Phone unlocking

[remotebandit]

Hey blokes , i bought a HTC Desire today from cashies ( brand new in box ) but its locked to telstra .

In fact what happens is if i put my Vodafone card in it , it will make calls but all other functions being internet messeging etc dont work as it actually says on the screen " this card has limited service "

Does anyone know if it needs to be unlocked , upgraded ... who does this as im happy to pay if i can get it right

[Dazz 68]

If the phone can already make calls it doesn't sound like it is locked . It may be a very simple fix.You just need to change the internet settings to suit Vodafone . Give them a call they should be able to give you the settings over the phone if it is a model they support they can probabley even guide you through the steps.

[RadiuM]

Could try rooting it and putting on cyanogen, v6 (froyo, android 2.2)

http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/

You will lose the Sense UI though, leaving you with the stock android interface which is pretty boring compared to sense, but it depends what you like.

[nexxus]

Dazz is right, a locked phone won't let you make calls. Maybe get the software reflashed so it's not a Telco branded version.

If you were in Perth I'd say go to Fone-Ezy, but not sure where to go over there.

[remotebandit]

is there anyone up there that would take it to them for me if i mailed it down and paid return postage ?

[azzachaz]

Remote, long time to talk!

No Desires are locked. You just need to enter in the APN settings according to your telco:

<shameless plug>http://azzachaz.posterous.com/im-rooted</shameless plug>

http://ausdroid.net/apns/

Hope that helps. You shouldn't need to root your phone. But I would because it is fun :)

Vodafone



Name: Vodafone Internet
APN: live.vodafone.com
Proxy: 010.202.002.060
Port: 8080
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC: http://pxt.vodafone.net.au/pxtsend
MMS Proxy: 010.202.002.060
MMS Port: 8080
MCC: 505
MNC: 03
APN Type: LEAVE THIS EMPTY

On my Desire the settings are found in Settings-->Wireless & networks -->Mobile networks -->Access Point Names

Then just press the menu key to add a New APN.

[remotebandit]

azza , you sir are a legend .

Entered these details and the whole thing is working perfectly ... i actually mean perfectly .

Ive used the phone for a day and tonight went back tot he iphone to get some info out of it ... OMFG , its like hopping from my V8 Porsche then jumping straight out of that into my 4Cylinder Hilux ... lmfao

Iphone was just sooo slow it was a joke and i cant believe i put up with it for a year

[KingBob]

azza , you sir are a legend .

Entered these details and the whole thing is working perfectly ... i actually mean perfectly .

Ive used the phone for a day and tonight went back tot he iphone to get some info out of it ... OMFG , its like hopping from my V8 Porsche then jumping straight out of that into my 4Cylinder Hilux ... lmfao

Iphone was just sooo slow it was a joke and i cant believe i put up with it for a year

If only more people would realise what crap the iphone is.

[azzachaz]

No Problem RB. Good to see another Android user out there. Don't forget to report back with cool apps you find.

I would recommend JogTracker for anyone who jogs or likes to record distance/time traveled.