Okay here's the deal, I just bought myself an Xperia Play r800a locked to Telstra (Australia) and after using an unlocked Galaxy ACE for over a year switching to the locked bootloader on the play is extremely restricting. Now I've read about the whole testpoint unlock and everything, I've also looked at the official unlock although at the same time I learnt that this does not work for the r800a so what I'm wondering is will a carrier unlock allow for a bootloader unlock on the phone or...?
I did purchase a sim unlock code although I won't have this for another week or so and I still have time to cancel the order so I really need to know if I need a testpoint unlock or will carrier unlock fix this? Please answer and If a TP unlock is required is there a free method? Or can anyone recommend a good unlocker for me please?
Thanks!
I have a r800a and the only way the bootloader can be unlocked is via testpoint method, which unlocks sim also.
Its a paid service, cost about as much as a simunlock
I used omnius to unlock mine. Took about 5 minutes
swebosdev said:
I have a r800a and the only way the bootloader can be unlocked is via testpoint method, which unlocks sim also.
Its a paid service, cost about as much as a simunlock
I used omnius to unlock mine. Took about 5 minutes
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Okay cool thanks, and this just involves them controlling the computer and me connecting test points right?
No with the above mentioned company you do it yourself using thier tools and instructions
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yea... u can unlock it using an unlock code provided from your company
nogggin1 said:
Okay cool thanks, and this just involves them controlling the computer and me connecting test points right?
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Contact Jinx13 on the forum. Remote controls and its fast.
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Okay I contacted Jinx13 and I was wondering, assuming I use a sim unlock it is still possible to use the TP unlock for the bootloader in the future isn't it (I know it is a waste of money for both as the TP unlock does unlock the sim although I'm not confident with the testpoint...)
alejandrissimo can unlock every phone:0
very fast and works very good
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No with the above mentioned company you do it yourself using thier tools and instructions
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I just want to make sure of this before I purchase credits with them,
Mine is a R800A bootloader unlock allowed :no
with rogers in canada, When I look at the Omnius site it only describes them as R800.
supporting msm7x30
When I look at sony specs it describes R800A as msm8 platform .
I'm rooted and running CWM on 2.3.4
I want my bootloader unlocked don't care if the sim happens at the same time , and would prefer to retain all data and drm keys
Can this be unlocked by Omnius or do I need alejandrissimo to do this for me?
imprezif said:
I just want to make sure of this before I purchase credits with them,
Mine is a R800A bootloader unlock allowed :no
with rogers in canada, When I look at the Omnius site it only describes them as R800.
supporting msm7x30
When I look at sony specs it describes R800A as msm8 platform .
I'm rooted and running CWM on 2.3.4
I want my bootloader unlocked don't care if the sim happens at the same time , and would prefer to retain all data and drm keys
Can this be unlocked by Omnius or do I need alejandrissimo to do this for me?
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It is possible to use Omnius to unlock your phone. I have the same model and used their service to unlock my bootloader via TestPoint.
WorkingFerus said:
It is possible to use Omnius to unlock your phone. I have the same model and used their service to unlock my bootloader via TestPoint.
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While I have the attention of someone with experience in the test point method, maybe you can clarify somethings , I have done quite a bit of research into this and there are no good pictures or descriptions for the testpoint procedure with omnius method, I have found pics of the home made set of points used with the S1tools method (the safety pin and wire) where they mention wraping the wire around the outer shield of the USB cable as ground, then joining testpoint to the negative pole for the battery.
Omnius as far as I've been able to gather just says to use the metal sim card shield as ground. Not very descriptive on there part.
Just hoping you could give me a heads up to the actual process, so I'm properly prepared . Thanks
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Guess I lost your attention, it's ok though, I found a really good description (on another site) sacrilege I know.
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Guess I lost your attention, it's ok though, I found a really good description (on another site) sacrilege I know.
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Haha, I had not checked the forum in a while. Did you get to unlock your bootloader?
I used a paperclip for testpoint. If you still need help, maybe I can take some pictures later today... or maybe I find the tutorial that I followed when I unlocked mine :silly:
Yeah just finished a minute ago. Just need to start flashing.
