How to Unlock the HTC One (M8)

Think you are being ripped off as your friend has a decent data plan that costs a few dollars less than yours? Well, maybe it’s time you change your carrier. But wait, if your HTC One (M8) is locked to a particular carrier, you just can’t use it on another one. Either you have to wait until your contract ends or you can unlock your device and make it work with all the carriers in the world.

Fortunately, the HTC One (M8) can be unlocked using unlock codes, and the guide below should help you do just that. So go ahead,, unlock your device, and have the freedom to change carriers on your shiny One M8.

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.

Congrats! Your HTC One (M8) is now unlocked, and you can use it on any carrier in the world. There’re no restrictions as to what carrier you can use on your device.