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[HTC Rezound] rezounder:
how to unlock a stock rezound (locked with verizon) and install the mentioned RUU???

Hey guys,

So here's my situation. First of all, please forgive my ignorance. This is my first android that I have owned and I am on an AT&T connection. I would like to have this phone run on atnt without any problems, this phone was a gift from a friend of mine who works for verizon :D. Anyways, I would like to know what I should do to unlock this phone and install the mentioned RUU (Since this is said to have fixed the SMS sending problem, not too concerned about data as I use wifi) from scratch as this is a completely stock phone from verizon.

Thanks!!
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1418659

Perhaps?

Welcome to Android btw my friend. And welcome to an amazing Android community!

Congrats on purchasing this incredible device too =D
[HTC Rezound] rezounder:
Thanks for the reply Jimbo. So following this thread will help me unlock my phone and install the new RUU (in turn fixing the sms problem) right??
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
Not as such. It'll help you unlock the bootloader which I believe is the first step towards what you're trying to achieve. As for the RUU, you'll have to get someone else's input on that.

Be careful when attempting anything like this though.

If in doubt, ask!...or search ;)
[HTC Rezound] rezounder:
LOL...thanks. Well, I don't wanna brick my phone coz it's a gift and I really love the phone, just wanted to clarify if I can install the RUU thingy after unlocking the phone using these instructions: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1418659

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I was wondering if I could follow the guide on youtube to unlock, permroot, install the clockwork mod and then installing the ICS RUU 3.11.605.1 [Pre-rooted] using the android soul link. Please help me out, would just like to know if this method would work and help with the sms fix.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvSeL...v9m_nJ-QthvDk=

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/htc-re...ak-3-11-605-1/
[HTC Rezound] EmerikL:
No No No.

Follow these steps:

That write up is from wildstang83.
[HTC Rezound] BrumBrum74:
Did the upgrade to the leaked RUU.

The SIM card is from an unknown source message is NOT gone.

Still cannot send sms.

In Norway here on Mobile Norway network.

False alarm :(
[HTC Rezound] Proz00:
someone know the file of gsm driver and lte ?
[HTC Rezound] wyxpark:
anybody could confirm if Rezound now works fine on Tmobile with latest RUU? (texting, calling, data) Thanks
[HTC Rezound] pewpewbangbang:
Just picked one up....going to try it out with AT&T, will update post

Edit: Bleh....no at&t data

phone and such should still work, has signal and all and network info said it was EDGE. This was on latest CleanRom and i believe its based on latest RUU, didn't try texting though as I use google voice.
[HTC Rezound] fordstang99:
What kind of data speeds are people on tmobile usa getting?
[HTC Rezound] loolugee:
RUU working? How?

I have a new rezound and want to use it on T-Mobile USA. I am not rooted and don't have an unlocked bootloader. So I want to know...

1. Can I download/get the latest RUU without rooting or unlocking? Which version, How, and Where?

2. If I can't the can I come back from rooting or unlocking the rezound?

3. Does the latest RUU actually works to send messages and everything else?

**Can somebody post a step to step guide of this because I'm just new to all this**
[HTC Rezound] loolugee:
1. Will the rezond work with t-mobile I'm GSM or WCDMA networks?

2. What about with ATT , metro PCs, and simple mobile. Thnaks!!

3. Will it need the new RUU to work? If so, will it need a ROM?
[HTC Rezound] pewpewbangbang:
It will work fully on T-mobile. Latest RUU should work and solve all problems with T-Mobile and other carriers.

Will work on AT&T except for Data. Needs some development mods to get it working.

Yes you need to unlock, root, flash ROM etc....look in the Rezound Development, there are a ton of guides.
[HTC Rezound] tspx23:
Can someone confirm this has the 1700 band for T-mobile USA use? I know people reported it working on T-mobile but not sure if that was in the UK or here...
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
It was in the U.K. buddy.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1523864
[HTC Rezound] pewpewbangbang:
Still works on T-mobile USA according to some users. And the OP has one of the updates saying data works with T-mobile USA
[HTC Rezound] fordstang99:
Bought a rezound on craigslist....updated to ics ruu...flashed custom Rom...I have full cell bars....tried a tmo apn...no data....errrr

I entered the tmobile usa apn from my girls sensation 4g...and it allowed me to save it but theres no radio button by it so enable it...when i press the apn it just opens the apn settings..going to try a different rom and see what it does...heh i'd be happy with edge on here....i love this phone....especially the 720p screen
[HTC Rezound] fordstang99:
so i flashed another ics rom...again no data...in the OP it says:

UPDATE 6 (03/02/2012): The HTC Rezound has been confirmed to work and receive data on T-Mobile USA, same SMS issue for everyone.

anyone have a rezound on tmo usa that has data that would care to share how they got it?

thanks
[HTC Rezound] tspx23:
hey is your sms at least working on t-mobile?
[HTC Rezound] fordstang99:
I can't send but as far as I know nobody has txt me

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so i found an app called Pinger textfree, its an app on the market that allows you set up a virtual # i guess that allows you to send texts over a wifi connection....works pretty good....anyway for a temp fix.....just need to get atleast edge to work data wise

Sent from my Tmobile HTC Rezound :) heh

anyone getting random reboots? had two different roms and its been doing the same on both....didn't seem to do that when i was on the stock ics ruu
[HTC Rezound] nsk25:
I tried multiple ROMs and no data on T-mo USA. Refer to this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1523864

Looks like this phone supports only 2100MHz UMTS band. T-mobile USA runs on 1700MHz.
[HTC Rezound] tspx23:
so no sms support for tmobile usa users?
[HTC Rezound] Proz00:
In phone.APk there activites related to GSM looks disabled to me if som1 can port sensation or something we can have it fully working
[HTC Rezound] konrad999:
I am using the latest ICS leak 4.0.3 (no custom roms) and did you guys notice that when you go to the phone info screen and press menu, you have a radio band option? You can select for europe, usa and other bands now

People trying this out state that sms no.longer fails, but I am unable to tell if this is going to make data work on countries with gsm other than 2100mhz
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
I thought I'd give this a go, but oddly, whenever I select one of the options, it is unsuccessful...on all options.

Do you know why this may be?
[HTC Rezound] aneftp:
I'm still confused. I read on page 45 and used search engines also.

But I have Verizon and ATT service.

Do you really have to flash a custom ROM to get ATT service?

Can't you just get the unlock code from Verizon?

I used to root Android phones but frankly have gotten lazy (well 2 kids will set your priorities straight).

But is a root and custom ROM essential to work on ATT?
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
No.
[HTC Rezound] PUTALE:
quick question on those who got it to work on the ATT netowkr, does the website detect the phone? if not, I can use it without paying the data plan (since it won't get any data:))

Also, just to confirm, this is verizon rezound that we are talking about right that is sim unlokced. You cannot just pop in att sim to get it to work.
[HTC Rezound] kancherlapraneeth:
Looks this is not about a SIM unlocked one. just replace the SIM and it should work
[HTC Rezound] kancherlapraneeth:
--

Thanks for provinding these steps. Could you please provide the links too?

It looks the hyperlinks are missing
[HTC Rezound] Proz00:
is newt's sense4 rom works with gsm ?
[HTC Rezound] jarora24@gmail:
Update 8 (08/02/2012)

i am using data in India with Aircel only 2100Mhz, whn i insert other sim like BSNL,TATA or Reliance not able to use data service but i can call & receive msg.

recently i update with sence 4.0 (newtoroot). sim error is gone, but data with other service provider still issue & msg sending also.
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
:( with bootloader unlock some dev can solve the probleme?
[HTC Rezound] jarora24@gmail:
i tried so many roms , but no luck. could you pl me exact rom.

I'll try with that.
[HTC Rezound] csong95:
NewtoRoot -Rom Data Working on t-mobile USA

Working on MMS but might just wait for s-off to be out then just work from there

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1501512
[HTC Rezound] fordstang99:
Data on tmobile USA....edge?
[HTC Rezound] bigsnack:
I'm in the UK right now trying to get data to work on 3. I think I have the right apn settings, found it via Google. Tried the battery cover method, no dice there. I'm about to try the wifi method and ill see how that turns out. Any other tips?

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Anyone on 3 UK have data working? I think I have the right apn settings, as I got it via Google. Tried the back cover method no dice there. I am about to try the wifi method and see how that works. If not I'm stuck on a galaxy Europa, which made my old Eris seem speedy and newer.

