What would I need ot do in order to use my HTC One M8 in Europe, with a European SIM Card?
I'm assuming unlock it? That's all?
hattrickinc said:
What would I need ot do in order to use my HTC One M8 in Europe, with a European SIM Card?
I'm assuming unlock it? That's all?
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Which M8 do you have? e.g. m8_ul?
EddyOS said:
Which M8 do you have? e.g. m8_ul?
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Just the AT&T stock M8..
hattrickinc said:
Just the AT&T stock M8..
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It should work once you SIM-unlock the phone and use an EU SIM (might also have to add/change the APN details)
EddyOS said:
It should work once you SIM-unlock the phone and use an EU SIM (might also have to add/change the APN details)
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Thanks! Let me *gulp*.. let me check it out. lol
hattrickinc said:
Thanks! Let me *gulp*.. let me check it out. lol
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If you can S-OFF the phone (should be able to use Sunshine) you could flash the EU ROM which will help but you'd still only get 3G/H at most as I believe the US phone use different bands for 4G/LTE
EddyOS said:
If you can S-OFF the phone (should be able to use Sunshine) you could flash the EU ROM which will help but you'd still only get 3G/H at most as I believe the US phone use different bands for 4G/LTE
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I'll be in Europe for a month. I was looking for an easy way to just swap SIM Cards when getting there / coming back. Speed isn't a necessity.
i used my att locked m8 on turkey for a week with Unlocked Bootloader, S-Off, sim unlocked.. just plugged the sim card after sim unlock the phone and used it without any issues
Which tutorial did you use? There's so many here, lol.
My bootloader is unlocked from HTC.
hattrickinc said:
Which tutorial did you use? There's so many here, lol.
My bootloader is unlocked from HTC.
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this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708567
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Hi,
Need a quick simple yes no answer. My phone has been rooted and on a custom ROM - can I sim unlock my phone for FREE?
Yes
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DavidDHD said:
Hi,
Need a quick simple yes no answer. My phone has been rooted and on a custom ROM - can I sim unlock my phone for FREE?
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If you are S-OFF (not rooted but S-OFF) then your phone is problably sim unlocked. Take into consideration that not all sim unlocked devices work with all carrier sims. Some carriers lock their sims so they can not work with unlocked devices.
If you used the Hack Kit to root your device, then you are simunlocked. Check it this way: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
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glevitan said:
If you are S-OFF (not rooted but S-OFF) then your phone is problably sim unlocked. Take into consideration that not all sim unlocked devices work with all carrier sims. Some carriers lock their sims so they can not work with unlocked devices.
If you used the Hack Kit to root your device, then you are simunlocked. Check it this way: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
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I used the Ace hack tool kit which rooted and S-OFF'd my device. Tried a Giffgaff sim and it never worked.
DavidDHD said:
I used the Ace hack tool kit which rooted and S-OFF'd my device. Tried a Giffgaff sim and it never worked.
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Then it is what I said....not all simlocked work with all carriers. I have unlocked mine that way and works here in Buenos Aires...
glevitan said:
Then it is what I said....not all simlocked work with all carriers. I have unlocked mine that way and works here in Buenos Aires...
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I just tried another one after purchasing an unlocking code and the SIM works. How retarded of me. So is it just some SIM cards that wont work or is it generally all sim cards from a specific carrier?
DavidDHD said:
I just tried another one after purchasing an unlocking code and the SIM works. How retarded of me. So is it just some SIM cards that wont work or is it generally all sim cards from a specific carrier?
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Seems that GIFFGAFF locks the sims...so you probably will have to ask them for a new one.
Yes.
Yes it can be unlocked but not free. You have to get your unlock code provided by your network service provider, for that you have to pay a little bucks. To get the unlock code you can go to Unlock-Zone.com and select your country and network to which your phone is locked. And get your unlock code through mail.If you try with free codes there are many possibilities for your phone to be hard locked.
I am currently living in Egypt and my dad got me the HTC one m8 as a present from the states. Its the Verizon unlocked version but the problem is I cant seem to update it because it keeps asking for the CDMA mode only"!!! sooo annoying and the type of service I'm using here is UMTS. Does anyone have a solution for this problem?
Phone won't work, you need the GSM handset
EddyOS said:
Phone won't work, you need the GSM handset
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Well what do u mean it wont work? Everything is working except the update.
