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Hi, I'm brand new to this kind of stuff. I've done some searching around, and I have come to the conclusion that I am one of the unlucky Rogers customers with a Play that is SIM-locked I can't unlock the BL.
I've seen the methods that Jinx and others have come up with using SETool but I was wondering if, since the SE site explains that my phone is SIM-locked, I could pay one of the unlocking companies like theunlock.ca and remove the lock from my Play.
Maybe this has been asked before, but after I remove the carrier lock, could I access the BL?
Nope, a sim unlock is just that, a bootloader unlock on the other hand will grant you access to fastboot and sim unlock your phone, although its a little more expensive.
Yes you can sim unlock your phone with a simunlock company. Mine cost 8 bucks to do. Bootloader will still be locked but who cares. The best roms are the stock ones anyway and there is no risk bricking your phone.
I have a Rogers Xperia Play; How can I tell if mine is SIM-locked, or are they all SIM-locked?
All roger xperia plays are sim and bootloader locked coming from rogers, to test out the sim lock just grab a sim from a different provider and pop it in (it wont work). As for testing the bootloader, turn off your phone, hold the search button and plug in the usb cable to your phone and computer, if it was bootloader unlockable your status LED will turn blue meaning you can use fastboot, if not, nothing.
My phone also came from Rogers, sim unlocked from some website for 8$ too.. I still have locked bootloader.. But I think that you can unlock your BL yourself if you already have an unlock sim phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034371
There is someone unlocking the rogers bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254416
U can get root by installing the original uk firware, ginger break, up date ota and you have the lastest firmware.
Hope this helps
Thats an expensive route to sim unlock though
wait so let me get this straight.... I have the r800a rogers branded simlocked phone.
If I were to pay someone to debrand it which is = sim unlock (correct me if wrong) , then I'll be able to unlock the bootloader myself right? or aka access fast boot.
JNo you can sim unlock but you will still be locked out of fastboot as it is factory locked. Here are your choices,
Sim unlock is 8 bucks
Or
Bootloader and sim unlock is about 28 bucks
Or
Unbranding is free, just flash a stock r800a generic rom
Hi, I have checked around xda and have not found the answer to my question so my apologies if I missed it during my search. I have a Rogers branded R800a Xperia Play. I understand that carrier locked plays can not have the bootloader unlocked. However, I have found someone who can carrier unlock my phone for me (Use it on foreign networks). If I get my phone carrier unlocked would that allow me to unlock the bootloader myself or do I have to go through someone like Alejandrissimo to properly unlock the bootloader? Thank you!
Only factory unlocked plays can use the official unlock method, if you paid to get your device sim unlocked, you would still have to pay for a remote bootloader unlock.
By the way, when you pay for a bootloader unlock, it also sim unlocks the device, so paying for a sim unlock first is a waste of money.
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Ok thanks for your help, I guess I'll pony up the cash to get the bootloader unlocked remotely.
If I get the Xperia Play sim unlocked, Can I then unlock the bootloader?
if you unlock your bootloader via jinx or alejandrissimo it will unlock your sim at the same time... i used alejandrissimo, very professional and was unlocked in minutes but it is the paid way.
unlocking your sim will not change anything at all to do with your bootloader im afraid, if your sim locked the paid way is the only way - $24 well worth it!!
Looks like thats the way im going to have to go. On the plus side, I get paid tuesday. =)
But yeah, I was just wondering cause I know people were like you cant unlock the bootloader if its a sim locked phone and all this other stuff and I was thinking, What if I called up ATT and got them to unlock the IMEI?
But if that wont change anything, I guess the paid method is how im going to have to go about doing this.
Thanks
If you get it sim unlocked your bootloader will then be allowed to be unlocked.
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I believe the bootloader is specific Per-Device.
You can check if you can in your settings, excuse my newbieness,
Settings > Root Status (or something to this effect)
If your bootloader can be unlocked it'll be listed there.
I dont think the status of your SIM (locked or unlocked) affects the bootloader.
DazzaChazza said:
If you get it sim unlocked your bootloader will then be allowed to be unlocked.
