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[Hero, G2 Touch General] cireasa:
HTCCODE

I bought a code from these guys, asking be4 buying if they'll unlock my orange locked htc hero. Also, I mentioned I tried another code, without success. The guy I spoke to said yes, no problem (Sudarshan).

The code they provided didn't work. It was actually the same with the one i bought previously.

Sudarshan said "wait". So I waited. 2 days. No email, no nothing.

Today I asked for a refund, using the contact on their page. No email, no confirmation, no nothing.

These guys (I actually wonder if there's more than one-man-"company"-wanting-big-money) are a fraud. I'm now considering other legal actions to take against htccode.com. (15 euros, not much, but it's my money)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] klavutso:
Unlock code for Orange HTC

Do you have any reply from "ferraripassion?" Did he really have a solution?
[Hero, G2 Touch General] HacKage:
He never got back to me, but I just flashed my phone with the MoDaCo 2.8 Custom ROM, and entered in the original code I got from elsewhere that wouldn't work, but after I flashed it, it worked perfect.

From what I read, a few other people have had success from this method so I can only say is flash your phone with the custom ROM and I'd say that the unlock will work fine.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] RetroFlux:
I used the code that was previously supplied with modacos 2.8, works for me.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] khizar79:
Finally i unlocked my HTC Hero on orange network. I don;t know about other but for orange the unlock code is not the only solution. After purchashing the unlock code u have to flash ur phone with some other ROM, a custom Rom or a generic HTC Rom other then Orange branded Rom.

Use this link it's describe a very detailed set by step process of flashing a loading a HTC official ROM.

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-downgrade-your-htc-hero-so-it-can-be-rooted/
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Ysanne:
Hi,

I've just bought an Orange HTC Hero Mobile adn have been looking at all these threads on how to unlock my mobile. I am rather technologically challenged. I've been reading the threads but am still confused as to exactly what I need to do. Would anyone mind giving a simple step by step guide as to what I need to do? I apologise for the hassle but would be really grateful for any help.

Thank you
[Hero, G2 Touch General] khizar79:
if u have visit this http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how...can-be-rooted/

site, u'll see they have a very simple step by step guide as well as a video is also their.

Just read the guide download the softwares thats requies, (links provided for each software) watch the video.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] jamb0n:
Just got a T-Mobile G2 (hero) and unlocked it instantly from http://www.htccode.com/ I followed the instructions (they could be a bit more in depth) then unlocked my phone! Currently on o2 (contract) and everything is working perfectly.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] th_undead:
Htccode.com rullz

Just received my unlock code for a g2 touch T-mobile UK locked. Worked flawlessly! THx
[Hero, G2 Touch General] d123:
I bought a code from an Ebay unlocker called e-unlock and he supplied a working code in under 2 hours late on Sunday night.

I would recommend "e-unlock" on Ebay.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] gudge:
I tried to get an unlock code from HTCCode.com but the code could not be found on the server. I have requested a refund but so far this has not been forthcoming. I will keep you posted as to whether or not I have been ripped off.

I tried various other sites for an unlock code (I have a T-Mobile G2 Touch) but they all failled to find a code and gave a refund.

Finally earlier today I tried gadget_international on ebay, and within 1/2 hour I had the code and my phone was unlocked for £11.99. Highly recommended.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
@gudge

The Database was updated yesterday and all codes for new phones are available.

Please see the announcement on the forum.

You can PM me your IMEI no.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] dre@ms:
Got my Telus Hero yesterday and also got the unlock code from unlock-now and it worked gr8.

The code was sent exactly in 10 minutes. They are doing a great work.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] gudge:
I already contacted you many times, you know that, but chose to ignor my requests for help and laterly for a refund. Even today (1 week later) your server returns

==========================================

Connecting to server...

Connected - Checking data in progress...

== Server response: ============

Phone IMEI:	357988025763496

Model:	N/A

MCC/MNC:	N/A

Code(s):	Unknown

Credits:	0

==========================================

You took my money, and failed to supply the code.