Cause you've answered your own question in the OP - it's a CDMA phone so needs a CDMA SIM card to work/update
EddyOS said:
Cause you've answered your own question in the OP - it's a CDMA phone so needs a CDMA SIM card to work/update
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Well cant I do it manually or any other way?
**I'm an amateur at posting threads **
First I tried to SIM unlock by paying but none of those codes were working, after I rooted my phone, followed some threads and tutorials but none of them worked.
Any solution?
HTC ONE M8 :
-Android Version : 5.0.1
-Phone is European ( I am located in Europe)
Quantix said:
after I rooted my phone, followed some threads and tutorials but none of them worked.
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If you are trying tutorials for other phones, they won't work; and you should stop doing that.
The only "mod" or "hack" (free) method to unlock the SIM on the M8 required s-off. And it no longer works on Lollipop.
Paid unlock services are probably your best bet. What pay sites did you try? I've seen cellunlocker.net recommended by various XDA members, but I've never used it myself (and can't personally vouch for the service). And those recommendations were on the One X (EVITA) so I'm not sure how well they can unlock the M8.
redpoint73 said:
If you are trying tutorials for other phones, they won't work; and you should stop doing that.
The only "mod" or "hack" (free) method to unlock the SIM on the M8 required s-off. And it no longer works on Lollipop.
Paid unlock services are probably your best bet. What pay sites did you try? I've seen cellunlocker.net recommended by various XDA members, but I've never used it myself (and can't personally vouch for the service). And those recommendations were on the One X (EVITA) so I'm not sure how well they can unlock the M8.
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I tried UnlockRiver. They sent me the unlock code but it didn't work, It's because they said it is a newer version of phone.
Quantix said:
I tried UnlockRiver. They sent me the unlock code but it didn't work, It's because they said it is a newer version of phone.
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I'd suggest another service, possibly a few. They can be a bit hit or miss with getting a working code on some of these devices.
SuperCID
redpoint73 said:
I'd suggest another service, possibly a few. They can be a bit hit or miss with getting a working code on some of these devices.
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I am wondering about SIM unlocking my AT&T variant to use over sees. I currently have SuperCID but wasnt sure if that accomplished basically the same thing as SIM unlock. Thanks.
thelangosta said:
I am wondering about SIM unlocking my AT&T variant to use over sees.
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Go to AT&T's website, and fill out the form to get the unlock SIM code. I don't even think you need to be an ATT customer to do this. Although sometimes, folks have had problems with the device's IMEI not being found in the database.
I think a law was passed within the last couple years, that US carriers need to allow customers to SIM unlock their phones.
thelangosta said:
I currently have SuperCID but wasnt sure if that accomplished basically the same thing as SIM unlock. Thanks.
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This worked (SuperCID gave SIM unlock) early on when the phone released, but hasn't been the case for quite a while now.
You can try S-OFF.
1: Unlock yoru bootloader with htcdev
2: Flash twrp and SuperSU
3: Install SunShine S-OFF apk ( from: theroot.ninja )
4: And your phone is Sim Unlocked
5: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735235 use this to back 100% stock EU
6: Use One_M8_All-In-One_Kit_v and click Command: Return to S-ON
Your phone is 100% Stock, you have a waranty and your phone is Sim unlocked.
czifraj2 said:
You can try S-OFF.
1: Unlock yoru bootloader with htcdev
2: Flash twrp and SuperSU
3: Install SunShine S-OFF apk ( from: theroot.ninja )
4: And your phone is Sim Unlocked
5: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735235 use this to back 100% stock EU
6: Use One_M8_All-In-One_Kit_v and click Command: Return to S-ON
Your phone is 100% Stock, you have a waranty and your phone is Sim unlocked.
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S-off does NOT automatically sim unlock the phone ! And next time read the comments above yours !!!
Mr Hofs said:
S-off does NOT automatically sim unlock the phone ! And next time read the comments above yours !!!
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I used S-OFF ago a 2 hours! I have got a Hungarian Vodafone phone and now this phone Unlocked I try Hungarian T-Mobile sim card and Hungarian Telenor sim card and worked! I can call and send sms and i have a mobile data... So?
czifraj2 said:
I used S-OFF ago a 2 hours! I have got a Hungarian Vodafone phone and now this phone Unlocked I try Hungarian T-Mobile sim card and Hungarian Telenor sim card and worked! I can call and send sms and i have a mobile data... So?
