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[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Rain59rus:
Where can I get another hboot? And is it possible to flash it through TWRP?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
Google. Or use the link posted back in the thread, if that's not the one you used. Idk about TWRP. I've always used fastboot to flash
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Rain59rus:
After dropping hboot, my computer stopped determine smartphone in fastboot, it is a serious problem :(
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Amir501:
I had successfully unlocked my Sprint HTC One M7 on 4.1.2 using the SIM Unlock Helper. I'm using it in the Caribbean and works perfectly.

I am planning to RUU back to stock in order to take OTA updates.

If I should download the sense 6 update when it is released will I lose my unlock or it should work?

Any advice on this is greatly appreciated.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] budeone:
I was all happy until I realize this wont work on 4.4.2 :( Oh well.. Looks like downgrade time.. thanks for this great information.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Da Man:
Why is that? Is this is up to day info or this was already bypassed somehow?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] treetolber:
I have preformed this method on my Max and it does get me on to the T-Mobile network with SIM card. Since performing this the phone no longer recognizes the Sprint SIM. It just keeps the warning of there not being a SIM/UICC needs to be inserted. Is there any possible way to reverse this process or get the SIM to recognize the Sprint SIM card again?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
Without knowing which method you performed, I wouldn't be able to say. We need to know what you did
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] treetolber:
I used this method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2682242
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
I thought that you used a method from this thread since you posted in this thread. This thread is not for your device so you will probably be better off posting in the Max thread, where there are users with the same device as you.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] treetolber:
Thanks anyway. I was hoping someone here had had experience reversing this process since the two devices are so similar. There are many things that translate across each device.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] runningslow:
Quick question. Can I do this unlock and still continue to use my Sprint service? I'm considering leaving Sprint for T-Mobile, but what I'd like to do is get a prepaid T-Mobile SIM to test drive the network and to see if my phone would be usable in this area.

Would it just be a matter of popping in the Sprint SIM and resetting the APNs?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
If you saved the original apk, i would replace it. Otherwise put it in CDMA mode and dial ##72786# in the dialer.

Yes, you can merely switch to CDMA mode and have Sprint service.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] treetolber:
I don't have the original apk at this point since I have unrooted, returned to S-On and RUU'd.

Don't I need the mls to change anything with the dial codes?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
Not anymore. That changed about a year ago
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] treetolber:
Thanks, I'll give that a try that in a bit.

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That dial code doesn't get me to anything that lets me change anything.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] tonykidd93:
Unlocked on 4.4

I unlocked it on Bad Boyz 4.4 rom. Only problem is the signal drops.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
It's not supposed to. It re-inititates OTA programming
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] oscar356890:
I got stuck at the last step of solution 3, I'm on 4.4.2 and when running the ruu it takes too much time loading and never finishing, right now it has been up for about 2 hours and I see no progress, can someone help me ??
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] budeone:
The new OTA dropped for Sprint, Maybe that will save some of us from doing a RUU?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
No. The method doesn't work on 4.4.2, the OTA will be no different. You don't need to RUU though, simply rooting and then flashing a 4.3 ROM is sufficient.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] oscar356890:
hey can you help me with this

I got stuck at the last step of solution 3, I'm on 4.4.2 and when running the ruu it takes too much time loading and never finishing, right now it has been up for about 2 hours and I see no progress.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
If you're trying to RUU down from 4.4.2, make sure you are s-off and that your hboot is 1.55 or lower. If it still doesn't work, try a different file or RUU version
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] oscar356890:
Ok I am s-off but my hboot is 1.56 what I am supposed to do ?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
downgrade it. You can Google for instructions or it was discussed a few pages back in the thread
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] TurboX2:
I needed to downgrade the radios for it to work in the US. I missed that part in the begining of the thread and got pretty frustrated. But now its working. Thanks!

EDIT: I cannot get data for some stupid reason with a cricket sim card. Not even EDGE.

It shows hspa anyway when i go to network info. I am using the first iteration of radios that the One has. Was anybody able to get 3g data with att/cricket?? What radio were u using?