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Need To bootloader unlock sony xperia play r800a
Hello guys ive been trying to find a method on the internet to unlock my sony xperia play r800a locked to telcel mexico, tried to contact jinx13 and alejandrissimo but got no answer from either, can someone help me out here? Help would really be appreciated
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Hello guys ive been trying to find a method on the internet to unlock my sony xperia play r800a locked to telcel mexico, tried to contact jinx13 and alejandrissimo but got no answer from either, can someone help me out here? Help would really be appreciated
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i can unlock your device .. contact me gmail [email protected]
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This seems like a huge rip off, what is the true way to unlock the bootloader with the r800at?
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Milenko2121 said:
This seems like a huge rip off, what is the true way to unlock the bootloader with the r800at?
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You can try and devise a free way to unlock the bootloader, but so far it hasn't been done. For now, in order to unlock the bootloader you need SETool credits which cost money.
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This seems like a huge rip off, what is the true way to unlock the bootloader with the r800at?
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How is it a rip off? You device is locked to AT&T and thus the price of the device was subsidised by the carrier meaning your device was cheaper, sony refuse to officially unlock the bootloader of carrier locked devices to protect the investment AT&T made in your device, if you don't want to incur extra costs in future, put your hand in your pocket and pay for a factory unlocked device and all the benefits that come with it.
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The fact I say its a rip, is because im coming from an atrix which I was able to unlock my atrix with.
How can I buy these credits myself rather than pay people on here?
And also, I did not know about the credits until now. Its why I originally asked, because I wanted to know where my money would be going.
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Milenko2121 said:
The fact I say its a rip, is because im coming from an atrix which I was able to unlock my atrix with.
How can I buy these credits myself rather than pay people on here?
And also, I did not know about the credits until now. Its why I originally asked, because I wanted to know where my money would be going.
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SEtool only sell there credits in bundles, i think 60 is the minimum, thats why these bootloader unlockers offer this service, you can buy a single unlock licence for omnius, but omnius is much harder to use than SEtool, and you need a special cable to connect the testpoints as the battery needs to be inserted to use omnius, on the other hand all you need with SEtool is a paperclip.
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I'll be paying to get my bootloader unlocked today, being charged $24, now that I know why the cost is there, I have no problem paying now.
Milenko2121 said:
I'll be paying to get my bootloader unlocked today, being charged $24, now that I know why the cost is there, I have no problem paying now.
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Remember unlocking the bootloader removes all security from the phone including sim lock, so it's not a bad deal, i payed more to get the sim lock removed from my DHD
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AndroHero said:
How is it a rip off? You device is locked to AT&T and thus the price of the device was subsidised by the carrier meaning your device was cheaper, sony refuse to officially unlock the bootloader of carrier locked devices to protect the investment AT&T made in your device, if you don't want to incur extra costs in future, put your hand in your pocket and pay for a factory unlocked device and all the benefits that come with it.
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I was wondering the same thing as OP til you said this, but i have another question/Comment on why. I Work for att and get a "Special" rate plan with no contract.
IE i dont get a discounted price with a two year contract. Although im sure the answer is the same since its through att, why dont i get mine for free, since i received no price cut.
Another reason is the person unlocking your bootloader has to sit individualy with every unlock run all the programs and do all the work and you really are complaining over $24 for simple and bootloader unlocked plus when I got mine done he answered every question I threw at him and never complained that's priceless Imo
if you don't want to pay don't get the service there are alternatives to root and recovery. Pay or don't but don't complain if you do.
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Another reason is the person unlocking your bootloader has to sit individualy with every unlock run all the programs and do all the work and you really are complaining over $24 for simple and bootloader unlocked plus when I got mine done he answered every question I threw at him and never complained that's priceless Imo
if you don't want to pay don't get the service there are alternatives to root and recovery. Pay or don't but don't complain if you do.
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Absolutley, I dont think anyone person in this thread is complaining about paying a person to do it. I think its more of, that Some HAVE to pay and some don't, which some one explained. If EVERYONE had to pay for there bootloader unlocking then i highly doubt anyone would complain. Get it?
