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Confirmed ion bootloader unlock not allowed.

Just like the play. This is pretty disappointing. Still love the phone though.
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bhp090808 said:
Just like the play. This is pretty disappointing. Still love the phone though.
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Yeh already been discussed. Not surprising though.

There'll be a work around sooner or later. eb
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It means boot loader unlocked not allowed nicely you can still force it though... One of the developers will fix this issue soon
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sorry for such a newbie question, but if the bootloader is locked, how this guy here can sell the AT&T version and unlock it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280909897811#ht_1169wt_1272
does anyone have any idea? anyway to unlock the ATT ion version out there?

erick3.14 said:
sorry for such a newbie question, but if the bootloader is locked, how this guy here can sell the AT&T version and unlock it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280909897811#ht_1169wt_1272
does anyone have any idea? anyway to unlock the ATT ion version out there?
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He is probably relying on a service that will get the unlock code but I'm not aware of any that have unlock codes for the ion. Its exclusive to AT&T so I seriously doubt you can get it unlocked for at least a few months. You can't even buy one unlocked in the US for full price.
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Yeah, more than likely it'll be pretty much a repeat of the x10a only (since a lot of the ground work done) quicker process. We'll all end up w sum variant of the stock sony rom(or any but att) w custom recovery. I was never able to do much of anything w the stock usa roms, come to think of it not even sure att saw GB, don't think so. eb
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mehran_o0o said:
It means boot loader unlocked not allowed nicely you can still force it though... One of the developers will fix this issue soon
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But my question is, how long before someone does? The bootloader being locked just bums me out. I really want this phone. And the price is making it really possible for me, but I almost feel like I should just wait even longer for something else, or pay the $200 for a GS III.
I really need to get my hands on the Ion. Has anyone gone into a BB or ATT store to get theirs and seen a demo unit?

I have ... the phone looks and feels great. i've read a few reports of signal issues. i think i'm going to wait a few weeks and get two one for me and one for my girl mid july for the price... and ics coming soon... it's a dopeass phone for sure. i loved the way it felt in my hand the screen is gorgeous. the camera was super fast too... idk it was nice.

Spectre51 said:
He is probably relying on a service that will get the unlock code but I'm not aware of any that have unlock codes for the ion. Its exclusive to AT&T so I seriously doubt you can get it unlocked for at least a few months. You can't even buy one unlocked in the US for full price.
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This was the answer from the ebay seller:
" I can unlock the phone for $30 extra. It is a factory unlock and not through special ROMS which allows you to keep all stock Sony firmware. It is a permanent factory unlock."
I´m not from the US and I´m looking to buy either a Xperia S or Xperia Ion. As the Ion is newer, would like to go for it. I will be in the US by mid july but still looking to find for a good price for a non-contract and unlocked, but it seems that Ion will be higher anyway. If the unlocking would be a easy thing, I would by the no contract phone at Sony store for example, but it seems I will have to go for the Xperia S

I would be leary of anyone who promises they can unlock the BL at this point. Unfortunately there's absolutely no way of knowing for sure if and when this will happen for the att "unlock not allowed model". eb
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erick3.14 said:
This was the answer from the ebay seller:
" I can unlock the phone for $30 extra. It is a factory unlock and not through special ROMS which allows you to keep all stock Sony firmware. It is a permanent factory unlock."
I´m not from the US and I´m looking to buy either a Xperia S or Xperia Ion. As the Ion is newer, would like to go for it. I will be in the US by mid july but still looking to find for a good price for a non-contract and unlocked, but it seems that Ion will be higher anyway. If the unlocking would be a easy thing, I would by the no contract phone at Sony store for example, but it seems I will have to go for the Xperia S
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From that eBay quote, sounds like he must be selling the international version of the ion(lt28i) not the AT&T ion(lt28at). That's the only way I can think of for the unlocked with Sony factory firmware settings.

