom. after then sim unlock, you can go back to stock rom if you want to.
no need for s-off to sim unlock
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Are there any free ways to get rid of SIM-lock for Incredible S?
If someone can help me, thanks a lot
Currently not, its the same as the rooting process, if we manage to get perm root, we can unlock the sim lock.
So your stuck now on the lock
Hmm, strange. My Incredible S is not SIM-Lock! I can put whatever I want in it
My IS is also sim-lock free, but if its locked, your out of luck until root is here.
i think jtag box can help u
Simlock will depend if you bought a branded or standalone device. While i haven't tried another card.. my device is an Orange IS and i suspect it won't let me use any other sim.
Best thing to do is test.
Mine's sim free version also, but my friends have bought one from service providers and cannot use other sims. Like they said above, you will need to wait for a new root for it, but if you already got a contract for it, then it's ok to hang around for a while right? Just divert your calls for your current sim for now.
u should use xtc clip to unlock your in s
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timbo007up said:
Currently not, its the same as the rooting process, if we manage to get perm root, we can unlock the sim lock.
So your stuck now on the lock
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Now that we have root, is there way to sim unlock the phone?
a free software that can sim-unlock the incredible s?? if so, can i get instructions?
shadowchaos1234 said:
a free software that can sim-unlock the incredible s?? if so, can i get instructions?
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There is no free software to unlock this model.
I thought once you debrand and you are S-off it is unlocked?
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I thought once you debrand and you are S-off it is unlocked?
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S-OFF does not always equal SIM/Carrier Unlock. It depends on the method used. The XTC Clip does S-OFF and SIM/Carrier unlock the phone. AlphaRevX does not.
i'm not aware of any software or 'free' sim unlock services
plenty of paid sim unlock services that work well :/
the only way to sim unlock my old IncS is to buy the code (15$) from any website or there is another method ?
thank you.
You could unlock it for free from optus after 6 months of purchasing it...
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LamboBull said:
You could unlock it for free from optus after 6 months of purchasing it...
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there is no other way to sim unlock it?
thank you.
interaser said:
there is no other way to sim unlock it?
thank you.
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Ask nicely
Xtc clip does afaik
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using this website:
http://cellphoneunlock.net/
and using this promo code:
HTCretailmenot
(50% off june-july)
you can sim unlock your HTC Incredible S with just 7.49$ instead of 15$
p.s I just unlocked my old IncS and I have no idea what I should do with it.
me and my wife we have both two Samsung S4 and after using them I do not want to go back to sense any more.
My incredible s is currently locked to Bell, I'm hoping to run it on Rogers and I was wondering if i can unlock it by rooting/debranding the phone.
Thanks!
dez0 said:
My incredible s is currently locked to Bell, I'm hoping to run it on Rogers and I was wondering if i can unlock it by rooting/debranding the phone.
Thanks!
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Here is a thread that has all the information you may need. Once you gain S-Off you can certainly unbrand the phone and you may be able to SuperCID it to Sim unlock it too (no really sure about that as my Bell IncS was already unlocked when I bought it off EBay).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136463
hmm check the bands rogers uses. I'm using one on telus, and before this I was using a rogers x10 on telus so I would say it should be fine
oh ok so rooting it will allow me to use it on other carriers? Revolutionary supports 2.28.666.3 right?
no you still have to sim unlock it..
rooting alone won't do that
scoobysnacks said:
no you still have to sim unlock it..
rooting alone won't do that
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shoot! so i guess i have to pay to have it unlocked then
there is some app in the dev section though I never tried it.
incsfree I think it's called?
ya i read about incsfree, not sure if the sim unlock feature will work as it's still being tested =/
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ya i read about incsfree, not sure if the sim unlock feature will work as it's still being tested =/
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I used www. mobileincanada. com
it was really cheap and fast as hell.. I got the code in twenty minutes
it was only like 15 bucks I think
hey guys iv'e been doing some research on the web for a while and i can not find a way to flash my m7 spr to any other carrier id prefer virgin mobile though.
my htc one already is rooted, unlocked, s-off and all that. im running a sense 6.0 rom called badboyz (check em out best htc one 6.0 rom for sprint htc ones)
im wondering if anyone could furthermore help me with a tutorial via comment or pm. any help again is greatly appreciated.
Thank you xda community
howareyou? said:
hey guys iv'e been doing some research on the web for a while and i can not find a way to flash my m7 spr to any other carrier id prefer virgin mobile though.
my htc one already is rooted, unlocked, s-off and all that. im running a sense 6.0 rom called badboyz (check em out best htc one 6.0 rom for sprint htc ones)
im wondering if anyone could furthermore help me with a tutorial via comment or pm. any help again is greatly appreciated.
Thank you xda community
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=sprint+m7+cid+unlock
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...2YnGiModemR6XrKNQ&sig2=eTikwdNWPdDzvfkWDJt1jg
really, since you are s-off, you can follow any guide on CID unlock. its a simple cmd line to do it through fastboot.
howareyou? said:
hey guys iv'e been doing some research on the web for a while and i can not find a way to flash my m7 spr to any other carrier id prefer virgin mobile though.
my htc one already is rooted, unlocked, s-off and all that. im running a sense 6.0 rom called badboyz (check em out best htc one 6.0 rom for sprint htc ones)
im wondering if anyone could furthermore help me with a tutorial via comment or pm. any help again is greatly appreciated.
