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[HTC Desire 510] adrces:
I am in the same situation

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UOTE=rosskerwin;57359708]Hi there,

I wish to know if you guys would suggest some methods or tweaks that I can use to HTC Desire 510 Virgin Mobile.

This is a no contract phone with Virigin Mobile USA.

I purchased an unlock code from another service provider online. Followed the steps. When I insert another active sim card, it does not prompt me to enter the Unlock Code and the phone keeps saying Invalid Sim.

Would you guys be able to help.[/QUOTE]

Bought the code, I have no where to enter it. Has anyone figured this out?
[HTC Desire 510] Stovepipe:
You're all talking about two different things here. To clarify:

1. The MSL code is only required for programming the CDMA 1X/3G radio. If you're moving your Desire 510 to another MVNO that's CDMA (Pageplus, like I did), you'll need the MSL (SPC) code to access and program the CDMA radio.

2. The SIM slot is only for the LTE data on these phones. The frequencies used by the LTE radio in Sprint devices and Verizon devices are different, and aren't compatible. Also remember that the CDMA portion of the phone is set to read the phone number, MIN, SID, PRL, etc from the NVRAM, and not the SIM. So, moving the device to another BYOD carrier and hoping for LTE probably won't happen.

3. The GSM bands of Sprint devices are locked. You'd have to probably port a GSM rom from the CricKet device and try your hand there. This is because the radio in the phone won't accept a mode change (CDMA-->WCDMA Preferred-->GSM Only). So even putting the device in the Phone Info Screen (#*#*4636*#*#) doesn't allow modifications.

I have a lot of experience flashing CDMA phones, but using them on GSM networks is extremely tricky. If this is what you want to do, you're best bet is to get a CricKet model instead. There are some people in other threads who've claimed success using a Qualcomm Frequency Unlock Tool. I can't say I've tried it.
[HTC Desire 510] aka455:
Thanks for your reply. I have VM Version and After installing Cricket rom, Can I use this method http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-one/general/guide-unlock-aditional-bands-qualcomm-t2877031 ?
[HTC Desire 510] Stovepipe:
Hmmm..

I'll try it. I have four of these, so if I brick one, I won't feel too bad. :)

I'll report back when I do it.
[HTC Desire 510] jdmedeiros:
SIM Unlock

Try this... http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58470635&postcount=123 and let me know if it worked!
[HTC Desire 510] artnau:
Did anyone try this method to unlock the Desire 510? Can you confirm that it worked?

Please let us know.

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Did you try to get any of the devices unlocked for GSM use?
[HTC Desire 510] manojk.jpr:
Have anybody unlocked HTC Desire 510

Hi

Have anybody been able to have some success to unlock Sprint HTc desire 510.

I have a CDMA connection and badly need a CDMA enabled device to get going. There are no CDMA smartphones in India available except for a few basic ones.
[HTC Desire 510] jdmedeiros:
Did you try this? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58470635&postcount=123 Let us know the result!
[HTC Desire 510] Stovepipe:
Unlocking these for CDMA is a snap, especially for talk and text:

1. Obtain the MSL (install the app below to your phone).

2. Load the PRL for your carrier using CDMA Workshop or QPST.

3. Program the MIN/MDN/SID and data pages.

4. Reset the phone and start talking. =-)

I have no experience with overseas carriers and their MIP data settings, but the Talk/Text should work flawlessly after this.

On the GSM side, that's not going to be possible until we get S-OFF. I had the phone set for GSM mode, R-UIM Only, and it would not connect, even with a valid SIM. We'd need to flash the CricKet radio to the Virgin/Boost/Sprint phone. This may brick the phone though, but these are cheap enough to turn into paperweights, especially if they have a bad esn. ;)

I think what's got everyone thinking this would even BE possible is the fact that the phone has a SIM slot. But it's not listed as a "world phone", and since it's only sold for prepaid carriers, I doubt HTC and the carriers worried about provisioning the radio for overseas GSM. It's also noteworthy that the SIM only activates the LTE radio, and may not even be tied to the CDMA/GSM radio, in this phone. The Desire 601 was the same way for Virgin Mobile, but for Alltel, the SIM slot provided 1X/3G/LTE service. On both the 510 and the 601, the SIM doesn't control the 1X/3G CDMA radio at all.

Below is the MSL Utility for the CDMA radio. I take no credit for this at all. I can't recall where I got it on this site, so I'm simply passing it along.
[HTC Desire 510] manojk.jpr:
Unlocking the Sprint Htc Desire 510 CDMA

Hi,

I am not a tech person and got this handset for my personal use, I wish to unlock it. The method look easy but I am not getting the tech terms used. I am really desperate to get the phone unlocked.