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Did you try other carrier SIMs before you were superCID? It may have worked then as well. It seems there is a good chance that you bought an unlocked phone.
czifraj2 said:
I used S-OFF ago a 2 hours! I have got a Hungarian Vodafone phone and now this phone Unlocked I try Hungarian T-Mobile sim card and Hungarian Telenor sim card and worked! I can call and send sms and i have a mobile data... So?
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So nothing, there is no proof that it was locked anyway. I know my stuff just like redpoint. My previous comment stays.
Who says it you haven't gotten a refurbished one, maybe it was factory unlocked already. Even new phones are shipped with s-off already !
I (we) have seen so many carrier locked threads here that i can tell you that s-off does not give you carrier unlock features. There is more needed and the tutorial that was active doesn't work anymore ! I'm long enough around here to say that with a 200%......
Have you even been reading up on this topic, did you have a read here about what's needed to achieve sim unlock ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708567
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Mr Hofs said:
S-off does NOT automatically sim unlock the phone !
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I agree to this; and also to the notion that the device was probably just SIM unlocked to begin with.
is it possible to convert a sprint htc 10 to unlocked Im fairly sure a vzw can be converted but i dont know about sprint... also are sprint varrients sim unlocked? I ask because they seem to be the cheapest in the us aftermarket...
update (found out how to sim unlock, just need to know if it can be converted?)
You *may* be able to install a ROM for that version, but you can't change the hardware, so I'd look in to what bands, frequencies, etc. that each can use.
THC Butterz said:
is it possible to convert a sprint htc 10 to unlocked Im fairly sure a vzw can be converted but i dont know about sprint... also are sprint varrients sim unlocked? I ask because they seem to be the cheapest in the us aftermarket...
update (found out how to sim unlock, just need to know if it can be converted?)
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What carrier? I have a Sprint variant working extremely well (Viper ROM Nougat) under T-Mobile, both bands 4(LTE) and 2(4G).
THC Butterz said:
is it possible to convert a sprint htc 10 to unlocked Im fairly sure a vzw can be converted but i dont know about sprint... also are sprint varrients sim unlocked? I ask because they seem to be the cheapest in the us aftermarket...
update (found out how to sim unlock, just need to know if it can be converted?)
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I converted my vzw to unlocked for use on T-Mobile. Zero problems.
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Yes. I have a sprint converted to us unlocked on ATT network. I had to S-Off, then use ADB to change CID to 111111 and MID to 2PS65, then run the US Unlocked RUU off HTC website.
bluemooncityzen225 said:
Yes. I have a sprint converted to us unlocked on ATT network. I had to S-Off, then use ADB to change CID to 111111 and MID to 2PS65, then run the US Unlocked RUU off HTC website.
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And you swapped the radio back to Sprint correct?
jblparisi said:
And you swapped the radio back to Sprint correct?
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Well, to be completely honest, I am still in the Learning stages so I don't know if it were pure luck, but I originally didnt flash any Radio. I literally just ran the RUU, popped in ATT SIM, and it worked. However, I did later encounter a problem possibly related to this. I tried to apply an OTA zip update, and I flashed the Unlocked OTA. Which ended up making my IMEI disappear and the fix ended up being flashing the Sprint radio to the device. I'm still not sure, but I think the issue occurred bc even though my MID is US Unlocked my device still isn't technically US Unlocked so it was the wrong firmware. As for SIM unlocking, I followed the same thread for SIM unlocking the M9 using the NV and Basic Flasher Tools and it worked.
bluemooncityzen225 said:
Well, to be completely honest, I am still in the Learning stages so I don't know if it were pure luck, but I originally didnt flash any Radio. I literally just ran the RUU, popped in ATT SIM, and it worked. However, I did later encounter a problem possibly related to this. I tried to apply an OTA zip update, and I flashed the ATT OTA. Which ended up making my IMEI disappear and the fix ended up being flashing the Sprint radio to the device. I'm still not sure, but I think the issue occurred bc even though my MID is ATT's, my Device still isn't technically ATT so it was the wrong firmware. As for SIM unlocking, I followed the same thread for SIM unlocking the M9 using the NV and Basic Flasher Tools and it worked.
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That's very interesting, can you share the exact RUU you used?