Btw I'm on the latest bamf release and still get the simple is unknown message.
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
Yes, I am on Three and have data.
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
Sms is working or not at uk?
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
I don't think so, I'm still having no luck :(
[HTC Rezound] jarora24@gmail:
hi,

what is the band frequency of three?

i am from India & i am using BSNL(1900Mhz) sim card on this but no luck for data.

whn i insert aircel (2100Mhz) data works but edge only.

no luck for msg any sim card.
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
****....i hope sms work...I will receive mine tomorow....if not I will back to evo 3d
[HTC Rezound] jarora24@gmail:
no, SMS is not working.

i am facing one more issue ,

when call to Customer support IVR option not accepting.
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
2100 UMTS
[HTC Rezound] bigsnack:
Could you tell me how you were able to get data to work? I thrived a few things as mentioned. Even tried the WiFi method but I didn't see WiFi sleep policy in my settings. Still dtried it without it, but it was a no go. :/ any ideas? What are the settings you are using?

Btw shouldn't lthe latest ruu fix the sms issue as long as you have the right sms settings?
[HTC Rezound] PUTALE:
anyone on att can help me out. I was able to get it to work like a little bit. Then now, when I put the sim in it, it no longer works. I cannot even get voice to work. at first I was getting like sim card is full error. Now I am not getting any error, it just simply won't work any idea
[HTC Rezound] PUTALE:
okay, never mind guys. I figured it out. it turns out to be the sd card that I installed. it has older rom from my previous device and that got messed up. took the sd card out and it works now. then I erase the data on the sd card and all is fine and dandy.
[HTC Rezound] labjerk:
Qatar?

Being sent on a last minute trip to Doha, Qatar. I'm gambling on my Verizound being able to get voice and data there using a local SIM but wondering if anyone knows for sure?

From forums and whatnot + my way limited understanding of WCDMA/GSM/EVDO/WTF I think I'll be able to get voice and send/receive texts but data won't be available or will be 1x slow.

Anyone know or can explain how Qtel's network will or won't work with my Rezound + Qtel SIM?

Thanks and sorry I'm having trouble sussing this out myself.

m

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Oh, and not that you care but I am insanely in love this phone.
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
I, ive receive my rezound today. Soo, ive no data and I cant send messages. Im at vodafone pt

update: I cant do *#06# ????? anyone can advice me for sms programe over wifi?
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
I think the verizon block this service or maybe htc

why I say this.....Because I already got a Photon and Droid 3 from verizon with the same thing (Global Mode) and everything works
[HTC Rezound] labjerk:
So no data nor SMS with rezound + vodaphone in Doha?
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
doha???? in portugal no
[HTC Rezound] SladeNoctis:
So to clarify, at&t has phone, and sms but no data right

Is that the same for tmobile
[HTC Rezound] PUTALE:
I cannot verify the data part as the line I am using never got any data. I do have the phone part working without any issue. I use Wifi primarily and google voice so I cannot tetst data or sms.
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
but I can...I already teste....no data and no send text message or receive/send mms
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
Can you all stop banging on about data!

If you want to see if your carrier can achieve data, go onto Google, search for UMTS networks, click the Wikipedia link and find yours. If it operates on a 2100mhz frequency, you'll have 3G/4G. T-Mobile USA and AT&T also have data, but it's slow.

If the methods for acquiring data that are written in the OP don't work for you, figure it out yourself! Be creative, play around with the settings, take your device to different areas etc. See what works for you.

Also, sending SMS is not working for many people so assume that it's out if the equation FOR NOW.

Please guys, use the search button. Don't just hop on here and start whining about not being able to get data. It's irritating!
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
Excuse me.....but what the hell?

This thread have on title sms work....soo, people see it and post their opninion about this, like myself

I already understand this. No one have data and no one have text message sending because for some reason htc or Verizon blocket or redirect that option only for LTE and CDMA and problably, if some dev put hands on code and compare to another cdma/gsm phone they will see the diferences and maybe can change that for US. I am a coder, but only asp.net, c# and other stuff, java isn't my best shot for now
[HTC Rezound] jarora24@gmail:
i am also agry with EclipseX , but data is working on 2100 band only.

i tried so many roms but no luck with msg sending & data with 1800, 1900 band.
[HTC Rezound] DronM:
Flashed on the ICS, now settings made by *#*#4636#*#* reset after reboot.

On the old firmware everything was fine.

What should I do?
[HTC Rezound] Abu-7abash:
Anyone else notice how even when on global mode, one can't dial service provider numbers as in say *116# and so on. It takes it as regular calls and as such ends it before allowing the msg in.

Also, while say making a service call, you know, (press 1 for bla bla and 2 for... ) No matter how many times you press the number from the dial pad, you get nothing.

