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[Desire HD Android Development] Xtiro:
Oh dear... sorry it was entirely my fault. It didn't occur to me that the little bit of metal on the simcard/sdcard cover was part of the antenae.... I kept the cover off whilst I was messing around with sim cards.

No wonder I couldn't get a signal :P
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Ah, that explains it :D
[Desire HD Android Development] dayze0:
?? A little Noobish Question ??

This tool sounds fantastic, Ive messed around before with my old HTC Orbit 2, but it was previously unlocked by provider.I'd like to unlock my new phone

Ive just bought a HTC Desire HD and it's locked to UK Orange Network, I would like to unlock this to any network provider. Ive looked at companie's promising to unlock my phone for a £20 - 35.00 fee by IMEI, I also believe that HTC will send me a unlock code for a set fee - but takes upto 28/30 days . My main question is

if I use this tool will it do the same as the Official HTC unlock code (provided direct from HTC) and the IMEI unlock service provided by PHONE UNLOCK Companies ??

Im just wondering ? , as im currently in the UK and travel around the world alot through work.

I'd like to be able to swap between sim cards/network providers for countries like spain, cyprus, uk, afganistan, and italy ect.

I can easily obtain the sim cards for the countries i work in, but will this tool enable me to use them in my HTC Desire HD.

Hopefully a Dev/admin/ person in the know answer this question for me.

I do have a search button LoL and have used it - but this is a more specfic question, hence the posting

Thx in advance guys
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
I guess I can answer that one ;)

Yep, when you have used this tool, you can put any SIM card from any carrier into your phone, and you will be able to use your phone fully. So this tool fits your usage well. There is no difference in the end result between this tool and using the unlock code.
[Desire HD Android Development] Daz555:
After perm rooting can Visionary be uninstalled?
[Desire HD Android Development] nitr00:
Yes..

But it would be even smarter to backup and save your current original rom, then install a custom rom and start playing with that.
[Desire HD Android Development] JagSem:
I followed the instructions but after pressing "attempt Permroot now" nothing happens.

What's going on?
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
What is your build number in settings-about-system information?
[Desire HD Android Development] dayze0:
wow !!

An absolute massive thanks jkoljo for this tool, WoW - Im a complete Android Newb, followed you guide and links, worked perfectly FIRST TIME - Amazing

work , cant thank you enough

BEER TOKENS COMMING YOUR WAY, WHEN I GET PAID !!

iLL Happily donate - cheers

LoL to hell with all those Phone Unlock Companies

You guys ROCK !! :)
[Desire HD Android Development] flawlessx92:
I've NOT SUCCESSFULLY Radio S-OFF..HELP PLZZ ><

Ive just bought this phone from one of my friend...my cid was HTC__042 (Asia WWE)

i was from rom v.184 with my ENG S-OFF already been done

so my first step was downgrading it to v1.32 using the downgrading step(without GoldCard) and yes i manage to downgrade.

Im currently using radio v26.03.02.15_M3

So once i finished downgrade to v 1.32, i continue with visionary temproot n permroot.

I continue with the One Click Radio S-OFF..it ask for superuser access..and i successfully done all the step..

but when i enter bootloader, i just can see my ENG S-OFF but not S-OFF....and no CID-1111111 either...

where did i get wrong..im new to this phone..help..really wanna flash my radio badly helpp
[Desire HD Android Development] UpInTheAir:
If you followed and read page 1 of the OP you would have seen the link to this Eng S-off guide.. Yes it is small.;)

This is the link found at the bottom of that page for the tool;

One click ENG S-OFF

Edit: jkoljo is the same wizard :cool:
[Desire HD Android Development] flawlessx92:
no..u dont understand...ive done both..and redone both...im pretty sure ive seen through all the tutorials carefully but i still cant manage to get both S-OFF and ENG S-OFF..

currently i just have the ENG S-OFF...tried to do S-OFF several time...still no success
[Desire HD Android Development] UpInTheAir:
If Bootloader shows ENG S-off, you will have Radio s-off already.

You say not having CID 11111111? Is that from 'system info' in Bootloader or somewhere else?
[Desire HD Android Development] flawlessx92:
Owh ok2 you mean that I should not worry about Radio s-off if i have ENG S-off already? I thought i should be having both ENG S-Off and Ship S-Off on the bootscreen to show both procedures of Radio S-Off and ENG S-Off is working...but it only shows ENG S-Off..

