yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
fuinhu? should be "funny farm" as in a crazy house! its ok- at one point I'm sure we all cared about things that didn't really matter.

your the person that calls tech support and the first question they ask you is_ "Is your device plugged into a power source?" you reply "Oh, I thought it would void my warranty..."

the amount of exchanged phones these people get yearly wouldn't warrant them to inspect each device down to the byte by byte level. they would most certainly miss the simlock/unlock but seeing S_OFF might throw a red flag since its just a couple of key presses.

again -> welcome to the community! Don't take the internet so seriously!
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
in the states, they send us the phone first, BUT if you have no need for simunlocking it, don't ! I'm sure there will be another less intrusive method in the near future

no harm no foul!

whenever I get devices in the mail that are sub par, like not having the lcd screen I want, I swap parts and repair the issue myself
[HTC Sensation] fuinhu:
this proves how much you know about method 2. i'm not a noob i just like to see how stuff works and if there is a file to wipe everything there should be a way to bakup those things. (i dont think that nandroid will backup the sim-lock)
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
if I remember correctly you can do a complete backup using ADB. I can't remember the commands though, has to be done using fast boot commands
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
lol its cuz i think no one would want to simlock after unlock,

its like unlocking ur car, then locking it again and trying to get in
[HTC Sensation] fuinhu:
lol i dont take this so seriously, the phone costed me 400€ it's normal that i care about it no, or everyone at xda have 600€ to spent on phones every 6 month?

btw, i'm at xda since the htc p3300 ok? go on
[HTC Sensation] fuinhu:
i just want that for warranty purposes obsly
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
dude!!!! Ring up your network provider and htc.

Ask them will unlocking void my warranty.

No one has ever mentioned warranty when unlocking!!!!

Man stop being a noob!

Type in clean s58 data in google. Its everywhere on htc ace, wildfire, desire, its nothing out of the ordinary.

If your too bothered about warranty please go and buy a code!

just get your phone insured. my phones are insured against loss, theft or damage.

my volume button broke on my desire HD

Dude i sent it to insurers. overclocked to 1.8ghz with s off and custom roms

I paid $650 for my sensation on the firs tweek of release!

Right now, its lookings its best. Screw HTC locks, i want to do my own stuff! and if **** goes wrong, ring up the phone insurance, tell em the truth, MY PHONE STOPPED WORKING!
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
skygear

Join Date: Apr 2006

not tooting anyones horn here but! I only joined that year.

I have been in this (cellular hacking) since 92' usto be able to 'scan' the airwaves and 'clone' phones. Sim cloning, sim emu, phreaking, 'boxes', *#*#3001#12345#*, startac, ringtones (before they were user programable)

just a little taste.
[HTC Sensation] fuinhu:
im not worried about the unlock im just worried about the way we got it.

i'll give it a try
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
lol toot toot skygear, i joined in

Posts: 1,122

Join Date: Sep 2007

the month i started university.

i had 300 posts 2 months ago. really got stuck in the sensation

feinhei just relax and calm down and report back how it went.
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
We all have a story ;) i couldn't bring myself to join anything that could be tracked- i.e. a forum or any other social type site. since 9/11 and a bunch of hanus acts that have been passed- I pretty much gave up on privacy!

anyway, i'm done with OT! thanks for the troll->

/

i'll keep looking at the files myself and see what I can come up with
[HTC Sensation] fuinhu:
sorry, i just like that people call me newb, since the NEWBS arrived at xda
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Same here being a muslim is difficult nowadays due to the few idiots of 9/11 , im seriously against all that ****! and thats why i joined xda in 2007 but never started posting till last year, lol!

anyway back to topic. i think we made some good progress tonight don't u? past few days looking back was hectic, trying different methods, dumps,, and eventually a noobproof guide!
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
progress for sure.

now just need complete control without any paid solution involved, imei,sn,simunlock,relock-

its nice that the pro solutions are there but they rely on us for the initial security breaches
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
lol right you are!

but i think we pretty much have some good control, are you on fb? PM me if you are. im heading off to bed its 4:19 AM!
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
skygear@hotmail for anyone ....

@collectinginfo on twitter

privacy is dead...
[HTC Sensation] statuzz:
All good!!! :D
[HTC Sensation] pjim:
You were busy!
[HTC Sensation] KhanSW:
Thanks!