Ahh... this thread answered my question. I was wondering the same thing, about why we have to pay, and how they get the unlock key. My new question however is.... So i pay and get SEtool, and pay to get 60 licenses or whatever the minimum is you have to get, is there a tutorial or anything to teach me how to do it myself? I dont mind paying to have it done by someone, I just love learning how to do these kinda things myself.
(mainly, i dont like relying on other people. Plus this way, if i brick my own phone, who cares, i did it, but if i pay some one, and they brick it then i would be pissed! In my opinion if you pay someone for a product and its damaged, they assume responsibility for it by charging you. It would be like, if you paid to have your car worked on by a mechanic, and he blew the head gasket in the process, would you be ok, with them telling you, its your fault for having the work done, and they arent liable?... HELL NO!..... lol)
Sony Ericsson provides a free way to unlock the bootloader
david92n said:
Sony Ericsson provides a free way to unlock the bootloader
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Only if your Xperia Play meets a specific criteria
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david92n said:
Sony Ericsson provides a free way to unlock the bootloader
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And it IS?
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david92n said:
Sony Ericsson provides a free way to unlock the bootloader
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Only if your Xperia Play meets a specific criteria
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And it IS?
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The free way is at unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com. The specific criteria is you need to have a GSM model Play, which is not SIM locked to a carrier.
You cannot currently use this tool with the CDMA Play. For a time, we exploited a weakness in the tool's form validation to submit MEID's to the tool. This exploit was made public and has been fixed. If you want a more detailed explanation see my post here.
You cannot use this tool with a SIM locked (Carrier Locked) GSM Play, as the SIM lock prevents the phone from booting into fastboot mode. Without fastboot, you cannot issue the unlock command with the key generated by the tool.
AndroHero said:
How is it a rip off? You device is locked to AT&T and thus the price of the device was subsidised by the carrier meaning your device was cheaper, sony refuse to officially unlock the bootloader of carrier locked devices to protect the investment AT&T made in your device, if you don't want to incur extra costs in future, put your hand in your pocket and pay for a factory unlocked device and all the benefits that come with it.
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I consider the free unlock a rip-off because it ruins the DRM for customers who paid more. I want my HULU+, Netflix, Playstation Pocket, etc thank you very much.
AndroHero said:
How is it a rip off? You device is locked to AT&T and thus the price of the device was subsidised by the carrier meaning your device was cheaper, sony refuse to officially unlock the bootloader of carrier locked devices to protect the investment AT&T made in your device, if you don't want to incur extra costs in future, put your hand in your pocket and pay for a factory unlocked device and all the benefits that come with it.
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That is straight bull**** dude... this is a forum... a community for developers and information... Honestly... I don't understand how this whole thing isn't HIGHLY frowned upon on EVERY forum...
and btw... you CAN pay for SE_Tools... you could even pay directly to JINX13 or Alewhateverthe****... or you could download s1tool... and do it yourself for free
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That is straight bull**** dude... this is a forum... a community for developers and information... Honestly... I don't understand how this whole thing isn't HIGHLY frowned upon on EVERY forum...
and btw... you CAN pay for SE_Tools... you could even pay directly to JINX13 or Alewhateverthe****... or you could download s1tool... and do it yourself for free
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For starters your dragging up an old thread, i myself havent had an xplay for nearly 6 months when i made the comments i did, there was no free alternatives
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I have a o2 branded xperia play and i was wondering how will i unlock the bootloader. i've checked the service menu and it says bootloader unlocking is not allowed.
I think you'd have to contact Alejandrissimo and have him help you do a 'testpoint unlock'. I think it's 20 bucks to buy the credits for the program that must be used
Fair enought, i will pm him/
I have an at&t branded play. Service menu doesnt say anything about locked. Would I need the same thing? I know the sonyericsson site says I cant
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You could go to a local market / shop that sim unlocks phones. As I understand (got an o2 branded one myself and did it) part of that process is unlocking the bootloader as well
Okay, depends how much they are going to charge. I will check it out.
