i just want to know because of the 4 day promotion they're are giving and how do you set your phone up.
Yes, some friends did it, with a test point and the Omnius, they unlock the bootloader and sim-lock!!! today is last day to do it for free
how do you do it with the r880x? it has no sim card
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how do you do it with the r880x? it has no sim card
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It doesnt make a difference, sim or no sim you still connect the same parts
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i've seen that it is not compatible for the r800x phone by other users. i just checked. very disappointing
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i just want to know because of the 4 day promotion they're are giving and how do you set your phone up.
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i've tried several times...and the result is always get "the communication error" continously. i follow all steps both from gsm cure the omnius forum and the direct instructions from omnius properly and keep getting not work for my R800x.
may be u can try to unlock your r800x with omnius. just wonder if the same devices have different luck for getting successful unlocking
good luck mate
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Evening
I've spent a few hours searching now but i can't find anything specific to my question.
i've been offered an arc in trade for my desire z. I really like the look of it but the issue I have is that it is a carrier locked model on the three network.
I figure the sim unlocking of the device is simple enough in a local shop or something. However, i then stumbled on a few posts that state the carrier locked versions can't have their bootloader unlocked. is this true?
I guess i'm looking for a little confirmation prior to committing to a decision either way really.
thanks in advance
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However, i then stumbled on a few posts that state the carrier locked versions can't have their bootloader unlocked. is this true?
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Correct, but can be unlocked easily enough ota for a small fee.
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Correct, but can be unlocked easily enough ota for a small fee.
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I'd really like to know, who I have to contact for this ota. I have the Rogers Canada variant (lt15a), and every time I pay for the unlock code it returns not found.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232033
A quick question.
Is there any way to network unlock the xperia play manually, I mean without paying for an unlock code. I've searched google & xda a lot but can't find much on the topic. (This likely means that it can't be done, I know)
But I ask anyway cause I sim unlocked my sister's Galaxy Ace & that was sooo easy, I'm just surprised that it can't be done on the xperia play.
/noob.
All responses appreciated!
No there isn't, contact your network they may do it for free... Unlocking your bootloader also unlocks your sim.
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No there isn't, contact your network they may do it for free... Unlocking your bootloader also unlocks your sim.
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Unlocking your bootloader does not unlock your sim, that's nonsense.
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Thanks for the quick replies guys.
Much appreciated.
I heard that it doesn't unlock the sim, I read up on it before posting here cause I'd seen some people posting that it unlocked the sim as well.
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Unlocking your bootloader does not unlock your sim, that's nonsense.
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It does.
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No it does not unlock your sim, You obviously don't know what you're talking about.
unlocking bootloader doesnt mean unlocked sim butt yes my sim was unlocked when i unlocked my bootloader through through ominus, it came for free as an extra
Those who say it does, wanna cite a source? Rather than just saying "it does"
Sorry for the confusion, the paid method of unlocking your bootloader does unlock your sim lock - which is why i suggested it(wasn't telling you something irrelevant) , the free method via the sony website does not.
EDIT- http://unlock-bootloader.com/ This websites owned by one of the two people who do unlock bootloader and it says under bootloader unlock it's included with the sim unlock.
Sorry for the confusion, the paid method of unlocking your bootloader does unlock your sim lock - which is why i suggested it(wasn't telling you something irrelevant) , the free method via the sony website does not.
EDIT- This websites owned by one of the two people who do unlock bootloader and it says under bootloader unlock it's included with the sim unlock.
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Ah I see, thanks.
How do these guys do it? Do they have some kind of hardware tools or inside track? It's just weird to me that we can't unlock the sim ourselves when you can do nearly everything else with phones these days!
They use a software called SEtool or omnius, they have to pay for credits(which are only sold in bundles and so would be wasteful and expensive for somebody unlocking just their bootloader) to use the software which is why they charge you the equivalent- they dont make anything or make little from offering the service.
if it's just sim unlock and you don't want to unlock bootloader and fastboot then you can try here if your phone is At&t :http://sim-unlock.net/sim-lock/99/Unlock_by_code_any_Sony_Ericsson_network_AT&T_USA/
The cost is around $6 USD
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No it does not unlock your sim, You obviously don't know what you're talking about.[/QUOTE
Your the one who doesn't know what your talking about, when I unlocked my bootloader my sim lock was gone! Maybe do your research before coming in guns blazing and cutting people down
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aaron187 said:
No it does not unlock your sim, You obviously don't know what you're talking about.[/QUOTE
Your the one who doesn't know what your talking about, when I unlocked my bootloader my sim lock was gone! Maybe do your research before coming in guns blazing and cutting people down
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That's fair enough. But you paid to get your bootloader unlocked right?