Plz correct me if im wrong..

Yea theres arent any CID 11111111 shown in my bootscreen..shouldnt there be any? Is CID that important..what does it do if u have super CID? and why cant i get the SuperCID currently...is it because of the radio im using?
[Desire HD Android Development] UpInTheAir:
If it shows eng s-off, you have both. It will NOT show both on the screen.

What does CID in bootloader "system info" say?
[Desire HD Android Development] flawlessx92:
Ok im in the bootloader screen..where can i actually find the bootloader "system info" menu..

theres only 5 option

fastboot

recovery

factory reset

simlock

image crc

and yeah i redo back the step..and currently i dindt continue to do ENG S-Off yet..

sry but im still a total noob since i just hold this phone for 5 hours

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haha ok2..got my cid 1111111 after doing ENG S-Off...lol thx guyz..now i should have problem on radio flashing right?
[Desire HD Android Development] UpInTheAir:
Your welcome. You should be good to flash.

But read the radio flash guides twice. If you make a mistake, you can brick your phone. Also, make sure you have lots of battery charge, just in case you have trouble flashing anything.

Edit: read twice fully before doing anything.
[Desire HD Android Development] :
Hey guys, couple of n00b questions as I'm thinking of getting a DHD:

1) What's the difference between ENG S-OFF and RADIO S-OFF

2) If I only wanted sim unlock initially, would it matter what software build or radio build the phone is running?

3) Once the phone is unlocked, super-CID and RADIO S-OFF can I run any RUU, flash any radio and flash any rom without affecting the sim unlock status?

Thanks
[Desire HD Android Development] UpInTheAir:
1.(a) Eng S-off (Engineering HBOOT) allows flashing of radios (wifi, BT, 2/3/4g etc). By flashing a radio to match the ROM, there is a possibility of better connection quality/performance with your carrier, stronger/faster wifi etc, therefore saving battery.

(b) Having just S-off will allow flashing of custom roms and kernels through a new recovery called clockworkmod (DL & install through ROM Manager)

2. Not totally sure exactly what you mean?..... I think the answer is; you can use any rom/kernel/radio you like, even keeping the stock, although you have the option to change (flash) any new or custom. If you keep the stock ROM and OTA update (through phone system update), you will lose the root, and have to "downgrade" and go through the rooting process once again.

3. You can flash any custom rom or kernel without losing the root, but if you flash a RUU, you will lose root, and have to downgrade (if flashed a higher build RUU) and or root again.

Edit: referring to stock RUU's in 3.
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
You can simunlock only in those builds that are in requirements. Simunlock cannot be removed, it does not become locked again.
[Desire HD Android Development] dawmuz:
Amazing. Thanks so much!
[Desire HD Android Development] JagSem:
Was this aimed at me? If so, GRI40.

I haven't attempted again. I've tried so many ways to update the radio and I keep failing.
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Ah, you are using Cyanogen. You must go back to stock ROM / Raidroid stockify series ROM to use this tool.
[Desire HD Android Development] kluzik1:
Guys after doing s-off (both of them) I've run an original ruu and I didn't have to any golcards. My question is after restoring to stock with s off and radio s off will I be able to get updates from htc?
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
You will be able to get OTA updates.
[Desire HD Android Development] kluzik1:
I'm sorry for my silly questions I'm new in DHD thread. Come from desire and it's quite different here. So Radio and s-off flashing ruu exe file on my computer and thats it original htc software. I don't have to run your unlocking tools to be s-on again.There is no need. Is that correct? Once again sorry and thank you for help :)
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Radio S-OFF survives a RUU flash, so you have to use this tool again to go S-ON. See the S-ON instructions in first post.
[Desire HD Android Development] kluzik1:
Last question :) and sorry for bothering but just want to double check everything cause don't want to have a brick. First I'm installing ruu then going to radio tool and doing s-on and I needto revert to stock cid but if my phone was branded on three uk and I installed orginall htc ruu shall I put Unbranded: "HTC__001 or H3G-UK H3G__001.

How can I restore original h boot if there is any chance?