Am I the only one?!

You flashed the RUU leak or a custom ICS rom?
[HTC Rezound] PUTALE:
yes, my dialpad also does not work when on a call. For example when I call my voice mail, I cannot delete or save the message.

I did change the default voicemail number with the number on ATT (that's diff than my regular number) and was able to access voicemail directly. Still the keypad is not working.
[HTC Rezound] rdst_1:
So who was the guy who got his SMS working. And also can someone post the link to the RUU on which both data and SMS are supposed to working.

@jarora -So acc to you unless one has 3g activated the data won't work right, because in India 2100 is used for 3g services, right.

@Eclipse x - The frequency used in Portugal are the same as in India or UK and since the OP has got the data working maybe you can too. Try the original ROM on which the OP had the data working. Also to kick-in the data you can try making a call from or to your phone. I have an HP Pre 3 with me and sometimes when it doesn't get data all i do is make a call and it starts working. I have seen users in this thread report success with this method too. I am waiting for my Rezound to arrive and then i will start experimenting with the settings and hopw to get at least the data working if not the SMS.
[HTC Rezound] fakeplasticflyby:
Ireland Vodafone sim in rezound

Some info to add to the global phone issue. I'm living in Phx AZ + bought a stock rezound recently. I swapped IRL Vodafone sim out of htc Desire and getting the usual no data or sms sending, roaming on At&t network.. Randomly reboots for no apparent reason after upgrading to the leaked ICS. Hoping the official ICS will fix the gsm Issues. I would gladly donate $50 for a fix but if I was a dev the challenge would be enough.
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
Rdst_1

I'm at original Rom, I wouldn't modify or unlock bootloader until see something stable for that I have my EVO 3d

You can download from market an app called signal gsm tracking and u will see what signal u got

2.5g/3g and 3.5g, that's what I got....now why data don't work, missing/blocking/redirects parts

Me and people on Europe will mot get 4g, because rezound use LTE 700, and we have LTE >800

GSM list all countrys

http://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anexo:Lista_de_operadores_GSM

LTE in Portugal

http://www.telemoveis.com/noticias/resultados-do-leilao-4g-lte-portugal-conhecidos-23649.html from my Htc Rezound using XDA
[HTC Rezound] narta:
I can get data just fine @2100MHz on BAMF 2.1. The ONLY thing that's not working is sms send.
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
Because dev found the code and change, he spend two months with that xD, I'm hopping we change the sms/mms parts too
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
soo, I run a few tests too see what happens when I send a message:

type error: Telephony Registry

STATE_CHANGE_REASON_KEY: RadioTechnologyChanged

DATA_APN_KEY= Null

and another things I saw

what I can say, like I told before, the original development for this device is design for make CDMA Priorety, soo when U try send sms/mms in code we have a command telling to change the RadioTecnology and give him a new apn address

soo we just need to put a new line command before that line for try catch sending message over gsm and flag it
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
I noticed that whilst using Newt's Sense 4.0 ROM, sending an SMS still fails but it doesn't throw the signal out at all.

Also, the following screens/error messages are displayed upon attempting to send...
[HTC Rezound] my htc rezound:
put the number smsc,Jimbo?
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
+447782000800
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
Also, I can confirm that Newt's Sense 4.0 ROM eliminates the ugly lock screen message.
[HTC Rezound] DronM:
flash androidpolice RUU leak http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/03/16/exclusive-download-android-4-0-build-3-11-605-22-for-the-htc-rezound/
[HTC Rezound] PUTALE:
VERY nice. so tempted to upgrade. I am sort of holing off on the official realse.

BTW, quick question, with ics, does the keypad works when you dial a number, ie if you call your voicemail, can you use keypad to delete messages and such? With current rom, we can only make calls but cannot do anything that requires any keypad input after the call is connected
[HTC Rezound] krelvinaz:
You should have a button to bring the keyboard back up while on the call.
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
Yes we have, we can select but without sucess, try it,
[HTC Rezound] Abu-7abash:
Today ive tried another gsm provider here on the rezound. This one strictly operates on the 1800 gsm band( no 3g/4g) aaaand...no signal. The sim works flawlessly on my Atrix( calls, texts, data on EDGE..etc).

