Sim Unlock

[tupisdin]

Can remove simlock from HTC Kaiser and from any other HTC devices.

This service is not free.

Please send me a Private Message for details.

P.S. you do not need to reflash, disassebly, hard reset your device!

[mikeeey]

Can remove simlock from HTC Kaiser and from any other HTC devices.

This service is not free.

Please send me PM for details.

1 code to 1 person!

P.S. you do not need to reflash, disassebly, hard reset your device!

but soon there will be a free version...there always is for everything. probably soon after the kaiser comes out.

[Midget_1990]

you so sure about that? these things take a) time and b) someone to do it ;)

[xxnoelziexx]

Considering the phone is not out officially this is a great thing for the lucky ones who can get there hands on them. I can confirm the service works top stuff.

[mikeeey]

Considering the phone is not out officially this is a great thing for the lucky ones who can get there hands on them. I can confirm the service works top stuff.
yes i suppose, but at the moment there isnt a use for the program yet because not very many people one. besides, it's the htc brand that some people have, not a carrier brand, wouldnt it already be unlocked?

[mikeeey]

you so sure about that? these things take a) time and b) someone to do it ;)

well not too long after a phone is out i always see the sim-unlock utility

[gwassef]

Really will be great if we have a free sim unlocker to this device cause it will be locked in my country

[peter7]

Can remove simlock from HTC Kaiser and from any other HTC devices.
This service is not free.
Please send me PM for details.
1 code to 1 person!
P.S. you do not need to reflash, disassebly, hard reset your device!

GORDON pls tell me what I shall do ?

Thanks

Peter

[GordonTGopher]

GORDON pls tell me what I shall do ?

Thanks

Peter

Peter,
As I pointed you to this thread I assume you are asking me :-) I'm not quite sure what you need help with.

As mentioned in the first post send a PM to tupisdin and ask for details. (click on Tupisdin in the 'title block' of the first post then select send a PM)

If you're uncertain to wait for a free unlocker, only you can decide how urgently you need the unlock :-)

Gordon

[peter7]

I sent several pm to Tupisdin but unfortunatly he didn`t answer so far - any idea ??????

[tupisdin]

I sent several pm to Tupisdin but unfortunatly he didn`t answer so far - any idea ??????

I was busy last few months.... please send all questions by PM.

[austinsnyc]

Can remove simlock from HTC Kaiser and from any other HTC devices.

This service is not free.

Please send me PM for details.

1 code to 1 person!

P.S. you do not need to reflash, disassebly, hard reset your device!

SO this is just a SIM_Unlocker only correct NOT a CID_Unlocker? At this point there is only 1 provider seling the Kaiser T-mobile in Europe I belive and they have the same rom for download.

[Frontline]

How do you mean SAME rom for download?

[college]

tupisdin,

Have PM you requesting info on sim unlocking. Thanks.

[austinsnyc]

How do you mean SAME rom for download?

as of right now there is only one release ROM from HTC the one in my SIG that should be the ROM on all Kaisers right now.

[URPREY]

Any prospects of a CID unlock? The Tilt is set to release on Friday and we're being told that the GPS is locked to Telenav.

[SierraDelta]

as of right now there is only one release ROM from HTC the one in my SIG that should be the ROM on all Kaisers right now.
Let's get this straight...

The ROM in your sig sits in the HTC TyTN II
There is a slightly different ROM in the T-Mobile UK MDA Vario III
They are both Kaisers

[Frontline]

Just to confirm, i mailed tupisdin my IMEI and he mentioned that he cannot help at this moment with unlocking the Kaiser handset.

[Doug2873]

Any prospects of a CID unlock? The Tilt is set to release on Friday and we're being told that the GPS is locked to Telenav.

It's not locked to telenav...all reports have shown Tilt's GPS works fine with googlemaps, tomtom, etc...just that it comes BUNDLED with TeleNav crap b/c of AT&T's agreement with them.

[tupisdin]

Please send me your IMEI again!

Just to confirm, i mailed tupisdin my IMEI and he mentioned that he cannot help at this moment with unlocking the Kaiser handset.

[niccyk]

Wait for the free programme to work the code out:cool:

[Olipro]

Wait for the free programme to work the code out:cool:

what, and I suppose it's just going to code itself is it?

you have no idea how much of a complete bunch of bastards HTC have been this time round with the radio locks.

your best bet is someone like tupisdin who's got the factory locks list.

[Heijdemann]

Even Imei doubt of they can do it. So you can count it is a problem this time :-( and it can takes a long time before there is a solution...!

Hello,
Tytn III you mean? Nope not yet and not sure if we will release an unlocker for it yet.

Regards,

IMEI-CHECK Team

[austinsnyc]

Let's get this straight...

The ROM in your sig sits in the HTC TyTN II
There is a slightly different ROM in the T-Mobile UK MDA Vario III
They are both Kaisers

When I wrote that T-Mobile UK MDA Vario III was not released yet! Please look at the dates of posts before you start pointing out facts that are not correct thanks! If you know where we can download the T-Mobile Rom please feel free to share!

[SierraDelta]

When I wrote that T-Mobile UK MDA Vario III was not released yet! Please look at the dates of posts before you start pointing out facts that are not correct thanks! If you know where we can download the T-Mobile Rom please feel free to share!
When I wrote that the T-Mobile UK MDA Vario III had been available for at least 4 days, first people got it on th 28th! Now whether there's a ROM available or not is another matter...

I was just referring to your statement:"... only one release ROM from HTC the one in my SIG that should be the ROM on all Kaisers right now ...", which was factually incorrect at that time. But, hey, let's not waste energy on trivial stuff like this, ok? :)

[Heijdemann]

http://www.discount-unlock.com/Unloc...vantage/X7500/
HTC P4550
Released :2007-06
Online Unlock : YES
Shop Unlock : YES
Correspondence Unlock : NO
Unlock this mobile from 14,90 €

[ziddey]

Seems like a bad link. http://www.discount-unlock.com/Unlock/GSM/3549/HTC/P4550/ works though

[Deathace]

Has anyone actually paid to have theirs unlocked yet? and can confirm it unlocks ok. I do not have a problem paying for my phones to be unlocked if the price isnt silly like the above link, 70 euros nearly to unlock it on T-Mobile UK where everyone else is mostly 30 euros, I know its a new phone and all but fuck thats a steep amount to pay.

Russ

[thph2006]

This is my first post so I guess I might as well make it a dumb noob one. I want to make sure I understand SIM unlocks before doing surgery on my new phone so I have a few questions I couldn't find answers to in the Wiki and other threads. Thanks!

1. If I've obtained a SIM unlock code is it uniquely tied to a single phone, or to a specific phone model, or to any phone from that operator?

2. If I intend to both install a different ROM via HardSPL and use the SIM unlock code is the order I do them in important?

3. Is the SIM unlock persistent across future ROM upgrades and other mods?

Thanks and sorry for such boneheaded questions.

[Deathace]

As I understand it for this particular thread so far the sim unlock is IMEI based and as such makes that unique to your handset only (otherwise everyone would give it out :) ) In regards to most sim unlock programs/services they are unlocked regardless of the rom you use, however some of them do sim lock it again after flashing (where you can just unlock it with the code/program again)

In regards to upgrading at present the cid unlock should be sufficient to change roms without it affecting the sim lock so the order should not matter.

HTH

Russ

[captainsensible2002]

Would not a tool like that which was developed for the Universal work on the Vario III? I believe the unlocking on there was IMEI based as well...

[rvdgeer]

Would not a tool like that which was developed for the Universal work on the Vario III? I believe the unlocking on there was IMEI based as well...

Don't count on it!
;)

As far as I know (almost) all SIM locks are IMEI based...
This doesn't mean one SIM unlocker works for all SIM locks...

[L2C]

Is there any release date for the Sim Unlock solution to be forseen?
Cheers
Mike

[maaron]

http://www.imei-check.co.uk/kaiserunlock.php

Might take a wile longer....

[captainsensible2002]

Saw that reported on Modaco....

Didn't realise pof had a 'gang' - how exciting!

[maaron]

So does this mean imei-check are gonna stop releasing new solutions from now on? How are they gonna earn money?

I can't see there being that many people with more than 500 handsets wanting imei-check to unlock them all...

Who knows how much truth there is in this - do they even have a working solution?!?!?!?

[lorettaboy]

I am planning on buying a locked at&t tilt from ebay and was wondering if I will be able to unlock it and use it on Canada's rogers network?

[robroth]

not yet. someone here claims to be able to unlock it for $$$ but i don't think anyone has tried or can vouch for the guy.

more info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=314547&page=4

[KarmaNP]

I am planning on buying a locked at&t tilt from ebay and was wondering if I will be able to unlock it and use it on Canada's rogers network?

This Site (http://www.discount-unlock.com/Unlock/GSM/3549/HTC/P4550/) offers the Unlock code for Kaiser for a fee. Got my code this morning.

