Application unlock for HTC Monet (Virgin Lobster 700tv)

[colonel]

Been trying everything on the Internet and managed to make some headway with Monet (Virgin Lobster 700tv) unlock (this might work for Meteor/C700 as well).

1. Firstly you need to get rid of the 'registry security policy' lock.

Download cert install sp.zip:
[see attachment]

a. copy "SP_AllowCertificateInstall.cab" to the root of Monet memory or card
b. Use file explorer on monet to navigate to file. Click to run. Should run ok.
c. Unzip "SDA_ApplicationUnlock.zip" on PC and run "SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe" whilst Monet is connected via activesync

2. Copy registry editor onto Monet. I used PHM, but others should work. Note install PHM loader on PC whilst monet is connected via activesync. It might install correctly on Monet, it might not. This does not matter. Just navigate on your PC to Program Files\phm and find the .exe file and copy to root of Monet memory or card.

Also nice free remote registry editor here (works from PC whilst phone is connected via activesync):
http://www.breaksoft.com/Blog/Utilities/2005/1/Mobile_Registry_Editor.aspx

Excellent 'free' combined file explorer and registry editor (perhaps for later - after app. unlock) SGS:
http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=1&osId=777&jid=B64XX483D9644BB63936C329E54DEE3D&N=4294925777&Ntt=registry&productId=195244&R=195244

3. Using phm (or the registry app you like) change the four keys specified in this guide (you might find the above process has already reset 1001 and 101b:
http://wiki.spv-developers.com/HTC_Application_Unlock_Guide

They are:
Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies:
a. Change the DWORD named "1001" to 1 (could originally be 2)
b. Change the DWORD named "1005" to 40 (could originally be 16)
c. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies\0000 1017 = 128 or 16 (before) 144 (after)
d. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies\0000 101b = 1 (this key might not exist, if so, create it).

4. Restart

5. HOORAY. Now your phone is fully application unlocked.

-----the following procedure is to SIM Unlock, this currently does not work. Possibly spv-services will be updated at some time to work with the Monet---->
6. Now download spv_services:
http://www.spv-developers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=236

a. copy the cert.cab file to you Monet. Select and run using File explorer. it should run fine.

b. Next step. Run SPV_services from PC whilst phone still connected via Activesync. Should unlock ..... however I get checksum error....

Will investigate. Anyone have any luck please say. At least we can now get the phone app.unlocked.

------------------------->

Note: I have read that the phone might again become app.locked if you do a hard reset. If this is the case, just follow the above again.

rgds

[zYxMa]

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b. Next step. Run SPV_services from PC whilst phone still connected via Activesync. Should unlock ..... however I get checksum error....

(...)

So this thread should not be named Full unlock for HTC Monet :>

[bongmaster]

apparently wen i tell spv services to use simlock tool. it freezes at a blue screen trying to load a php.. this is after i input AGREE into the box..

it opens fine b4 that.. am i doing anything wrong?

[colonel]

apparently wen i tell spv services to use simlock tool. it freezes at a blue screen trying to load a php.. this is after i input AGREE into the box..

it opens fine b4 that.. am i doing anything wrong?

SPV-Services needs to access the internet.

A php is an active type of web page.

It would appear that there is something blocking it from access the internet. Most probably a firewall on your PC, either the internal windows one, or a 3rd party package you have installed. You need to check this.

If its for the Monet I wouldn't bother anyhow as SPV-Services can not currently SIMunlock this phone.

rgds

[bongmaster]

SPV-Services needs to access the internet.

A php is an active type of web page.

It would appear that there is something blocking it from access the internet. Most probably a firewall on your PC, either the internal windows one, or a 3rd party package you have installed. You need to check this.

If its for the Monet I wouldn't bother anyhow as SPV-Services can not currently SIMunlock this phone.

rgds


1st thing i checked was the firewall.. :)

i know wat a php is ;) i run a phpbb forum :) and yea it is a Monet (lobster 700)..

shame ( i really need to unlock the networks on it :( ) i have an O2 sim and wen i put it in it askes for a network unlock code.. if only i had that code.. any idea how to obtain it?

