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About unlocking my Defy

Hi mates, how it's going?
I'm gonna buy a Motorola Defy on Vodafone, but I'm Orange user.
So I would like to know if it is possible to unlock that device free, reflashing and so.
Thanks you for your cares

Actually it's not possible to 'unlock' it (you can root it but you can't unlock the bootloader to flash custom kernels)
But there are a few custom roms that you can flash (Like Cm7, Cm9, Ms2Ginger...) wich are based on the stock froyo/gingerbread kernel.
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XtremBongChilla said:
Actually it's not possible to 'unlock' it (you can root it but you can't unlock the bootloader to flash custom kernels)
But there are a few custom roms that you can flash (Like Cm7, Cm9, Ms2Ginger...) wich are based on the stock froyo/gingerbread kernel.
If I helped you feel free to press the thanks button.
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I think he means sim unlock...
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nogoodusername said:
I think he means sim unlock...
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Yes, sorry, I mean sim lock

中国已经出现了第三台unclock bootbload 的defy了

vehi_soc said:
中国已经出现了第三台unclock bootbload 的defy了
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There are three or more unlocked defy in china.
Until now 23 cases I confimed.

you are a luck guy.......
in china http://bbs.mfunz.com/thread-298440-1-1.html
18 people had Unlocked bootloader.
now they are working on it

yuning8 said:
you are a luck guy.......
in china, 18 people had Unlocked bootloader.
now they are working on it
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Ghafit means unlocked sim, not unlocked bootloader.
Ghafit, U can try to flash Orange sbf? I'm not sure.

in mfunz forum China,there are about five people said they defy is unlocked

You can soft unlock it using the method I posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447950

i think the moment unlock defy is coming，and in this week~~~

is it here yet ?

any (good) new news?

[Q] R800X Update

I have an Xperia Play R800X Locked bootloader. I saw on wotanserver that there was another firmware version available for my R800x that ends in .88. My current firmware ends in .89 and is 2.3.2 Is .88 2.3.3? What do I get by updating to 2.3.3 if that is what is is (PSN?)? Do i need to unlock bootloader to use wotan. I also have removed much of the bloatware, and added CWM recovery.
P.S.: To all developers; Any word on 4.0 ICS for the CDMA R800X? I (and many other R800X users) am willing to make a nice donation to the first developer to crack it.
Thanks, Zach

Yes, I think .88 is the latest R800x firmware (2.3.3). No, you don't need to be unlocked to use Wotanserver and you can update with it regardless of deleted apps (it re-installs them when it updates). I think it's mainly a bugfix/stability update or something. Pretty sure you'll have to re-install CWM too

zeeky120 said:
P.S.: To all developers; Any word on 4.0 ICS for the CDMA R800X? I (and many other R800X users) am willing to make a nice donation to the first developer to crack it.
Thanks, Zach
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We have a stable MIUI(ICS based) and ICS in the android dev section. (Unlocked bootloader needed)
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paxChristos said:
We have a stable MIUI(ICS based) and ICS in the android dev section. (Unlocked bootloader needed)
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I thought miui was scrapped and ics was only for GSM at the moment. I have a r800x cdma. If I am wrong, could you throw me links for these? Thanks
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Look for chevyowner's signature in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447542
And MIUI is in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462718
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If you have some cash to throw at ICS on the r800x, post a bounty.
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Trygon said:
If you have some cash to throw at ICS on the r800x, post a bounty.
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Why? We have it now! (unlocked bootloader necessary)

paxChristos said:
Look for chevyowner's signature in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447542
And MIUI is in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462718
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However, the MIUI version does not yet support CDMA, so far as I can tell.

netizenmt said:
However, the MIUI version does not yet support CDMA, so far as I can tell.
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not yet, so far my guess is that the Phone.apk for MIUI doesn't like the build.prop, I need to look into it more...
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[Q] Bootloader unlocked?

I can't find any statements about the bootloader being locked or unlocked on Sprint, only that Verizon's is locked. Does anyone know for sure? I don't want to get stuck on a phone I can't modify.

daviderickson said:
I can't find any statements about the bootloader being locked or unlocked on Sprint, only that Verizon's is locked. Does anyone know for sure? I don't want to get stuck on a phone I can't modify.
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Well sprint hasn't done it, and for sure Samsung doesn't do it, so I'm gonna go ahead and say no its not locked. Verizon is a **** that way.