Method 1 worked for me with no problem. Thanks for the info, it was greatly appreciated!
[HTC Sensation] NYCguy2020:
Quick question..why don't we just call T-mo and ask for an unlock code...i've done it in the past and i know someone who also done it recently and they seem quite lax/cooperative about it??!

just a thought.
[HTC Sensation] phil6911:
THANK YOU!!!![/B]
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
you can try
[HTC Sensation] bamserl:
wiping s58 data did work for my 3AT simlocked SH device.

Respect to the dude who tried to wipe s58 data with probably not knowing what exactly s58 data is.
[HTC Sensation] bonesy:
Hmm i wonder if this works for other devices (Method 1) will have a try on my GF's Wildfire S when i get home and her dads desire-z
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy Flip:
If anyone is interested in finding out where the unlock code is stored on Sensations where it's not in mmcblk0p6, could you run the attached script on such a phone. Have a look at the script in your text editor but basically it's a very, very simple script that searches some of the more obscure partitions on your phone (ie. not system, boot, recovery, etc) looking for 8-digit numbers. Surprisingly, of the partitions I'm searching the only place with 8-digit numbers on my phone is mmcblk0p6 so if there's some in other partitions on other phones, one of them might be the unlock code. If you find others, could you please report back with the partition. To run the script, have ADB set up, place the attached file in the same folder as the adb executable, open a command prompt and cd to that folder, and type:

adb push simfinder.txt /sdcard/simfinder.sh
adb shell
su
sh /sdcard/simfinder.sh

That's it. Probably takes about a minute to run. When it's done, type 'exit' (twice) to quit the adb shell. You can quit it at any time using Ctrl-C.

This is just for research/curiosity so only try this if it interests you. There's no guarantees that this will find the unlock code.
[HTC Sensation] fuinhu:
Nothing found here, i'll just try the file
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Dazweeja your not an ATM, your an ACM lol

Automatic Code Machine, we just simply pop our sensations into your ACM and select the option we want. DO you have a change password option like ATMs have change pin option. lmao

Back to topic, people if you are using the unlock please vote so we know who has unlocked successfullly and who hasnt.
[HTC Sensation] WarlockW:
# sh /sdcard/simfinder.sh

sh /sdcard/simfinder.sh

Searching mmcblk0p3...

Searching mmcblk0p4...

Searching mmcblk0p5...

Searching mmcblk0p6...

/dev/block/mmcblk0p6: 20110614

Searching mmcblk0p7...

Searching mmcblk0p8...

Searching mmcblk0p15...

Searching mmcblk0p16...

Searching mmcblk0p18...

Searching mmcblk0p29...

Searching mmcblk0p31...

# Nope .. Not Found :(
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
use method 2 if method 1 doesnt work
[HTC Sensation] kfgtboypsp:
Thanks mines worked.
[HTC Sensation] braenard:
Guys yeas are efffffffing amazing like........ Worked like a charm cheers lads!! love yeas
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Lol, Many thanks dude
[HTC Sensation] Hgaara:
Is there any way to unlock the device without having to put in another carrier SIM card?
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Yes. If you do not have another sim to unlock it, use Method 2
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
yes. use method 2!

also, is there a chance the unlock codes are different lengths? are we 100% that the codes are 8 digits? I know blackberrys can have a 5 digit on up!

I realize we found 8 digit ones in plain sight... can anyone who bought their code or got it from their carrier please post weather it was 8 or more digits

my theory is HTC was writing the unlock codes, realized 'oh ****' in the next series and pulled them from plain text.

however the code has to verify itself somewhere on the phone. so its still there... but where
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy Flip:
It could be different lengths. It could also be encrypted or have a marker pattern attached as a prefix. If HTC did realize that the unlock code was too accessible and decided to do something about it, they could make it very difficult to find. Not worth spending too much time on as we have a working method 2 but if anyone's interested, I've attached another version of the code that searches more partitions and also tries to find other occurrences of the IMEI.
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
i'm telling you, you need to pm mike channon and change your name to codeweeja
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
much appreciated. and yeah- on the right track
[HTC Sensation] DrMax1:
I tried with simfinder, but the only 8-digit number i've found is not a valid unlock code...

It must be somewhere, maybe encrypted...
[HTC Sensation] Dav22:
yes of courses, it s surely crypted in memory :confused:
[HTC Sensation] humnahumna:
Used Method 2 on my UK TMOB Sensation wasnt sure if the unlocked worked as I tried an Orange sim and it didn't do anything but this maybe due to the sim being quite old and maybe deactivated.