Bach415 said:
From that eBay quote, sounds like he must be selling the international version of the ion(lt28i) not the AT&T ion(lt28at). That's the only way I can think of for the unlocked with Sony factory firmware settings.
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Yeah. None of the LT28at can be unlocked right now Not even Sony can sell them that way.
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Xperia ion Lt28AT
Spectre51 said:
Yeah. None of the LT28at can be unlocked right now Not even Sony can sell them that way.
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Have you found any way to unlock sony xperia ion lt28at locked at AT-T?. I bought this phone from sony website assuming it is unlocked,but it is actually locked at AT-T but no contract..so please advise what can be done to use it on T-mobile?

At this time nothing can be done.
baryar86 said:
Have you found any way to unlock sony xperia ion lt28at locked at AT-T?. I bought this phone from sony website assuming it is unlocked,but it is actually locked at AT-T but no contract..so please advise what can be done to use it on T-mobile?
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I cant say, it just came out and not many devs have purchased it... Ill give it a month for ppl to show up.... I could mess around to find a way but im too busy and im not that professional to find it right away.. But if u listen to me, its the best phone. I worked with sgs3 and ion. ... And i say definitely ion.... Yes sgs3 has ics and lots and lots but i just love ui of ion and its design plus that no samsung phone has ever worked for me for more than 6 months but any sony or sonyericsson worked for me for years i still have the sony z7 and it works super
MattDoza said:
But my question is, how long before someone does? The bootloader being locked just bums me out. I really want this phone. And the price is making it really possible for me, but I almost feel like I should just wait even longer for something else, or pay the $200 for a GS III.
I really need to get my hands on the Ion. Has anyone gone into a BB or ATT store to get theirs and seen a demo unit?
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Google GSM can unlock phone to use on t-mobile $29.99

This guy is advertising that he can unlock the phone for $25
http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...-Xperia-ion-LTE-LT28-to-use-with-T-Mobile-USA
The only thing is when you go to purchase it locked to Canada and Rogers so I can not sure about it.

The ion will be one hell of a device if we can just get passed the issue of unlocking for ATT :/ really wish i had an international one just so i can play with it. i really hate the bloat ware they are shipped with. all in all preformance and hardware wise i see the ion staying alive for a few years. longer than what the x10 did in my opinion.
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Has anyone tried getting AT&T to unlock an off-contract xperia ion? I'd love to buy the phone, and $449 is an awesome price point (esp compared to the Galaxy Nexus at $350), but I'd really like to use it with T-mobile.

Google it some site selling unlock code for about $30 but don't buy it from unlockit dot com for $9.95 because they can't do it and will refund your money. Buy the phone on ebay cheaper for about $350 but if you use it on T-mobile then you only get "E" speed.

randy_c said:
Google it some site selling unlock code for about $30 but don't buy it from unlockit dot com for $9.95 because they can't do it and will refund your money. Buy the phone on ebay cheaper for about $350 but if you use it on T-mobile then you only get "E" speed.
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any link on which seller can unlock it? I have tried several, and none could work it out.

I seriously doubt you will find one that can actually unlock it. Sony isn't even selling them unlocked in the US due to their agreement with AT&T.

Spectre51 said:
I seriously doubt you will find one that can actually unlock it. Sony isn't even selling them unlocked in the US due to their agreement with AT&T.
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??
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...ifier=S_Ericsson_Mobile_Phones&facetlist=true

augie7107 said:
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http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...ifier=S_Ericsson_Mobile_Phones&facetlist=true
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That's just full non-contract price. Still not unlocked.
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Might be better...
It might actually be better to wait for the acro S, which I believe Sony plans to sell unlocked?
Anyone have any idea how long it'll take for the acro S to get here?

I have unlocked few AT&T phones that I bought off-contract. Usually a phone call to their customer service works. But some reps might not be helpful - so you should save your receipt and email AT&T for the unlock code.

They won't give you an unlock code for the ion because it is exclusive to AT&T in the US. It will take a few months before they give it out.