There is already root for this device. Check the original development thread
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Root and bootloader unlock are two different things. I havn't check the dev section but from what I heard the root was for the pre-release ROM, since then Sprint have change the firmware and the current root method doesn't work.
As far as the bootlocker concern, getting bootloader unlock means you can install custom ROM which have different kernel. Say you want a custom rom with Android 4.2 earlier than Sprint release or stuff like cifs module or overclock and etc, then you would need bootloader to be unlocked on the phone.

boot load is unlocked and root is for todays release. chain and i worked on it all night for yas.

dc13 said:
boot load is unlocked and root is for todays release. chain and i worked on it all night for yas.
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And you had no help of course, huh? as I recall, my device works and tested working root
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You tell him viper has ha ha
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Exynos source?
Does the Note 2 have the Exynos source out? Aka do developers have full access to the Exynos processor?
Or will there be problems for custom roms? (I heard without the source custom roms would be buggy or not full featured)

-viperboy- said:
And you had no help of course, huh? as I recall, my device works and tested working root
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Nop no help at all. Hehehehehehe
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madetokill said:
Does the Note 2 have the Exynos source out? Aka do developers have full access to the Exynos processor?
Or will there be problems for custom roms? (I heard without the source custom roms would be buggy or not full featured)
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Not yet.
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xperia s new user

my phone is t-mobile xperia s and wants to root, install cwm, n flash customised roms
phone is rooted SU is installed but when i checked unlocke bootloader (*#*#7378423#*#*) bootloader unlock alowed : No
is there any way to unlock bootloader n install cwm and flash roms???? please help
many thanks in advance
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U can't unlock your bootloader because no one find a solution and still a work in progress. You can install cwm and flash stock based roms. Check Xperia S android development section.
One more thing, don't ask questions in general section.
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algates said:
U can't unlock your bootloader because no one find a solution and still a work in progress. You can install cwm and flash stock based roms. Check Xperia S android development section.
One more thing, don't ask questions in general section.
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I know it shouldn't be posted in general section but I really want to know: why would some ppl got devices with no allowance to unlock bootloader?
Is it a random condition or something...?
Thx

ernie100ya said:
I know it shouldn't be posted in general section but I really want to know: why would some ppl got devices with no allowance to unlock bootloader?
Is it a random condition or something...?
Thx
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No, it's because of network providers who ask Sony to do that. Those who bought mobiles as contract(pay monthly) have their bootloader locked and unable to unlock anywhere. Only Sony can do that :screwy:
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sorry for posting in general section.
n thanks for your responce the problem i was facing,i cnt find way to install cmw for locked bootloader , buh i found easiest way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
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salehrabbani said:
sorry for posting in general section.
n thanks for your responce the problem i was facing,i cnt find way to install cmw for locked bootloader , buh i found easiest way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
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Here you go....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32870041
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Confused -- AT&T Ion

Hi
I picked up a newn AT&T Ion on Craigslist for $75. A real nice device. I am pleasantly surprised. Perfect size and very smooth with ICS.
I've looked around and initially thought it couldn't be rooted; however I've seen a couple of threads contradicting that.
Can someone tell me if I can root?
Thanks
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iFalcon said:
Hi
I picked up a newn AT&T Ion on Craigslist for $75. A real nice device. I am pleasantly surprised. Perfect size and very smooth with ICS.
I've looked around and initially thought it couldn't be rooted; however I've seen a couple of threads contradicting that.
Can someone tell me if I can root?
Thanks
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You can root with Eroot (search) but you cannot unlock the bootloader.

Unlocking is needed to load custom kernels then?
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iFalcon said:
Unlocking is needed to load custom kernels then?
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Exactly.
Therefore, you can only flash custom ROMs that is based on stock ROM.

Is that any rom in the ion section? If not then how do i tell which custom roms based on stock i can flash? Thanks
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iFalcon said:
Is that any rom in the ion section? If not then how do i tell which custom roms based on stock i can flash? Thanks
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1. No custom kernel for locked bl.
2. Usually the ROM thread will tell you if this ROM is based on stock ROM or CM or AOSP or whatever.
Most stock-based ROMs are locked bl friendly unless otherwise stated.