Pls help

Thanks
[HTC Desire 510] jdmedeiros:
Did you tried this http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58470635&postcount=123 ?
[HTC Desire 510] rickin2011:
it is not allowing to write any thing in dfs or cdma tool

do u know some other method?

Write MIN1... Failed

Write MIN2... Failed

Write Directory number... Skipped

Write Banner... Success

Write NAM name... Success

Write MCC... Failed

Write MNC... Failed

Write SID/NID pairs... Failed

Write Primary channels... Success

Write Secondary channels... Success

Write SCM... Success

Write SCI... Failed

Write Accolc... Failed

Write Current NAM... Success

Write True IMSI... Failed

Write PRL status... Success

Write System selection... Failed

Write Otapa status... Failed
[HTC Desire 510] dragonhart6505:
Until someone successfully flashes a GSM radio to their CDMA Desire 510 and connects to a GSM signal with calls text and data intact, I suggest a cease in asking about or describing unlock procedures for this phone. People who are not knowledgeable about the situation are continuing to become confused as to whether or not there is an unlock.

Short answer: we don't have a SIM unlock because we don't have a GSM radio. The SIM slot in the CDMA variant is for LTE connectivity ONLY. Someone was able to read their SIM contacts and serial number. The same can be done with the SIM provided with the phone using the same app provided. The Only thing he was able to do was get rid of the notification.

I repeat...THERE IS NO SIM UNLOCK YET. Please post when one is actually available to stop the confusion. There can be harmful consequences to those who don't know what's going on
[HTC Desire 510] Stovepipe:
Right on the money, Dragonhart.

I'm curious to see what happens when we get S-Off. But even then, it'll take some serious hacking, as the Model ID will not be the same.

I'm almost of the opinion that it's easier to do a board swap with a Cricket model. It has double the storage, too. But that's lazy, and not why we're all here. ;)

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I'll have to assume you're programming the CDMA side, if you're using DFS. I use CDMA Workshop (the paid one), but QPST will also work for basic edits. Be sure you send the SPC/MSL to whichever program you're using. The "Failed" indicates that the SPC/MSL hasn't been entered correctly. By default, Sprint/Virgin phones don't use 000000 for the SPC. You'll need to obtain the correct SPC using the utility I'd provided above.
[HTC Desire 510] manojk.jpr:
stuck at step 2

I got the MSL by the apk file installed to the phone

downloaded the CDMA workshop software, but am not able to make it read my phone, any special settings ??
[HTC Desire 510] dragonhart6505:
When/if we get S-OFF well have the ability to flash nodded radios. Simply flashing the Cricket radio as someone suggested will NOT work as the hardware powering the radio is different. Someone would have to modify the CDMA radio to include GSM service. Even after it's all said and done, there is still a big hurdle in the way:

Truth be told, we already HAVE GSM capabilities. I've explained this before in a post. The is an option under Settings/Activate called UICC Unlock. This is how to truely unlock the device, as well as other familiar devices like the Galaxy S4/5, Note3/4. You request the unlock from your carrier (Sprint/Boost/Virgin) and when approved you'll hit UICC Unlock and it will unlock your SIM over-the-air. They must unlock your phone's serial from their servers. Without the OTA unlock your phone will not connect to any other service but the carrier. It doesn't even work cross-Sprint service, which these companies are a subsidy of, meaning you can't put a Virgin SIM in a Boost/Sprint Desire even though they are the same device.

The requirements for unlocking are that you must have an active account in good standing for 1 year (I think). It's fair enough, but still pretty dumb.

So swap boards? Why? Just buy the Cricket device. It's no more/less than the others. Amazon has them for even cheaper.
[HTC Desire 510] Stovepipe:
I'm of the opinion that the hardware is identical. The same chipset powers both devices. I have much more experience with the Zara (Desire 601), which is a similar device. I've pulled boards out of both the GSM and CDMA Zara, and the boards are completely identical. This leads me to believe the locks are in the software (radio software), and not on the board.

I'd merely suggested a board swap since the cricket variant can be bought with a shattered screen on eBay cheaply. ;)

And, Manok, you'll need the paid version of CDMA workshop to program the phone. Use demo DFS or QPST. ;)
[HTC Desire 510] dragonhart6505:
Our hardware is NOT identical as the CDMA version claims a 32bit chip architecture while the GSM is 64bit. The radio is built into the chip to determine its connectivity to certain frequencies. This doesn't mean the CDMA can't support GSM, it's just built to connect to CDMA as an additive (as far as I understand). As I said before, the same applies to other newer Sprint devices like the Galaxy series on Sprint networks.