[rkorzuch]

I called AT&T yesterday and hey asked me for my IMEI number and they cave me the unlock code for free. They said in order to use it I need to insert a non AT&T sim and enter the unlock code when asked. Don't kow if it works since I don't have a non AT&T sim card.

[sirsycho]

I called AT&T yesterday and hey asked me for my IMEI number and they cave me the unlock code for free. They said in order to use it I need to insert a non AT&T sim and enter the unlock code when asked. Don't kow if it works since I don't have a non AT&T sim card.

Can you give me a little bit more detail on whom you spoke to at AT&T? Did you need to get transferred to a special group? Did you have to supply justification? Those sorts of things...

Thanks,
Dave

[Penske MB]

I do have the T Mobile SIM. What is the code? I can try for it.

I called AT&T yesterday and hey asked me for my IMEI number and they cave me the unlock code for free. They said in order to use it I need to insert a non AT&T sim and enter the unlock code when asked. Don't kow if it works since I don't have a non AT&T sim card.

[TaurusBullba]

I do have the T Mobile SIM. What is the code? I can try for it.

Uhhh... do my eyes deceive me, or is one member trying to steal something from another member? :(

[vip_snoopy]

come on guys, subsidy unlock codes are unique to each imei. it can not be shared/used on different machine~

[jomo25]

Wow, does anyone search any more?

posted this elsewhere and its documented by others all over.

SIM unlock is very easy. And legal. And actually done by AT&T. And essentially free.

Step 1: Call AT&T @ 1-(916)-843-4685, tell them you travel alot internationally. Ask them to to add the "International Dial" add on to your account (it costs like $6/month). (Note: the reason the number is not a 800 number is because it asumes you are calling from an int'l location, since its their int'l support line. 800 numbers don't work from an int'l location. You can even call the normal 800 # or even call 611 from your phone, and you can get routed to the int'l support line. I recommend you call from a separate line, so you can actually type in the unlock code when they give it to you to confirm it "takes" before you hang up. If you have another company SIM card, you can even test it with them on the phone)

Edit: Actually, they do have an 800 number for intl support now also. It's: 1-800-335-4685

Step 2: Tell them you also travel for extended periods of time and might need to use a local SIM in your phone. And you need an unlock code to do it. Since you have the international plan, they almost always will oblige. (if they don't, hang up, call back, get another rep, and ask again. They will eventually do it)

Step 3: They ask for your IMEI number. And they give you an unlock code.

Step 4: Say thanks to them

Step 5: Go online to your account manager, and remove the Int'l Plan on your features page to cancel it. You will only be charged a pro-rated amount for the feature.

Step 6: Enjoy your SIM unlocked phone.

[Penske MB]

What are you talking about? I am a AT&T user and I can call AT&T for unlock code.

Perhaps you might like to "steal" something with no value at it, but put the arrow in other direction plz.

Uhhh... do my eyes deceive me, or is one member trying to steal something from another member? :(

[lorettaboy]

Thanks for the answers guys. I was also wondering if I would be able to flash the tilt with the kaiser rom?

[zetajunkie]

Thanks for the answers guys. I was also wondering if I would be able to flash the tilt with the kaiser rom?

of course you can. just read the stickied posts over in upgrading. they will answer all your questions.

[sirsycho]

Wow, does anyone search any more?

posted this elsewhere and its documented by others all over.



Thanks Jomo25... I have actually tried this method before with Cingular (before the AT&T buyout) and got the run around several times, so I was just curious about this one user's experience. I am very familiar with the search function but had a specific question for this member.

FWIW, Cingular's explanation to me when I tried this previously was to just enable the international calling plan so I could roam internationally at discounted rates, they did not want to give me an unlock code (and the rep I spoke to was either playing dumb about what an unlock code is or was instructed to avoid the topic).

I haven't tried since the AT&T buyout so I'll give it a shot again and see what happens.

Cheers.

[cliffgardner]

Tried this... works great. International department is more than happy to give you the code. Even explained not to lock it out etc...

Wow, does anyone search any more?

posted this elsewhere and its documented by others all over.

SIM unlock is very easy. And legal. And actually done by AT&T. And essentially free.

Step 1: Call AT&T @ 1-(916)-843-4685, tell them you travel alot internationally. Ask them to to add the "International Dial" add on to your account (it costs like $6/month). (Note: the reason the number is not a 800 number is because it asumes you are calling from an int'l location, since its their int'l support line. 800 numbers don't work from an int'l location. You can even call the normal 800 # or even call 611 from your phone, and you can get routed to the int'l support line. I recommend you call from a separate line, so you can actually type in the unlock code when they give it to you to confirm it "takes" before you hang up. If you have another company SIM card, you can even test it with them on the phone)

Edit: Actually, they do have an 800 number for intl support now also. It's: 1-800-335-4685

Step 2: Tell them you also travel for extended periods of time and might need to use a local SIM in your phone. And you need an unlock code to do it. Since you have the international plan, they almost always will oblige. (if they don't, hang up, call back, get another rep, and ask again. They will eventually do it)

Step 3: They ask for your IMEI number. And they give you an unlock code.

Step 4: Say thanks to them

Step 5: Go online to your account manager, and remove the Int'l Plan on your features page to cancel it. You will only be charged a pro-rated amount for the feature.

Step 6: Enjoy your SIM unlocked phone.

[Penske MB]

I try it for fun, and it works. It is easy.

[randomtask16]

Worked for me, They said I had to have intl feature, but I told them I was getting vodaphone pay as you go. Gave me code no problems!

EDIT:
Now with inactive tmobile sim I get "Warning - Smartchip not provisioned - MM#2" error upon startup...
Is this important? Or simply due to being inactive?

[avega1027]

Worked for me, They said I had to have intl feature, but I told them I was getting vodaphone pay as you go. Gave me code no problems!

EDIT:
Now with inactive tmobile sim I get "Warning - Smartchip not provisioned - MM#2" error upon startup...
Is this important? Or simply due to being inactive?

I got that too when I had an inactive AT&T 3G SIM card. I 'm assuming its well, b/c its not activated.

[randomtask16]

I got that too when I had an inactive AT&T 3G SIM card. I 'm assuming its well, b/c its not activated.

Ok yea....I tried a 2 more inactive sims, a "Cingular" and an "ATT 3g" Both give the exact same error.

[DaFingr]

hey,im kinda new to WM so plz bear with me....:)
im gettin an ATT Tilt and am plannin to get it unlocked for my stay in india.....that will be possible via SIM Unlocking it....now wut do i hav to do to flash it with the HTC ROM?....i read something about CID unlocking the device before flashing it with a ROM of another make....i just wanna make things clear before flashing a ROM....

[aaron_james]

Hi Guys,

Got a Kaiser from orange last week. when i installed cooked onto the device, im getting a sim lock program saying that the network is locked, plerase input the unlock code.

whats gone wrong?

Aaron

[thomassster]

orange probably locked your phone. I'm guessing you are using a non orange sim card? You gotta try to find someone who'll unlock it for you. AT&T sent me an unlock code for my device. Not sure if orange is the same.

[thomassster]

yes...if you are eligible, at&t will give you an unlock code to use sim cards in india. cid unlock to load another rom. you are correct.

[aaron_james]

its an orange phone and an orange sim. i dont understand how is has locked?

[URPREY]

Call 1-(916)-843-4685 and request a sim subsidy unlock code. They will need your IMEI number and then they can provide the unlock code.

[thomassster]

call up orange support and ask them. do not tell them you have your phone cid unlock.

[Subliminal Aura]

LOL I'm in the same boat :)

What did orange say ?

[aaron_james]

im still on hold to them, will post back any info

[unwired4]

If you entered the wrong sim code three times, its locked and needs a PUK code. They will give you it over the phone.

[Subliminal Aura]

im still on hold to them, will post back any info

I got through to them and them gave me a dud number.

@unwired4 : How will a PUK code unlock a phone ?

[aaron_james]

ok, the message i am getting isnt asking for a PUK code, i have changed the ROM image on the phone and it looks like it has locked to another network.

the message that i have is

SIM Lock
Network is locked, Please imput unlock code
to make an emergency call, type the emergency number and tap emergency.

[Subliminal Aura]

ok, the message i am getting isnt asking for a PUK code, i have changed the ROM image on the phone and it looks like it has locked to another network.

the message that i have is

SIM Lock
Network is locked, Please imput unlock code
to make an emergency call, type the emergency number and tap emergency.

Come on keep your hair on and read the thread carefully :)

Yup thats the same thing I get. So what did orange tell you before they shut at 10 ?

[aaron_james]

im starting to feel like it was a bad mistake renewing my contract with this company, they kept me on hold till 10 mins ago, then just cut me off :mad:

[unwired4]

Ah... I misread it and thought you had locked up your sim. So the phone thinks you are using a non orange sim for some reason?

Good luck on the phone with Orange again.