Why don't you accept that if you don't supply the code in a reasonable timeframe then you should give a refund....STOP RIPPING ME AND MANY OTHERS OFF.

Give me my money back, you failed to deliver on your promise.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Piercy0812:
your a muppet, these things dont just work instantly, things are changed and modified so it cant be done so easily. FFS stop being a noob, pm him your IMEI and he will get you your bloody code. Many others in here it seems to work how about YOU TAKE IT OFF CAPITALS AND JUST SEND YOUR DAMN CODE TO HIM. Then comment with an apology and that it worked :D

edit just saw IMEI: 357988025763496 hopefully he can do it for you now, but still whats above is my thoughts.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] gudge:
Whos a muppet ? first off these things are supposed to happen instantly because that is what he (HTCcode) is advertising.

To quote the web site

>>>

Unlock any HTC phone locked to any network worldwide instantly!

>>>

Secondly, he has my IMEI, he has had it for a week. I have been in contact with him. He does not have my unlock code but he will not supply a refund.......its very simple, so why would I issue an appology ?

Now, how about you give me an appology ?
[Hero, G2 Touch General] sparkyuiop:
Coming up in next weeks episode....

Come on m8, your turn to ***** back now. It's getting like Eastenders in here!

Anyway why is this all about friggin' unlock codes and not one single person can suggest any 'TTL' CID unlock with possibly a helpful walkthrough in the format of a PDF with software download links and a passionate hate of Rapid$hare?

Seems all the tech skills of developing software and hacking, throughout all of these forums these days is gone and we are left with bickering girls who are relying on some mysterious & magical bit of software that produces unlock codes from IMEI numbers that is owned by one bloke who runs htccode.com.

Well why don't one of you go see him with a gun, copy his software and post it on download.com for us all to use and save all this wasted angry CAPS LOCK finger bashing and a waste of hard drive space across the globe?

Just a thought!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] sparkyuiop:
LOL!

:DNice one Centurion, like it, like it!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] sparkyuiop:
Different UK TTL Connection method without breadboard thingy.

This setup is often used to flash xbox360's and hard drives but I can confirm also works on HTC Hero. Also it uses the good old Maximm chip which can be bought along with the other bits from Maplin Electronic stores. I have attatched a schematic.

I have also included a link to a dell hard drive flash that I did once, the process is almost identical, except obviously for the data commands.

hx xp:@@w ww.ms fn.org@ board@ind ex.p hp?showto pic=128807&st=0

(Replace the 'x's in address with 't's and the '@'s with '/'s and lose the spaces)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------

Moderator: I'm not a spammer, let me post outside links please.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] pulser_g2:
Link reposted here. Looks interesting...

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=128807&st=0
[Hero, G2 Touch General] sparkyuiop:
Thanks 2122

There are enough of us here with a combined knowledge that could easily put together a straight-forward document with required software links included that our grannies could use.

If anyone is interested to work on it with me then please get in touch. I am also happy to host any software d/load free of charge on a private server (with no adverts) if XDA won't do it. Although it really all should stay here.

Phill.

Bloody hell it won't even let me reply with HTML in a quote!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
The database is updated, I told you to PM me your IMEI no with the payment details.

The post was also made in our forum and all those who had their code status as Unknown got their code instantly after the database update.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] zolmajstor:
i ordered "code" from unlock-now.com and i'm waiting almost 2 hours,,,how much will i wait more?
[Hero, G2 Touch General] zolmajstor:
i just payed unlocking of my g2 touch locked on t mobile 7 pounds...if someone want's name of ebay seller contact me on PM... i got code in 5 minutes. cya
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kasmq:
HTC hero orange romania. went for unlocking .com . i haven't received a code by now(24 hours ) although it says 15 minutes.

Received code ( 2-3 days ) - does not work.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] sparkyuiop:
ADVICE!! Unlocking by Code

Just some advice, try calling the company you intend to use to code-unlock your phone by landline first.

I found that most of them had a Fancy Website with no phone number and the ones that did, didn't answer. Some of the companies called were also a few of the 'well known' ones mentioned on XDA and Andriod Forums in many threads.