I have T-mobile locked HTC one x and im trying to find unlock method but i always fail,tried over internet none site worked for me,i gave my phone on phone service to unlock but it seems that they also cant unlock it.
is there any method to unlock,im ready to pay to unlock
thank you
DNK13 said:
I have T-mobile locked HTC one x and im trying to find unlock method but i always fail,tried over internet none site worked for me,i gave my phone on phone service to unlock but it seems that they also cant unlock it.
is there any method to unlock,im ready to pay to unlock
thank you
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Can't you unlock it on www.htcdev.com?
I don't think he means the bootloader, I think his handset is carrier branded.
I'm not too sure on how to do it myself, if there is a way I think Mike1986 or Football might know.
I got my branded hox unlocked by http://www.mobileunlocked.co.uk/ it cost £11.99 and took 20 mins
DNK13 said:
I have T-mobile locked HTC one x and im trying to find unlock method but i always fail,tried over internet none site worked for me,i gave my phone on phone service to unlock but it seems that they also cant unlock it.
is there any method to unlock,im ready to pay to unlock
thank you
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You need a XTC clip to unlock and soff the phone
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steveharris87 said:
I got my branded hox unlocked by http://www.mobileunlocked.co.uk/ it cost £11.99 and took 20 mins
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i tried 3 different sites that unlock phones and all 3 gave me same code that dont work
even in phone service they gave me same code that dont work :/
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You need a XTC clip to unlock and soff the phone
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for xtc clip you need micro sd to create goldcard that htc one x dont have so i dont think its possible with xtc clip
DNK13 said:
I have T-mobile locked HTC one x and im trying to find unlock method but i always fail,tried over internet none site worked for me,i gave my phone on phone service to unlock but it seems that they also cant unlock it.
is there any method to unlock,im ready to pay to unlock
thank you
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@DNK13 which network and country is it locked to?
I think he is in the UK with the UK T-Mobile network.
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DNK13 said:
i tried 3 different sites that unlock phones and all 3 gave me same code that dont work
even in phone service they gave me same code that dont work :/
for xtc clip you need micro sd to create goldcard that htc one x dont have so i dont think its possible with xtc clip
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Plus if we had the xtc clip & Goldcard we'd have achieved S-off by now...
Ring T mobile and request an unlock code, I don't think they can refuse by law, they will charge you around 15 quid.
1. Is your bootloader unlocked?
2. Are u running a custom rom?
If you have even 1 of these as fare as I'm aware u have to be on stock for the unlock to work. espeshaly if your getting the same code time and time again.
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unlock code
Here many services are available to unlock your HTC one x.You can get the unlock code from the site Simpleunlocking.com here they ask your phone's IMEI number.If you give them,then they deliver unlock code to you. You can unblock your phone by using this unlock code.
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Last week i bought new HTC mobile phone.
3 Branded
Hello,
So because my phone is locked to 3, i will have to pay 3 direct to unlock? or can I use one of the websites?
i have unlocked the bootloader so will the unlock codes not work?
Chris30uk said:
Hello,
So because my phone is locked to 3, i will have to pay 3 direct to unlock? or can I use one of the websites?
i have unlocked the bootloader so will the unlock codes not work?
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If you on contract with them it's free and even if your on pay as you go its free. You can use any website to get an unlock code and use that as well.
I re locked my bootloader as it wouldn't let me do it unlocked and custom
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galaxys2Tav said:
If you on contract with them it's free and even if your on pay as you go its free. You can use any website to get an unlock code and use that as well.
I re locked my bootloader as it wouldn't let me do it unlocked and custom
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Are you sure it's free on Three? Every time I've asked them, they've quoted £15.32 in store and through phone calls to unlock. And the only info I can find on the website, claims pretty much the same: http://support.three.co.uk/srvs/cgi...sername=Mobile:mobileUser?s_search=helpsearch
Probably would be cheaper from somewhere else though.
It would be a lot cheaper elsewhere but I know they had to give my sister an unlock code for the i9000. But I'm sure I read somewhere as well in the UK there not aloud to sell simlocked phone but if they do there abliged to give you the unlock code.
Best thing to do is check citizens advice website if you don't want to pay for it to see if the info is true. I only heard it through the grapevine, but what's £3-5 to get an unlock code its a lot cheaper than i****e unlock cides
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HI guys,
I got an Xperia Arc S that was sim locked, so I contacted orange support and they gave me the code for unlocking, but when I entered the code it said "Could not unlock network", then I checked and the phone was hard locked..