[Subliminal Aura]

Tough **** mate.

Finally got my code whooo hooooooooooo

Sleep tight

[aaron_james]

Tough **** mate.

Finally got my code whooo hooooooooooo

Sleep tight

was that from orange?

[species8472_rules]

Yep, I called and got one already.. Will be giving to a friend who is still on the old old AT & T plan and does not want to change. His old plan is 39.99 for 1200 minutes.. This way he can use a Tilt and keep his old plan. :)

[aaron_james]

well i phoned orange, new phone comming tomorrow :)

[Subliminal Aura]

well i phoned orange, new phone comming tomorrow :)

Lolz at you for claiming on insurance :p

PS I thought they were out of stock in the UK ;)

[DaFingr]

Thanks...:)

[aaron_james]

lols, no orange clamed its a hardware fault which falls under the contract.. im still just in the first week or having the phone anyways.. it expires tomorrow :(, one day left to decide if i want the contract or not

Phone orange directly, they have a few in stock.. just havnt sent them to the shops yet, well that was what i was told last friday when it came out :)

[sayborg]

Hello,

Is there a way to unlock the sim through a flash or a software or should I definitely ask the unlock sim code?

Thanks

[botap]

T-Mobile in Holland is asking 120 euro for the unlock key :mad:

So I really hope somebody is trying to develop an unlocker.

[tupisdin]

Please send all questions by PM.

[sayborg]

Hi,

Could you please help in order to un-simlock the kaiser? Is there any solution?

Many thanks

[sl_uk2]

tupisdin has got the unlocks for tytn 2
he asks you to email him and make a donation to xda

has anyone successfully flashed there tytn 2 with any od the cooked roms

many thanks

steven

[phuocdh]

I got locked out after trying to run the original HTC ROM. Quite happy with it -praying for every seconds. It works just fine apart from locking me out from the network. Same problem as Aaron's first post.

Rang Orange yesterday after signing up for the contract, they said unlock code wont be released until ur 12wks into the contract:eek: , at the cost of 20quid plus 10 days waiting. :(
Aaron, what did you tell them on the phone?

Besides I really want the original HTC interface/ROM. Much cleaner, less space on the storage memory and seems faster. So I'd rather stick with it. Just the phone function is f***ed.

Plus Orange doesnt offer anything close to Tmob regarding internet usage. Besides it always connects onto the 3G without letting me disable this function. :mad:

Any genious advice? This is a great forum. Thanks.

[BobDylan]

Does anyone know why this would have happened? I am having the same problem. it says SIM LOCK on the phone. Will I be able to upgrade to the HTC ROM on an Orange device? I used the standard HTC SHIP rom downloaded from the Wiki FTP area.

[Subliminal Aura]

Any genious advice? This is a great forum. Thanks.

Since it *IS* a great forum why don't you make a little donation and PM tupisdin for the unlock code ?

AND MOST OF ALL : Please RELAX ! Remember you're not the only one in this situation.

[phuocdh]

Since it *IS* a great forum why don't you make a little donation and PM tupisdin for the unlock code ?

AND MOST OF ALL : Please RELAX ! Remember you're not the only one in this situation.

doin it at the moment

[sl_uk2]

Hi all been reading this post

I want to hard spl my device and run the shipped rom

i want to continue using orange Tupisdin tells me that I dont need to unlock the sim for what i want to do just if i want to use another network

Has anyone had problems if they are using same network

many thanks

steven

[cslin0730]

Hi all been reading this post

I want to hard spl my device and run the shipped rom

i want to continue using orange Tupisdin tells me that I dont need to unlock the sim for what i want to do just if i want to use another network

Has anyone had problems if they are using same network

many thanks

steven

I have flashed my Orange TyTN II with HTC rom. Although I use the Orange sim card on the orange TyTN II phone, the sim lock remain.

[sl_uk2]

Cslin

The HTC Rom does not remove the simlock - but you were still able to use the Orange Sim with the flashed Rom

If you want to use another SIM you need to make a donation through Tupisdin

Steven

[cslin0730]

Cslin

The HTC Rom does not remove the simlock - but you were still able to use the Orange Sim with the flashed Rom

If you want to use another SIM you need to make a donation through Tupisdin

Steven

Thanks Steven

I don't want to use other sim card. I will use Orange. However, the network is locked with my orange sim card. I can't use it.

Chih-Hsin Lin

[Heijdemann]

Thanks to Tupisdin he unlock my T mobile Vario III received the code just after 2 hours I make a donation with PayPal to XDA developpers....!

Compliments for this fast and good service....

[dazultra2000]

Just thought I'd add here that I have an Orange TyTN II and I have successfully flashed it to Helmi_c's dynamic cooked rom and it's all working fine.

Not sure what makes me different!

[theloanranger]

You flashed only the OS.

TLR

[Heijdemann]

Just thought I'd add here that I have an Orange TyTN II and I have successfully flashed it to Helmi_c's dynamic cooked rom and it's all working fine.

Not sure what makes me different!

We talk about the SIM LOCK and not the Rom....

[Tanis]

Thanks to Tupisdin he unlock my T mobile Vario III received the code just after 2 hours I make a donation with PayPal to XDA developpers....!

Compliments for this fast and good service....


I don't have the unlock code after 1 day for my SFR V1615... :(

[sl_uk2]

We talk about the SIM LOCK and not the Rom....


Can anyone explain why some people are getting sim locked after the rom upgrade and others are not. i asked Pof the question and he said it is not possible to lock the device through a rom upgrade.

but people seem to be doing it

any ideas

steven

[Subliminal Aura]

I don't have the unlock code after 1 day for my SFR V1615... :(

I'm sure it'll come !

I've joined the dizzy ranks of 3 stars too and am very happy with the service.

Thankyou Tupisdin and the team :)

[tupisdin]

Sorry guys for late replies.... i'am not always online.... i have some problems with my PC.... if i did not send you anything... please send me a P.M.

[Krypt]

The unlock code I received from tupisdin worked. Now I've got an unlocked MDA Vario III with Orange sim.

[Sane]

I just want to clarify this. If i buy sim locked T-Mobile Vario III from eBay, tupisdin is able to send my unlock code after donation. Do i need a T-Mobile card to unlock? In Finland there is no T-Mobile.

[ephyouckay]

how much did you pay and what was the turn around time?

[Krypt]

I had to make a donation to the XDA developers site. No problem for me, because I already wanted to donate (Qtek 2020, MDA Vario & MDA Vario III help). PM tupisdin, he will give you info and instructions.
I promissed to raise the donation with €15 if it worked, what's the next thing I'll do.

I had my unlock code within a 12 hour window.

[Heijdemann]

I just want to clarify this. If i buy sim locked T-Mobile Vario III from eBay, tupisdin is able to send my unlock code after donation. Do i need a T-Mobile card to unlock? In Finland there is no T-Mobile.

No when you buy a Vario III and you put in a different Sim (not T-mobile) the machine is asking for the unlock code when you have that code from Tupisdin, you can put in this code and it is unlock and you can use it with any (brand) sim in the future...

[Heijdemann]

Can anyone explain why some people are getting sim locked after the rom upgrade and others are not. i asked Pof the question and he said it is not possible to lock the device through a rom upgrade.

but people seem to be doing it

any ideas

steven

I never hear this before? I doing a lot of rom changes in the pass when you machine is unlock it can not be sim locked by changing the rom.

[mocro]

just donated the money can't wait for the unlock code....

[billfitz73]

All,

If you have ordered an AT&T Tilt, and want to use it on a NON AT&T network, there are at least three VERIFIED and simple methods for SIM unlocking your phone.

Do not confuse SIM unlock (ability to use non AT&T SIM Card) with CID unlock (ability to run non AT&T ROM).

Below are the three techniques I was able to successfully confirm as working. YOU ONLY NEED TO DO THIS ONCE. I am just summarizing different techniques which are confirmed as working for folks trying to find a SIM unlock solution for their phone.

Method A - Call AT&T International customer service: 1(916)-843-4685 - When you call they WILL ask you for your AT&T phone number. I used a friends phone number and account information (with his permission) and they gave me an unlock code after about 3 minutes of being on hold. They were very friendly and there was NO CHARGE.

Method B - Donate to this forum and get an unlock code from tupisdin, many folks have done this with success and no complications.

Method C - Use www.cell-unlock.com : Pay a $25 fee via PayPal and recieve your code within 24 hours. I used this before calling AT&T and recieved the same unlock code (as I would expect) as AT&T gave me.

I've had my Tilt running on T-Mobile for a little over a week now and am very pleased with it compared to my old MDA.

[sl_uk2]

Could someone confirm the following please

if i hard spl a tytn II and run HTC shipped rom

and I want to use my original orange sim not anouther provider will i be able to

or will the phone be locked to orange as well

many thanks

steven

[lemassykoi]

I sent a PM to tupisdin, waiting for response... :D

[DannyElfman]

Great ! I guess I'll do the same when I get my Kaiser :p

[FloatingFatMan]

If you've got the Orange branded TyTn II, do NOT flash another ROM to it. You will lockout your phone completely; requiring a SIM unlock code from Orange.