Thank you
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
In that case use the WWE CID :) As you used a RUU, you already have the stock hboot.
[Desire HD Android Development] kluzik1:
Omg you're probably fed up with me already but just to make sure will I be able to get the HTC update after doing all those things u. Beside you're doing really amazing job
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
People have reported me that they are able to receive new updates. I have not tried it myself as my device is not branded :)
[Desire HD Android Development] oldsoulsong:
This app works great thanks!!!
[Desire HD Android Development] buck32:
Help with changing cid

My hd desire touch screen has stopped working and is getting ready to be sent off for a repair to htc under warranty. As i am rooted i am requiring to change my cid from cid-11111111 to a t-mobile uk cid. As i cant access my phone to use visionary for a temp root after a stock rom ruu install (not installed at mo) is there a way to change it without the need for visionary app (usb debugging is swithched on) I have tried using the easy radio tool but it wont change it. Help would be appreciated. :confused:
[Desire HD Android Development] oawalker:
SimUnlock

I have a question when i rooted my phone a long time ago i think i got the S-off, eng hboot etc. I can use this program just to get Simunlock only? my radio is 12.28e.60.140fp_26.04.02.17_m2 or will i need to downgrade?

Also if i go back to factory stock rom completely unrooted will the phone stay sim unlocked?

Thanks
[Desire HD Android Development] Maximum Bob Lutz:
just realized same question was above
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
You have to go back to 1.32, but go to raidroid, link in FAQ. You have to get older radio, too. Then the simunlock will be permanent.
[Desire HD Android Development] Talos77:
I'm having trouble getting this (and the One Click Eng S-OFF tool) to work.

I have an Australian Vodafone branded DHD with software number 1.32.178.5, Baseband version 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M.

I've installed HTC Sync and I've got permanent root on my DHD via visionary tool.

When I click the Do It! button it comes up "Pushing Stuff to SD" then "Synching" and then it comes up with "Your SD Card Failed. Make sure it works". My SD card works fine. Its the original samsung 8gb card that came with the phone.

When I connect the phone to my computer in "charge only" mode I get the usual Autoplay come up in Windows Explorer and I can navigate to the "H:" drive and see everything on my SD card fine. I've tried replacing the card with a Sandisk 16gb Class 2 card and get the same error about SD card failure.

I am running Windows 7 64bit and have HTC Sync 3.0.5517 installed.

Is there something I'm doing wrong?
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
The problem is that your SD is not mounted to phone, but PC. In charge only mode you should not get autoplay. Check the settings again. Delete any app that could cause that erroneous mount, like winamp.
[Desire HD Android Development] Talos77:
Awesome. Thanks for the quick response jkoljo. Winamp was the culprit. I now have full radio and eng s-off..
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
No problem :) Btw I wrote that reply from a beach here in rhodos :D The nearby bar has free wifi :p
[Desire HD Android Development] stylez:
Thx i have ACE PVT SHIP S-Off how do i know if Super-CID?

Just gonna flash the ENG S-Off too :) All good :D
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
If you did Radio S-OFF when you did supercid, it is there. But when you get ENG S-OFF, you get system info menu in bootloader, which shows you the CID :)
[Desire HD Android Development] stylez:
Thx scim read as soon as noticed ENG S-OFF you get info in bootloader and more options flashed, now just to try and download a ROM internet connection well flakey..
[Desire HD Android Development] tapperace2010:
Does my phone had to be unlocked

in order for me to perform this downgrade to my mobile need to be unblocked

my software version: 1.84.61.2

Any help would be great:)
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
You do not need to unlock it first, just downgrade using my guide, and then use this tool :)
[Desire HD Android Development] player18:
Hi! I used the tool to successfully SimUnlock a branded Three UK DHD, but I'm not sure how to check my actual CID: typing "getprop ro.cid" in a shell returns my branded cid version so I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong...

The bootloader reports: ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF

I just want to make sure I have the right cid to flash the stock Gingerbread ROM without issues...
[Desire HD Android Development] vegetaleb:
Do I still need to flash the PD98IMG image before?
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Player, simunlock is not enough, but if you used the first option, you have correct CID now. It does not hurt to try flashing ;) You can use gfree verify to check your real CID (google it) or get ENG S-OFF, then you see the CID in bootloader.