I didn't enter any codes before orange gave me this one, and I bought it new, still its hard locked..
Is there any way that I can somehow undo the hard lock, so I can enter the unlock code??
Also does unlocking bootloader removes sim lock or hard lock??
Thx in advance
P.S.
It's 12W19 so the SETool doesn't work
unlocking bootloader DOESN'T removes sim lock or hard lock.
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unlocking bootloader DOESN'T removes sim lock or hard lock.
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OK, but can hard lock somehow be removed or something so I can enter the code?
Bump.
Have the same problem with a BRAND NEW Sony Ericsson MK16a Xperia Pro from Fido in Canada.
I had earlier attempted a testpoint and it failed (only then did I find out about the post-12W14 ones not working with testpoint). Mine is 12W21.
I bought an unlock code, but it kept failing. I checked the unlock attempts counter in the hidden menu, and it showed 10 attempts, and that number decreased to 7 (I tried 3 times).
Brought the phone to the shop where I bought the code. They claim my phone is hardlocked!
Tried buying the code from another provider. Code is exactly the same as the one that didn't work.
Any idea what to do?
machoman1337 said:
Have the same problem with a BRAND NEW Sony Ericsson MK16a Xperia Pro from Fido in Canada.
Any idea what to do?
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Was it supposed to be unlocked in the first place? I'd just take it back to the place where I bought it.
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Was it supposed to be unlocked in the first place? I'd just take it back to the place where I bought it.
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What do you mean by "supposed to be unlocked"? It was locked to begin with and I assumed I could just buy a code and unlock it like any other phone.
Before trying to use a bought code, I had tried a testpoint unlock which did not work due to this being a new security model.
Unfortunately I can't take it back to Fido because I'm past their 15 day return policy.
There is a Youtube video of an identical problem to mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aCxH2e47gY
I just want to verify if the new security MCUs are blocking the ability to use network unlock codes.
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What do you mean by "supposed to be unlocked"? It was locked to begin with and I assumed I could just buy a code and unlock it like any other phone.
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I don't really know how phones are being sold in Canada, but here in Finland you can just go and buy an unlocked phone. If it then turns out to be locked, of course they will have to unlock it for you.
Or, you can go and buy a phone with a subscription, in which case it may be locked to the carrier in question. YOYO if you switch carriers and still want to use the same phone.
I'm having the same problem with a Fido Xperia U, had 10 attempts initially, now down to 4 after going through an ebay seller mister unlock and now cellunlocker.net, both provided me the same unlock code but it doesn't seems to work.
Mine's a brand new phone, everything stock, I even tried to reflash the firmware with the Sony PC Companion even though I had the latest firmware already.
Same as this guy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lCoGhc6BCE
machoman1337 said:
All right, that makes at least 4 confirmed cases of new 2012 Fido Xperias not being unlockable with purchased codes. Let's bring this up with Fido and Sony and see what can be done.
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machoman1337:
You have this unlock xperia pro things solved? I have exactly same problem. Purchased 2 codes from 2 suppliers. Codes are identical and not working. Someone is advertising software unlock at fastgsm.com
minghe said:
machoman1337:
You have this unlock xperia pro things solved? I have exactly same problem. Purchased 2 codes from 2 suppliers. Codes are identical and not working. Someone is advertising software unlock at fastgsm.com
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wow, this really is serious eh... I managed to sell that xperia in the end (locked). F*** Sony honestly.
if someone finds a solution please let me know.
I whiling to pay up to 30 CAD to unlock my phone.
I found my xperia ion on e-bay and it is locked.
1.st question: Can be unlocked with code and use it in Europe gsm network?
2nd. question: If i unlock bootloader, and root, and instal some international custom rom will i unlock network?
1. Yes but good luck getting a code right now as AT&T isn't giving them out.
2. Unlocking bootloader doesn't unlock network (at least not officially) and flashing an international rom has no effect on similar lock status or not.
You'd have to try some of the unlocking services around. There is a thread about unlocking already on the ion forums here at xda. Look at that thread for info.
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1. Yes but good luck getting a code right now as AT&T isn't giving them out.
