[Q] SIM unlock

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Does anyone know if it is easy to unlock a network locked One S. Of course everyone is advertising imei unlock codes but I'm not sure if they would be available straight away. Has anyone successfully done this yet? It makes a huge difference to me whether or not I get myself a contract phone (cheaper) or by a SIM free one

Yes, I am after the answer as well, hope to hear from anyone soon.
thx!

theres this guide, But its for the Sensation - its a similar device in terms of spec.

the values maybe different, but if someone understands what they mean (not me) they might be able to adjust it for the One S.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1232107

Cant wait til development starts properly for this phone, Its really slow at the mo

unfortunately it didnt work for me

C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
shell@android:/ $ su
su
shell@android:/ # strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6
strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6
sh: strings: not found

Originally Posted by azzledazzle

theres this guide, But its for the Sensation - its a similar device in terms of spec.

the values maybe different, but if someone understands what they mean (not me) they might be able to adjust it for the One S.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1232107

Cant wait til development starts properly for this phone, Its really slow at the mo

Originally Posted by azzledazzle

theres this guide, But its for the Sensation - its a similar device in terms of spec.

the values maybe different, but if someone understands what they mean (not me) they might be able to adjust it for the One S.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1232107

Cant wait til development starts properly for this phone, Its really slow at the mo

Sure it's slow, there are only 10 people who have it atm I will be 11th today hopefully.

Seriously, I wouldn't be too much worried, it's just first few weeks of its life. Which is exciting, I remember when I got my SGS in 2010. It feels great to be part of the development almost from day 1.

Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

Originally Posted by azzledazzle

theres this guide, But its for the Sensation - its a similar device in terms of spec.

the values maybe different, but if someone understands what they mean (not me) they might be able to adjust it for the One S.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1232107

Cant wait til development starts properly for this phone, Its really slow at the mo

Very surprised to see this method in sensation. Cos to my understanding the SIM unlock is at network level rather than something you can alter on the phone. So I was wrong.
Hope the same method can be ported to one s in the future.
By the way, I know there are lots of website charges 10 or 20 pounds to SIM unlock devices, they send you an email with unlock code back short after payment is received. Just wondering if anyone had tried any website which does this for one s? Don't mind pay a small money just to avoid rooting.

Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA

Just wait, There will be a proper SIM Unlock tool soon

I hate it when phones come sim locked it drives me mad, Ive never had a sim locked phone from vodafone,,,, Although every one ive had has been branded I hate that too

if u can get a code cheap enough do it, But i wouldnt pay anything more than £10 for an unlock code.. There will be a tool for free posted on here soon

Originally Posted by azzledazzle

Just wait, There will be a proper SIM Unlock tool soon

I hate it when phones come sim locked it drives me mad, Ive never had a sim locked phone from vodafone,,,, Although every one ive had has been branded I hate that too

if u can get a code cheap enough do it, But i wouldnt pay anything more than £10 for an unlock code.. There will be a tool for free posted on here soon

That's the spirit.

Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

Disclaimer: Not tested as I have not rooted yet.

Try cat /proc/emmc

That should give a list of partitions. It may be that it's simply in a different slot.
You can compare it to the list at http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1168521
Maybe that'll be enough clues to find out where it is. Then simply run

strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0pX

after replacing X with your best guess

Hey guys,
About to buy a SIM locked One S today, anyone made any progress on a way to remove the SIM lock?

Cheers,
M