Why would you flash PD98IMG before using this tool? :eek: You still have to downgrade if you mean that.
[Desire HD Android Development] vegetaleb:
Ooopss sorry for my nooby questions, it was easier on N1 :o

Everything worked well ;)

So if I want to flash a new radio I have to install the Eng hboot right?

It's just to get fastboot working
[Desire HD Android Development] player18:
Thanks!

Yes, I used the first option, so it should be okay. I'll double check it either using gfree or maybe even better I'll get ENG S-OFF as I might want to update the radio too and check the CID in bootloader.

I'm still confused by the value returned by "getprop ro.cid" though as I would expect it to read the system property, that I thought would be the new CID...
[Desire HD Android Development] vegetaleb:
Can I flash a radio using clockwork recovery or I still need to put ENG HBOOT?
[Desire HD Android Development] UpInTheAir:
You need ENG S-off first. You cannot flash radios through cwm. Flash using pc cmd (command prompt) or the radio flash tool (easiest). Read each step & faq fully! Best to flash from a battery powered laptop, and plenty of juice in phone and laptop. Only takes minutes. Don't forget to check the radio.img md5 before flashing, enduring download has not corrupted.
[Desire HD Android Development] zdjaib:
OTA Update

hi, today is finally roll out the update 2.36.405.8 for htc desire hd via OTA. I wanted to be sure that upgrading to this version will be able to downgrade to 1.32.405.6.

can anyone confirm? :confused:
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Confirmed.
[Desire HD Android Development] Emaldiom:
I have rooted my device, updated the radio and installed cyanogen mode..

But now HTC have released a original 2.3 version of DESIRE HD for norwegian users..

My question is.. is there anyway i can go back to get a stock desire HD and get this new version released from HTC as an Over the air update ?
[Desire HD Android Development] mgeo81:
hello i have the dhd and its used and when i am getting in bootloader it write eng s-off.i can flash a radio or not?

thanks
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Emaldiom, sure, follow the S-ON instructions in first post. S-OFF

& stockCID and temproot steps are optional.

Mgeo: In addition to ENG S-OFF, radio S-OFF is recommended.
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
You have root already, do not root again... And, read the damn first post better, your ROM is not supported. For help, read FAQ.
[Desire HD Android Development] mgeo81:
ok bro dont get crazy....

thanks and sorry...
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
No problem, we just have too much offtopic in ARHD thread, so I get irritated sometimes when ppl do not read before asking.. :)
[Desire HD Android Development] mgeo81:
ok bro sorry again but i dont get it and i dont want to brick my phone sorry being so stupid..i have read the post 1000 times.all i need is an advice.

i have to flash froyo rom and then make radio s-off right?

eng s-off is not enough right?

please dont be angry...

sorry;)
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Yep. There is a link to raidroid ROM in the FAQ, so flash that and use this tool. Then you can flash a radio. :)
[Desire HD Android Development] dexteristheshiz:
My Desire HD is Vodafone AU branded - will this still work?
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Yes it will if your build number is not bigger or equal than 1.7 :) In that case you have to downgrade first.
[Desire HD Android Development] dexteristheshiz:
Awesome, I think I'm done. It worked. Thank you!

However, is there a way I can test if this and ENG S-OFF worked without turning the phone off and then turning it back on while holding the Vol- button? My Vol- button doesn't work...
[Desire HD Android Development] player18:
Strange, CID Getter says I still have a branded CID... :confused:

I guess re-using the tool shouldn't do anything bad to the phone, right? I will then re-check...

Just one more question: not having a SuperCID would prevent me from being able to flash custom roms through recovery/ROM Manager? Or is it just for OTA updates?
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Use adb command: "adb reboot bootloader"

CID getter probably uses getprop, which gives false result. You should not trust the app. If you do not have SuperCID, you cannot flash from HTC release (branch) to another. For example with it you can unbrand a phone easily.
[Desire HD Android Development] dexteristheshiz:
How do I find if my device is Radio S-OFF? In Bootloader it says ACE PVT ENG S-OFF, but there is no 'SYSTEM INFO' menu.

