Too Many Unlockers - where do I start and what do/don't I need ?

k000 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 10:21 AM

I am expecting to get my new TP2 this weekend and was doing a bit of homework to be ready to start flashing to chef's ROMs as well as getting the SIM truely unlocked.. not that I am going to go anywhere leavig Sprint.. I love Spring

Honestly inspite of excellant posts by cmonex and gang I have ended up being a bit confused on what all do I need to unlock? In TP world there was one single Sprint Unlocker which got me all the way through and set for flashing.

I understand that there are two separate parts - one to unlock the ROM for flashing and the other one to unlock SIM for US carriers (sounds like SIM works on international carriers without any issues ??), but am a bit confused as tow what all do I need, i.e., what are SIM unlocked ? CID unlock ? Security Unlock ? And what is the sequence we need to follow ?

Any help would be appreciated..

itbmd · #2 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 10:42 AM

I haven't done the SIM unlock, because I don't need it. In regards to unlocking for ROM flashing, this thread has all the information you need. Since you are on Sprint like me; you need this CDMA unlocker. The process is very straightforward. Just follow the instructions. Good luck.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=93252

twolostminds · #3 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by k000

I am expecting to get my new TP2 this weekend and was doing a bit of homework to be ready to start flashing to chef's ROMs as well as getting the SIM truely unlocked.. not that I am going to go anywhere leavig Sprint.. I love Spring

Honestly inspite of excellant posts by cmonex and gang I have ended up being a bit confused on what all do I need to unlock? In TP world there was one single Sprint Unlocker which got me all the way through and set for flashing.

I understand that there are two separate parts - one to unlock the ROM for flashing and the other one to unlock SIM for US carriers (sounds like SIM works on international carriers without any issues ??), but am a bit confused as tow what all do I need, i.e., what are SIM unlocked ? CID unlock ? Security Unlock ? And what is the sequence we need to follow ?

Any help would be appreciated..

HardSPL - Unlocks your device so you can flash ROM's.
SIM/Security Unlockers - Allows you to flash different Radio's and use other carriers SIM's in your phone.

Quote:

sounds like SIM works on international carriers without any issues ??

Yes, the phone as it comes stock will work internationally with any carrier that has an agreement with your carrier. However, if you want to save some money and be able to flash your radio or use different carriers SIM cards while traveling you will want to get the SIM/Security unlocker.

If, like me, you just want better performance out of your phone all you need is the HardSPL to be able to flash different ROM's you find on the forum or create.

Hope that helps

k000 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itbmd

I haven't done the SIM unlock, because I don't need it. In regards to unlocking for ROM flashing, this thread has all the information you need. Since you are on Sprint like me; you need this CDMA unlocker. The process is very straightforward. Just follow the instructions. Good luck.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=93252

Thanks...

Quote:

Originally Posted by twolostminds

HardSPL - Unlocks your device so you can flash ROM's.
SIM/Security Unlockers - Allows you to flash different Radio's and use other carriers SIM's in your phone.

Yes, the phone as it comes stock will work internationally with any carrier that has an agreement with your carrier. However, if you want to save some money and be able to flash your radio or use different carriers SIM cards while traveling you will want to get the SIM/Security unlocker.

If, like me, you just want better performance out of your phone all you need is the HardSPL to be able to flash different ROM's you find on the forum or create.

Hope that helps

Thank you...

I have a few more questions...

What is the difference between this thread "Sprint Unlocker - RhodiumW WU Radio Unlocked for US Networks " http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=93865

and this one "RhodiumW/Sprint/Verizon/Telus Touch Pro 2 CID/Security/SIM Unlocker " http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=93867

Also... which ROMS should I look for..

which have 'W' in them or 'WU' in them ?

I think I am there... almost

k000 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 12:23 PM

Mods - it would have been nice to keep a palceholder in the upgrades forum. This sis completely related to that forum...

**MightyMike** · #6 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k000

Mods - it would have been nice to keep a palceholder in the upgrades forum. This sis completely related to that forum...

Upgrades forum is for content only, You know that...

Q/A's are not permitted in a subforum which is intended for roms/kitchens/unlockers/radios, etc.

itbmd · #7 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k000

Thanks...

Thank you...

I have a few more questions...

What is the difference between this thread "Sprint Unlocker - RhodiumW WU Radio Unlocked for US Networks " http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=93865

and this one "RhodiumW/Sprint/Verizon/Telus Touch Pro 2 CID/Security/SIM Unlocker " http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=93867

Also... which ROMS should I look for..

which have 'W' in them or 'WU' in them ?

I think I am there... almost

Read post # 2 from this thread you linked about to explain the category differences.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=93865

Please keep in mind ONLY the HSPL is needed to flash cooked ROM's. I'm not sure what the W and WU difference is; maybe someone else can answer that.

k000 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-26-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyMike

Upgrades forum is for content only, You know that...

Q/A's are not permitted in a subforum which is intended for roms/kitchens/unlockers/radios, etc.

Ok Boss

.... you are the boss...

juicychus · #9 (**permalink**) 11-26-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twolostminds

Yes, the phone as it comes stock will work internationally with any carrier that has an agreement with your carrier. However, if you want to save some money and be able to flash your radio or use different carriers SIM cards while traveling you will want to get the SIM/Security unlocker.

Hope that helps

i thought the sprint tp2 already came "unlocked" for international sim cards? i'm looking into buying it because i might move outside the US. would i have to unlock it to use a sim card from another country?

k000 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-26-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itbmd

Read post # 2 from this thread you linked about to explain the category differences.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=93865

Please keep in mind ONLY the HSPL is needed to flash cooked ROM's. I'm not sure what the W and WU difference is; maybe someone else can answer that.

Thanks

Also looks like the quoted thread does the Hard SPL as well... as well as Security / SIm unlock