There is the option to domestically unlock the SIM for use across seas. Simply call your carrier and request it. I'm not sure of the stipulation for this as it's technically a different circumstance but they can do it with the OTA method I described before. This does not however allow you to use it on USA carriers. The Galaxy forums are facing the same issue we are last I checked.

The boards are most likely identical in formfactor, so yes buying a cracked Cricket one is a simple option. But then you have a spare board lying around. It would probably be just as cheap to buy a new screen and replace it along with the boards if you so choose. Then you run the risk of the Cricket board being a lemon or bad esn. I've run into scumbags like that before, so buyer beware
[HTC Desire 510] sammil13:
HTC Desire 510 SIM UNLOCK for use on GSM carriers in Dominican Republic??

Let me start out by saying, this is my VERY first time EVER posting on XDA, and any Android Development Thread for that matter.

Recently I got a great deal on 2 Boost Mobile and 2 Sprint variants of the HTC Desire 510 from Radio Shack (I'm sure we all know they are going out of business by now) for $39.99 each. My intention of buying these phones was to send them to some of my family members back in the Dominican Republic who have been BEGGING for me to send them a nice cheap smartphone from the "States" and have them activated on a foreign GSM carrier. Before I had purchased these phones I went on the HTC website and looked up the specs on the phone and this is what it said under "Connectivity"

2G/2.5G - GSM/GPRS/EDGE:

850/900/1800/1900 MHz

3G/3.5G - WCDMA:

850/AWS/1900 MHz with HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps

3G - CDMA:

800/850/1900

4G - LTE:

This led me to believe it was worth me buying them. It's not the first time I buy a nice cheap prepaid smartphone and send it to a family member in DR (Verizon Motorola Luge) which was easily activated on a GSM carries.

Now, I've spent HOURS researching and digging online and these forums trying to figure out if these phones can indeed be used internationally on a foreign GSM carrier, but from the looks of it the programming/ sim lock on these phones seem to be UNLOCKABLE. I know there HAS to be somebody out there with the proper skill set needed to unlock the sim for use on GSM carriers domestically and internationally.

We live in the era of the HACKER/DEVELOPER, we've seen the jailbreaking of the iPhone and the PS3, so why would figuring out how to hack Sprint's bull**** software on these phones to allow the use of GSM Bands and foreign sim cards NOT be a walk in the park????

Yes I know, the HTC Desire 510 is not as "revolutionary" as the original iPhone or the PS3, but its the whole PRINCIPAL of this dilemma that should fuel the Unlocking of this device from its current SIM lock. HTC designed these phones with both CDMA and GSM capabilities, but we can't use its GSM capabilities even if its internationally, because a big company like SPRINT and its subsidiaries want to squeeze every last penny out of our pockets!!!!

FREE THE HTC DESIRE 510 FROM THE GRIPS OF SPRINTS SIM CARD LOCK!!!!!!! LOL
[HTC Desire 510] dip_spit:
It's really not as easy. I can't just pull out my magic wand and saying "simzo unlockzo."

Of course the crap carrier locks are fuel for the fire, but realistically this device is apparently not that popular, there are a handful of devs (pretty sure like seven give or take), and nobody here gets paid to sit and crack and develop this phone, the security, or the sim lock. There are literally people getting paid to sit and tinker with the iPhone, that's how it got jailbroken in under 72 hours (I think it was), that and it's immense popularity.

We all have lives, we all have jobs, and this phone is not either of those. Even if there is as you claim "somebody out there with the proper skill set needed to unlock the sim for use on GSM carriers domestically and internationally." Do tell me, what's their incentive? They probably don't own this phone, and probably never will, and they aren't going to do it because they're out to help their fellow man. Sure, lets get a pot and throw all our money in and pay this one developer to work specifically on a pre-paid phone because we want, no need, it unlocked. How do we find this person, because he's not going to come walking up to us. I could go on in the what-if's.

C'mon. Be realistic. Right now we are waiting on s-off, which sunshine is apparently already looking into. This phone is HTC, and usually one unlock method will work for most around the same time-frame. As of right now, we are playing the waiting game. If anyone in these forums for this device had the "proper skill set needed to unlock the sim for use on GSM" then we really wouldn't be talking about this.

I would also refer you to these:

So call Sprint, see if they'll unlock it. I can probably answer that though, and it's going to be no.

Go return the phones you bought and go buy either a) a different phone all together (after having done more research, mainly through XDA) or b) the Cricket (GSM) variant.

