Any dev out there: Can you tell me exactly why it is so difficult to root the Ion and why all other methods do not work? When I first started the Android "hacking" I did it all through ADB, command prompt, and what not. What is so different about the Ion for that to not work? I'm just curious.
Sony has fixed the exploits/methods that allowed root using apostle such as superoneclick and other one click root methods. Since they did that the only way to root is to flash a pre-rooted system image via fastboot but to be able to do that you need an unlocked bootloader which isn't possible yet on the ion.
The pre-rooted system image is what I have used to root my Xperia S which was an unbranded phone so I could unlock the bootloader using Sony's official method.
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Spectre51 said:
Sony has fixed the exploits/methods that allowed root using apostle such as superoneclick and other one click root methods. Since they did that the only way to root is to flash a pre-rooted system image via fastboot but to be able to do that you need an unlocked bootloader which isn't possible yet on the ion.
The pre-rooted system image is what I have used to root my Xperia S which was an unbranded phone so I could unlock the bootloader using Sony's official method.
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My Ion is unlockable so what is "Official" method to unlock the bootloader. Is it available for the Ion yet?
How do you find out of your ion has an unlockable boot loader?
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Go to the dialer and dial *#*#7378423#*#* then go yo service info then configuration. Under Booting status it will either say boitliader unlock allowed no or yes. If no it means its locked and you can't unlock it using the official Sony method.
If it says yes you can use http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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I got a no.
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I got a no.
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All the AT&T branded ions are not unlockable. And they don't sell the phones unbranded in the US so we have to wait till a developer finds a way to unlock it.
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Unlockable yes, unlocked? not unless you have unlocked it through Sony's official website or another way we don't know about. Now let's say you did unlock it via the official website, then you would need to make a prerooted system.img for your rom version file and flash that via fastboot to get root.
You have to make that prerooted system.img or have someone else make it. This is the process that I've used on my Xperia S to root it. Currently none of the one click methods will work.
I was reading on the Sony unlocking site that is not possible to unlock CDMA phones. Would this phone be CDMA?
I would say its GSM. But I don't know much
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popfan said:
I was reading on the Sony unlocking site that is not possible to unlock CDMA phones. Would this phone be CDMA?
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The ion is GSM and LTE.
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Can anyone comfirm that the gingerbreak method doesn't work on this phone due to fixes from Sony?
popfan said:
Can anyone comfirm that the gingerbreak method doesn't work on this phone due to fixes from Sony?
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Yes. Gingerbreak and zergrush and all other one click methods do not work on any of the 2012 xperias or any 2011 xperia on their recent updates.
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Yes. Gingerbreak and zergrush and all other one click methods do not work on any of the 2012 xperias or any 2011 xperia on their recent updates.
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I Recently Purchased a Sony Xperia Ion from Sony Store. I purchased for 449$. It says tat its an unlock piece. But issue is, its an agreement from AT & T for this mobile. So please help me out to USE OTHER CARRIER THAN AT & T in my XPREIA ION. PLEASE REPLY ME WITH THE UNLOCK PROCEDURE.
THANK YOU
Harunrao said:
I Recently Purchased a Sony Xperia Ion from Sony Store. I purchased for 449$. It says tat its an unlock piece. But issue is, its an agreement from AT & T for this mobile. So please help me out to USE OTHER CARRIER THAN AT & T in my XPREIA ION. PLEASE REPLY ME WITH THE UNLOCK PROCEDURE.
THANK YOU
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Currently there is no way to unlock it.
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Currently there is no way to unlock it.
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Thank You for your reply.
@Spectre51 : Do you Have any solution for my problem. I want to gift Xperia Ion to my friend. He may use it with other carrier. So please find me out a solution for my problem. At the time of my purchase i thought its an unlocked piece. So i Spared 449$ on it.
Please mail me if you have any solution for it. [email protected]
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@Spectre51 : Do you Have any solution for my problem. I want to gift Xperia Ion to my friend. He may use it with other carrier. So please find me out a solution for my problem. At the time of my purchase i thought its an unlocked piece. So i Spared 449$ on it.