I have just literally tried my 02 sim from my iPhone 4 as I didnt have the phone with me yesterday and it WORKED :cool:

Thanks !!!!!
[HTC Sensation] abelrhd:
Hi xl VipeR lx! This metod work fine in my Sensation vodafone. Now it's free:D

Thanks!:)
[HTC Sensation] xplod4202:
Just came back to see whats new in here, saw my name in the OP.

Thanks xl VipeR lx :)))
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Your welcome. After you tried it and gave it the green light. I made the guide
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
I reckon they did it after the announcement of the bootloader unlock
[HTC Sensation] knotrkr:
WOW Just Great. I've unlocked all 8 android phone's I've owned just by calling tmobile and asking. I did with the sensation and they sent me a mail saying I unlocked a phone within the last 90 days, witch I didn't. I wait 6 weeks, called again,, got the same email. My phone is running on an at&t card right now. Question... Is there any way to get the data working with an at&t sim? either way thanks so very much. I used method 2 and it took me all of 5 minutes to do.

TYVM,

Kn0t :D
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Yes there is.

Go to settings

Wireless networks

Mobile networks

Accesspoint names

type in google search

At&t pay monthly/prepay apn

Enter the apn settings in access point names on your phone
[HTC Sensation] Zehlek:
I believe it worked, but can't tell for sure because I only have a de activated sim from Koodo. I was locked to Virgin Mobile. I had to do method 2 and when I booted up it says Koodo returned an error, but it didn't say invalid sim or anything. Also it still says Simlocked in HBoot
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
interesting. can anyone else check if hboot shows simlocked

also are you able to get hold of another sim?
[HTC Sensation] Jackasaur:
It works great! so simple.
[HTC Sensation] Zehlek:
I don't actually, my wife has the same provider. "Koodo Menu ME returned a temporary error" is the error
[HTC Sensation] Zehlek:
I googled that error and I read that it is a network issue when that happens so I believe it is because it is a deactivated sim. Also if the unlock didn't work my phone would have said invalid sim or something like that correct? Thank you again for the instructions I'm glad it worked
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
@Viper - SIMUNLOCKED with method 1 - HBOOT menu still has the SIMLOCK option and I think thats what the other poster is seeing.

thtats the menu option where you select it press owed and it gives the

SIMLOCK

FaT32 init OK

Open MCCMNC file fail

Open CID file fail

Process done, reboot device?

<VOL UP> Yes
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
yh mine does that too and it is factory unlocked.

do me a favour.

Dazweeja

I need u
[HTC Sensation] Zehlek:
Thank you very much again. So that means if I were to ever do a factory reset in settings, it would still be unlocked?
[HTC Sensation] Dr_Wolodya:
No network after flash diag.

I make backup in recovery before unlock and restore it after unlock but still no network.

Method 1 don't display unlock code therefore I must flash diag with metod 2.

HTC Sensation 4G from TMO USA. S/N: SH17MT511427.
[HTC Sensation] Straightflush:
I wish I had this technique when I unlocked my sensation :'( would've saved me a bit of cash and time.

By network, do you mean internet/data? In that case, check your APN, if theres nothing there, just find your carrier's APN info and find your APN settings in wireless and enter them, if you mean network, then... good luck on that :S
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Yes
[HTC Sensation] Zehlek:
Awesome. Thanks a lot
[HTC Sensation] rydr1:
this definitely deserves a donation. How should I donate so you guys can split the funds?

thanks for the hard work guys.
[HTC Sensation] Dav22:
it's really nice of you but I do it for fun, if you want to give a money, gives a great moderator who manages this site ;)
[HTC Sensation] johnnysbadd:
Awesome job. Thanks a lot
[HTC Sensation] rudeboy87:
it worked

hey will this work for all android devices or just htc sensation
[HTC Sensation] k.aalai:
Trying to unlock.

I am rooted, with SU installed etc, terminal method didnt work, tried with adb.

After typing adb shell i get a $ sign (instead of #) and typing the string command i get permission denied, as copy/pasted below:

>adb shell

$ su

su

strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6

strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6

Permission denied

$ strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6

strings: permission denied

$ su

Any ideas why?

EDIT:

it seems i am being denied at the SU stage:

>adb shell

$ su

su

Permission denied

$ strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6

strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6

strings: permission denied

$

EDIT EDIT :

PROBLEM SOLVED! I needed to grant permission on the phone for su access!

I had to keep the screen on to see the permission request. I leave this post on here for others who might have this issue later.

Live and learn......

Now after doing everything I cant find a code, since I have a SH phone! After reading the posts, am I correct to assume that the strings command wont find anything for the SH serial phones?
[HTC Sensation] bteljuice:
I am S-off, rooted and all that and have SU.