There was a post a while back about the Cricket device being used on a Mexican(?) carrier, whether they unlocked it or just swapped the cards I don't know.
[HTC Desire 510] kicknfree:
I can help you with the HTC DESIRE 510 unlock code. Message me if you still need it
[HTC Desire 510] sammil13:
Awesome! Thanks Just PMd you
[HTC Desire 510] dip_spit:
Or you could post it in the thread for everyone to see? That's the whole point of these forums.
[HTC Desire 510] kicknfree:
Ok, I'll on this section right here when I get home from work around 10am ok
[HTC Desire 510] mrkareemosman:
Please do!
[HTC Desire 510] sammil13:
Any luck with unlocking the sim bro?
[HTC Desire 510] sofcor:
Is it asking for your "SIM Network Unlock PIN" ? Because if so UnlockBase has a simple guide you can follow to unlock your HTC: https://www.unlockbase.com/unlock-phone/htc/desire-510/.

If not you'll need a special piece of software to be loaded directly on to the phone, but I'm afraid I'm not sure how that works.
[HTC Desire 510] kicknfree:
I posted there's unlock and was curious as to everyone's progress.

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Remember you need 2 SIM cards the one your network is attached to is the GOOD ONE! and the other isn't in use

Take the Good so. OUT BEFORE PUTTING IN UNLOCK CODE

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I know personally that cricket, Sprint, and boost, even when account is in good standing won't give up the unlock codes. Greedy! But I have other options if anyone is still having difficulty.
[HTC Desire 510] Reflagger:
So whats the process?

What are the other options?
[HTC Desire 510] sammil13:
Yea man what is the process exactly, because what you described to me makes no sense to me. I'd really appreciate if you could clear that up.
[HTC Desire 510] PsydeFX:
possible?

Sorry if this question has already been answered (probably has), but simply put, I have HTC Desire 510 that I'm trying to switch from Boost Mobile / Sprint to Straight Talk. Can it be done?

If it can be done, I can do my research to figure out how, but I don't want to waste my time if it's currently impossible. The phone belongs to a friend who was given the phone when his sister upgraded to another. So far, I've gotten the phone "unlocked" (as in on the HBoot screen, it says unlocked), but that's as far as I got with it.

does he just have a fancy handheld game device, or can it actually be used as a phone with a different carrier?
[HTC Desire 510] jigar_jjr:
ANY Success?

Hi guyz.. I recently joined this thread.. but it seems pretty old. Any success on using your HTC desire 510 in India? Please let me know if anybody had done it!!:o
[HTC Desire 510] Romik80:
No CDMA nobody unlocked yet to work with GSM.......i only anlock the cricket device and it works in russia but only in edge and lte- it did not work in 3G mode.....i dont know why....
[HTC Desire 510] vin4ester15:
My operator accept edge, what i need to do ?
[HTC Desire 510] Romik80:
If you have a CDMA phone - WAIT for S-Off and rom with activated GSM module and it firmware, cricket phone in stock have activated only GSM module if you asking abot GSM version- to get data you need only write apn options that you can getfrom your operator...phone calls active already and to have lte you need a new sim with it support...
[HTC Desire 510] yordanoyuela:
im working on htc but unafortunaly bad result i can make root and unlock bootloader but i need to S-OFF to flash another kernel or ruu from vm sprint s-off is avaible with sunshine only im waiting for XTC 2 CLIP is a htc box for unlock s-off you can serch on google good look if i get some new`s about this i will update this thread.
[HTC Desire 510] MrMike2182:
The phone does not require S-off to install kernels or roms!!
[HTC Desire 510] yordanoyuela:
i dont want brick do you know how to make it get gsm network or promp network pin.
[HTC Desire 510] MrMike2182:
I don't think you're gonna be able to get gsm when you're not in the USA and in order to get the network pin to unlock the phone it has to be done on the carriers side. The sim card in the phone doesn't do anything but get the LTE high speed internet if you take the card out the phone will still work because it's set up using your meid.
[HTC Desire 510] cobra85ec:
can you tell what karnel and rom did you use plz.. thx
[HTC Desire 510] MrMike2182:
What exactly do you mean by this? I use several different kernels and roms for dev reasons so I can't give you one specific answer to this unless you tell me what you're trying to do?
[HTC Desire 510] memegurl:
can u pls help me then with unlock code for my htc 501. i have been trying to get hel

...vsn u pls help me

M
[HTC Desire 510] bekspartan1:
Hi i need the unlocking code for my sprint desire 510
[HTC Desire 510] vlase_2:
You can try this service for optainig a HTC unlock code : www.unlockradar.com
[HTC Desire 510] Mango Polo:
hey, falows

bought a cheap second hand 510, european, locked to Orange. another sim asks for unlock pin. 've read the forum and didn't get through. do we have a way to unlock this situation without asking websites for codes? I don't mind rooting it and bootloader-unlocking it. help me pls.
[HTC Desire 510] Alextech0602:
Can someone please give me an example of an msl code. Thanks❤
[HTC Desire 510] strattosfear:
this is what your msl code should look like
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