Please mail me if you have any solution for it. [email protected]
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If it is the at&t model there is no way to use it on another network as of yet. You can try arguing with at&t but i dont think it will get you anywhere. Are you still in the return window? If so return it and get the international version.
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I have just rooted using Superoneclick with ZergRush, (bootloader is still locked), and uninstalled some of the bloat (video unlimited, timescape, etc....), using Titanium.
My question is that when Sony Ericsson release an OTA update (i'm currently on 2.3.4). Will I be able to update without any problems?
If not how would I go about updating?
I have an unbranded generic R800i (UK model).
Thanks.
(sorry if this question has been answered before).
You will be able to update without any problems
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You will be able to update without any problems
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Thanks. Was worried there for a moment.
You can unlock with SDK.Sony Ericsson will let you unlock boot loader but!you lose your warranty.just google and get the code from se to unlock bl.it didn't effect if you are rooted and have locked bl.
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Oh and yes you can update with no problems but you never know some people report memory card not bring up apps
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dmcliam said:
You can unlock with SDK.Sony Ericsson will let you unlock boot loader but!you lose your warranty.just google and get the code from se to unlock bl.it didn't effect if you are rooted and have locked bl.
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Not really bothered about unlocking the boot loader atm. Just wanted to root so I could remove some of the bloat.
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Thanks. Was worried there for a moment.
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Actually if you delete any files from /system/app/ you will not be able to ota update (update will fail). But afaik you can still use seus/pc companion to update.
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Actually if you delete any files from /system/app/ you will not be able to ota update (update will fail). But afaik you can still use seus/pc companion to update.
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Oh ok. That's not too bad then
Hi all
Is there a way round this I have read a few things but a little confused
Thanks
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I think testpoint unlock will work
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According to
http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
If it says the Bootloader unlock allowed is NO the bootloader is already unlocked is that right ?
That can't be right because mine is looked to orange and also says 'no' for boot loader unlocking and i have installed a bug fix update OTA and 2.3.4 via pc companion which would both brick a phone with an unlocked boot loader and mine downloaded fine.
Mine said no to unlock bootloader and was locked on o2 but I paid to have the sim unlocked and the bootloader for a small price of a web site, its a 100% safe and also you can still do OTA updates with out a brick.
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According to
http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
If it says the Bootloader unlock allowed is NO the bootloader is already unlocked is that right ?
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No new play will come with the bootloader already unlocked, people with bootloader unlock is NO have to use the testpoint method of bootloader unlock
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danlivesey said:
Mine said no to unlock bootloader and was locked on o2 but I paid to have the sim unlocked and the bootloader for a small price of a web site, its a 100% safe and also you can still do OTA updates with out a brick.
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So you got it unlocked by software though a website ? who ?
AndroHero said:
No new play will come with the bootloader already locked, people with bootloader unlock is NO have to use the testpoint method of bootloader unlock
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Is it safe ? and what tools do I need ? is it worth doing ?
hardmaninc said:
So you got it unlocked by software though a website ? who ?
Is it safe ? and what tools do I need ? is it worth doing ?
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I sent you a pm with the site a link, as far as I knew if you are sim locked you cant unlock your bootloader until your sim is unlocked
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hardmaninc said:
So you got it unlocked by software though a website ? who ?
Is it safe ? and what tools do I need ? is it worth doing ?
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Use jinx13 on this website, he unlocked my play, he will provide you with all the software you need, he does the unlock remotely using teamviewer, all you need is a paperclip.
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I sent you a pm with the site a link, as far as I knew if you are sim locked you cant unlock your bootloader until your sim is unlocked
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No not at all, you don't need to sim unlock your device before you unlock the bootloader. Infact one of the features you get with the paid unlock method is, it will sim unlock your device too. So paying for a sim unlock first is a waste of money.
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I looked every were and im sure every unlocking bootloader method was you had to have your sim unlocked first. If I new that I wouldnt of payed and I would of done it my self.
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AndroHero said:
Use jinx13 on this website, he unlocked my play, he will provide you with all the software you need, he does the unlock remotely using teamviewer, all you need is a paperclip.