Also people that pertain to know a source they can recommend if you 'PM' them are more often than not just giving you their own PayPal merchant account details that they have set up for free, given a fancy business name to and completed security validation by using a PAYG MasterCard and a VOIP telephone number which you can now get with a free UK area code of your choosing.

I'm not suggesting the chap, a few posts back is a crook but I can't help wonder why he didn't just give the eBay members username in the post he wrote. :confused:

I would suggest doing as I did by typing into Google what you want and where you live to find a professional that lives in your area. For example, I typed "Code Unlock HTC Hero Dorset" and found a little shop a few miles away that advertised the service. I phoned them, the call was answered by the 3rd ring and I was told I would get the code within 2 hours by email.

I paid £20 and got it in 2 hours and it worked great. Had they of ripped me off I would have driven over and demanded my money back.

Actually they even called me to see if it worked which I was impressed with.

I wrote a post on Andriod Forums about it if anyone is interested it is here:

http://androidforums.com/htc-hero/7394-sim-unlock-htc-hero.html#post386147

Actually the chap who runs it called me yesterday to thank me for posting about their good service. Apparantly he is getting around 3 unlock requests per day now as a direct result of my post on this high SEO ranked website.

Do try to recommend your genuine local source here because your helping a local business and flushing out all the scammers.

Good Luck! ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ooo7:
hero in 3g

as hero is 3g enable, you should be able to use your hero with a 3g sim
[Hero, G2 Touch General] samjpullen:
Did it work :p
[Hero, G2 Touch General] nicelad_uk:
Has anyone managed to unlock the T-Mobile G2 Touch then? Has anyone tried?
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ooo7:
yes by using this unlock-now.com
[Hero, G2 Touch General] zaphyr:
I might just go out and buy a Hero from Telia in Sweden today.

If I do, I will try the service from unlock-now.com and report back.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] samjpullen:
Well they are super fast i will give them that!!... i tried to buy it from a work pc but Paypal is blocked (buggers)... so i purchased it from my Hero :-p

Got the code within 10min and its now fully unlocked....

:) Happy Days...
[Hero, G2 Touch General] zaphyr:
Well, I was as lucky this time as I was with my Diamond...the phone wasn't locked!! :D
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
Code Generator This Software will get you the unlock code :), but not free though.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] nicelad_uk:
Well how much is it? Who made it? What's it do? Whens the code come? Theres not much info about it...
[Hero, G2 Touch General] saeedhex2:
Hi,

It was many website to unlock this phone but this one was fast and my orange hero is unlocked now , only left how to develope it.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
unlock-now refunded me, 'code not found' for my t-mobile G2 :(

Any other ideas? Maybe i'll try T-mobile, but they take ages to send u the code.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
The code takes about a minute to get generated. About 14 pounds. Done by www.htccode.com . This software generates the unlock code automatically for you.

Another software has been developed with a about us tab in the software, not integrated with the website yet :)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
tried htc code too. Their server refunded the 'credits' because it couldnt generate the code. I'm waiting for a paypal refund now.

I guess i'll have to go with t-mobile :(

(This is the G2)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
Wait for 2-3 days, the database will be updated.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
Hmm dont think i'll wait just in case it doesnt work i'll loose even more time. I'll just ask t-mobile for the code in the morning.

I need to unlock it and sell it :)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
I got the refund, but my account is still active. I tried to get the code again, still nothing. It shows as unrecognised phone. IMEI starts 357988-02 on the G2.

I've ordered my code from t-mobile but they take soooo long. Any ideas?

(Of course i'll pay you guys -htccode- again if it works!)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] foxmeister:
Really? I've been waiting over 12 hours now for my code, which is a little more than a minute! I've also had no response from the support email either.

If you want to advertise a speedy service that is what you should provide - if it is going to take 12+ hours, perhaps it would be better to say this!

Regards,

Dave
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
Hmm did you run their app, put your imei in and paypal info transaction stuff in then press SEND? Then after a few minutes you press GET

Their page is confusing because in one place it says email your IMEI to some email address and in another to use the client.