[zeef]

So this is the 'original' unlocking just like the provider does? Great news. Just PMd for the details :)

[tomasz]

Anyone knows if reflashing a dutch TMO Vario III will cause a lockout? Rather know if anyone tried before I start work on my device. :)

[mocro]

how lond did it take to get yall code cuz dude was 2 times online after the donation but he didn't reply on my pm and that was after i payed the 50 euro's am i gettin fucked???

[Heijdemann]

Anyone knows if reflashing a dutch TMO Vario III will cause a lockout? Rather know if anyone tried before I start work on my device. :)

Before I sim unlocked I switch a couple of times t an other rom with my Vario III without any problems (FIRST HARD SSPL)...!!!

[sl_uk2]

Hi all

I know tupisdin has had computer problems i pm'd him last night and i am also waiting i am sure he has had a lot of requests and he will provide everyone with the codes

steven :)

[zeef]

Hi all

I know tupisdin has had computer problems i pm'd him last night and i am also waiting i am sure he has had a lot of requests and he will provide everyone with the codes

steven :)
I can imagine with locked Kaisers hitting the shelves in Europe ;)

[stev3n]

I have had my code from him and can confirm it works.
I now have a debranded orange TyTn II! (Couldnt stand the orange one, its absolutely awful)

[allmodcons]

I have only had at&t service for a few weeks and when I called up the Int'l Dept to sim unlock the phone I was told that I needed to have service for 90 days and and International calling plan. I will try back tomorrow but be warned that if you just signed up with at&t this may be an issue.

[sayborg]

Hi,

I made the payment earlier today. Have not received the code yet. I hope that by tomorrow I will receive it:)



Hi all

I know tupisdin has had computer problems i pm'd him last night and i am also waiting i am sure he has had a lot of requests and he will provide everyone with the codes

steven :)

[yzf750]

I bought a tilt yesterday and signed a 2 year plan. I called tonight and they refused to give me an unlock code. I was very polite with them on the phone. They said that its 90 day wait time from signing up with them now before they will give you the code. This sucks. I am leaving for europe in 3 days and cant use this phone on a prepaid sim. I guess since I have till tommorrow on the 3 day return policy ,I will just return the phone and go back to tomobile who gives them out without the hassle.

[decepticon]

[edit]
Nevermind

[sayborg]

I paid the donation yesterday and today as well:) but have not received the code yet. Is tupisdin still having problem with this computer? Any ideas?

[tomasz]

Took the chance yesterday and hardSPL'd my Dutch TMO VarioIII. Flashed Helmi's BigStorage Rom and have not found any issues. Sim-card works fine like before and device is a hell of a lot more responsive than before, when it was filled with T-Mobile junk.

And the BigStorage is really nice! :)

[cslin0730]

Hello, I also joined the 3 star club. The code from tupisdin is worked. I appreciate his expertise and rapid reply. Be patience. He will reply the code soon. Please make sure your donate enough money to XDA developer(not just 10 Euro).:)

[sl_uk2]

code worked he deserves a medal

steven

[jomakerr]

i paid alreday and still waiting for code thanks

[jomakerr]

code it work fine no problem
great service.

[Zerodivider]

Just to echo the previous responses: many thanks to tupisdin, got my code within 24 hours & my UK Vario III is now simfree. :)

[Purplxd]

I'm confused.

If you install a new ROM, wouldn't the phone be unlocked? Or is it that you need to have a SIM card in the phone before it can even sync?


Cheers
Aaron

[NFRCER]

does this works for the att tilt?

[yzf750]

I have only had at&t service for a few weeks and when I called up the Int'l Dept to sim unlock the phone I was told that I needed to have service for 90 days and and International calling plan. I will try back tomorrow but be warned that if you just signed up with at&t this may be an issue.

Same here, they refused to give me the code untill 90 days as a customer. I was bummed. I was going to just return the phone, but I tryed one of the ebay unlock services for 14.99. I thought here goes 15 bucks in the garbage, but they emailed the code to me in less then 12 hours and it works. I now have an unlocked ATT Tilt. :)

[weasel]

I used the service offered by tupisdin - not necessarily the cheapest, but the money is in the form of a donation to xda-developers not to tupisdin personally. I got the code after a few hours and am now unlocked. Next step - get a Dual SIM adapter

[liquidhead]

Was heavily dissapointed when i flashed my rom because the TyTN became network locked - but tupisdin came to the rescue and provided me an unlock code for a small donation to this site!

I have had years of help through this site so it was easily worth the donation!

Keep up the good work guys!

[Stabilo]

Can remove simlock from HTC Kaiser and from any other HTC devices.

This service is not free.

Please send me PM for details.

1 code to 1 person!

P.S. you do not need to reflash, disassebly, hard reset your device!

Sent you a PM earlier today.

[djangolefous]

I had to make a donation to the XDA developers site. No problem for me, because I already wanted to donate (Qtek 2020, MDA Vario & MDA Vario III help). PM tupisdin, he will give you info and instructions.
I promissed to raise the donation with €15 if it worked, what's the next thing I'll do.

I had my unlock code within a 12 hour window.

it's now 50$ :/

[weasel]

True, $50 ain't cheap, but at least the $50 goes somewhere useful i.e. directly to this forum to help support it and keep it going. Think of it an altruistic gesture, helping to make sure that this forum continues to spread knowledge & wisdom for all

[damiantmc]

if you have an orange branded tytn2 and flash it with the official htc rom and it becomes sim-locked, you can remove that sim lock again using the donation method, and have an orange branded tytn2 with htc rom that will work with the original orange sim?

Just wanna make sure lol

[louiscar]

True, $50 ain't cheap, but at least the $50 goes somewhere useful i.e. directly to this forum to help support it and keep it going. Think of it an altruistic gesture, helping to make sure that this forum continues to spread knowledge & wisdom for all


I agree, I've got a Vario III on it's way. Even though I've got a T-mobile sim I always unlock my phone (principle :) ). Making a donation to this site is something I'd be happy to do and is preferable to paying a bunch of w**kers ie. IMIE Check.

[Purplxd]

cell-unlock.com charges $25.

Now I know the money goes to this site which is good, but why should we need to pay double?


A

[Stabilo]

cell-unlock.com charges $25.

Now I know the money goes to this site which is good, but why should we need to pay double?


A

Do they unlock Kaisers?

[louiscar]

cell-unlock.com charges $25.

Now I know the money goes to this site which is good, but why should we need to pay double?


A

I doubt their list includes the Kaiser.

[fominet]

This is crazy. We are asked to make a donation and then when you do you are told it should be $50.00. Has this become a money-making venture? This is a community and if any of us offered to make a donation it's because we want to be part of this growing family and help make it better. I made a donation of 20 Euros and expected to get my code, but all i got was a pm saying that it wasn't enough !! This is ridiculous. Can someone tell someone to give me my code!! I am not mentioning names as yet!!!

[rsolomon]

This is crazy. We are asked to make a donation and then when you do you are told it should be $50.00. Has this become a money-making venture? This is a community and if any of us offered to make a donation it's because we want to be part of this growing family and help make it better. I made a donation of 20 Euros and expected to get my code, but all i got was a pm saying that it wasn't enough !! This is ridiculous. Can someone tell someone to give me my code!! I am not mentioning names as yet!!!

I think you are quite confused - what some member asks you to do in exchange for his service is quite different from what the site is/does. The site is absolutely NOT telling you to do anything. So, "NO" nobody is going to *TELL* someone to give you a code....

Seems like USD 50 was mentioned earlier in the thread, so I'm not even sure that should be a surprise....

Meh, more proof that "no good deed goes unpunished" :(

[sl_uk2]

Once you unlock the sim that is it you will not need code again

tupisdin is your man

steven

[yzf750]

I was told 50 bucks also. I went the ebay route for 14.99 with an unlocker service thats doing tilts and kaisers in 24 hours turnaround via paypal and email. Now if the donation to xda was dropped to 14.99, I would gladly donate and not think twice about it. But 30 bucks is 30 bucks to me. Some of us are not that rich :)

[Purplxd]

I was told 50 bucks also. I went the ebay route for 14.99 with an unlocker service thats doing tilts and kaisers in 24 hours turnaround via paypal and email. Now if the donation to xda was dropped to 14.99, I would gladly donate and not think twice about it. But 30 bucks is 30 bucks to me. Some of us are not that rich :)

Agreed.

A

[monakh]

You know I am all about donations to this site but I think I will have to agree with some here that not everyone has that kind of money. Basically, one should set a minimum (say, $20) in terms of a donation but urge everyone to donate, as much as they can. There really should be no compulsion to donate although it is nice to have the unlock code as an incentive.