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I have just seen that Jinx13 isn't around is that the case or ?
So I don't need to use the sim unlocker 1st ?
hardmaninc said:
I have just seen that Jinx13 isn't around is that the case or ?
So I don't need to use the sim unlocker 1st ?
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I don't know, it was 4 or 5 months ago i used him, there are more unlockers on xda though, i think blagus still does bootloader unlocks too.
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I looked every were and im sure every unlocking bootloader method was you had to have your sim unlocked first. If I new that I wouldnt of payed and I would of done it my self.
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I'm serious, i know there is alot of conflicting information right? But the deal is, factory unlocked phones can use the official bootloader unlock method. Sim locked phones, even if you get the sim unlocked, it does not unlock fastboot, thats why you need the testpoint method, and a sim unlocked device defo isnt required for that, because my device was still locked to o2 when i got my bootloader unlocked.
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Ok lol I looked at to much conflicting info then. I knew I should of just tried it. Do you still get OTA updates with out bricking?
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I'm serious, i know there is alot of conflicting information right? But the deal is, factory unlocked phones can use the official bootloader unlock method. Sim locked phones, even if you get the sim unlocked, it does not unlock fastboot, thats why you need the testpoint method, and a sim unlocked device defo isnt required for that, because my device was still locked to o2 when i got my bootloader unlocked.
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how to use/do testpoint method? is it free?
i don't want to PM alejandrissimo for unlocking my BL, if i only knew 7 months ago, i wouldn't pay someone to sim-unlock my phone, instead i will PM right away alejandrissimo to unlock my BL..
brochador said:
how to use/do testpoint method? is it free?
i don't want to PM alejandrissimo for unlocking my BL, if i only knew 7 months ago, i wouldn't pay someone to sim-unlock my phone, instead i will PM right away alejandrissimo to unlock my BL..
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He unlocked my bootloader and sim within 15 minutes. I don't think you need to unlock the sim first because mine was a r800at and everything was locked to begin with.
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Ok lol I looked at to much conflicting info then. I knew I should of just tried it. Do you still get OTA updates with out bricking?
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Yeah with the paid method you can ota with no probs
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So I need to pm him to.unlock bootloader and I can still do ota tho ?
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hardmaninc said:
So I need to pm him to.unlock bootloader and I can still do ota tho ?
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If you think you can unlock your bootloader using the unlock method your self then do so but you wont be able to do OTA updates but if you pay you will be able to do OTW updates.
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Hey guys I have a very noobish question..How do i know if my bootloader is unlocked or locked ?
I have just bought a new Arc S.
Thanks in advance..
Just type *#*#7378423#*#* and go in configuration menu or something like that then you ll discover what you want to know
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if you had bought a new one i'm sure your bootloader still locked..
thefirecrow said:
Just type *#*#7378423#*#* and go in configuration menu or something like that then you ll discover what you want to know
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Uh, don't go about giving wrong information. You will NOT be able to find out whether your bootloader is unlocked through the service menu!
What that shows is only whether you're 'allowed' to unlock the bootloader or not. Pretty big difference.
And a brand new phone from the dealer is bound to have a locked bootloader.
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xtacy! said:
Uh, don't go about giving wrong information. You will NOT be able to find out whether your bootloader is unlocked through the service menu!
What that shows is only whether you're 'allowed' to unlock the bootloader or not. Pretty big difference.
And a brand new phone from the dealer is bound to have a locked bootloader.
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Thanks mate! so the best way to unlock is through sonys website right. ?
And one more thing if i have updated to the official ICS, and now i want to unlock to the bootloader, i will be still able to perform it through sony's site or any other method ?
THanks again!
moizsami said:
Thanks mate! so the best way to unlock is through sonys website right. ?
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Yes.. But remember that voids your warranty and you lose your DRM keys by doing so..
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now.i.feel said:
Yes.. But remember that voids your warranty and you lose your DRM keys by doing so..
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And what if im already on official ics...can i still unlock it ?thanks..
moizsami said:
And what if im already on official ics...can i still unlock it ?thanks..