EDIT 2: There was a process to get it working for US GSM data on original radios. It required a lot of alcohol: Drink 3 bottles of amber bock, then 2 bottles of yeungeling, then 3 shots of rum. And then choose from "avalible gsm networks" the network you want under "search networks". I will get NO data. then choose "select automatically". It will give u errors. igore it. Go back to "search networks" select the network you need and Voila, you have GSM data. Goodbye sprint.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
Great post, very detailed, thanks. To answer the last part, you won't be able to get T-Mo LTE due to band/frequency differences.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] twill1987:
My bootloader is unlocked with H-Boot 1.56, I'm S-off, rooted and TWRP recovery. I'm on the 6th rom I've flashed (Tried CM 11 Nightly, CM 10 Snapshot, Stock Deodexed rooted 4.1.2, 4.4.2, MIUI, Viper Rom) and I've been working on this device for about 48 hours non-stop. I am NEED of assistance if ANYONE can offer it.

Does this sim unlock also work for phones that are currently registered on Sprints network? Like the account is still active? I've got a Sprint HTC one I've performed the Sim Unlock attempting to use my T-Mobile sim, but it says "Emergency Calls Only," and "Searching for network/No Service" I've got a red X where the signal bars are. I know for a fact it's not the frequencies, the 1900 and 2100 mhz band support in my area is excellent! Of course No text, no voice and no data. I've gone into the *#*#4636#*#* service menu and changed the settings to WCDMA, but NO dice. Yes, I went to mobile settings, searched for service and nothing appears, just a blank screen! The phone does recognize my Sim card and even shows my cell number and IMEI, UICC as well. I've even attempted to change RUIM settings in DFSCDMA Tool but that does very little. I have changed the radio around about 5 different times, currently using 3.04.651.2 with NO fix. I have searched high and low on these forums and haven't found anyone that can help me.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
The release radio is the ONLY one that allows domestic GSM connections
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] twill1987:
Which is .0315? Or another radio?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
Yes, 0315
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] twill1987:
That radio, (which I have attempted to use before) hasn't worked for me yet. Should I try to flash badboy rom with that radio?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
I've unlocked multiple phones with this method, and that radio has always worked. The only reason it wouldnt is if the phone is blacklisted. Sometimes you have to search a couple times for networks, but once it pops ups with the choices, it always registers. One thing of note though: other users have commented that ATT SIMs don't work as well for some reason
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] twill1987:
You are right, it worked! I flashed the Bad Boys Rom and that did the trick! However, I can only get 2G Edge data connection.

Can get HSDPA Voice and text connection, but no data??? I switched out about 4 different apn settings, but no go.

WCDMA Preferred shows voice and text only connection, no DATA. So I switched to GSM ONLY and get 2G.

Do you, or anyone know the APN settings needed to 4G Hspa+ for T Mobile?? I'm in Salt Lake City, Utah. I have to give this guy his phone back and want to make sure I can get the internet running optimally... I'm wondering if it could be my area? But every Sprint LG G2 I've unlocked has worked fine with 4G Hspa+, but that phone also supports 1700 mhz band I believe, not sure what I'm missing.

Thanks again!
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
The One does NOT have 1700 Mhz, so if that's what TMo is using in that area, that's your issue.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] twill1987:
Hands Free set up removal

Yeah I figured. I followed your hands free activation rename, but the prompt still comes up. Looking for a method to remove hands free prompt if possible. I deleted the htcsetupwizard.apk but still get promp when I restart the phone. It's not a huge deal, but I want to give the phone back working optimally.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
MY rename? Lol probably wasn't mine. As long as you get the phone activated, I've never had an issue with it trying OTA CDMA programming since the phone should stay in GSM/UMTS mode. Just in case though, I usually do leave the CDMA programming info intact when I unlock one vs erasing it with a 72786 or 786.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] vinaytrex:
phone calls not working

Phone calls work when i insert earphones...or jus insert and remove earphones

but doesnt work on normal use...
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] vinaytrex:
does my Simlock still work ?