I see how you can easily make the correlation.
But as Nabeel alluded to:
Sorry for the confusion, the paid method of unlocking your bootloader does unlock your sim lock - which is why i suggested it(wasn't telling you something irrelevant) , the free method via the sony website does not.
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The other guy replied rudely and thanks to thatsupnow for backing me up . Lets just say we were both incorrect.
its only like two dollars on ebay
free official bootloader unlock does not unlock sim network, don't u need the unbranded and unlocked phone to use that method?
paid hack method does unlock your phone to all networks
sorted?
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testpoint method
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free official bootloader unlock does not unlock sim network, don't u need the unbranded and unlocked phone to use that method?
paid hack method does unlock your phone to all networks
sorted?
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does the testpoint unlock method work to unlock sim also?
think so not sure
like the old apps that calculated the unlock code for you?
Yes but not the way u require
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u can try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
Why not tell your carrier that you are going overseas and want to use your phone and ask them to unlock it I did and T-Mobile sent me the code for my phone at no charge. My problem is coming up with a non-tmobile sim card.
thanks but i tried that a while back. no such options for me
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Why not tell your carrier that you are going overseas and want to use your phone and ask them to unlock it I did and T-Mobile sent me the code for my phone at no charge. My problem is coming up with a non-tmobile sim card.
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i think o2 won't do it for a while
Since the bootloader of Sony Xperia Ion LTE couldn't be unlocked due to special locking from telco ATT.
I would like to help fund raising for this mission... For those who are able to unlock the bootloader of this phone, they will be able to receive those donation...
Alright! Donation start... I would raise 10USD as a starter...
Let's help this device and make it alive again!
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Well,it still won't change a thing...I think...better you off and go to AT&T and request them for an unlock code and how to unlock the bootloader of the Lt28at...
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Well,it still won't change a thing...I think...better you off and go to AT&T and request them for an unlock code and how to unlock the bootloader of the Lt28at...
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Att says Sony has control of it Sony says att has control of it, they just play pingpong with us
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Att says Sony has control of it Sony says att has control of it, they just play pingpong with us
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unlock code is just for the network and that is with att, bootloader is with sony. this may take time just like with the x10 which sony claims that the bootloader cannot be unlocked (well devs got it uunlocked) it was unlocked but its a dead phone that time since xperia arc was already selling like pancakes
sony is playing with us? Oh god...
Sony is the one who locked the boot per request of ATT. Now once ATT drop this device I am sure Sony will unlock it for us. Now the sim unlock is a different story as you will have to fight ATT to do that one and with new rules this will only be harder to do from here out.
I just wish they drop the phone asap so that to get bootloader unlock...
that's it.
Moderator please kindly close this thread
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Moderator please kindly close this thread
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How about just ignore this thread that are 4 months old already instead of bumping it...
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I requested SIM unlock from att under the guise i was traveling abroad. Got the code in less than a week. Now, understand that it's made no difference in how the phone operates, but they did unlock it.
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I requested SIM unlock from att under the guise i was traveling abroad. Got the code in less than a week. Now, understand that it's made no difference in how the phone operates, but they did unlock it.
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Well the op topic is about bootloader unlock,not network sim unlock...
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Waiting for bootloader unlock in ATT Xperia Ion
My point was that art is not totally unreasonable.
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feeling meh....
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Waiting for bootloader unlock in ATT Xperia Ion
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be patient and wait till 2025 u might still not be able to unlock the bootloader
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Sony is the one who locked the boot per request of ATT. Now once ATT drop this device I am sure Sony will unlock it for us. Now the sim unlock is a different story as you will have to fight ATT to do that one and with new rules this will only be harder to do from here out.
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Im pretty sure ATT has already dropped the phone.
