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[Entwood]

I'm trying to 'root' my HTC Desire, but it's having none of it at the moment. 

dead easy ... 

I used this method

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084

but some prefer this one ...

http://theunlockr.com/2010/09/20/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-unrevoked-method

[Kammy]

I phoned O2 at the end of my contract last year and asked them for the code for my Nokia and they emailed it over. No charge.

[SMD]

Thanks for all replies. Phone O2 yesterday, they agreed to send me the unlock code for free. 

[tunnie]

Thanks for all replies. Phone O2 yesterday, they agreed to send me the unlock code for free. 

Result! 

[TheBoy]

Usually O2 phones are already unlocked 

Traditionally, O2 contract phones were unlocked, and PAYG were locked.

However, most O2 supplied smartphones are now locked.


SMD - O2 normally give a free unlock on their contract phones, as you found out

[cnj]

sorry to divert the the thread somewhat, but does anybody know whether iphones locked to orange payg can be unlocked the same way, or whether they can be unlocked without the codes ?

[AndyRoid]

sorry to divert the the thread somewhat, but does anybody know whether iphones locked to orange payg can be unlocked the same way, or whether they can be unlocked without the codes ?

You can jailbreak it, but the service provider lock will return the next time you reboot the phone.
The only proper way to unlock will be to get an unlock code from Orange/EE.

[TheBoy]

sorry to divert the the thread somewhat, but does anybody know whether iphones locked to orange payg can be unlocked the same way, or whether they can be unlocked without the codes ?

Apple phones are a bit different.

Martian is partially right, jailbreaking can allow semi permement unlocks on *some* older devices, until the phone is updated or the jailbreak removed. During the update, Apple normally block further unlocks. Also, jailbreaking removes a critical security layer around the device, so if you intend to jailbreak, understand exactly what you are doing.

The only viable way is for an official unlock. You have to get the current provider to ask Apple to unlock it, then connect the phone to iTunes. Most providers charge around £20 for this.

[cnj]

many thanks guys for the as usual excellent advice !

[Turk]

I'm trying to 'root' my HTC Desire, but it's having none of it at the moment. 

dead easy ... 

I used this method

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084

but some prefer this one ...

http://theunlockr.com/2010/09/20/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-unrevoked-method

  I'll check them out.

[SMD]

Got it today, thanks 

[Vamps]

Got it today, thanks 

Result............