HTC cell phones are quickly rising in popularity today. This is because of its innovative and appealing features, that encourages customers to buy these cell phones. With features like High definition video recording / playback, crisp surround sound technology and instant Wi-Fi hotspot, who would not be tempted to purchase one?
Obviously, in order to boost your HTC phone’s capabilities, you will have to have a mobile partner. While there are various mobile operators in every country, there’s sure to be a good mobile operator, one that’s better than the rest when it comes to offers and services.
However, many mobile partners have special contracts on a specific mobile manufacturer(s). This means that should you purchase a phone from them, for instance, an HTC Thunderbolt, you are only permitted to use the SIM provided by that company, and any other SIM cards will be blocked by the mobile phone and won’t be used. This presents an issue to those who wish to go to their favored mobile partner, as the mobile operator that sells the device they desire doesn’t offer their preferred services.
Thankfully, there is a method to have your cell phone be able to use other SIM cards, without having your phone blocking the new SIM card. This process is known as unlocking.
It’s easy to unlock HTC desire mobile phones, and some other mobile phones too, and it can only take a couple of minutes of your time. You simply need to follow a few simple instructions and you will have your mobile phone unlocked and ready for use (with your desired company) right away !
To get this done, you must first turn off your cell phone and look for the IMEI number, that’s generally located on the back of your cell phone (battery slot), or on the box (there must be a slip detailing all the information you need, like the IMEI number). On the other hand, you may try this command:
“*#06#”
This, without the quotes, should be entered in your HTC mobile phone. This will return a 15 digit number output, that is the unique IMEI number of your mobile phone. This IMEI number is vital, because this is necessary for the unlock HTC desire code, that is used to unlock your HTC phone.
Next thing to do is to call up your mobile operator and ask them for the corresponding unlock code. Some companies would be ready to give you the unlock code, provided that you have met their specifications. But, most companies won’t give you the unlock code, as unlocking your mobile phone means automatically canceling your contract with them, meaning you will not need to pay for their services anymore. Essentially, they would lose the phone and they’d suffer a loss in profits from you. This is undesirable for them, definitely.
In the event that they don’t give you the unlock code, you can always download a software which would give you the unlock code for your mobile phone. Be careful though, as many applications have viruses and trojans attached to them, thus make sure that you download it from a safe and trustworthy web site.
After downloading the application, you need to simply enter your IMEI number and have the application produce the related unlock code for your mobile phone. After you have the unlock code, turn on your phone, but using another SIM card instead. The mobile phone will then show the screen where you have to put the unique 8-digit unlock code. Input the code, confirm, and voila! Your phone is now unlocked!
Certainly, there are times that the code might not work. Should this happen, download another program as HTC and some other phone companies often change their algorithm in producing said 8 digit code.
Now that you have your mobile phone unlocked, you may now enjoy the benefits of your preferred mobile operator, without spending extra.