Having said all of the above, I do have a Tilt and I will try with AT&T first to get it unlocked. However, if I do have to spend money to unlock my phone, I will never give it to these losers on eBay or any other money-making outfit. I would much rather send a little extra to this site.

Just my 'two cents'.

[arc]

The Donation this not for tupisdin - for xda.
Nobody does not force you to do donation.
Turn to operator or execute its contract.
Not to whine- If you not agree-search for other place.

You have done that or for xda-developers society?
The Programs or utilities for all - unlock ,roms etc?
I think if you developer for free -you have got unlock code from tupisdin without donation.
The Donation 20-30-40-50$ much? You use the knowledges -but you greedy to do the donation.

[monakh]

^^^

arc: With respect, you need to articulate what you are saying to get the point across or no one will get it and you look silly. I didn't understand a word of what you said above. Your post is like a medieval passage out of a Dan Brown book.

[Krypt]

it's now 50$ :/

I also payed $50.. $50 is about €32; I donated €35 and got my unlock code. I promissed I would raise the donation with €15 if it worked. And so I did.

I payed €50 in total, and I'm glad I did.

[arc]

^^^

arc: With respect, you need to articulate what you are saying to get the point across or no one will get it and you look silly. I didn't understand a word of what you said above. Your post is like a medieval passage out of a Dan Brown book.

Will You comment my bad english?
I think all understood about than talk.
Donation and you get unlock code -otherwise search for in other place.
This not commerce (not sale) .
If you help xda-developers - tupisdin to help you -give unlock code.
A man (tupisdin ) has the right to name any price -20$ 30$ ....50$

[Heijdemann]

Don't know the problem it is the same like shopping TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT there is no one with a gun behind you...
Do you complain and cry also every week in the supermarket about the prices;'(

I'm not if I think I paid to much I go somewhere else.

Back on topic please....

[sl_uk2]

if you have an orange branded tytn2 and flash it with the official htc rom and it becomes sim-locked, you can remove that sim lock again using the donation method, and have an orange branded tytn2 with htc rom that will work with the original orange sim?

Just wanna make sure lol


exactly he will provide the unlock code for you

steven

[sl_uk2]

What you all forget is while tupisdin is asking for a donation he gets nothing out of it. you all come on here to get info least you can do is keep it going.

Orange users should know that the ebay ones only work on at & T so give a donation to a good cause

steven

[Deathace]

I messaged T and asked him about the procedure for unlocking I received no answer at all, I decided to just pay imei-check for it and my phone is now unlocked with an orange sim card in it for £20 all in, I am not getting into the squabble of pof v florin I wanted my phone unlocked and as such am now happy.

Shame really cos I would have preferred XDA Dev see that money but such is life.

Russ

[monakh]

That's too bad, but perhaps you should have tried a second time. He was probably busy or missed your PM. It happens.

Perhaps Tupisdin should set up a seperate email addy just for Kaiser unlock code requests? That way it will be easier to manage.

Once again, no one is putting a gun to your head. However, I disagree with the high amount of the minimum donation, especially in light of the fact that it used to be (apparently) $30, and now seems to have jumped to $50, in light of popular demand. One should stick to just a single number for the sake of consistency.

[TryOG]

but soon there will be a free version...there always is for everything. probably soon after the kaiser comes out.

Still no unlocker for the Artemis... Since 2006.

XDA-Developers lost a lot of good researchers... Like buzz, mamaich, etc.
pof is very busy and I think that the other guys (like Olipro) don't have enough experience with unlocking.
Plus, XDA-Developers earns a lot of money with the "imei-check"-shopping-system hidden in a "donation" jacket.
(For the guys who still didn't understand, this isn't a website for free SIM-unlockers anymore
and by "donating" XDA developers mean "paying" for the unlock code.)

[gonesuper]

I donated, sent a pm and got unlocked 4 hours later. Nice work

[rsolomon]

Plus, XDA-Developers earns a lot of money with the "imei-check"-shopping-system hidden in a "donation" jacket.
(For the guys who still didn't understand, this isn't a website for free SIM-unlockers anymore and by "donating" XDA developers mean "paying" for the unlock code.)

Oh for the love of gawd, I could say "Donate money to xda-developers and I'll send a girl over to do anything you want." and by that "logic" you'd say xda-developers.com was suddenly a brothel.

What one person (who is NOT associated with xda-developers afaik) asks has NOTHING to do with what the site is. Saying that "Person Y asks for a donation to the site, so the site is now a commercial enterprise" is frankly asinine.


IMO, this has always been way MORE than a "website for free SIM-unlockers", so if that's all you wanted and all you ever cared about, go and good riddance to you.

'nuff said, I'm done.

Richard

[cjkerr]

I don't mind paying for the SIM Unlock at all... seems a good value service to me.

What I wonder is this....

If I actually WANT to stay using my orange SIM card (cos i'm on a contract from work), and I've applied POF CIDUnlocker (all good for me), do I need a SIM Unlocker as well in order to flash my ROM with a non-Orange Cooked ROM or will it work with just the CID Unlocker?

Didn't want to brick my phone on the first day :-)

[kings2tun]

hey ppl,
tupisdin unlocked ma orange blocked(UK) HTC tytn II (kaiser)
now its working with any network,
it was really fast,
nice work man,
keep it up,
thn x

[jreed012]

I was told 50 bucks also. I went the ebay route for 14.99 with an unlocker service thats doing tilts and kaisers in 24 hours turnaround via paypal and email. Now if the donation to xda was dropped to 14.99, I would gladly donate and not think twice about it. But 30 bucks is 30 bucks to me. Some of us are not that rich :)

That's the route I went also.

[Frontline]

What is the link to the 15 bucks unlock option for the Kaiser?

[bravo261]

What is the link to the 15 bucks unlock option for the Kaiser?

a simple ebay search will do it, man.

[markai85]

I just donated. And hope i will get my unlock code soon.

[persiansown]

I recently bought one from ebay, but it is locked. My friend however have been an AT&T customer forever. Can I get her to call AT&T and tell them that she wants her Tilt unlocked for overseas usage, or will they not give the code to her since they have no record of her buying a tilt from them?

[Nghiem]

YES. yes. The worst case: shell out $15 to get the unlock code.

[markai85]

After 3 hours i got my unlock code and it works perfectly. Thanks. It's a perfect service.

[yogi2000]

I paid, and the code works perfectly.
Many thanks to tupisdin!

[Dwimmerlaik]

You can try, but chances are it won't work for the reasons you have indicated. If you have AT&T service, why not just call them yourself and tell them that you're going to be headed overseas and you need the unlock code?

I've never had an issue when I've needed to do that, but then again I've been an AT&T/Cingular customer for around 4 years.

[sherpa]

If you have an ATT service, just call them up. All I had to do was provide them my IMEI number and I just got my unlock code yesterday. I just need to find a non-ATT SIM card to apply the unlock code now. :)

[JugglerLKR]

I've got AT&T Tilt as present (gift from my friend). But it seems to be locked to AT&T service provider. As you can see I live FAR away from US, so need some help unlocking it. Anyone from US with AT&T contract can do a favor for me - call AT&T and get unlock code? Maybe I can help in some way in return?

[neortic]

Hi,
I have recently paid Vodafone a fee for unlocking my new handset the numbers they sen corresponded with nothing and the IMEI they matched the code with was not my phone.... I have since used sims from three providers with no issues.
My reason for thinking it needed unlocking is the dual sim wont work although all ok for 2 years in my Wiza 200.
Nice phone but anyone successfully used Dual Sim in the Kaiser????

[neortic]

Hi,
I have recently paid Vodafone a fee for unlocking my new handset the numbers they sent corresponded with nothing and the IMEI they matched the code with was not my phone.... I have since used sims from three providers with no issues.
My reason for thinking it needed unlocking is the dual sim wont work although all ok for 2 years in my Wiza 200.
Nice phone but anyone successfully used Dual Sim in the Kaiser????

[sherpa]

I've got AT&T Tilt as present (gift), but it comes refurbished and was not working (i've repaired it myself now it works). But it seems to be locked to AT&T service provider. As you can see I live FAR away from US, so need some help unlocking it. Anyone from US with AT&T contract can do a favor for me - call AT&T and get unlock code? Maybe I can help in some way in return?

ATT links your account to the IMEI number so what you are asking is not possible. I guess you are stuck with either paying a 3rd-party to unlock your phone or wait until someone here cracks the code.

[JugglerLKR]

ATT links your account to the IMEI number so what you are asking is not possible. I guess you are stuck with either paying a 3rd-party to unlock your phone or wait until someone here cracks the code.

thanks for clearing that out. i'll guess i have to go a $15 way. just need to know which ebay offer to choose for unlock key...