Anyway, I did the above and it just says code unknown (for the G2)

Connecting to server...

Credits: 18 [for 1 phones/operations]

==========================================

Connecting to server...

Connected - Checking data in progress...

== Server response: ============

Phone IMEI:	35798802xxxxxxx

Model:	N/A

MCC/MNC:	N/A

Code(s):	Unknown

Credits:	18

==========================================

Finised! - Elapsed time: 00:00:00
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
hi, i have the same problem.. paid for it and this comes:

Connecting to server...

Credits: 0 [for 0 phones/operations]

==========================================

Connecting to server...

Connected - Checking data in progress...

== Server response: ============

Phone IMEI:	357988020xxxxxx

Model:	N/A

MCC/MNC:	N/A

Code(s):	Unknown

Credits:	0

==========================================

Finised! - Elapsed time: 00:00:00

--------

and my credits are also gone away.. is this correct?

regards
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
They told me their server is down for an update and it should be back on in the morning. I'm not too confident to be honest.

I first ordered on the 5th, and they keep saying wait a few days for it to be updated. Its now the 13th and it looks like it still isnt working.

I'm sure they can unlock normal Hero's, but the T-Mobile G2 ones seem to be different and not in their database.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
hmm i understand..

how i get money back from htccode.com... it doestn worked :/
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
You might as well just wait till the morning just in case they are telling the truth. Then email them asking for a refund.

I just tried another site, and it also failed. The automated reason was the code wasnt found in the HTC database :-/

T-Mobile themselves will give u the code for 15 quid, but it takes 10 to 30 days !!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
i think the servers are online allready i will try it and give info.

regards
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
for people who did not get their code from the automated system ie G2 phones.

PM me the imei , i will see if I can do it manually.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] foxmeister:
PM sent - I get code unknown from your server when trying to unlock my G2 Touch.

Regards,

Dave
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
hi,

u got PM :)

i hope u can help me!!

best regards
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
hi foxmeister

and whats the status?

do it work already? :)

how long did u wait?

regards from vienna
[Hero, G2 Touch General] foxmeister:
I've had a reply to my PM that they are looking into it.

Hopefully I will get something back soon.

Regards,

Dave
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
okay, same to me!

good to know that i'm not alone with this problem :)

good luck :D
[Hero, G2 Touch General] nicelad_uk:
So.. To Confirm.. Has anyone with the T-Mobile Hero (G2) managed to get it unlocked yet?
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
hmm dont think so :x
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ooo7:
yes i did unlock using unlock-now.

phone was locked to UK tomobile

oooo7
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
The only other way is to get it from T-Mobile. Some sites are saying they are able to do this in 1 to 48 hours. I have an open order with one and am 13 hours in. If it works I'll let you know the site :)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
thank u kam :)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
OK Guys.

For those who had not found/unknown codes, I have them.

Once again, as promised :)

Just PM me the paypal details, I will check and email the code.

@ KAM i have your code too, but i remember processing your refund.

So all of you who did not get the code using http://www.htccode.com/applications/TotalGSM_Client.exe contact me from now on by PM on XDA.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
@foxmeister

Please check your PM and email, you will have your unlock code in your inbox :)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
just sent you PM :)

big thx :))
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
and now he is offline :D im about to crying ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
just got email he has the code... waiting for response :) (htccode)

[made repayment]
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
yea, he wrote it here too :) that he has your code :D

mine too =))

*happy* :D
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
he's away on msn... waiting........
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
hey :D i wait since 12 midnight.. and now its 6 o clock in the morning in austria where i live :D

;)

@kami pls write here if he comes back! :D
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
its 5:39 am here in the UK...I dont know how much longer i can wait tbh

drinking water after lond night out :)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
hehe i'm at work :D

server is broken and we had to fix it at night.. :|

GL 4 your key ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
I have work tommorow :(

brain is broken and I have to fix it tonight.. :|

GL 4 me :)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
@freddy87

Your code has been sent :), please check your email and update here.

@kam

add the IMEI using the software, i will give you the code manually.