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Well... Then I guess Im just gonna call up ATT and get the unlock code. Unlock the phone's sim lock and see if I can, Worse comes to worse, I cant. I still have the paid method available and I havent paid any money what so ever.
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I believe the bootloader is specific Per-Device.
You can check if you can in your settings, excuse my newbieness,
Settings > Root Status (or something to this effect)
If your bootloader can be unlocked it'll be listed there.
I dont think the status of your SIM (locked or unlocked) affects the bootloader.
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Ive looked there and it doesnt show. Which is what brought my hopes down in the first place but everywhere I looked... it said I cant because the device is simlocked. Which is why i wanna know if getting the sim lock removed would then allow me to access and unlock the Bootloader via FastBoot.
I have never owned a phone that has stopped me from rooting and installing custom roms to it. This is kinda a dissapointment but on the plus side, its a good phone.
Hard to get an unlock code from AT&T Or so I heard, but if you do, if you can tell me what you said, that'd be great.
If you do get an unlock code from them, Cant hurt to try to unlock the bootloader after that.
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Hard to get an unlock code from AT&T Or so I heard, but if you do, if you can tell me what you said, that'd be great.
If you do get an unlock code from them, Cant hurt to try to unlock the bootloader after that.
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Im a "Valued" member of ATT. Had them for years. So, They dont question me. As long as youve had the phone on your account for 90 days, they dont bother you if you ask for a unlock code.
I will most likely do this tomorrow and will post the outcome. because like I said, if it just takes unlocking the sim card from ATT to be able to unlock the bootloader... id rather do that.
Im not against paying 24$ to have it done.. but why not try what I can for free first?
Hi everyone, I'm completely new to smartphones, just bought an Xperia Play 800i. I have been keenly reading the forums, going through everything I need to know.
My android version is 2.3.4 and build number is 4.0.2.A.0.42. Phone is network locked.
If you don't mind letting me know, the best way to start is by unlocking the SIM right? Then unlock the bootloader,then custom kernel and flashing?
Your advise would be appreciated.
AFAIK regular SIM unlocking doesn't let you unlock your bootloader.
I've read of people who pay a little or get sim unlock from other methods which isn't enough for the bootloader.
It's just that Alejandrissimo's method unlocks both sim & allows for bootloader (it's a 2 for 1 method).
Hope it helps, and if AT&T gives you a free sim unlock code then give it a shot, but it's said it doesn't work that way.
I'm trying Alejandrissimo's method and I'm lost. Have PM'd him and waiting for his reply. I am not on the AT&T network.
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Im a "Valued" member of ATT. Had them for years. So, They dont question me. As long as youve had the phone on your account for 90 days, they dont bother you if you ask for a unlock code.
I will most likely do this tomorrow and will post the outcome. because like I said, if it just takes unlocking the sim card from ATT to be able to unlock the bootloader... id rather do that.
Im not against paying 24$ to have it done.. but why not try what I can for free first?
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Thought that was only T-Mobile. Sadly I dont even have an account with them, Just bought the phone from ebay. So im probably gonna have to spend more to get the thing sim-unlocked.
Oh, look what I found on AT&T's website.
Requirements for monthly wireless plans:
Your wireless service has been active for 90 days or longer
Your account is current and in good standing
Your phone is not sold exclusively by AT&T
Your phone's unlock code is available from the manufacturer
Your phone does not have a long-term exclusive service agreement, or the contract time period has expired
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I'm stuck at the USB over Network stage, keeps saying server unreachable when I select MY PC. What am I doing wrong? So frustrated!
You can get your Xperia unlocked in less than 10 minutes by Alejandrissimo. When he SIM unlocks your Xperia he will also automatically unlock bootloader.
You can visit his website here.
LFSPovo said:
You can get your Xperia unlocked in less than 10 minutes by Alejandrissimo. When he SIM unlocks your Xperia he will also automatically unlock bootloader.
You can visit his website here.
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I visited his website, downloaded the zip file, and then I'm stuck not knowing what to do next.
So, you are saying I have to wait for him to respond to my request? So, I guess the USB over Network program will be used by him, to remote unlock my Xperia? I'm cool with that because I want to pay for the service.
is there ANY way that xperia arc s newer then 12w19 can be sim unlocked??