[colonel]

the only way currently is to use virgin or a commercial service

If you put at least £30 of talk time on your virgin account, they will send you the unlock code for free.
Otherwise search google or this forum for a commercial unlocking service.

rgds

[burticek]

1. Firstly you need to get rid of the 'registry security policy' lock.

Download cert install sp.zip:
http://www.spv-developers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=425

Hi, I have a question. I would like to try it but the link above shows: Invalid Thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator :-(

[burticek]

Hi, I have a question. I would like to try it but the link above shows: Invalid Thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator :-(

Edit: Never mind. I have found it ;-)

[classicxda]

I have followed all the instructions

I get an error when running the sim lock to as follows:

Encrypted checksum not found :(

I then use a vodafone sime and get Network is locked. PLease input unlock code.

Any ideas?

SteveW

[colonel]

I have followed all the instructions

I get an error when running the sim lock to as follows:

Encrypted checksum not found :(

I then use a vodafone sime and get Network is locked. PLease input unlock code.

Any ideas?

SteveW

simunlock is not working yet on the monet.
this procedure only app. unlocks

rgds
c.

[classicxda]

What would it cost to do this?

Cheers

SteveW

[colonel]

just phone virgin if yu have a lobster. they require £30 of airtime to be purchased before they give you the code

[leadweight]

Hi colonel

I have been trying in vain to do an application unlock on my Lobster 700tv. I have managed to install and run the "SP_AllowCertificateInstall.cab" which went ok. The "SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe" also ran ok. However, running PHM required a copy to be placed on the Monet which I did. Attempting to run the "setup.exe", gave the following message:

"ALERT: Setup is Not a Valid Windows CE Application"

Because of this, I attempted to change the registry keys using "Mobile Registry Editor.exe" which seemed to do the job. However, applications still wont work (I'm trying to install TomTom Navigator 6).

I have since managed to load and run "MobileRegistryEditor.exe" on my phone without problems but I still cannot get TomTom Navigator 6 to run, although it loads onto the storage card ok.

Please can you help?

Regards,

leadweight

[bocsta]

Hi colonel

I have been trying in vain to do an application unlock on my Lobster 700tv. I have managed to install and run the "SP_AllowCertificateInstall.cab" which went ok. The "SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe" also ran ok. However, running PHM required a copy to be placed on the Monet which I did. Attempting to run the "setup.exe", gave the following message:

"ALERT: Setup is Not a Valid Windows CE Application"

Because of this, I attempted to change the registry keys using "Mobile Registry Editor.exe" which seemed to do the job. However, applications still wont work (I'm trying to install TomTom Navigator 6).

I have since managed to load and run "MobileRegistryEditor.exe" on my phone without problems but I still cannot get TomTom Navigator 6 to run, although it loads onto the storage card ok.

Please can you help?

Regards,

leadweight

I also have been trying to unlock my Lobby to no avail.
Used a couple of reg editors but when u change the values the phone comes back "Unable to perform this operation".
I also used the HTC unlocker which came back with the same message.

[leadweight]

Hi bocsta

I had problems to start with but I had failed to read colonel's instructions correctly. I couldn't get PHM to run on my phone so I tried some of colonel's other suggestions. I found that "SGS Explorer" did load ok and I used its registry editor to change the registry keys as listed. I am assuming that my phone is now unlocked but TomTom Navigator 6 will not run.

Can someone please help before I throw my lobster back in the sea?

Regads .....

[bocsta]

Hi bocsta

I had problems to start with but I had failed to read colonel's instructions correctly. I couldn't get PHM to run on my phone so I tried some of colonel's other suggestions. I found that "SGS Explorer" did load ok and I used its registry editor to change the registry keys as listed. I am assuming that my phone is now unlocked but TomTom Navigator 6 will not run.