In Method 2, (becase method one did not work).

I wrote adb shell i get:

~ #

and when i write su, it says

/sbin/sh: adb: not found.

Any help
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
just install terminal on your phone and run the commands there! its much easier and you get the SU prompts as they are requested.
[HTC Sensation] Dr_Wolodya:
I mean network.

No network found with sim inserted - I try with different sim cards.
[HTC Sensation] simemu:
Sensation Vodafone Spain unlocked using method 2 (DIAG).

Thanks again
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
your not the original coder are you (simemu) pm me!
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
what coder?
[HTC Sensation] k.aalai:
Does the method that involve wiping and restoring mess up the battery stats?

I unlocked using this method, and my camera flash was disabled due to low battery, when i was still in the green zone of battery indicator. it had never done this before.

Any way to fix this?
[HTC Sensation] skygear:
simemu ? are you serious? you never heard of sim-emu? http://simemu.cjb.net/

Daniel Jabif

read my friend! that knowledge is POWER!
[HTC Sensation] y3kt:
It seems you are in fastboot mode, anyways, whenever you get this prompt # in adb shell it means you are already with superuser privileges, there is no need to type the su command, just type the command you want to execute.

Luck!
[HTC Sensation] sentiere:
cant go #

hi, I am trying method 1.

connected the phone to pc.

did the adb shell but after it says deamon started successfully there is a prompt says $

I cant go to root couse i dont know how to, as i know the sigh supposed to be # but unfortunately it is not.

I turn my phone off, then back on while volume down + power, but nothing happens, it goes regular on, right after releasing all buttons.

and thoughts ??

its tmobile.
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Did you S-off using the guide an then root?
[HTC Sensation] beagz:
easiest unlock ever.

Thanks. I have the ht... Serial number.

typed command wrote down code, borrowed friends sim from att. Entered code and unlocked.

thanks
[HTC Sensation] awdlexusis:
hell yeah that was easy as hell thanks! does this only work for the sensation??
[HTC Sensation] quailallstar:
Nerds rejoice! UNLOCKED :)

Many thanks....
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Nice screenshots
[HTC Sensation] Zehlek:
After I did method 2 I never got that screen with a different sim so I know it worked
[HTC Sensation] snwahs:
Searched through and can't find the error I am having.

"Parsing...[PG58DIAG.nbh]

[1] MFG_DIAG

Checksum incorrect!

Update Fail!

Press <POWER> to reboot

My device is S-OFF using the Revolutionary method. Any ideas?
[HTC Sensation] Shift_Lock:
Total noober here.. after reading through all 27 pages I have come to the conclusion that my 4g sensation with s/n SH17****** is out of luck.. Am I correct on this?
[HTC Sensation] VonStarkeGSD:
I got the same thing! tried it 3 times no joy. Maybe its a t-mobile thing?

UPDATE : Found that the first link ("Sensation HERE or FROM MULTIUPLOAD") is broken. I downloaded the muti upload link and pow worked straight away. :)
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Thanks. I'll fix the link
[HTC Sensation] Zehlek:
I'm with Virgin and the link worked perfect
[HTC Sensation] Dr_Wolodya:
Need help - no network after flash diag.

I make backup in recovery before unlock and restore it after unlock.

Method 1 don't display unlock code. That's why I must flash diag with metod 2.

Phone: HTC Sensation 4G from TMO USA. S/N: SH17MT511427.
[HTC Sensation] sieempi:
Not even the initial network?
[HTC Sensation] Shift_Lock:
If you get it figured out please report back. I have a newer Sensation with the SH17 s/n but I want to make sure its possible to do this before I jump in.. Thanks!

*note: nicest phone Ive ever had.. dont wanna break it..
[HTC Sensation] OzzY Osbourne:
I have same thing. Sensation 4g Tmob - Soff - diag - clear 58 data, after all no network.
[HTC Sensation] PamelaGirl:
Hello Everyone,

I got the unlock code, booted the phone with the new sim card, but I am not at all sure where to input the unlock code.

T.I.A
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Do you lot mean no network or no internet? Can you make a call? nandroid restore? re Install ROM?
[HTC Sensation] OzzY Osbourne:
No internet, no network, no calls, not find networks from manual search. Install

RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.2_Radio_10.56.9035 .00U_10.14.9035.01_M_release_208857_signed and CoreDroid v2.3. After unlock not ask for NCK, but no network.
[HTC Sensation] Dr_Wolodya:
Yes, after unlock phone can not find even initial network.