[weasel]

I haven't got a dual SIM adapter to work; it only recognises my T-Mobile SIM. I have unlocked the phone and can use any single SIM from any provider, but dual-SIM isn't working for me

[firstiti]

you dont need to spend any penny, here are two ways you can get code from at&T:

1. ask you friend call them to get code, if they dont give to you, call everyday. some guy will give to you, i did same way from third call.

2. let your friend use one week and call, if they distinguish the phone your friend using, they will give you the code.

it's 8 digital number to get sim unlock, that's the easiest way to do it.

good luck and enjoy.

the only thing i dont understand is, at&t provide 3g service but they carry the kaiser with front camera. so funny.

[nyc_dandy]

It worked magically! Thanks a lot to tupisdin! Replied in 30 mins. Absolutely amazing!

[zephir]

Actually you do not need to be an ATT customer to get the code from them. I am not a customer and I had mine unlocked last week. You may have to call several times because not everyone that works for att knows that this is possible. They will not give the code over the phone but will email it to you within two days. Make sure you tell them you bought it from ebay, hats what I did.

[Fastkill]

log into your online att account and the unlock code is listed for you there.

[Fastkill]

log into your online att account and the unlock code is listed for you there.

actually they have it listed as a puk code - Unblock Sim Card.

I am guessing this unlocks your sim if you forget the password. Can anyone confirm?

[txcas]

From http://supportcingular.atgnow.com/cng/tutorials/KB33662.html

QUESTION:
What is a PUK code?
What should I do if my phone says Enter PUK Code?
How can I get a PUK Code?
What should I do if my iPhone says error P1246?

ANSWER:
A PUK (Pin Unlock Key) is required when a customer enters an incorrect PIN 3 times. After entering the wrong PIN 3 times, the card will be locked and the customer will need to get a PUK code from AT&T to unlock it. Once a PUK has been received it will need to be entered to set a new PIN code.

The phone will display "PUK blocked call operator" when the PUK has been exceeded in failed attempts and the SIM is unusable.

[Fastkill]

no doubt thanks

[bigchemist]

Just put a donation thru...

Trying to unlock an Orange UK Tytn II after flashing the whole thing with the original HTC ROM

Will let you know what comes on with the code...

[aussienick]

Hi guys,

Just checked the imei-check website and they are now offering an unlocking solution for the HTC Kaiser variants - http://www.imei-check.co.uk/kaiser-unlock.php

[bigchemist]

:confused: I wonder how long it takes tupisdin to arrange for a code to be generated...Certainly after a donation!

Still on Hold!..

[weasel]

:confused: I wonder how long it takes tupisdin to arrange for a code to be generated...Certainly after a donation!

Still on Hold!..

I'm not sure what timezone he operates on. I got mine in the evening (UK time) so just be patient a while

[london119]

Hi,
Would you pls. let me know how much do u charge to unlock. Cheers

[eastern73]

:confused: I wonder how long it takes tupisdin to arrange for a code to be generated...Certainly after a donation!

Still on Hold!..

i think he also has a job and a life , he read and replied in de evening to me and a live in the netherlands so i hope i will have to code tonight.

you just have to wait little bit.

[bigchemist]

:) Yeah i know... but in my defence.. im back to my Nokia 6310i! and I would like to enjoy my phone again!

Im sure I will be returning with good feed back soon.. as all of the other happy customers did!...

By the way, was anyone able to figure why did my imei change after I flashed the phone with the HTC shipped ROM?..it was 15 digits on the box and sticker on the back of the phone and if you enter the*# code you get 17 digits.. same 15 on the box but with a 01 at the end!!!

[bravo261]

the last two don't mean to much...i don't personally know, but i've heard others say its software or region and other less-probable. in short, truncate the 01

:) Yeah i know... but in my defence.. im back to my Nokia 6310i! and I would like to enjoy my phone again!

Im sure I will be returning with good feed back soon.. as all of the other happy customers did!...

By the way, was anyone able to figure why did my imei change after I flashed the phone with the HTC shipped ROM?..it was 15 digits on the box and sticker on the back of the phone and if you enter the*# code you get 17 digits.. same 15 on the box but with a 01 at the end!!!

[kt666]

i sent one message to tupisdin too.. i hope, he answer me soon...

[eastern73]

got the numbers after 24 hours and it works perfect

[voldron]

Sent donation and also sent tupisdin a message, waiting for reply

[kt666]

I understand that this donation for xda developers is important.. but 50$? I saw many websites with this service for 15 euro.. I think, this is a little expensive, and the people (like me) will do this service with another person/website.. Why yhe dont do this for one "market price"? I dont ask about one free service, i just one something more reaseable..

[bigchemist]

A donation.. and 30 hrs later.. Hey Presto.. the device is working again!

It asked me for a network lock after the sim lock code...for which I used the same code and it was fine.. now im SIM Free and CID Free!

Thanks for the help XDA!

[bigchemist]

Tupisdin..Thanks for the code.. it worked fine.

Many thanks for sorting this out..

Although.. Im sure that you have been through the Good, the Bad and the Ugly with this Forum..A word of advise mate.. when you quote the amount one needs to donate and ask the IMEI number, maybe its better if you let your 'Doner' know of the time scale.. at least a rough estimate.. it helps..and prevents any unwanted replys on the forum..

Cheers again

[munkeeboi]

nothing against donating...I plan on donating...but just another option for 19.99

http://www.gsmphonesource.com/reunbyimfora6.html

[yzf750]

14.99 is even cheaper. Ive done two tilts though them so far.

http://cgi.ebay.com/UNLOCK-Cingular-AT-T-TILT-PEARL-BLACKJACK-TREO-SYNC_W0QQitemZ330183746609QQihZ014QQcategoryZ43312 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[goriperil]

does it matter if i have a custom rom installed? does it have to be the original at&t rom? how is the code entered anyway? sorry for noob questions.

[silent_killa]

Any ROM should be fine. SIM Lock asks for code when different operator SIM is inserted into device.

[kt666]

i found this guy at ebay.nl
http://cgi.ebay.nl/UNLOCK-YOUR-T-MOBILE-MDA-III-MDA-COMPACT-SIM-UNLOK_W0QQitemZ110186275625QQihZ001QQcategoryZ4558 6QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i don't know if its woks.. he was a good qualifications.. I sent one email for him and i wait the answer.. when i have something back, i post here..

[voldron]

had to send proof of my donation to T. waiting for reply at the moment.

[kroton]

i found this guy at ebay.nl
http://cgi.ebay.nl/UNLOCK-YOUR-T-MOBILE-MDA-III-MDA-COMPACT-SIM-UNLOK_W0QQitemZ110186275625QQihZ001QQcategoryZ4558 6QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i don't know if its woks.. he was a good qualifications.. I sent one email for him and i wait the answer.. when i have something back, i post here..

I ask this guy and response is: can't unlock Kaiser.

[PostDeals]

So no FREE Unlock coder?

[PostDeals]

How can I get the code for free?

[kt666]

So no FREE Unlock coder?

no.. no free unlocker :(

Did someone used this website services?
http://www.discount-unlock.com/Unlock/GSM/3549/HTC/P4550/

Its work? not? anyone has a good experience with them, or bad?

[mjm383]

Can remove simlock from HTC Kaiser and from any other HTC devices.

This service is not free.

Please send me PM for details.

1 code to 1 person!

P.S. you do not need to reflash, disassebly, hard reset your device!

If you cannot wait for someone to develop a 'free' (donations accepted) unlocker why not support the forum by donating $50 and tupisdin will get you the code for your kaiser. It may seem a lot but this goes to support this site and not someones beer money. as i read this post it seems to take between 24 - 48 hours.
I have a uk orange model i would rather donate than pay orange £20 for a code that may not work.
At the moment i am eagerly awaiting my code, just have to be patient

[kt666]

If you cannot wait for someone to develop a 'free' (donations accepted) unlocker why not support the forum by donating $50 and tupisdin will get you the code for your kaiser. It may seem a lot but this goes to support this site and not someones beer money. as i read this post it seems to take between 24 - 48 hours.
I have a uk orange model i would rather donate than pay orange £20 for a code that may not work.
At the moment i am eagerly awaiting my code, just have to be patient


Like i said before.. i can donate, but 50$ is really much.. because if you saw the links, we have really many another options, around 20$.. If he do this service for 20$ i'll donate now.. but i dont have 50$ to donate.. and i think, many other user too. If he do this a little cheaper, more users will donate for the forum and not unlock with someone else..

[mjm383]

Like i said before.. i can donate, but 50$ is really much.. because if you saw the links, we have really many another options, around 20$.. If he do this service for 20$ i'll donate now.. but i dont have 50$ to donate.. and i think, many other user too. If he do this a little cheaper, more users will donate for the forum and not unlock with someone else..

For sure $50 sounds expensive at first but though over time i have probaly saved more than $50 through this site.