Can someone please help before I throw my lobster back in the sea?

Regads .....

Colonels zip file comes nack as not a valid archive ?

Where can I find the first file in his list being : SP_AllowCertificateInstall.cab ???

[leadweight]

Colonels zip file comes nack as not a valid archive ?

Where can I find the first file in his list being : SP_AllowCertificateInstall.cab ???

The file you require is "cert install sp.zip"

You can get it by clicking on colonels attached files link on the bottom left of his list.

Regards

[bocsta]

The file you require is "cert install sp.zip"

You can get it by clicking on colonels attached files link on the bottom left of his list.

Regards

Have you tried downloading it recently The zip file says it is not a valid archive or is damaged ?

[leadweight]

Have you tried downloading it recently The zip file says it is not a valid archive or is damaged ?

I have just tried it again and it downloaded ok. I'm not sure why you have had problems - keep trying as it could be just a glitch.

Regards ...

[bocsta]

I have just tried it again and it downloaded ok. I'm not sure why you have had problems - keep trying as it could be just a glitch.

Regards ...

Yes it dowmloads OK. I just cant unzip it. Can you try to unzip it please ?

If it fails and you still have the Zip file that you unzipped originally cann you please PM it to me ?

Thanks

[leadweight]

Yes it dowmloads OK. I just cant unzip it. Can you try to unzip it please ?

If it fails and you still have the Zip file that you unzipped originally cann you please PM it to me ?

Thanks

My Zip file unzipped ok. This produced "SP_AllowCertificationInstall.cab" and a new Zip file called "SDA_ApplicationUnlocker.zip". This Zip file produces "SDA_ApplicationUnlocker.exe".

If you want these files from me let me know how.

[akki007]

Every time I try and change the registry, it reverts back to the original value. Mobile Registry Editor tells me I don't have access and the sbs editor just reverts back to its original value.

I have followed the 1st two steps so it should work!

Any ideas?

[zarn]

Virgin are quite fair with there handset unlocking policy.. its free with only one condition.. that you have spent £30 with them.. you don't need £30 on the sim, just to have spent £30 on your account over time.
They will ask you why but i think this is just for there info, I just told them sometimes I need to use a different sim because of poor reception.
over the years with virgin I have had every phone unlocked.
Another nice point is its not £30 per handset, one of my kids lost a newly unlocked handset and had only spent £35 ever on his sim, they happily unlocked the next phone without us having to spend any more.

[realitybites]

Hi, have gone through the unlock application processand have the changes saved in the registry. I can use the lobster ok with my bluetooth stereo headset Sony BT20 but not to stream stereo A2dp. The headphones work as they should with my bluetooth laptop but will not work with the lobster. Any ideas?

[mikeycrawford]

The instructions in post 1 worked a treat for me. I used the MobileRegistryEditor program to connect to the registry fromthe PC. Switched phone off after changing the 4 entries (only 2 required changing actually) and can install programs without problem.

Cheers colonel.

Mike

[alictait]

Just incase some people are encountering issues with actually unlocking the phone.

I use winrar as my compression software and unfortunately the SP_AllowCertificateInstall.cab file shows as a compressed file, also if you unzip this file using winrar it creates a file called setup and when you transfer it to the phone it will run in a half hearted sort of way, so it can be confusing, so to simplify things people - make sure that you don't unzip the SP_AllowCertificateInstall.cab file before attemting to run it on your phone.

HTH

[johnny40964096]

i just got my lobster unlocked, it's a sim & cid unlock. i paid 20 pounds to get it done from a uk website.

they sent a unlock app works only for my imei, is that going to do any help for you guys to develop a sim unlock procedure?

If so, i'll upload the app

[Spobby]

what software/apps have people got then? And where from

S

[hjakhan]

i am also getting the stupid checksum error any luck with it till now

[babyelephantt]

I have done the application unlock and all was successful. I turned my firewall of and tried to use SPV Series for the unlocking but still I receive "Encrypted checksum not found: [.