Purchasing code or..??
Can cellunlocker unlock it?
Atm no, I think.
Prince
If you're not locked to any carrier, I don't see any reason why not.
Have you tried the official Sony unlock method? Your other option is via the testpoint method.
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xtacy! said:
If you're not locked to any carrier, I don't see any reason why not.
Have you tried the official Sony unlock method? Your other option is via the testpoint method.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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My bad, I didn't wrote sim locked..
It's carrier locked, and sim-lock is there for 24 months, the problem is I bought it in another country and in my country that carrier doesn't exist..
So the question is edited, can it be sim-unlocked (bootloader is irrelevant)
Then you'll need to use the Testpoint method. Contact Jinx13 or Alejandrissimo. They should be able to unlock it for you remotely for a small fee. Or use Omnius (again Paid).
And no, there's no free method to unlock your phone. But trust me, it's worth it.
Hope that helped. Cheers!
I already did contact jinx and he told me that if it's 12w14 or newer he can't unlock it :S
I'm not looking for a free method, I'm looking for a working method...
Off topic: Is it worth upgrading to ICS?
Damn, then you may be out of luck. Do ask around though.
And upgrading to ICS. Well, I have upgraded to the Generic Global World 4.0.4 and I must say I like it. My only issue is that my touchscreen isn't AS responsive as it was on GB.
There are others who couldn't/can't stand ICS and reverted back to GB after a few days with ICS. They felt that it lagged too much compared to GB etc etc.
To each his own. But I like ICS; that's just my opinion.
Cheers!
is there ANY other way?
is there anyone that has Emma and a working account and can remove the sim lock?
Also can these pay sites unlock it?
maybe fastgsm
I was looking for the exact same thing and found that fastgsm.com can unlock it with network codes.
It seems that we cannot currently unlock this phone model with our data cable method if the manufacturing date is later than 12W13, please contact [email protected] and ask for a refund. It would be possible to unlock this phone via Network codes, if there are unlock attempts left, for $59.99.
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Its a bit to expensive for me, so i haven't tried it. But if you do, please post back results.
Good day to everyone and sorry to revive this thread, but i didn't want to ask a question that's been asked before so while searching the forums for cellunlocker.net i found this thread.
Is there anybody out there who got their arc S(new security manufacturing date 12w26) unlocked by purchasing the code via IMEI method for 39,99$?
dont paid
reloadxero said:
Good day to everyone and sorry to revive this thread, but i didn't want to ask a question that's been asked before so while searching the forums for cellunlocker.net i found this thread.
Is there anybody out there who got their arc S(new security manufacturing date 12w26) unlocked by purchasing the code via IMEI method for 39,99$?
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I unlocking my phone by imei code and the bootloader is locked. I paid 45 usd :crying:
anybody solved this?
imauri1990 said:
I unlocking my phone by imei code and the bootloader is locked. I paid 45 usd :crying:
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Hi all!
Has anybody successfully bootloader unlocked the phone? I have lt18, with unlock allowed no, and 12w30 bootloader. I searched a lot, and i found that i can unlock by NCK code, then i can unlock bootloader with flashtool or SE method. Can anybody confirm this??
hi
assasss said:
is there ANY way that xperia arc s newer then 12w19 can be sim unlocked??
Purchasing code or..??
Can cellunlocker unlock it?
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i may try to unlock it... pm me or contact me on gtalk: [email protected]
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Hi all!
Has anybody successfully bootloader unlocked the phone? I have lt18, with unlock allowed no, and 12w30 bootloader. I searched a lot, and i found that i can unlock by NCK code, then i can unlock bootloader with flashtool or SE method. Can anybody confirm this??
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There is no known solution for disabled fastboot cases yet (Bootloader unlock allowed: No), as phones manufactured after 12W11 have enchanced type of security, for which there is no exploit yet.
Someguyfromhell said:
There is no known solution for disabled fastboot cases yet (Bootloader unlock allowed: No), as phones manufactured after 12W11 have enchanced type of security, for which there is no exploit yet.