Do i Lose...SIMLOCK if i revert Back to STOCK RUU ???
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] StormyNight:
Not sure.. Would like to know the answer for this as well.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
No. This has been mentioned many times throughout the thread. It will not work on any US carriers but international is fine
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] StormyNight:
Alright.. Will hands free activation pop up? And if so is there a way to bypass it? The only way I know of bypassing it is with twrp and that won't be there when the RUU is flashed.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
There is no way to bypass it, but it shouldn't be an issue since the phone should stay in GSM/UMTS mode once you unlock the phone and set it to that. Doing the RUIM edit will definitely avoid it as that disables CDMA completely
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] StormyNight:
So basically once I set the phone into GSM/UMTS mode, the hands free activation will fail, and then I can use the phone normally right?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
It will fail anyways as long as it's not currently on a Sprint account. It won't try to activate at all if the previous owner's programming info is still in there.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] StormyNight:
I'm pretty sure the programming info is still there as I see the phone number and the sprintpcs.com email address when I put the phone into CDMA mode via the phone information menu. Will this tutorial ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2647305 ) remove the programming info?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
No. That will only put the phone into GSM-only mode. It's not required, but highly recommended due to the high probability of losing your connection if your phone switches to another tower. Not all users see that problem, but it is quite common. Also keep in mind that that fix has not solved the problem for 100% of users. This unlock is still more of a hack job than anything else
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] StormyNight:
So is there any method of completely removing the programming info?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
Sure. ##72786#. I'm not sure what will happen if you try that in GSM mode though. But I'd think it would still work.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] StormyNight:
Thanks for all your help, but I just tried to reflash NUISense again and I got Hands Free Activation. I waited a few minutes, but it was still running (stuck on contact network!). Does it need to connect to mobile data to activate? Because by default the APN settings aren't set up and after deleting HTCSetupWizard.apk in /system/app in TWRP and wiping dalvik and rebooting (to get rid of HFA), I usually go straight to Mobile Data in settings and set up APN so that it'll work.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
Idk what NUISense is. It does take a few minutes but eventually HFA will fail. Deleting HTCSetupWizard won't do anything - that was already mentioned in the thread. I believe deleting VDM is the key - I think I saw someone mention that in another thread. That's why I said a few posts back that if you just leave the programming info intact, it won't attempt HFA.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] StormyNight:
Kk, thanks for all your help. (FYI, NUISense is a custom ROM)
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] vinaytrex:
Whats the exact location of VDM file ??
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
i believe it's an apk
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] crazyhut:
sense 6 - Sim Unlock

Great Job..:) As we all know sprint has started rolling out sense 6, would it be advisable to upgrade. Would we loose the unlock ?

You did say that the unlock stays on all Sense Roms however just wanted to confirm the same.

Thanks
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
The efs partition is not affected by OTAs or RUUs. The unlock will stay no matter what
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] crazyhut:
ROMS

Good to hear :) one more question if you dont mind.

As you must have assumed that I am using an HTC one (Sprint) sim unlocked with sprint sim unlock-er help, I would like to flash custom roms as the deault rom has alot of bloat wear and sprint applications.

I am unable to find good roms for sprint however when I do a Google search for htc one roms i see nice once however I am not sure if i can flash them with the sprint htc one M7.

Could you guide me on this please.

Thanks your help is much appreciated.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
As a general rule, I would only flash ROMs listed in the Sprint section. And do not flash anything if you are not familiar or comfortable with unbricking the phone if that happens
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] crazyhut:
Sim Unlock not working

Hi

I have got a big problem here.

So i got a sprint htc one with orgiginal stock 4.4.2. I tried to downgrade however the RUU via exe gave me error 155 and via fastboot it gives me parsing android-txt failed.

While doing the above the bootloader was re locked i am s-off rooted with hboot 1.44 which i had downgraded manually to 1.44.(If i check the fastboot screen it tells me 1.44 however the getvar command tells me it is hboot-8064 dont know why.