So what im saying is that no, the rezound aint gsm quad band like some has labelled before.
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
Not new....rezound operates on 2100mhz bands
[HTC Rezound] my htc rezound:
I'm live on México

works on any gsm, I have it with the band of 850, I have calls and receive SMS .. no send, not data
[HTC Rezound] Abu-7abash:
That's for 3g/umts, I was clearly talking about gsm (2g) bands. There's no 2100 gsm band, the highest is 1900.
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
I have here 2.5g, not really gsm xD
[HTC Rezound] jarora24@gmail:
how do i check GSM band frequency?

2.5g means wat?
[HTC Rezound] Momar99:
can somebody post a link to the newest RUU??? i really need to get sms working
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
You have several aps on market for that

I use sensorly
[HTC Rezound] WookieFan:
Look in the Development section - all the shipped ROMs are available there, under "Stickies."
[HTC Rezound] georgiadiy:
the Latest RUU

Is there any news about official 4.0.3 ICS RUU?
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
You cant send sms in any Rom
[HTC Rezound] georgiadiy:
Confirmed

I've tried in different ways on 2.3.4 and leaked 4.0.3 - no luck :(
[HTC Rezound] jarora24@gmail:
let me try with newt RC2.
[HTC Rezound] jarora24@gmail:
SMS not working with newt R2 rom.
[HTC Rezound] Momar99:
is there anyone working on a fix?
[HTC Rezound] EclipseX:
Until now, no....devs don't have sim card for teste gsm without Verizon
[HTC Rezound] georgiadiy:
I'm not a dev... but I have Rezound with GSM sim card which is flashed to work in local CDMA network.

At the moment I can't send SMS via GSM. I will try to play with SMSC a little bit later.
[HTC Rezound] georgiadiy:
All these tricks are not working

If I'm trying to send SMS via GSM, the phone is switching to CDMA, sending SMS and then go back to GSM ))
[HTC Rezound] loolugee:
I am a new noob and want to know what are the steps to get rezound working the best way in other U.S. companies(global mode). ie...

1.should I unlock with htc dev?

2.what Roms are the best for all the problems?

3.and anything else I need to do. Please and Thank You!!
[HTC Rezound] labjerk:
Rezound works on qtel in Qatar. Voice + data, SMS as expected (receive; no send.) Just use APN settings + WCDMA. Done and done.
[HTC Rezound] Abu-7abash:
1. Not a must but prefreble since custom roms handle gsm better. Sticking to gsm only mode after reboots and no annoying "invalid sim card" on locksreen. But still, gsm is funtional on stock.

2. I've found Newt's xXx One rom to be the best out there. But still, you can't send texts.

3. Not really. The good thing is that the Rezound is sim unlocked by default, meaning no need to purchase a code or anything. Simply insert your sim and dial *#*#4636#*#* , choose gsm only or WCDMA preffered and you're good to go.
[HTC Rezound] loolugee:
What's qter in qatal and where can I find that. Would that fix data problem also?
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
It's a network provider in a country called Qatar.
[HTC Rezound] loolugee:
Would this Rom fix data problems or can I use data without a Rom?

So the only problem would be sending SMS.(what others are still not fixed?)

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But I want a Rom for the U.S. will this work here?
[HTC Rezound] Abu-7abash:
Forget the Qatar post, that member was simply reporting his experience.

Anyway, stock rom or custom ones should have a working data. You've to manualy input your provider's APN.
[HTC Rezound] jimbo.levy:
Dude, all ROM's work everywhere. There are no concerns with varying basebands because there is only one model of the HTC Rezound that is sold solely in the US. Any ROM will work for you.
[HTC Rezound] BrumBrum74:
Any updates here? Still not found any rom that will let me send sms.
[HTC Rezound] Kiersten_Kress:
I have been using Google Voice app to text for over a year. (using my Google Voice phone #) It's just as good as SMS texting via the phone.... and FREE.
[HTC Rezound] Abu-7abash:
Google voice doesnt work outside the US
[HTC Rezound] jarora24@gmail:
google voice doesn't work an India , any trick to use this app for outside US user.
[HTC Rezound] PUTALE:
have you guys tried viber then if you cannot use google voice? it's kind of like google voice where you can send and receive text.
[HTC Rezound] Abu-7abash:
Viber only works on contacts that are already registered there, as is whatsapp..etc. so its not really an actual sms replacement since most cell users aren't registered.
[HTC Rezound] maqsur:
My cousin uses google voice in middle east without issues to text and call to the US. You need to make an account from a US server (proxy server or have someone from the us create the account for you). But after that you can use your google voice account from anywhere