I am online on MSN.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
PERFECT!

it works - big thx again at www.htccode.com
[Hero, G2 Touch General] foxmeister:
My code was sent to me 8 hours ago, but I've only just been able to do anything with it.

Happy to report that it worked fine and my UK T-Mobile G2 Touch is now free to use any SIM.

Regards,

Dave
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
got my code... works! (used www.htccode.com)

They seem to be the only ones that were able to get it!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] nicelad_uk:
I've just ordered mine, so just waiting for it now so I can use the phone.

1 Question, do you have to put a t-mobile sim in to be able to unlock it, or can you unlock it without a sim card inserted?
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
hi,

without a sim card isnt possible.

if the phone is locked at t-mobile you have to put another sim in.

sorry for my bad english :)

hope u got it ;)

regards,

freddy
[Hero, G2 Touch General] nicelad_uk:
Thanks for that,

Does it have to be a t-mobile sim card or could I put my o2 one in?

I think it would have to be t-mobile but just wondered

Rich
[Hero, G2 Touch General] freddy87:
on which network the phone is locked?

if it is locket at o2 - put tmobile in!

because if you put the sim in that works you cant unlock it!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Abs.:
Has anyone successfully unlocked a UK Orange HTC Hero via code? If so, which website?

Cheers!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
Yeah what freddy said. When you put the WRONG operator's sim in, it asks you for the code.

So you need a SIM that's different to what its locked to. Eg. a T-Mobile G2 would need any NON T-Mobile sim to unlock it.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] nicelad_uk:
Cool, thanks. I popped my o2 sim in and it asked for a code. Just waiting for it to arrive now.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
@nicelad_uk

Please check your email :)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] deba:
I used http://www.unlock-now.com 22 hours ago I have not heard anything from them as yet, still waiting for code :(
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
@deba

PM me your IMEI no, I will get you the code.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] reform:
I can't seem to enter the *#06# code on my t-mobile branded hero. It comes up with "the process com.android.phone has stopped unexpectedly"

Any suggestions?

I've tried the TotalGSM app with the emei written inside the phone but it didn't find a code....
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
Wierd.. maybe u need to reset it...

But anyway, all the online sites use the HTC database which is really out of date and doesnt have many of the G2 phones codes in there. Luckily TotalGSM/htccode are able to get your code for you manually. Contact their support and they'll sort it out for you.

The guy usually posts in this thread too, so he might reply to you here
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
DB updated, even for HERO you can get the code automatically now :)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] reform:
I managed to get the *#06# code working, I had to switch the phone on with no sim inserted.

The IMEI was the same as written under the battery.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ferraripassion:
If you have not got your code yet, pm me your IMEI no.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Jim Ill:
Great service, fantastic comms, thanks for the great service!

Jim Ill

www.htccode.com
[Hero, G2 Touch General] reform:
That's my tmobile hero unlocked succesfuly using www.htccode.com. Thanks!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] joemax:
Am I right in thinking that unlocking the handset will only allow it to use any SIM on any network and not de-brand it for manufacturer firmware update purposes ?

I don't really want to have to take the risk in rooting and re-flashing my handset in order to get updates before Orange approve an update from HTC... generally they take months or never do approve them.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] nicelad_uk:
Unlocking will only give you access to put your alternative network Sim card in, it won't debrand the phone
[Hero, G2 Touch General] joemax:
Thought so...

Dratt.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kam187:
You can debrand like this - regardless of the lock state. Sim lock and branding are two different things :)

http://android.modaco.com/content/h...and-your-orange-t-mo-etc-device-via-nandroid/
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Green Squircle:
The unlock code is an 8 digit numerical code, right? Anyone know what the implication of inputting the wrong code 3 times are?

I bought a code this afternoon. I was very slow and deliberate entering the code so am 99.999% sure I did it correctly. But the hero didn't recognise my code.

I've emailed the guys at htc-unlock for advice, but I'm fealing very nervous right now. For the time being I have the T-Mobile sim back in, but would like to change this.

Would a hard reset on the phone set the counter back to 3 attempts?