Guest darrendpb Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Ok I have just Got a Hero and no doubt you have seen posts like this many time, sorry. The phone has just arrived and I have never used it, I am new to Android as you may guess! Phone come with no software, Do I need to download anything, like some sort of sync software to do all the ROM flashing? Anyway, phone is locked to Orange, I would like to unlock for o2 can some just tell me the steps to take to unlock and get the 3.1 Rom on. I have seen this http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...on-your-device/ is this what I do first? or do I need to unlock first? I have downloaded the above files and they are in a folder I created called HTC, I opened CMD and browsed to the HTC folder, I dried a few commands like this adb-windows shell reboot bootloader but I get "is not recognised as a an internal or external command" do I need a sim in? the phone on or of? Just need the steps please. Kind regards, Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. dre Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) Ok I have just Got a Hero and no doubt you have seen posts like this many time, sorry. The phone has just arrived and I have never used it, I am new to Android as you may guess! Phone come with no software, Do I need to download anything, like some sort of sync software to do all the ROM flashing? Anyway, phone is locked to Orange, I would like to unlock for o2 can some just tell me the steps to take to unlock and get the 3.1 Rom on. I have seen this http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...on-your-device/ is this what I do first? or do I need to unlock first? I have downloaded the above files and they are in a folder I created called HTC, I opened CMD and browsed to the HTC folder, I dried a few commands like this adb-windows shell reboot bootloader but I get "is not recognised as a an internal or external command" do I need a sim in? the phone on or of? Just need the steps please. Kind regards, Darren First of all unlock your device from here :- http://android.modaco.com/index.php?act=an...f=409&id=12 OR If you want to continue using it with Orange then let me know your Build No. in 'About Phone' in settings if the version is below or 2.73.405.5 then go here it is very easy :- http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-ro...o-in-one-click/ But if you have a version above this then go here :- http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-do...-can-be-rooted/ This is the first step for flashing a custom ROM(You have to flash a custom recovery first). Edited February 27, 2010 by Dr. dre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darrendpb Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 First of all unlock your device from here :- http://android.modaco.com/index.php?act=an...f=409&id=12 OR If you want to continue using it with Orange then let me know your Build No. in 'About Phone' in settings if the version is below or 2.73.405.5 then go here it is very easy :- http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-ro...o-in-one-click/ But if you have a version above this then go here :- http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-do...-can-be-rooted/ This is the first step for flashing a custom ROM(You have to flash a custom recovery first). Right I have paid the 15 euro and downloaded the software, got the code and put my ot sim in and entered the code XXXXXXXXXXX it says code successful, but then I get a thing spinning saying unlocking sim card! ? it did this for ages so I tried again, removed the battery and did the same, code ok, now its doing the same saying unlocking Sim card? whats this all about??? Simcard picture with a cross through it , dam I used the site sponsor one you said, not good!!! Help pls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest uk786 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 I suggest you get on of these to 'unlock' your phone; *Non-Cut* Universal Turbo Unlock SIM 4 Mobile Phones UK[unlocks 99.9% of all mobiles & is *cheaper*] {works on HERO} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. dre Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) Right I have paid the 15 euro and downloaded the software, got the code and put my ot sim in and entered the code XXXXXXXXXXX it says code successful, but then I get a thing spinning saying unlocking sim card! ? it did this for ages so I tried again, removed the battery and did the same, code ok, now its doing the same saying unlocking Sim card? whats this all about??? Simcard picture with a cross through it , dam I used the site sponsor one you said, not good!!! Help pls Did you followed the steps carefully :- * Enter a Non Accepted Sim card * Turn on the phone * The phone will ask for the unlock code, enter the code displayed in the client. What you do is just post your problem on that post (Unlock Phone) the other persons would be able to help you definitely. Edited February 27, 2010 by Dr. dre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest irishandrew Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) Did you followed the steps carefully :- * Enter a Non Accepted Sim card * Turn on the phone * The phone will ask for the unlock code, enter the code displayed in the client. What you do is just post your problem on that post (Unlock Phone) the other persons would be able to help you definitely. @Derandpp New Orange phones don't accept the standard HTC unlock codes - it's an attempt to force you to use the orange SIM for 3 months before they charge you for an unlock code. The code *WILL* work, but you will need to flash a custom ROM first. Follow the steps in the posts outlined above to install a recovery image, then download MoDaCo from this site (3.1 currently free for use, and I'm sure 3.2 will come out of beta soon). Once you have flashed the new ROM put your non-Orange SIM in and boot the phone - your current unlock code should work fine now. Hope this helps, Andrew. Edited February 27, 2010 by irishandrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darrendpb Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) Did you followed the steps carefully :- * Enter a Non Accepted Sim card * Turn on the phone * The phone will ask for the unlock code, enter the code displayed in the client. What you do is just post your problem on that post (Unlock Phone) the other persons would be able to help you definitely. Yes I did this and its just looping ( I dont want to use the rebels sim that person is pushing ) It looks common with Orange, Should I get a refund from the forum sponsor Totalgsm as it has not done as they said it would on the website? and I dont know how to check what version I have as with the o2 sim in it does this looping saying unlocking sim, and with out a sim in it goes through the setup but asks me to pit a sim in??? Darren Edited February 27, 2010 by darrendpb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. dre Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Yes I did this and its just looping ( I dont want to use the rebels sim that person is pushing ) It looks common with Orange, Should I get a refund from the forum sponsor Totalgsm as it has not done as they said it would on the website? Darren Dude just read the above post it says first flash custom recovery then flash a custom ROM like Modaco Custom ROM and then unlock your phone and it will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darrendpb Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Dude just read the above post it says first flash custom recovery then flash a custom ROM like Modaco Custom ROM and then unlock your phone and it will work. Do I have to downgrade it first? with the gold thingy? as I will have to pop out and get a micro sd adapter. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. dre Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Do I have to downgrade it first? with the gold thingy? as I will have to pop out and get a micro sd adapter. Darren What's your Build No. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darrendpb Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 What's your Build No. ? How do I find this? I dont know how to check what version I have as with the o2 sim in it does this looping saying unlocking sim, and with out a sim in it goes through the setup but asks me to pit a sim in??? so cant get to the home screen, is there another way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. dre Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 How do I find this? I dont know how to check what version I have as with the o2 sim in it does this looping saying unlocking sim, and with out a sim in it goes through the setup but asks me to pit a sim in??? so cant get to the home screen, is there another way? Arrange an orange sim because even if you get the phone's build no. you have to switch on the phone to get the custom recovery image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darrendpb Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Arrange an orange sim because even if you get the phone's build no. you have to switch on the phone to get the custom recovery image. Ok mate ill get an Orange sim and then I will keep you posted, thank you for helping me so far. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. dre Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Ok mate ill get an Orange sim and then I will keep you posted, thank you for helping me so far. Darren Anytime. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darrendpb Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Anytime. :( Ok I have the orange card, but I dont have any usb drivers for the phone I stared following the steps on section 1 HOW TO SETUP ADB/USB DRIVERS. but everytime I plug the usb cable is on XP if says found new hardware Android Phone but cant find the drivers, how do I know are where do I get the correct USB drivers for my phone? Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. dre Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Ok I have the orange card, but I dont have any usb drivers for the phone I stared following the steps on section 1 HOW TO SETUP ADB/USB DRIVERS. but everytime I plug the usb cable is on XP if says found new hardware Android Phone but cant find the drivers, how do I know are where do I get the correct USB drivers for my phone? Darren You have to download HTC Sync software from HTC's site it will install the drivers as well as the Sync software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darrendpb Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 You have to download HTC Sync software from HTC's site it will install the drivers as well as the Sync software. :( Yes the instructions tell you to do this, but after you try and yet the serial number up? I have done this now, but I am any as I cant do the other stuff, I dont really understand the gold card bit I did it as it said and then went to but the down graded rom on, it gets near the end bit saying writing signature but fails with the error [140] bootloader error and then says please get the correct update utilty and update your phone. I have tried to other older one but the link is dead, I am now stuffed with this, Anyone>??????? please. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. dre Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 :( Yes the instructions tell you to do this, but after you try and yet the serial number up? I have done this now, but I am any as I cant do the other stuff, I dont really understand the gold card bit I did it as it said and then went to but the down graded rom on, it gets near the end bit saying writing signature but fails with the error [140] bootloader error and then says please get the correct update utilty and update your phone. I have tried to other older one but the link is dead, I am now stuffed with this, Anyone>??????? please. Darren Dude install this version of RUU 2.73.405.5 and it will work, download it from here :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559622 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darrendpb Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Dude install this version of RUU 2.73.405.5 and it will work, download it from here :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559622 Ok mate got it going.... at last.... kept putting in the commands and it kept saying "remote not allowed" looked at the bottom of the post and it said it wont work with this version.... so I did the home and power and added the 3.1. Getting used to the phone now, will try the O2 sim and the unlock code now. Silly question.... (or not!) I hold the home button down and there are 5 or 6 apps running, how do I shut these? I also can see a way to exit apps, it just leaves them running? Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. dre Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Silly question.... (or not!) I hold the home button down and there are 5 or 6 apps running, how do I shut these? I also can see a way to exit apps, it just leaves them running? Darren the 5 to 6 apps you see are the recent visited apps by you not the running ones and to close the programs(Kill Apps) download any task manager from the market, I personally use ES Task Manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darrendpb Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 the 5 to 6 apps you see are the recent visited apps by you not the running ones and to close the programs(Kill Apps) download any task manager from the market, I personally use ES Task Manager. Ahh I understand I thought they were running apps like a Symbian phone, many thanks. On another note as I am really new to the phone and did all this before I even used it, what is the real big advantage of the rooting, I see on some sites it says the road to freedom! To me it does not look anything as I did not really see or use it before, what special things can I do now that I could not do before? Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. dre Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Ahh I understand I thought they were running apps like a Symbian phone, many thanks. On another note as I am really new to the phone and did all this before I even used it, what is the real big advantage of the rooting, I see on some sites it says the road to freedom! To me it does not look anything as I did not really see or use it before, what special things can I do now that I could not do before? Darren There are many advantages of rooting your phone basically it depends on your usage :- Here is a list of the benefits :- 1) You can overclock your phone processor by installing the overclock widget 2) Install Custom ROM's 3) full ADB control(Very usefull) and many other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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