Well, I had no problem with getting the unlock code from AT&T for their exclusive phones (X10, Play). I just had to tell them I'm gonna pay the whole off-contract price and I need to use it overseas (which was actually my case). I always call them first to check the availability of the unlock code - then I go buy it

Even if the phone is purchased full MSRP without subsidization they will not give you the unlock code for the Ion...

papped said:
Even if the phone is purchased full MSRP without subsidization they will not give you the unlock code for the Ion...
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Nope. Notice how even on Sony's online store they don't sell it unlocked. That's due to the agreement with AT&T. If you want it unlocked you have to buy the international version from out of the US.
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http://www.cellcorner.com/xshp/unlo...unlock-by-code-imei-any-wireless-carrier.html
what do you think about this? can it be real?
I am planning to buy this phone and i want to make sure it can be unlocked.
thank you

fulii said:
http://www.cellcorner.com/xshp/unlo...unlock-by-code-imei-any-wireless-carrier.html
what do you think about this? can it be real?
I am planning to buy this phone and i want to make sure it can be unlocked.
thank you
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I wonder. It talks a lot about joysticking and the Ion doesn't have one, so I am not sure about this one.

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popfan said:
I wonder. It talks a lot about joysticking and the Ion doesn't have one, so I am not sure about this one.
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Myself and another person have tried worldGSMcodes.com, cellphoneunlock.net and mobile gadgets co/Unlockitnow.com no luck. Cellcorner I did not try but have read alot of reviews. The reviews were dominantly not favourable.Keep in mind there description speaks of a joystick which we haven't seen on sony ericssons for quite a long time. Ive contacted cellunlocker.net and they can't do it either. I've tried the more expensive factory sony factory unlock options with these websites and they refunded me. Right now all we can do is wait for the exclusive agreement to end in the USA.

You guys might want to look at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790180
I emailed the guy from the ezsemc app page and clarified a few things with him. He said it will sim unlock the ion. If anyone is willing to try it please let us know the results.
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Cellcorner doesn't work. I tried it and got full refund.
Today I tried this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790180
It worked. Now I have a sim free phone. I paid 40 USD. It took 2 minutes to complete the entire operation. In the software there is no LT28 but you can choose LT 26S and it will work fine.
Update: Bootloader can be unlocked now.
Thnx to Spectre51 for pointing out this solution.

Spectre51 said:
You guys might want to look at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790180
I emailed the guy from the ezsemc app page and clarified a few things with him. He said it will sim unlock the ion. If anyone is willing to try it please let us know the results.
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So the OP of that thread sent me a message. I guess someone else tried the service using a LT26i (Xperia S) with a bootloader unlock allowed no and it sim unlocked his phone and changed that no to a yes.

atintan said:
Cellcorner doesn't work. I tried it and got full refund.
Today I tried this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790180
It worked. Now I have a sim free phone. I paid 40 USD. It took 2 minutes to complete the entire operation. In the software there is no LT28 but you can choose LT 26S and it will work fine.
Update: Bootloader can be unlocked now.
Thnx to Spectre51 for pointing out this solution.
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So the bootloader can now be unlocked? Did that happen for you on the LT28at?

atintan said:
Cellcorner doesn't work. I tried it and got full refund.
Today I tried this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790180
It worked. Now I have a sim free phone. I paid 40 USD. It took 2 minutes to complete the entire operation. In the software there is no LT28 but you can choose LT 26S and it will work fine.
Update: Bootloader can be unlocked now.
Thnx to Spectre51 for pointing out this solution.
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Which LT28 do you have? AT&T or Rogers?

[Q]"Could not unlock network" - Arc S LT18i

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.

realzahed said:
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.

Moronicus said:
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.

machoman1337 said:
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.

Can i unlock my xperia ion att?

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.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion.

Spectre51 said:
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?

Mr.Confused said:
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

Special_fx said:
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?

apkraven said:
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.

how to open line

I have sony xperia t2 ultra.. my friend give it to me.. but its been plan for smart user only and i want to use my old sim..how to unlock it

Please breif your question properly

jolan21 said:
I have sony xperia t2 ultra.. my friend give it to me.. but its been plan for smart user only and i want to use my old sim..how to unlock it
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If you mean you wish to unlock the device so it can be used on any network and carrier rather than it be just locked down to one, you are going to need something called a PAC code from the network the device was originally on they are usually free nowadays though some may still charge for the privilege depends where in the world you are. They can also be purchased online from places like eBay and Amazon for a few pounds though I've never tried that way as I've always phoned the network for the code if I've needed one.