Orange UK will give me the code for $40 (£20). But i know from experience that orange unlock codes do not always work the majority of the time.
As i want to flash the rom i need it to be unlocked even though i am on orange.
I would rather donate to xda developers than pay some other source. So i have made my donation. even if others may be a little cheaper.
if i was not so impatient i would wait for a 'free' one, however long it takes.

[RSchris]

Like i said before.. i can donate, but 50$ is really much.. because if you saw the links, we have really many another options, around 20$.. If he do this service for 20$ i'll donate now.. but i dont have 50$ to donate.. and i think, many other user too. If he do this a little cheaper, more users will donate for the forum and not unlock with someone else..

Yop, I agree, I spend all my money to buy the Kaiser, and now I can't pay my provider :D

[dizzy33]

I guess that the unlockers people are using a kind of Key Generator.
From my point of view all we need is to find one !

[bravo261]

for what its worth, i bought my code from newmobilefreedom on ebay and those mofos haven't provided it, nor will they respond to emails that i've sent directly, through ebay, through paypal's dispute, or even through their website, but they leave negative feedback real fast.

$50 is a lot to support a site, as i've supported other sites(including pof and tom codon), but when the alternative is $15, i'll have to try another ebay seller

[bravo261]

How can I get the code for free?

call AT&T international, though i called using a friend's account and they said they'll email in 5 days, but they haven't. he didn't seem too willing to help, so i won't ask again, but that's an empty promise they made. but, others have unlocked through the internation number. the number is on hofo

[Martinjv71]

Don't start flaming me but I have a quick question. When I owned the AT&T 8525 (Hermes) there was a bunch of free unlocking software being developed. Now They want $50.00 U.S. to unlock a Tilt? Seriously I support these forums but this is a rip off.

[cuboosh]

no.. its not the forums who charge its people on the forums.. give it time there will soon be a free unlocker..!

[kyphur]

You always have options.

I got my unlock code for my Tilt directly from AT&T for Free.

Tuspin has provided unlock codes in return for a donation directly to XDA.

I hear you can get unlocks of eBay for about $15 (but some are unreliable).

I know IMEI Check was charging $40 for unlocks.

Or you can wait for free unlockers.

I still amazes me how people will spend serveral hundred dollars for these espensive toys and then complain because every program they want isn't free. Think about it, if it isn't worth paying $10 - $20 for then maybe you don't really "Need" it that bad. Same goes for unlocking.

[cuboosh]

well when sites like [WAREZ Sites Names Removed, XDA doesn't allow linking to WAREZ, naming the sites is extremely close] exisit which allow people to NOT pay for any of the ppc program needs wouldnt u get into the trend of not wanting to pay for anything besides the phone its self? lol.

[joshuadsmith31]

ok, I called at&t and got the code, how do I enter it into the phone?

[manzur_mahmood]

ok, I called at&t and got the code, how do I enter it into the phone?

Insert the Non AT&T sim, turn the phone on, turn the radio on and ..voila .. it will ask you to enter the code now carefully enter the code and .... enjoy

[cuboosh]

so tupsidin... interesting find here, ur very involved in warez which is clearly not legal (who isnt..) but yet instead of providing this unlocker generator to other members here you'd rather charge for it? i can understand if u urself is having to pay someone at either att or htc for the codes but if u have a generator ur using and ur charing 50 bucks a pop thats just wrong considering ur very active on warez sites..


(probli not smart to use the same nick everywhere..)
(thats how they've caught people selling roms on ebay that chefs post here)..

just my fyi take it for what its worth

now im not giving my opinion on this or bashing tupsidin at all.. just going off some information i was given in a PM by a source..

[voldron]

sadly i didn't get a reply from T and i was getting antsy so I went to another place and got it unlocked in less than 15 hours :D. $20 US :D. Link is on this thread, gsmphonesource. Sorry T. Also i am out $50 for my donation :-\.

[RSchris]

I think if the unlock was less expensive, Xda will receive more money.
Actually, many members prefer to give their 20/30 dollars to imei-check, or other sites found on the web.
Then, if the unlock on the forum was for 20 dollars, everyone here will pay for the forum.

What's better ? 20 people paying 50 dollars, or 100 people giving 20 dollars ?

[bigchemist]

The Moderator has a point... Its you own choice...

Anything you buy is offered somewhere else at different t&c's and different price.. you could buy a plasma TV from someone for £1000, when you could find it somewhere else for £900... I dont think complaining to the expensive seller will get you anything..you went there..you paid for the service..your choice...
everyone has there reasons for charging what they do.. if you are not happy with that.. simply go somewhere else...

Whatever the facts are.. even if he has the green goblin giving him the unlocking codes for free..its his business.. if you disagree..just walk away

I flashed my phone..stupidly locked it..I needed the code..
Two options: -1- call Orange UK.. the will send it free of charge in 5-15 working days...
OR: -2- it was my choice to donate to XDA and get my phone back in action..in some 30hrs turnover...otherwise id still be waiting!

BOTTOM LINE.. the unlock code is $50 from XDA.. and cheaper anywhere else.. no one is putting pressure on you and making you fill your creditcard detials and pay XDA.

[RSchris]

The Moderator has a point... Its you own choice...

Anything you buy is offered somewhere else at different t&c's and different price.. you could buy a plasma TV from someone for £1000, when you could find it somewhere else for £900... I dont think complaining to the expensive seller will get you anything..you went there..you paid for the service..your choice...
everyone has there reasons for charging what they do.. if you are not happy with that.. simply go somewhere else...

Whatever the facts are.. even if he has the green goblin giving him the unlocking codes for free..its his business.. if you disagree..just walk away

I flashed my phone..stupidly locked it..I needed the code..
Two options: -1- call Orange UK.. the will send it free of charge in 5-15 working days...
OR: -2- it was my choice to donate to XDA and get my phone back in action..in some 30hrs turnover...otherwise id still be waiting!

BOTTOM LINE.. the unlock code is $50 from XDA.. and cheaper anywhere else.. no one is putting pressure on you and making you fill your creditcard detials and pay XDA.
No one put any pression, and I didn't pay for unlock.

My point is just, that Xda will probably win more money if it was less expensive, it's all.

It's like you propose a Mustang for 80 000 dollars, and all price around are $30 000.

Then, the bottom line of the forum is that everyone can suggest something to help the communauty. If we can't suggest anything, there is no reason for Xda to exist. Forum is there to share, so don't tell me what I can do or not, if I'm not causing troubles.

I didn't tell it was shit, so calm down.

Try to keep your mind open m8.

[cuboosh]

id glady donate 20 but not 50.. 50s just a little steep.

[scrim]

This is sort of a moot point for US users, you can unlock your Tilt all day long, but you're still on the hook to AT&T for the contract.

[kyphur]

I understand that a lot of users have issue with the price but I don't think fussing about it like this will effect it.

Maybe several users might want to write a nicely worded PM to Tupisdin and explain how you would prefer to support XDA in your effort to get your Kaiser (or other HTC Device) SIM Unlocked and would even be willing to pay a few buck more than the eBay sellers or other websites (say $20 each) but that paying twice or triple is difficult to swallow. Point out that if a lower price gets more requests then in the long run it will get more support into the coffers of XDA-Devs.

Some of the posts here are little more than publicly calling the guy out and calling his character into question. That will never get a positive response as you have now put him in a position to defend himself.

In the end though it is up to Tupisdin as this is not something XDA asked for (though we do apprectiate the support to the site).

If this thread continues to degenerate into a b!tc#fest then I will close it as this is not being productive.

[bigchemist]

Hey RSchris ,
I think things have gone off on the wrong foot.. I wasnt bad mouthing no one nor suggesting that opions are to be disregarded. Apologeis to anyone if my reply seemed agressive.

B

[crystal_clear]

I think the whole question of things does seem to be getting rather off the point here, however there are two sides to this -

Yes, the monies being paid are being put to a good cause, to further and benefit all the members of this forum, with information help and of course better resources...and support.

however, i can also see where some people are coming from, yes if you paying for something, it's not really a donation, its more of a charge, you want a service - pay for it...

However, there is always another way, the voluntary donation, where as your not asked directly, but as your receiving a service, an amount of money (the amount of which is at the discretion of the member would be sent)

Maybe this is the way forward, i can however see that some people would probably still moan at this, but it could be a solution....

after all people, it's your forum - have you say on the thoughts....

[kt666]

I understand that a lot of users have issue with the price but I don't think fussing about it like this will effect it.

Maybe several users might want to write a nicely worded PM to Tupisdin and explain how you would prefer to support XDA in your effort to get your Kaiser (or other HTC Device) SIM Unlocked and would even be willing to pay a few buck more than the eBay sellers or other websites (say $20 each) but that paying twice or triple is difficult to swallow. Point out that if a lower price gets more requests then in the long run it will get more support into the coffers of XDA-Devs.

Some of the posts here are little more than publicly calling the guy out and calling his character into question. That will never get a positive response as you have now put him in a position to defend himself.

