How to Unlock the HTC Desire 510
Ever wanted to get rid of the carrier your HTC Desire 510 is locked to? Are you not getting any exciting deals from your current carrier? Switching to a new carrier is the best thing you can do right now. Fortunately, the HTC Desire 510 is unlockable and once unlocked, you can then use it on any carrier you want.
Don’t be afraid as to what the procedure will be for unlocking your device. It’s darn easy to get your device unlocked and to start using it on your favorite carrier. Here’s how:
I. Locate the Device’s IMEI
1. Pull down the notification shade.
2. Tap the gear/settings icon at the top.
3. Scroll all the way down to About Phone and tap on it.
4. Tap Status.
5. Write down the IMEI number listed there.
II. Purchase an Unlock Code
1. Either Google for an unlock code provider or purchase one directly from us from our Unlock My Phone section linked below (the unlock code costs start at $29.95 and vary based on manufacturer/carrier. They also usually takes between 2-3 days and if a code cannot be produced a full refund is given).
Click Here to Purchase an Unlock Code
III. Input the Unlock Code
1. You’ll eventually receive the email with the unlock code(s).
2. Remove the SIM card if there is one.
3. Insert an unauthorized SIM card into the device.
4. You will be prompted for a code when you turn on the device. Input the first code you received via email and click OK. If that doesn’t work, try the second code. Once it says successful, the device should say the new carrier’s name at the top left.
IV. Setup the Internet and MMS Settings
1. Go to Settings > More… > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
2. Tap the three dots (or plus sign) at the top right of the screen and select New APN.
3. Enter in all the information for your carrier into the proper fields. You can find your carrier’s internet settings here sorted by country/carrier alphabetically.
4. Tap the three dots at the bottom once all of that info is filled in and click Save.
5. Tap the dot to the right of the new APN in the list.
6. Pull down the notification bar and tap the quick settings button in the top right corner.
7. Turn on Airplane mode. Wait 10 seconds. Turn Airplane mode back off.
8. You are done.
There you go. Your HTC Desire 510 is now unlocked. Feel free to use it with whatever carrier you want, it’ll work like a charm.
so how do we root the device??? would really love to know..
Hello Robert,
Unfortunately there’s no way to root the HTC Desire 510, at least not at the moment. We’ll do the rooting procedure when a root method comes up.
Thanks!
Root has been up. Unlock the boot loader, as with any HTC phone. Download HTC drivers, and drivers and have fastboot files. Flash custom recovery, you can get from xda, then flash support user apps through recovery. Same with all HTC phones.
I have the HTC desire 510 by virgin mobile but purchased at best buy.. I am able to put a SIM card in this phone and I have an unlock code but the screen for me to enter it doesn’t show up
Hi Safia,
Virgin Mobile is a CDMA carrier, and you can’t unlock their devices to work with GSM carriers.
That’s why your device doesn’t ask for an unlock code.
Hope this helps!
Safia, Virgin Mobile USA’s HTC Desire 510 is a 4G phone & comes with a SIM Card Slot. Yes you can have it unlocked & use other network’s SIM Card like T-Mobile’s/AT&T’s etc. You can go to ebay & search for “HTC Desire 510 Unlock Code” & buy an unlock code from there or simply call Cricket if you are their subscriber to get an unlock code from them
I have the HTC desire 510 by Sprint. Can I unlock it?
Hi Yago,
You cannot, unfortunately.
Sprint phones are CDMA phones, so they can’t be unlocked to work with GSM carriers.
Please take a look at the following post that explains the difference between CDMA and GSM – https://theunlockr.com/2010/09/15/unlocking-101-difference-between-cdma-and-gsm/
Hope this helps!
Thank you for your help.
But do you know if it would work in another country?
Because I would use this phone in Brazil? Or do you hava an idea how could I discovery it?
Thank you
Hi Yago,
The Sprint uses CDMA phones that can’t be unlocked to work with GSM carriers. However, some CDMA phones come with a SIM card slot (they’re called World Edition phones). So, if yours has a SIM card slot, just ask Sprint customer care to provide you with an unlock code.
They may be able to help you unlock your device.
Hope this helps!
Yago, Sprint HTC Desire 510 is a 4G phone & generally comes with a SIM Card Slot. Yes you can have it unlocked & use other network’s SIM Card like T-Mobile’s/AT&T’s etc. You can go to ebay & search for “HTC Desire 510 Unlock Code” & buy an unlock code from there or simply call Sprint if you are Sprint’s subscriber to get an unlock code from them
I have the HTC desire 510 by Sprint with a sim card slot. Can I unlock device it?
Hi Hari,
I’m sorry we don’t unlock Sprint phones. However, you can call the Sprint customer care and ask them if they could provide you with an unlock code.
Thanks!
Hi Mahesh,
Can i use 510 with CDMA providers in india like Reliance SIM or other.
i have a HTC Desire 510 by Orange Romania. Can i unlock it? Thanks
Hi Bogdan,
Yes, we can definitely unlock it. Just place your order at the following link – https://theunlockr.com/unlock-my-phone/
Thanks!
Hi Mahesh,
i already paid on another site and they discovered they cannot unlock it after payment was made. i really need your confirmation that you can unlock it and how much time you need.
I will send you an email with the IMEI.
Thanks
Hi Bogdan,
We do unlock almost all the phones as long as they aren’t on CDMA carriers, and they do prompt for an unlock code when you put in an unauthorized SIM card.
If that’s what your device is, we’ll be able to unlock it. And, if we can’t get you an unlock code, you’ll get a full refund. So there’s no loss at all.
You can place your order on our unlocking page, and we’ll process it right away.
Thank you Bogdan!
Hello i’ve just got a code for my HTC Desire 510 Orange Romania, everything is ok but the it says wrong code. Why? Please Help. Is something that i must do before entering my official unlock code? Maybe root or smth?
Hello Mihai,
Did you buy the unlock code from us? If not, please contact the supplier who provided you the code as they might be able to help you unlock your phone.
Thanks!
htc Desire 510 Sprint. Can you unlock this?
Unfortunately Sprint phones can’t be unlocked as it’s a CDMA carrier. Thanks!
Still no support for Sprint CDMA – HTC Desire 510 ?
Hi Vishnu,
Yeah, unfortunately.
Sprint is a CDMA carrier and you can’t unlock their phones to be used with a GSM carrier.
Thanks!
I can insirt my own sim card in to the HTC désire 510 Sprint phone. Due to micro sim card slot. Am i right a cdma phone shouldnt have this slot due To all cdma phones are built in ????
Hello,
You can try unlocking your Sprint device but we do NOT guarantee that it’ll work.
If you agree to it, you can place your order and we’ll process it for you.
Thanks!
helloo..i just got my htc sprint desire 510 from virgin mobile and don’t have any card to purchase the codes so please help me get one for free.Thanks
Can i use my htc desire 510 in an other country like Uruguay
Hi Seba,
Yes, once unlocked, your device should work with any GSM carrier in the world.
Thanks!
Thanks
I am about to get the HTC Desire 510 Prepaid phone and it has a sim slot. Will you be able to unlock
As long as it’s a GSM phone and you intend to use it on a GSM carrier after unlocking it, we should be able to help you unlock your phone.
Here’s how to unlock – https://theunlockr.com/unlock-my-phone/
Thanks!
My unlocked boost cdma mobile is working fine. The only problem is that there is no APN setting option therefore I cannot use internet on my TATA connection. Do have a solution to this problem.