Thank you xda community
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If you're talking about doing SuperCID and flashing a GSM ROM, it won't work due to Sprint being a CDMA device. However you can GSM unlock your device and use Virgin Mobile, provided the frequencies match (2G will work for sure).
What does virgin mobile use as far as bandwidth?
StormyNight said:
If you're talking about doing SuperCID and flashing a GSM ROM, it won't work due to Sprint being a CDMA device. However you can GSM unlock your device and use Virgin Mobile, provided the frequencies match (2G will work for sure).
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My m7 os already unlocked and works for sure on t-mobile I have my SIM in as we speak but only works in 3g which my service was on Sprint so I honestly don't mind 3g speeds lol.
But it's to expensive for my liking and virgin mobile is cheaper any help guide etc?
resinis said:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=sprint+m7+cid+unlock
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...2YnGiModemR6XrKNQ&sig2=eTikwdNWPdDzvfkWDJt1jg
really, since you are s-off, you can follow any guide on CID unlock. its a simple cmd line to do it through fastboot.
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Thank you for the link but for the first link it says only on gsm network based phones.
I have a spr m7.
I'd love to wish to use it on boost mobile or virvgin mobile.
howareyou? said:
Thank you for the link but for the first link it says only on gsm network based phones.
I have a spr m7.
I'd love to wish to use it on boost mobile or virvgin mobile.
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AFAIK, there isn't any method to flash it. I asked how to flash it to Verizon and I got told it can't be done, so I think you're out of luck mate :/.
I have a question and could find an answer, well maybe a few... First if you have an unlocked version of the m9 directly brought from HTC all updates come from them not any carriers? With that being said if you by a T-Mobile version and get an unlock code from them will updates still come from them or HTC?
Unlocking phone has nothing do with updates. If you have T-Mobile version doesn't matter if it's Sim locked or unlocked, updates still come from T-Mobile. If you want updates from HTC you have to buy the unlocked model or Dev edition directly from HTC site.
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Unlocking phone has nothing do with updates. If you have T-Mobile version doesn't matter if it's Sim locked or unlocked, updates still come from T-Mobile. If you want updates from HTC you have to buy the unlocked model or Dev edition directly from HTC site.
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You can always use the SunShine app and change your device to any model you want.. including the developer edition and then you will get updates straight from HTC.
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You can always use the SunShine app and change your device to any model you want.. including the developer edition and then you will get updates straight from HTC.
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Thanks might just do that...is it an easy process?
hi can the T-Mobile Version be unlocked/Rooted?
hi i have an HTC M9 from T-mobile, i was checking the boot loader but it doesn't have the fast boot option, I've played around and i noticed that in download mode the fast boot command worked. so. i was wondering it can be unlocked or if T-mobile Locked it like the Xperia Z1s.
i watched a video on how to root it on "any variant" but theirs have been unlocked, i think they have Developers edition but now im wondering if its just mine that is locked.
yes can verify.. you can sim unlock device. travel a lot so need to be able to pop in a telcel chip. only snag is you need to flash a non-tmobile base rom first, Then it will ask for unlock sim code and your set. can leave it on non-tmobile base rom or like me reflash tmobile rom and your set. hope that helps
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yes can verify.. you can sim unlock device. travel a lot so need to be able to pop in a telcel chip. only snag is you need to flash a non-tmobile base rom first, Then it will ask for unlock sim code and your set. can leave it on non-tmobile base rom or like me reflash tmobile rom and your set. hope that helps
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When you say a non tmobile base do you mean flash a custom rom onto the device? Thanks
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xda23 said:
When you say a non tmobile base do you mean flash a custom rom onto the device? Thanks
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Yes any custom rom not based on T-Mobile... There aren't any T-Mobile base roms except stock .. well that I know .. I installed viperone and was able to unlock sim with code . But then reflashed stock as I need Wi-Fi calling
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You can always use the SunShine app and change your device to any model you want.. including the developer edition and then you will get updates straight from HTC.
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The only thing sunshine does is s-off your device right? Thanks!!!
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xda23 said:
The only thing sunshine does is s-off your device right? Thanks!!!
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Yes, sunshine will s-off your device. That will allow you to change cid and mid and turn your device into a dev edition or any other M9 released. Just note the radio/modem of your phone won't change. It won't gain support for other bands, but some may be disabled depending on the RUU you flash.
Hi Everyone,
I have htc one m8 hk (sprint). I have done sim unlock before but today I update my phone to Marsmallow and now sim-unlock is not working. Can you help me please, What information should I provide? (I don`t know much).
Thanks
melihiseri said:
Hi Everyone,
I have htc one m8 hk (sprint). I have done sim unlock before but today I update my phone to Marsmallow and now sim-unlock is not working. Can you help me please, What information should I provide? (I don`t know much).
Thanks
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I think the latest sim unlock is for Lollipop.
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I think the latest sim unlock is for Lollipop.
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Is there anyway to downgrade Lollipop?
I am also in the same boat with OP, I have a Sprint HTC One M8 Harmon/Kardon with Marshmallow 6.20.654.3. I live overseas and i need to get this phone sim-unlocked. Can this be done with the current software version or do I need to downgrade the ROM to be able to sim-unlock my phone for use with an international GSM-Network?