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Thanks, so NCK code will not even work?? My service menu says i have 5tries to sim unlock.So i enter the code,simlock removed,then i can unlock bootloader. Am i wrong??
hi
i can unlock it ... pm me
mman1982 said:
Thanks, so NCK code will not even work?? My service menu says i have 5tries to sim unlock.So i enter the code,simlock removed,then i can unlock bootloader. Am i wrong??
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It might remove the SIM-lock (I am not sure, which code you mean right now), but it will not enable fastboot and will not allow bootloader to be unlocked.
kks111 said:
i can unlock it ... pm me
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Would you at least bother mentioning your methods for this? Considering you haven't been around on this forum for long, I doubt any of your methods actually unlocks the bootloader.
bl
Someguyfromhell said:
It might remove the SIM-lock (I am not sure, which code you mean right now), but it will not enable fastboot and will not allow bootloader to be unlocked.
Hi,
Thanks, i see there: http://www.fastgsm.com/en/sonyerics...-unlock-codes/network-unlock/flashing-debrand
Unlock codes. I read a lot, and i figured out that Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No means that fastboot disabled due to simlock..so if there's no simlock on the phone, the no changes to YES, so can unlock simply..If unlock allowed YES, then everyone successfully unlocked the bootloader in this forums. Am i wrong somewhere?
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mman1982 said:
Hi,
Thanks, i see there: http://www.fastgsm.com/en/sonyerics...-unlock-codes/network-unlock/flashing-debrand
Unlock codes. I read a lot, and i figured out that Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No means that fastboot disabled due to simlock..so if there's no simlock on the phone, the no changes to YES, so can unlock simply..If unlock allowed YES, then everyone successfully unlocked the bootloader in this forums. Am i wrong somewhere?
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It does remove the SIM-lock, but fastboot is still disabled. Removing the SIM-lock does not activate fastboot nor does it change Bootloader Unlock Allowed to Yes.
Hi all,
See this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737846
Hi Xda I'm currently trying to find out which pay methods will enable fastboot on my currently network locked R800a.
I've seen many threads stating that if I want fastboot I'll need to pay and thats fine but I was just wondering if Wotan server is one of the methods that will work for me.
Here are some of those threads stating I can pay but none point to Wotan as a actually one (from what I can see on wotans site they can Unlock the sim network lock and as a biproduct of that unlock it also unlocks the Boot loader but it doesn't state whether it will enable fast boot on an (R800a) or any others. It seems that on any generic XP unlocking the bootloader is all that's required to enable Fastboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330058 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040779&highlight=enable+fastboot , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330058 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18138850 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497172&highlight=enable+fastboot , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236892&highlight=enable+fastboot
My R800a is currently stock, network locked, unrooted, Bootloader unlock status allowed: no, and under the 12W11manufacturer date (12w09)
In the end I want my phone Network unlocked, rooted, bootloader unlocked with fastboot enabled so I can install CWM and customs roms/kernels the easy way. as opposed to having to find hard to find custom ftf kernels ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187172 )
Anyway if you read through all that thank you for your time and unlike some of those others I will actually post back to this thread if I get any solutions that work for me.
-Scareg
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Hi Xda I'm currently trying to find out which pay methods will enable fastboot on my currently network locked R800a.
I've seen many threads stating that if I want fastboot I'll need to pay and thats fine but I was just wondering if Wotan server is one of the methods that will work for me.
Here are some of those threads stating I can pay but none point to Wotan as a actually one (from what I can see on wotans site they can Unlock the sim network lock and as a biproduct of that unlock it also unlocks the Boot loader but it doesn't state whether it will enable fast boot on an (R800a) or any others. It seems that on any generic XP unlocking the bootloader is all that's required to enable Fastboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330058 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040779&highlight=enable+fastboot , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330058 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18138850 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497172&highlight=enable+fastboot , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236892&highlight=enable+fastboot
My R800a is currently stock, network locked, unrooted, Bootloader unlock status allowed: no, and under the 12W11manufacturer date (12w09)
In the end I want my phone Network unlocked, rooted, bootloader unlocked with fastboot enabled so I can install CWM and customs roms/kernels the easy way. as opposed to having to find hard to find custom ftf kernels ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187172 )
Anyway if you read through all that thank you for your time and unlike some of those others I will actually post back to this thread if I get any solutions that work for me.