So i then visited the guru website and downloaded a reset rom to 4.1.2 and flashed it with CWM

My phone is downgraded however i am yet unable to sim unlock. Used the sim unlocker help everything goes fine during the procedure however after a reboot it yet tells me the phone yet sim locked.

During the initial downgrade procedure with RUU i am sure that i am using the right RUU.

I am 100% sure that this can be unlocked but i am running out of options now.

Please help

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.44.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.00.20.1108

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main:

(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF

(bootloader) serialno: *********

(bootloader) imei: ********

(bootloader) meid: ********

(bootloader) product: m7_wls

(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064

(bootloader) modelid: PN0720000

(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4259mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: off

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-4dab9d12

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

all: Done!

finished. total time: 0.094s
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] elvisypi:
you'd better downgrade your radio first. Than make sure you are using a sense, rooted 4.1.2 rom. the unlock should work without problems

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[Sprint HTC One (M7)] crazyhut:
Finally sim unloacked

Finally, I did as you said and it worked.

I flashed the the bootloader (downgraded) and it worked.

Just an FYI - Initially it did not work however I had to also click on reset radio when Sim Unloacker opened the API menu however this would have not been possible without your help.

Thanks again.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Lfc54:
Unlock with android 4.4.2

Hi, i'm a beginner, and i just bought a HTC One M7 from sprint

I think he will be on Android 4.4.2 and before i'll receive it, i want to know how to unlock it.

Thanks :)
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] elvisypi:
Maybe try and read the OP?

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[Sprint HTC One (M7)] :
I have to do the first, the second or the third solution of this page ? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2586704

Because the guide is for Android 4.3 and i think i will be on 4.4.2
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
Unlock, flash custom recovery, flash deodexed Sense 4.3 ROM, flash OMADM zip, install unlock app, run unlock app, revert to release radio if it's for US use.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Lfc54:
I will not brick my phone ? I live in FRANCE.

And first you said to unlock it, but how can i do ? Thanks for your answer and your patience
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] basheerbr:
Please help, my Sprint HTC one m7 updated on latest 4.4.2 sense 6, hboot 1.57. how to SIM unlock?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
There's always a chance of bricking your phone if you do the wrong thing. And I meant unlock bootloader.

Follow OP. Or see my post a few back
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Lfc54:
Okay, i will wait my HTC, and i will see the version of Android.

Thanks for your help, i will post here to report you my news (sorry for my english).

And after, i will be able to install customs roms like ViperOne ?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
Yes
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Lfc54:
Okay thanks a lot :)
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] jjerome1979:
After successfully sim unlocking i cannot change network mode to gsm, any ideas? Couldnt find any issue like mine. Please help.

Sprint htc one, hboot 1.55.000 ecliptic one v1.2
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
That's gotta be your ROM, if GSM/UMTS is not an option under network mode...
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] StormyNight:
Have you tried changing to WCDMA preferred or GSM auto (PRL) by going to *#*#4636#*#* and then scrolling all the way down?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] jjerome1979:
It is an option, just can't select it. Push the button and switches back to cdma/lte fast as a blink.

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I have. Neither of those settings will stick. Push the button and switches back to cdma/lte
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] StormyNight:
Try rebooting, also what method did you use and what ROM are you using?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Vvh:
I've done this a while ago, back when I was on 4.3, but since then have flashed 4.4.2, the new firmware and a kernel, along with a new hboot, this should still work since I unlocked it before hand, right?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
yep, unlock is permanent, even if you RUU
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Vvh:
Awesome, thanks. Going on a trip and just wanted to make sure I could use a local sim card still. xD
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] crazyhut:
Reset

Try the reset radio option under the 4636 menu that fixed my problem

Thanks
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] s4titan:
SIM unlock by sprint on rooted phone?