Xperia LT28at running BlackZax'7 JB. 211
Att probably won't be picking up any new Sony phones until 2014
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Att probably won't be picking up any new Sony phones until 2014
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So maybe we could try writing sony reminding them that the Ion is no longer sold at ATT?!?
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Yes it has long been dropped but to be honest it does not look like we will ever have a unlock for any of the locked devices.
you could merge this thread with this other
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I requested SIM unlock from att under the guise i was traveling abroad. Got the code in less than a week. Now, understand that it's made no difference in how the phone operates, but they did unlock it.
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I would like to know how... i requested my unlock code and when i received it.. i tried five times with no unlock... after calling att after each attempt they just said try again. on my last attempt, they told me my device wasn't eligible for unlock. AFTER.... they had sent me my IMEI specific unlock code. when i requested another code for another ion that i have a few months later. they still show its not able to be unlocked. give me the name of the person who fave you your unlock code. i want to talk with them!!
Hi folks.
I'm switching networks from O2 to talktalk (vodafone) and I'm wondering if anyone can direct me to a free method of doing this. I've watched the videos on youtube that allow it to be done by dialing “*#197328640#” on the phone but when I enter the network lock section it says "MENU NOT EXIST"
I'm guessing this is an O2 thing so can anyone help me find a way to get my device unlocked?
ps. Hope I have this in the correct section. I've also tried searching on here but no joy.
Thanks
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Hi folks.
I'm switching networks from O2 to talktalk (vodafone) and I'm wondering if anyone can direct me to a free method of doing this. I've watched the videos on youtube that allow it to be done by dialing “*#197328640#” on the phone but when I enter the network lock section it says "MENU NOT EXIST"
I'm guessing this is an O2 thing so can anyone help me find a way to get my device unlocked?
ps. Hope I have this in the correct section. I've also tried searching on here but no joy.
Thanks
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GalaxSim worth the couple of bucks.
I think you have to downgrade to a 4.1.1 rom first, unlock your phone then flash a 4.1.2 rom.
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As above use Galaxsim and pay £2.something ? What I did
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As above use Galaxsim and pay £2.something ? What I did
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I've tried using galaxsim but I'm getting
"unable to read NV data"
You guys are saying it's worth the money but the app appears to be free. I can't see a paid version only a free version.
It will ask you to buy if you want to use it to unlock.
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Its lill risk though ...but you can game it ...in that case u need to play with efs partition. ..
I did the same to unlock my friends Rogers. ..can explain you method if willing.
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I've tried using galaxsim but I'm getting
"unable to read NV data"
You guys are saying it's worth the money but the app appears to be free. I can't see a paid version only a free version.
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I don't know what the dev of galaxsim has done but I get unable to read error too. Grab v1.4.3
http://db.tt/7bmiX3ml
This one works for me. Just don't let it update.
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OP you sure you're locked?
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Thanks for the reply's folks.
I downgraded to 4.1.1 to try using the *#197328640# method but that hasn't worked.
I've tried using the old version kdogguk posted but i'm getting invalid IEMI number now but it's saying my phone is unlocked
my phone is locked tho as it won't take my new talktalk sim.
My phone was stuck on boot screen when I downgraded and I had to root though odin then reset it before it would work so I think I've downgraded to the wrong firmware as it is now branded O2 firmware where as before even tho it was locked to O2 the firmware was neutral (not O2 branded).
I've rooted as I said but it won't install custom roms so I have a problem now. Going to upgrade to 4.1.2 but need to make sure I have the right firmware this time.
I'm having some time of it right now lol
This galaxysim app is now saying my phone is unlocked but it won't take my talktalk (vodafone) sim
Still no luck? My note 2 was on o2 first thing I done was root it, tried that code but didnt work then used galaxsim its free but said it could be done paying £2 something. Then I installed a standard btu rom. Funny thing is not tried diffe sim yet. Just hate locked phones
Where abouts in UK are you?
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on my phone it says my device is unlocked but when i try to call any number it says not registered on network, what's the problem?
turn off data. turn off mobile. turn them back on. reboot.
Galaxsim was saying my phone is unlocked but it wouldn't take my talktalk sim. I ended up paying £9 to get it unlocked on ebay. Working fine now.
Strange because my phone is O2 but I've been running it with a 3 sim from day one.
They should be unlocked by default.
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