One of the most popular HTC Desire phones over the past two years has been the HTC Desire 820 and the HTC Desire 820S. The reason the names of the two phones are nearly identical is because the two devices are nearly identical on the inside and the outside. While the Desire 820 and 820S were released in different years, the share the same external desire, 5.5-inch 720p display, 13 megapixel rear camera, 8 megapixel front-facing camera (yes, these phones take amazing selfies), and 2,600 mAh battery capacity. There are only two real differences which set there two phones apart, their processors and price point. The Snapdragon 615 equipped HTC Desire 820 sells for $250 while the MediaTek MT6752 powered Desire 820S goes for 20-30% less.
But we’re not here to talk about phone prices or which device is better. Today we’re going to show you how to ISM unlock the HTC Desire 820 and HTC Desire 820S so that you can use the phone on any compatible GSM service provider. The easiest way to get an unlock code for your phone is by buying one from services like HTC SIM Unlock. The site can find unlock codes for the HTC Desire 820 and Desire 820S in 5-10 minutes and offer a money-back guarantee if the provided code doesn’t work.
SIM unlock HTC Desire 820/820S
- Open the dialer on your phone and dial *#06# to display your phone’s IMEI number
- Write the IMEI number on a piece of paper for quick reference
- Option 1: buy your SIM unlock code (5-30 minutes)
- Visit HTCSIMunlock.com, enter in your phone’s IMEI number and click the Buy Now button
- Enter your payment details to complete your purchase
- Your SIM unlock code will be emailed to you in 5-30 minutes
- Option 2: request your SIM unlock code from your service provider (3-7 days)
Many service providers will SIM unlock your HTC Desire 820S or Desire 820, as long as your account is in good standing and your phone is no longed under contract.
- Call your service provider’s customer service line
- Request your HTC Desire 820/820S SIM unlock code and provide your IMEI number
- If your service provider approved your request, you SIM unlock code will be emailed to you in 3-7 business days
- Once you receive your HTC Desire 820/820S SIM unlock code, remove your current SIM card from the phone and replace it with a SIM card from a different service provider
- A SIM unlock screen will appear on your phone, enter your SIM unlock number
- Your HTC Desire 820 or Desire 820S is now SIM unlocked
It’s as simple as that. Once you SIM unlock your HTC Desire 820, you will be able to use the phone on almost and GSM service provider around the globe. Keep in mind that you may need to manually change the APN settings on your phone so that the phone’s data connection works properly with the new SIM card.
If you know if any other tips or tricks to SIM unlock the HTC Desire 820 and HTC Desire 820S, please share it with us and our readers in the comments below.
