Unlock Hermes with the latest radio

[TheOracle]

Is there a way I can unlock my hermes whilst keeping the newest radio (1.54.00.10)?

[ultramag69]

Yes, load hard spl ver.7 on then pick a rom, any rom that doesnt upgrade the radio rom. Most cooked roms don't have the radio cooked in. Happy upgrading.:D

[mrvanx]

Yes, load hard spl ver.7 on then pick a rom, any rom that doesnt upgrade the radio rom. Most cooked roms don't have the radio cooked in. Happy upgrading.:D

VERY incorrect reply.

@ TheOracle

The radio version used in pofs unlocker has been modified to allow CID/SIM unlocking so you must use the package provided in the thread there.

[TheOracle]

I can't seem to find the thread, I'll keep looking though I'm probably being stupid! Thanks for the help =D

[TheOracle]

Well I've just unlocked the phone again with CID-Unlock V3a, however it's stuck me with Radio 1.16 :(. Could I still use Herm_Unlock_v3 etc with the newest radio or will it brick if I don't use Radio 1.16?

[pedro2k]

Here are the steps needed

1 Download and unzip the unlocker. All of the instructions are included on the zip file. Follow it closely. Read the thread for instructions and common mistakes before you do it. The program will install radio 1.16 which you'll replace with step number 3

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293665

2. Install hardspl. Use this guide by mrvanx. Very straightforward. Use a computer with xp, avoid vista.

http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=27

3. Download your radio rom here and install.

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_ExtractedRadioRoms

Go back to mrvanx guide on installing radios. Read all the threads and understand what is needed for each step to safely upgrade your device. If you're not sure, it's better to ask again on this thread. I hope this helps and good luck :)

Also, I think you can ask where you bought the phone to get an unlock code? I know at&t will do it with conditions.

[pedro2k]

Well I've just unlocked the phone again with CID-Unlock V3a, however it's stuck me with Radio 1.16 :(. Could I still use Herm_Unlock_v3 etc with the newest radio or will it brick if I don't use Radio 1.16?

I always unlock using the manual method, so for the last step I transfer HERM_Unlock_v3.exe to my device and run it. Click the unlock button, then select sim and super cid unlock.

Follow the steps I've provided, you should be fine :)

[pedro2k]

For future reference, here's mrvanx's hermes guide.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299462

If you decide to upgrade your rom as well, the guide will be a great help.