-Scareg
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THANK GOD
for this post, I was waiting from a response from the guy who does the BL unlocks and it's been a few days with no response
I used wontanserver and it was a breeze, paid $10 US and thats it. Go for it
JaY iZz BaKk said:
THANK GOD
for this post, I was waiting from a response from the guy who does the BL unlocks and it's been a few days with no response
I used wontanserver and it was a breeze, paid $10 US and thats it. Go for it
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Awesome but just to double check you have a Sim locked Telephone company branded phone that was network locked that had it's bootloader status as Bootloader Unlock Status: No and after using Wotan server you were able to go into fastboot mode?
Could you let me know what your phone model is?
if so awesome I hope to do it tonight it's just that Unlock bootloader (can't post website) guy (some Xda member) promises to unlock fastboot
but Wotan doesn't. I emailed wotan yesterday but they're repsonse wasn't particulary helpful (I was asking a lot of other things too so maybe that's why they missed that one.) I'll post their responses here when I get the next one.
Anyway thanks for the response and glad my post helped.
hmm good call im not sure if it enables fastboot....but It does say bootloader unlocked
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I have an unbranded R800i
JaY iZz BaKk said:
hmm good call im not sure if it enables fastboot....but It does say bootloader unlocked
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I have an unbranded R800i
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Well bummer wotan should probs reply tomorrow so I'll post their response here.
Scaregdearimasu said:
Well bummer wotan should probs reply tomorrow so I'll post their response here.
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Heres are my messages with wotan server and their responses.
"Hi Wotanserver,
I have an R800a and after digging through countless XDA posts I was unable
to confirm whether Wotan server would work for me.
I have an R800a
Unrooted, Bootloader still locked, and Sim network locked.
Rooting Status:
Bootloader Unlock allowed: No (not to sure if this is super important or
not)
Manufacturer date 12W09 (manufactured before 12W11)
Locked to telstra (australia)
I would like to unlock the bootloader so I can run custom roms. I would
also like to Unlock the Sim network lock so I can use it off telstra. And i
would like to be able to use fastboot mode on my phone so i can install
custom roms through that method.
Is it possible to do all of this after using your "Network Unlocking Sony
Ericsson Xperia PLAY by USB" package?
If not what can I get done?
After this is done will I still need to run the official sony bootload
unlocker or not?
and when I end up purchasing this am I doing this by myself or is there
some one assisting me through vnc server like some other services I've seen?
Can't wait to hear from you
-ScaregDearimasu "
Wotan Server; said:
Hello,
Your phone should be compatible with our service.
The unlocking service unlocks the network and the bootloader.
Official updates are disabled after unlock.
You just need to install and run X_Unlock_Tool_Setup_Wotan.exe
There's a detailed video guide included directly in the unlocking tool.
Kind regards,
Tomas
WotanServer
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" Hi Tomas,
but will it enable Fastboot mode on my phone through your method? seems
like it's difficult to unlock fastboot on the (branded phones with unlock
mode allowed: no ) r800a
Hope to hear back from you soon so I can use your tool.
-Scaregdearimasu "
WotanServer; said:
Hello,
Yes, when the bootloader is unlocked, the Fastboot is enabled.
Kind regards,
Tomas
WotanServer
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Well cool guess I'll give it a go then. Will post back with results.
now that I think about it I did flash a recovery via fastboot yesterday so yes It does unlock that too LOL
JaY iZz BaKk said:
now that I think about it I did flash a recovery via fastboot yesterday so yes It does unlock that too LOL
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Just used wotanserver and Success!
No longer Network locked
Device can go into Fastboot (blue led when plugging usb and holding Search button)
Device can go into Flash mode Green led (hold Back button plug in usb)
Rooting Status BootLoader Unlock allowed: Yes
Awesome
so glad that worked now to read tons more Xda threads for find good kernel and rom combos for the R800a. Working on the XP is much more complicated then the standard Cm9 install for touchpad! whew...