I'm currently S-off on Viper one 5.8.0 /4.4.2 / sense 5.5 / Hboot 1.44 / Radio 1.00.20.1108 and will be traveling to Hong Kong in two weeks and want to be able to use a SIM card while traveling. I'm not looking to use a different SIM card in the US, just want to use my phone while in Hong Kong. So can I call sprint to unlock my SIM if I'm rooted S-off on a custom ROM? Or do I have to go through the downgrade to 4.3 then flash back to Viper one 4.4.2 ?

Thanks-
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] StormyNight:
If you call Sprint, they *might* unlock your phone, (maybe for free, maybe for a fee, idk), but if you do hand your device over to them you'll have to go to stock and be S-ON, just to be safe (and just so they don't say that your warranty is void etc so we can't SIM unlock)

You can use this method as well for free, but only the 3rd method will work, so you'll have to RUU to 1.29.651.10, then gain root access, then use the SIM unlock application, and then flash custom recovery, flash ROM etc and then you'll be able to go back to ViperOne. FYI, even if you RUU or wipe everything, the SIM unlock still sticks as it's permanently written into the system.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
If Viper has the OTA options, including UICC unlock, in Settings, then you don't need to RUU. I'd still recommend it though, just in case something goes wrong.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sidgallup:
Hi, just got a secondhand HTC One im learning how to unlock it, have one question though,

On the first post it says this: "you can't unlock it on CM, AOSP or GPE ROMs. Even after you have unlocked you won't have network in non-sense ROMs."

but then a couple lines below it says this: "After unlocking you'll get vDM client crashes. It's not a problem, cause afterwards you can flash any other ROM and you'll remain unlocked.

"

And i find this a little confusing... does it mean that the phone will only work on Sense based ROMS, or that in order to unlock the phone it is mandatory to be on a stock based ROM and after the unlock it will work on any other AOSP-CM- whatever ROM?

Mine is on 4.3 and i want to use it with an AOSP ROM.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] elvisypi:
It can't be more clear than that. YOU CAN'T USE THE GSM SIM WITH AOSP ROMS
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] gmzshortys:
HBOOT 1.57

Hi recently got an HTC ONE hboot 1.57

how can i unlock the sim ¡?

this guide its for 1.56 only?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
hboot does not matter
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] gmzshortys:
firewater works onhboot 1.57 ?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sidgallup:
how do i donwgrade my hboot? im on 1.56, rooted, s-off and custom recovery... now i need to flash the stock RUU and ill lose root,s-off and recovery in the process... ive read some people had troubles flashin that RUU on hboot newers than 1.44 so i don't wanna take the risk, ive searched the forum for that hboot but i can't find it, if someone has a link i will truly appreciate it, thanks.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
Yep

You do not need to downgrade in order to unlock the phone if that's all you're after. If you have another reason for downgrading, then that process has already been posted in this thread
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Arregee173:
Here is my situation: my phone is in on 4.4.2 kitkat

I am trying to run the RUU but it keeps getting error 155.

i have all the prerequisites to use the RUU.

HTC sync is removed and the bootloader is relocked as of now

i am s-off and i dont know what to do HELP Please
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] elvisypi:
Your bootloader is still unlocked

In bootloader run fastboot command*

"fastboot oem lock"
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Arregee173:
it keeps giving me error 155
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
Sounds like you need to downgrade hboot. Keep in mind, if all you're trying to do is unlock, you do not need to RUU
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Arregee173:
Then I would like to downgrade from hboot 1.56 to 1.55. Can you please give some Sort of link because I can't find anything. Any instructions would be fine. Prederebly downgrade to hboot 1.44
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] iBowToAndroid:
instructions have already been posted. Search "hboot"
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sidgallup:
finally i did it, downgraded hbtoot to 1.44, flashed RUU and latest radio, i get calls and sms but i just can't make data work, tried playing with the mobile networks options but still no data at all, and yes im adding the correct APN, but when i turn data on, it just says "enabling data" and 3 seconds later "disconnected".

Thing is, im on Viper 6.21, and i didn't test if data was working on stock ROM, just checked calls and flashed Viper ROM. any idea on what could be wrong?