EDIT: Figured out to go to Bootloader option.
[Desire HD Android Development] pigimakos:
hi all,

i downgraded succefully to

2.2

2.6.32.21

1.32.405.6

according the guide on the other thread but when i try to use this tool it says connection error and dont radio s-off...i use the 1st option ...

i have usb debugg on as it says on the guide...

any possible idea regarding this problem
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Do you have HTC Sync installed? If not, install it. If you have, reinstall it. You can also try another PC.
[Desire HD Android Development] krill78:
Just wanted to stop by and say thank you for your great guides and tools. They have made a nervous transition (for a n00b like me), a painless, stress-free, and even enjoyable time. Thank you. :)
[Desire HD Android Development] frostmore:
don't want to sound like a noob here but,what is this sim unlock tool about?you mean to say that once i use your tool i can simunlock my device even when its simlocked?

and if i go back to stock will the sim lock still be there???
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Yes, simlocked device + SimUnlock = sim unlocked device. Your phone will never become locked again.
[Desire HD Android Development] frostmore:
wow thats really nice.I dunno how you do it but damn!that will save alot of ppl alot of money from unlocking their phones!

so this will work with the inspire 4g right?i mean they are both the same...but i could be wrong.
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Hmm, it should work yes :)

You just have to downgrade first.
[Desire HD Android Development] dimanh:
Hello Sir

Can you help me..

I have HTC Desire HD need to unlock. It from Australia, Vodafone..

I do every step (But have some step showing connection problems.

I reboot it and check and its show:

ACE PVT SHI S-ON

HBOOT-0.85.0007

MICROP-0438

RADIO-26.03.02.26_M

eMMC-boot

Oct 11, 2010, 12:47:02

The details of phone as below:

Android version: 2.2

Baseband version: 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M

Kernel version: 2.6.32.21-g66cfb7a.

Builder number: 1.32.178.5 CL277010 release-keys

Software number: 1.32.178.5

Thanks for your kindly help me.
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Ok, your phone is good to go. Reinstall HTC Sync and try again. Make sure that USB Debugging is enabled, and your device is in charge only mode. You can also try another PC, some computers seem to have driver issues with HTC Sync.
[Desire HD Android Development] dimanh:
Finally Ok after download HTC Sync..

I want to say really thanks for your help me..

I am just a new member and learn of you so much..

If could show me your YM ID for contact in next time..

Once again thanks for all and really good soft.
[Desire HD Android Development] jamespuaks:
Hi jkoljo

I am now on 2.3 rom, can I flash back my stock backup ROM which is 1.32.707 and do the s off and unroot to make it stock back?
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Well, I would advise to use a RUU. It is much more simple.
[Desire HD Android Development] brunoargenton:
Hi!

I have a DHD branded by SFR and i need to SimUnlock it.. and i also want to update to gingerbread trought OTA

Should i do this procedure before do the OTA update? I'll still gonna have root access if i do it?

thanks in advance
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
OTA update removes root. Check the first post, if you do OTA, your build number will not match the requirements anymore.
[Desire HD Android Development] jamespuaks:
Hi jkoljo

I managed to flash stock rom 1.32.707.5, revert stock CID, but i just cannot make it S on back (I have Eng S off), any advice?

Thanks in advanced.
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
You did not use a RUU like I told you, bad boy..

Well, you can follow the instructions on how to flash a branded backup, there is a link for that in FAQ.
[Desire HD Android Development] keska:
Thank you for your efforts
[Desire HD Android Development] lyriquidperfection:
Also if you have an ENG HBOOT and you perform a Radio S-ON, it will still perform the action for you but the ENG HBOOT will ALWAYS display S-OFF regardless of whether your Radio is S-ON or S-OFF! :)
[Desire HD Android Development] sinu james:
niceeeeeeeee
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
Yeah, that is why RUU is useful, because it flashes stock hboot.
[Desire HD Android Development] jeey:
Im making my DHD stock again(selling the device)

So i did s-on and flashed stock CID, but after upgrading to gingerbread rom. I can only choose english and such languages.

This was an scandinavian device, so i gues i flashed the wrong CID ?

HTC-Nor HTC__Y13 (Is this the correct one for scandinavia?)
[Desire HD Android Development] jkoljo:
You can check your original cid using command "getprop ro.cid" in terminal emulator, get it from market.
[Desire HD Android Development] jeey:
Tested it from adb, it just gives me the altered cid.

But used the command on my friends phone and got the info i needed.

Thanks for the tip :)