2. Unlocking bootloader doesn't unlock network (at least not officially) and flashing an international rom has no effect on similar lock status or not.
You'd have to try some of the unlocking services around. There is a thread about unlocking already on the ion forums here at xda. Look at that thread for info.
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Can you point me to the unlocking service ? i has been looking in this forum, i only found a thread with a service, i emailed the guy and bisades that took too long to answer me he sayd that he cant unlock the LT28at
Special_fx said:
Can you point me to the unlocking service ? i has been looking in this forum, i only found a thread with a service, i emailed the guy and bisades that took too long to answer me he sayd that he cant unlock the LT28at
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http://www.microunlocker.com/
Thats the guy that i sent an email to, he cant unlock it, i can get the unlock code, but there is no way to put it in to the cell, seems that i will have to wait some time untill someone find the way to do it, Thanx anyway
He was offering it using ezSEMC and it was unlocking the sim and changing the bootloader unlock allowed flag for people even though he said it didn't.
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He was offering it using ezSEMC and it was unlocking the sim and changing the bootloader unlock allowed flag for people even though he said it didn't.
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I beleive you, i dont know why he changed its mind, if anybody on the forum knows who can do it please let me know
Please help me... W/ Xperia Ion Locked by AT&T, Dial *#*#7378423#*#* >>> Service infor >>> SIM lock and then tell me all info: Network? Network subset? Service provider? Corporate? and SIM? It's very helpful for me... THANKS.
[x] Network 10
[] Network subset 0
[] Service provider 0
[] Corporate 0
[] SIM 0
Special_fx said:
Thats the guy that i sent an email to, he cant unlock it, i can get the unlock code, but there is no way to put it in to the cell, seems that i will have to wait some time untill someone find the way to do it, Thanx anyway
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You said you can get the unlock code? Where/how did you get it?
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You said you can get the unlock code? Where/how did you get it?
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On sony's website, just omit the last digit of your esn
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On sony's website, just omit the last digit of your esn
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on sony`s website? unlocking bootloader and network unlocking are 2 different things
oh and what's the url of the carrier/bootloader unlock via sony?
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oh and what's the url of the carrier/bootloader unlock via sony?
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Its not for carrier unlock only bootloader
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
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i understand, but woudn't it work via similar instruction after that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300&highlight=carrier+unlock
or is the s-off unobtainable?
It seems AT&t is unlocking the device now
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1. Yes but good luck getting a code right now as AT&T isn't giving them out.
2. Unlocking bootloader doesn't unlock network (at least not officially) and flashing an international rom has no effect on similar lock status or not.
You'd have to try some of the unlocking services around. There is a thread about unlocking already on the ion forums here at xda. Look at that thread for info.
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HI
I bought( On my Birthday !) a Unlocked At&t Ion in S.korea from a guy who bought two of those from US.
I guess he was in US army ( this is around 1st Aug or late July thing). If it helped him to get a unlock . So looks like as of now At&t is unlocking it .. :good:
Anyways i am happy to get a Unlocked ionthat too in the land of Samsung ! I have flashed a stock rom Lt28H.. It works amazing on ICS ..
Anirudh
I bought an used AT&T Ion in Canada from Kijiji and I'm stuck with it. The guy who sold me the phone knew it cannot be unlock but too bad I didn't do a research before I paid him my hard earned money. And I dont want to sell and scam people around saying this can be unlocked. Hopefully it will be possible in the future and then I will either sell it or give it to my budy.
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derekmhma said:
I bought an used AT&T Ion in Canada from Kijiji and I'm stuck with it. The guy who sold me the phone knew it cannot be unlock but too bad I didn't do a research before I paid him my hard earned money. And I dont want to sell and scam people around saying this can be unlocked. Hopefully it will be possible in the future and then I will either sell it or give it to my budy.
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Ebay selling unlock code for Xperia ion Canada... not boot loader unlock
So how long before the attached version can be unlocked
ATT isnt giving out codes yet but has anyone had luck sim unlocking a Rogers canadian ION on these forums?
If so i would like to know where they got the codes, a lot of shady sites saying they have them but dont want to give out the cash to just anyone.