Will there ever be any free solution out there?

[Flimber]

Am on my third Lobster 700TV and this one will not app unlock via the above method - reg values revert on reboot - and so now I'm stuck. Any ideas out there ? My prev two unlocked fine.

Ta.

[lxa786]

Been trying everything on the Internet and managed to make some headway with Monet (Virgin Lobster 700tv) unlock (this might work for Meteor/C700 as well).

1. Firstly you need to get rid of the 'registry security policy' lock.

Download cert install sp.zip:
[see attachment]

a. copy "SP_AllowCertificateInstall.cab" to the root of Monet memory or card
b. Use file explorer on monet to navigate to file. Click to run. Should run ok.
c. Unzip "SDA_ApplicationUnlock.zip" on PC and run "SDA_ApplicationUnlock.exe" whilst Monet is connected via activesync

2. Copy registry editor onto Monet. I used PHM, but others should work. Note install PHM loader on PC whilst monet is connected via activesync. It might install correctly on Monet, it might not. This does not matter. Just navigate on your PC to Program Files\phm and find the .exe file and copy to root of Monet memory or card.

Also nice free remote registry editor here (works from PC whilst phone is connected via activesync):
http://www.breaksoft.com/Blog/Utilities/2005/1/Mobile_Registry_Editor.aspx

Excellent 'free' combined file explorer and registry editor (perhaps for later - after app. unlock) SGS:
http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=1&osId=777&jid=B64XX483D9644BB63936C329E54DEE3D&N=4294925777&Ntt=registry&productId=195244&R=195244

3. Using phm (or the registry app you like) change the four keys specified in this guide (you might find the above process has already reset 1001 and 101b:
http://wiki.spv-developers.com/HTC_Application_Unlock_Guide

They are:
Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies:
a. Change the DWORD named "1001" to 1 (could originally be 2)
b. Change the DWORD named "1005" to 40 (could originally be 16)
c. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies\0000 1017 = 128 or 16 (before) 144 (after)
d. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies\0000 101b = 1 (this key might not exist, if so, create it).

4. Restart

5. HOORAY. Now your phone is fully application unlocked.

-----the following procedure is to SIM Unlock, this currently does not work. Possibly spv-services will be updated at some time to work with the Monet---->
6. Now download spv_services:
http://www.spv-developers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=236

a. copy the cert.cab file to you Monet. Select and run using File explorer. it should run fine.

b. Next step. Run SPV_services from PC whilst phone still connected via Activesync. Should unlock ..... however I get checksum error....

Will investigate. Anyone have any luck please say. At least we can now get the phone app.unlocked.

------------------------->

Note: I have read that the phone might again become app.locked if you do a hard reset. If this is the case, just follow the above again.

rgds



hi,
i need your help i cant change value data please help me what i do next?

[lxa786]

HI,
I GOT ERROR

Encrypted checksum not found :(

ITS MEAN SPVServices NOT WORKING I THINK SO I HAVE TO PAY
IMEI-CHECK.COM

THANKS ANYWAY

[volkanaltun]

my phone is HTC S710 sim/network unlock code PLS!!!:(

[grayme]

my phone is HTC S710 sim/network unlock code PLS!!!:(

just use a crowbar and a mallet :rolleyes:

[akf]

when i try to change the values i says access denied can anyone please help

[9bz]

need a bit of help from you guys...#80)

when i unzip the SP_AllowCertificateInstall all i get is _setup xml document is this what i need to upload to the phone and where do i put it and how to run it.


bit of playing about with it got it all working now....

[prodigyfied]

everything worked like a charm thank you guys! :) :) :) :)

[sanjoychy]

My phone is Virgin lobster 700 tv.
But i am forget my User lock.
is there any way to read the security code?
plz help me..............

[twinkie2010]

Hi friend, you can unlock your HTC Monet phone here .. You will also be able to get the unlock instructions for it there.