Thanks for replying.
jblparisi said:
That's very interesting, can you share the exact RUU you used?
Thanks for replying.
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Yes I can try to find it. Obviously it was more than just putting the SIM in, I had unlocked and S-off'd and what not before. I know it was the first Nougat firmware they had for the US Unlocked. I want to say I was on Sprint 1.81xXxX and the unlocked was 2.14xxxx. I'll look it up.
jblparisi said:
That's very interesting, can you share the exact RUU you used?
Thanks for replying.
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Sorry it took so long, I was uploading the RUU I believe I used. I also have the sprint radio, stock recovery and a few other things in this folder. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ftaxcqmli8r0m40/AAANfuxJGiyyqaFWpAi6aDFfa?dl=0
And here's a link to the 1.80 US Unlocked RUU
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591023225176310
bluemooncityzen225 said:
Sorry it took so long, I was uploading the RUU I believe I used. I also have the sprint radio, stock recovery and a few other things in this folder. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ftaxcqmli8r0m40/AAANfuxJGiyyqaFWpAi6aDFfa?dl=0
And here's a link to the 1.80 US Unlocked RUU
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591023225176310
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Thank you very much for that.
I am currently SIM unlocked (NV Method), S-OFF and running Viper N with Sprint Radio. I am going to revert back to stock Sprint to replicate what you did.
jblparisi said:
Thank you very much for that.
I am currently SIM unlocked (NV Method), S-OFF and running Viper N with Sprint Radio. I am going to revert back to stock Sprint to replicate what you did.
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Just so you know, Sunshine S-Off is all you need to sim unlock your phone.
xunholyx said:
Just so you know, Sunshine S-Off is all you need to sim unlock your phone.
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I'm still unclear. I'm Verizon s-off. All I need to do is change my Cid to unlocked us then flash an unlocked ruu to change the radios so I can use T-Mobile? Of course I need to reflash twrp so I can get my Viper10 back on.
xunholyx said:
Just so you know, Sunshine S-Off is all you need to sim unlock your phone.
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Are you positive about that? This was a Sprint locked device.
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acupunk said:
I'm still unclear. I'm Verizon s-off. All I need to do is change my Cid to unlocked us then flash an unlocked ruu to change the radios so I can use T-Mobile? Of course I need to reflash twrp so I can get my Viper10 back on.
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Verizon LTE devices are SIM unlocked by default to all carriers.
jblparisi said:
Verizon LTE devices are SIM unlocked by default to all carriers.
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Really? With all the bands? Also. I want to get wifi calling to work.
acupunk said:
Really? With all the bands? Also. I want to get wifi calling to work.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70104011&postcount=3
If you are on nougat firmware already, once you get CID setup, use the latest us unlocked RUU.
test everything on stock before throwing viper on
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Really? With all the bands? Also. I want to get wifi calling to work.
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Yes specifically 4G LTE devices. Without touching anything you should be able to insert a SIM for any GSM carrier and it will pick up a signal, and yes ALL LTE bands but I believe you may have to convert to another radio for better compatibility.
All other things you better off converting to US Unlocked or T-Mobile. Those have WiFi integrated for supported carriers.
Totally worked with my Verizon phone. Changed the cid in fastboot and flashed a no wipe us unlocked firmware from sneakyghost. Unfortunately it wiped everything, but I was backed up, so no biggie. Thanks everyone!
bluemooncityzen225 said:
Yes. I have a sprint converted to us unlocked on ATT network. I had to S-Off, then use ADB to change CID to 111111 and MID to 2PS65, then run the US Unlocked RUU off HTC website.
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Sorry to dredge up such an old post, but google led me here. Do you know if it's possible to run the RUU off of HTC website on Linux? I tried installing HTC SyncManager via Wine and it kept crashing.
me_three said:
Sorry to dredge up such an old post, but google led me here. Do you know if it's possible to run the RUU off of HTC website on Linux? I tried installing HTC SyncManager via Wine and it kept crashing.
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It depends what format the RUU is in. If it is .exe then no. If it is .zip it should work
Bought a phone online, only to find it carrier locked to At&t, they won't unlock it. Is there a way to without them?
Allan8635 said:
Bought a phone online, only to find it carrier locked to At&t, they won't unlock it. Is there a way to without them?
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What's the model number of the device?
iBowToAndroid said:
What's the model number of the device?
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Motorola one 5g XT2075-2