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Ofcourse..!!
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Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
senrai180 said:
Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
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does super one click work with at?
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fma965 said:
does super one click work with at?
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It would just stop at step 7, it wouldn't do anything after that.
senrai180 said:
Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
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You can flash superuser.zip in recovery if you unlock your bootloader. why do you say you cant?
216Monster said:
You can flash superuser.zip in recovery if you unlock your bootloader. why do you say you cant?
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When i check to see if bootloader can be unlocked by putting in the numbers and pound, it isnt there. :/
No.... it will show "yes" or "no"
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No.... it will show "yes" or "no"
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Why isn't it there then?
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The 'bootloader unlock allowed: yes' doesnt always ahow up. It depends on the android version and some other things. Anyway, if it shows no value for it or it even doesnt show up at all, it means you cannot unlock you BL, not at least by IMEI code method. It is possible through a paid method by alejandrissimo, a well known and trusted member of xda. Just take a look on unlock-bootloader.com (maybe its free now, I dont know)
For unrooting, you should try flashtool (zerg-rush), or the unroot tool, maybe they work on r800at
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senrai180 said:
Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
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Try the Zerg rush method in the develpers forum. look for it. just type Zerg Rush on the search bar... when i had my play with stuck, that was the way I got it rooted...
hi friends,
i used the "DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4] (zergRush Exploit)" to root my xperia play successfully.
i want to know that if the bootloader also be unlocked? how to check?
try the method in the Sony Unlock Bootloader Web site, there you can find how to know if it's and if you can unlock it..
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try the method in the Sony Unlock Bootloader Web site, there you can find how to know if it's and if you can unlock it..
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Tried it, too bad I can't.
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julian280 said:
The 'bootloader unlock allowed: yes' doesnt always ahow up. It depends on the android version and some other things. Anyway, if it shows no value for it or it even doesnt show up at all, it means you cannot unlock you BL, not at least by IMEI code method. It is possible through a paid method by alejandrissimo, a well known and trusted member of xda. Just take a look on unlock-bootloader.com (maybe its free now, I dont know)
For unrooting, you should try flashtool (zerg-rush), or the unroot tool, maybe they work on r800at
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Thanks for the reply, but I already know.I'm relying on himto do a free one haha
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honming said:
hi friends,
i used the "DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4] (zergRush Exploit)" to root my xperia play successfully.
i want to know that if the bootloader also be unlocked? how to check?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23680742&postcount=1
please go to the thread and read carefully you will find what you need to know
From what I understand, only certain devices can be unlocked and flashed with a custom ROM.
Is there a way to find out if a new xperia M will be unlockable? Something on the package maybe?
MartyMantion said:
From what I understand, only certain devices can be unlocked and flashed with a custom ROM.
Is there a way to find out if a new xperia M will be unlockable? Something on the package maybe?
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Yup ther is a way, follow this guide :
1. Open your phone app.
2. Dial *#*#7378423#*#*
3. A service menu should open up
4. Go into service info
5. Go into configurations
6. Look under rooting status
7. Read what is says after bootloader unlock allowed:
8. If it says yes, then follow this guide provided by sony to unlock your bootloader http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com. On the other hand, if it says no, then you cannot unlock your phone's bootloader.
Hope this helped
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MartyMantion said:
From what I understand, only certain devices can be unlocked and flashed with a custom ROM.
Is there a way to find out if a new xperia M will be unlockable? Something on the package maybe?
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if u buy via carrier like 02,orange.etc....they will mentioned it in details....
there are some country have only locked bootloader[permanent]
most country has unlockable bootloader
Is there is any way to verify bootloader unlockable during purchase time (before open phone box )
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stalin.sk2 said:
Is there is any way to verify bootloader unlockable during purchase time (before open phone box )
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bro thats what i told in previous post..
if u buy via carrier like 02,orange.etc....they will mentioned it in details....
there are some country have only locked bootloader[permanent]
most country has unlockable bootloader [india has unlockable bootloader only if u didnt buy in contract with carriers]