Report back? I report here.
[HTC Sensation] sieempi:
Enter the hidden menu by typing *#*#4636#*#* and choose your neteork type
[HTC Sensation] OzzY Osbourne:
Choose "Automatic" or "EURO Band" - no network.
[HTC Sensation] laoruga:
I have tried for 3 hours and the revolutionary S-of for rooting beta its says to me invalid key and a just paste in the field to many times when a good app coms out i will be on the look out. thanks for your great help..keep up the good work and all your efforts on doing this!!! :(
[HTC Sensation] daniel86bm:
Worked good

this thing works just fine
[HTC Sensation] alphadog32:
Any code for Dialer so no need for unsupported SIM CARD????

FOR HTC SENSATION
[HTC Sensation] AMDsn:
r u sure that device will be unlucked

http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Sensation-Android-Phone-T-Mobile/dp/B0053Z8XCO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

for 200$ it my be waste of money if u were unsure!!
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Well look at how many people voted it unlocked. 9 people who voted

no do not count as they voted no before we found method two
[HTC Sensation] OzzY Osbourne:
Any ideas about repair GSM after unlock? I have 2 other Sensations 4G, but dont want to make more dead phones.
[HTC Sensation] semaphor74:
Method 2 worked for me. I have the newer serial # HTC Sensation TMOUS

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] semaphor74:
No problem for me. I restored everything the network was picked up just fine
[HTC Sensation] rapid1:
The weird thing is (and yes I did this to the letter) it does not work for me. I can boot into recovery and do everything in the instructions and in fact did them exactly as instructed. When I reboot I cannot go into recovery mode as it automatically fastboots back into DIAG mode. The weird part is fastboot is turned off. Whenever I check with super user, any other app, or even root confirm apps they all say I am not rooted. So not only did it not work it has made my back up unrecoverable! Oh and by the way I used Method 2 as I had no luck with method 1 SS!
[HTC Sensation] Shift_Lock:
Thats what I meant.. :\
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
have you deleted the pg58diag FILE FROM YOUR MEMORY CARD! i suspect you havent.

and sorry GSM users can you try nandroid restore?
[HTC Sensation] OzzY Osbourne:
With luck and back cover my network came back! Unfortunately I cant revote, all works fine!
[HTC Sensation] leniador:
Hi, i'm come from Htc Legend forum. i'm from Argentina, (sorry about my english).

Well, in few days i will get a HTC Sensation, he comes from Spain. Then my question is.... If i dont have a sim from "vodaf... spain" and i want to unlock my phone with my sim from local company, is possible using those methods ?

Thanks a lot!
[HTC Sensation] threeeye:
Sorry if this was asked before...

is it a perm unlock ?

or will I need to do this every time I flash a ROM ?
[HTC Sensation] Dr_Wolodya:
Yes, this is permanent unlock.
[HTC Sensation] threeeye:
thanks !!!

sorry I can't push the "thanks" button,

'cause I reached the daily limit...

" Sorry, you are limited to five thanks per day "

LOL
[HTC Sensation] sieempi:
I've automated the process of reading the code, anyone willingly can try this: HTC Desire Sim-unlock v0.9.5
[HTC Sensation] Dr_Wolodya:
Please don't mix Sensation and Desire. :D
[HTC Sensation] salim950:
my sensation is sayin no signal, i used method 2. is there any way to reverse this or a way to fix the problem in the radio
[HTC Sensation] Dr_Wolodya:
Did you make restore nandroid backup?
[HTC Sensation] salim950:
yes i did, but it still gives the same problem, would flashing the stock rom help
[HTC Sensation] ChriisM:
It I factory wipe will it be still unlocked ?
[HTC Sensation] leniador:
Someone have an answer please ?
[HTC Sensation] swellthekitty:
Yes it should work fine. Just make sure that you follow the steps exactly as they are posted on the op.
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Yes it should be
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Try flashing the Ruu
[HTC Sensation] leniador:
Thanks !!!!
[HTC Sensation] num1wr82:
Never mind!
[HTC Sensation] The_Chrome_Coyote:
Bump for you. Was able to look up the code easily using method 1, unlocked using an old AT&T SIM I had laying around from my iPhone days and now Im unlocked.

Cant comment on method 2 bc I didnt have to use it. Yay!
[HTC Sensation] leoni1980:
Seems that's he's added the ability to find the Sensation code automatically as well as Desire, which is why he asked people to test. Seems like no one bothered though so who knows if it works?!
[HTC Sensation] caseyc:
Worked great for me, thanks!