In the end though it is up to Tupisdin as this is not something XDA asked for (though we do apprectiate the support to the site).

If this thread continues to degenerate into a b!tc#fest then I will close it as this is not being productive.


I sent one message to him, like you said, but, like i expected, without effect.. I said all this things that we talk here, about the prices, and the best interesst for this website and the user, but, he said like: i wont offer for less.. use another services..

So, at this point, i really cant understand.. if he really wants help this website, why do something like that? it's really sad, because this site can have more donations, but..

[jackieboy]

So I got the code from tupisdin, which worked!!! with the code he also told me, "to leave him alone." Yes it did cost me 50.00 US. I totally had the option not to use him so I can not and will not bi-ch about it.

Although I am glad there are others in here who don't practice his behaviour. I won't insult him, but again THANKS TO THOSE WHO PROVIDE FREE SERVICES TO ALL OF US. THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY OF YOU GUYS.

It is because of them i opted to pay the 50.00 and "donate" because after all the amount of software and help i have gotten is worth far more then 50.00 and more then 500.00 to others when considered of the people who bricked their phone.

As far is tupisdin, leave him be, he is a senior member so I am sure there is a reason he requests so much, I just wish he was a bit more nicer as far as attitude but whatever no one is perfect. I wondered why he told me to leave him alone. I know at one point during our corespondence I did till him if I am bothering him, I could leave him alone.

AGAIN THANKS TO ALL OF THOSE WHO HELP US ON HERE WITHOUT A "DONATION"

JACKIE

[crystal_clear]

i am actually wondering now, with all these donations flowing in at such a fast rate, how long is it going to be before the price drops or its opened up as a free tool for general use???

[mjm383]

i received my code within 48 hours and it worked as i expected it to. i have sent pm with thanks to tupidsin.
i was 100% confident that tupidsin would have my kaiser unlocked i cannot say that for any of the other links on this thread

if he was charging $50 for himself then i would understand the moaning, but he is not getting anything except for grief from a lot of users.

basically if anyone want to have there kaiser unlocked you have a choice;

go to your network supplier & pay them £20
go to ebay & get ripped off as people have reported
go to another website and pay £20
OR DONATE £25 TO THIS SITE

IT IS YOUR CHOICE NO ONE IS PUTTING A GUN TO YOUR HEAD.

people seem to expect something for free all the time and it does not always work that way.

[crystal_clear]

i think someone should take the initiative and release the unlocker for general use!

Ensuring it is clearly marked with instructions on it, of how to make a VOLUNTARY donation to XDA developers.

Instead of holding onto this utility as he currently appears to be. And making people wait for what they need, ie their phone back up and running....

[jockyw2001]

Did any of you try Imei-Check (here (http://www.imei-check.co.uk/kaiser-unlock.php))? I'd like to know what happens after you submit the file. Do they send a 8-digit unlockcode or do they send another program.

[crystal_clear]

i tried using them, but they were adament that i needed to send them the data from my phone to get an unlock, i find this a tad strange when all you need is the imei number as per the guy that holding the unlocker for $50 a throw on here, claiming its a donation, but it doesnt really fit into the definition of such:-

DONATION:- is a gift to a fund or cause, typically for charitable reasons. A donation may take various forms, including cash, services, clothing, food, accommodation, blood or new or used items. Charitable gifts of goods or services are also called gifts in kind.

however,

A CHARGE IS:- The charges as agreed In Writing or verbally prior to provision of Goods or Services being supplied or carried out.

I also found them very abruct when trying to explain an issue via email. In the end i have chosen to keep my money in my pocket. You shouldnt need a sim unlock unless you put the HTC official rom in the phone as that flashes everything i think, whereas dutty's rom is just the OS - not the radio.

[weasel]

You shouldnt need a sim unlock unless you put the HTC official rom in the phone as that flashes everything i think, whereas dutty's rom is just the OS - not the radio.
Or of course unless you want to use it on a different network. I have 2 SIMs, one work & one personal - on different networks

[kt666]

i tried using them, but they were adament that i needed to send them the data from my phone to get an unlock, i find this a tad strange when all you need is the imei number as per the guy that holding the unlocker for $50 a throw on here, claiming its a donation, but it doesnt really fit into the definition of such:-

DONATION:- is a gift to a fund or cause, typically for charitable reasons. A donation may take various forms, including cash, services, clothing, food, accommodation, blood or new or used items. Charitable gifts of goods or services are also called gifts in kind.

however,

A CHARGE IS:- The charges as agreed In Writing or verbally prior to provision of Goods or Services being supplied or carried out.

I also found them very abruct when trying to explain an issue via email. In the end i have chosen to keep my money in my pocket. You shouldnt need a sim unlock unless you put the HTC official rom in the phone as that flashes everything i think, whereas dutty's rom is just the OS - not the radio.


Well.. i think, all this people, you need to send the imei.. because they dont want give to you the "original" unlocker, because if you have this, you can provide this service.. So, they just sent your code.. or one programm that just your imei accept.. I saw a couple places and in ALL them, you need to send your imei..

[jockyw2001]

Just to clarify why I posted my question here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1656475&postcount=236): I think their program is a fake in other words a mockup. It tries to give the impression on hackers who hack imei-check that it is switching on radio and communicates with radio using AT commands. I'm 99.9% sure they just buy the unlockcodes from some operator at low cost (usually less than 10$) and then rip off their customers by charging 42$. Draw your own conclusions if you read this sentence in your kaiser's ram "You shall not steal! 22051978".

Indeed mr. '22051978', you shall not steal ...

[Deathace]

I used IMEI-check and after you submit the file it generates you go to the paypal screen to pay for it, when complete you receive an email with the url (login and password) to retrieve your 8 digit unlock code.

Whether the program is a fake or whether it does actually read your code from your phone is irrelevant, to me it was a service i needed (2 sims, contract and PAYG different operators) so i was more than happy to pay "the going rate" I like XDA but i exercised my right to go else where based on the most fundamental of primitive urges "it was cheaper".

Russ

[jockyw2001]

I used IMEI-check and after you submit the file it generates you go to the paypal screen to pay for it, when complete you receive an email with the url (login and password) to retrieve your 8 digit unlock code.

Whether the program is a fake or whether it does actually read your code from your phone is irrelevant, to me it was a service i needed (2 sims, contract and PAYG different operators) so i was more than happy to pay "the going rate" I like XDA but i exercised my right to go else where based on the most fundamental of primitive urges "it was cheaper".

Russ

Sure, but their program also unnecessarily wrote rubbish to my kaiser's flash memory and that's what can cause a problem whenever I have to send it to HTC service. As they will detect it and possibly void my warranty. Those who tried imei-check should try this:
pmemdump 0x8c000000 0x100000 dump.bin
(pmemdump is part of itsutils (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=XdaUtils))

Open the file dump.bin in a hexeditor and look at the area around offset 0xAC000

See whether it says this multiple times: "You shall not steal! 22051978"
My phone works normally, but I don't like that they have brandmarked my phone. Now I'm curious whether it's just my device or whether they do it with all.

[JoshuaSLK]

Open the file dump.bin in a hexeditor and look at the area around offset 0xAC000

See whether it says this multiple times: "You shall not steal! 22051978"
My phone works normally, but I don't like that they have brandmarked my phone. Now I'm curious whether it's just my device or whether they do it with all.

Have you tried 22051978 as Unlock-Code?

[jockyw2001]

Have you tried 22051978 as Unlock-Code?
No, my unlockcode is different. Search the forum for 22051978. It's the birthday of Florian, the guy behind imei-check, he uses it more or less as signature for identifying to 'insiders'. Indeed, it was once used by imei-check as unlockcode for Hermes I believe.

[hotplainrice]

Have you tried 22051978 as Unlock-Code?

didnt work on my tilt

[JoshuaSLK]

Maybe you have to revert the numbers or try it in another order?

[wyckson]

Hello,

You can get your Htc Tytn II unlock by using this site.
http://www.imei-check.co.uk/kaiser-unlock.php
Costs only about 30 euro.
Works very nice!

You first get the program and you can see that is works, after that you have to pay for the unlockcode! very nice!

My Vodafoon 1615 is now Simlock free!!

Good luck!

greetzz

WyCkson

(allready posted but, this is the direct link;), and a confirm it truely works!)

[JoshuaSLK]

Maybe there is only one single unlock code for all devices or the prorgamm you can download at http://www.imei-check.co.uk/kaiser-unlock.php
sets is setting a new unlock code...

[benl2k]

ive asked this on another thread but didnt get any answers. has anybody else that used imei-check been asked to send identification (e.g. picture of passport or driving license) to verify their paypal account? I did this because a lot of ppl on this site recommended the site so i thought it would be alright. The more I think about it now though the more uncomfortable it makes me feel. Has anybody else submitted their id? What are your opinions on this?

[technod]

I have locked TILT if anyone send me the code from imei-check then I can confirm it.