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Xperia play on at&t

I would like to root the at&t xperia play if some one can help.
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Can't unlock AT&T Play
Just go the AT&T play, and can't unlock the bootloader using the instructions on here nor on the official sonyericson instructions. Basically, can't get into fastboot mode at all, using search button and usb plugin as instructed.

There are two dudes on there forums that can do the bootloader unlock. I think its like $24usd. I'm gonna do mine payday (Friday). Pretty sure once you unlock the bootloader, the root should be easy. Look in the general section those dudes are in there.
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HighJeep said:
There are two dudes on there forums that can do the bootloader unlock. I think its like $24usd. I'm gonna do mine payday (Friday). Pretty sure once you unlock the bootloader, the root should be easy. Look in the general section those dudes are in there.
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Ya alejandrissimo did mine and if u do get this done if u can send me a back up of your rom I would like to test some things.
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Ill be doing mine friday. Payday! Lol. I will be happy to send you a copy. Pm me some instructions for what exactly you need.
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has anyone tried to unbrand their phone? is it an easy process? is it safe?

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hidarez said:
Just go the AT&T play, and can't unlock the bootloader using the instructions on here nor on the official sonyericson instructions. Basically, can't get into fastboot mode at all, using search button and usb plugin as instructed.
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I can not get into fastboot either...
I tried pressing search and menu

PM alejandrissimo .... job done like 25 bucks

HighJeep said:
PM alejandrissimo .... job done like 25 bucks
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Can he also do AT&T?

yes he can, he just did it for me last night. Was fast and easy, he even helped root it and answered any other questions i had.

Do i have to physically send the phone?
I am new to android (jumping off the iphone train) but i was under the impression that it wouldn't be hard to root the device myself.
I'm hoping to be quickly corrected here.

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thando36 said:
yes he can, he just did it for me last night. Was fast and easy, he even helped root it and answered any other questions i had.
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How long did it take for him to respond? I PMed him on xda private messages.

DrROBschiz said:
Do i have to physically send the phone?
I am new to android (jumping off the iphone train) but i was under the impression that it wouldn't be hard to root the device myself.
I'm hoping to be quickly corrected here.
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You don't have to send your phone. You install a few software needed for him to remotely do all the stuff in front of your eyes. And you open the back cover of the phone, link two points with a paper clip or something like that. A lot of people have done it and I haven't seen a single complaint (except for some people who think this is a ripoff and want it free).
The problem is that there are a few versions of "lock", carrier sim-lock, locked bootloader, not being able to use fastboot. But this method unlocks everything in a few minutes.

Jinx13 also does bootloader unlocking for like 15 bucks
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I plan on picking up my phone tomorrow.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys

I have PMed Alejandrissimo and I am hoping this phones bootloader can be unlocked. I have AT&T Xperia Play(R800At) and the bloatware is killing me(and lack of freedom). Phone is brand new & it will be a shame to have to return for Atrix. I will pay the money as long as future updates dont re-lock bootloader, sim, & take root from me & I dont have to keep paying.

cyrusalmighty said:
I have PMed Alejandrissimo and I am hoping this phones bootloader can be unlocked. I have AT&T Xperia Play(R800At) and the bloatware is killing me(and lack of freedom). Phone is brand new & it will be a shame to have to return for Atrix. I will pay the money as long as future updates dont re-lock bootloader, sim, & take root from me & I dont have to keep paying.
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I have an R800at that he unlocked yesterday. Also got root going and will remove bloat this weekend. He can certainly help you out.

What to do after root?

So apparently i cant unlock my boot-loader. but i have my play rooted. what can i do to update firmware and overclock?
I have r800at AT&T GSM unlocked to T-Mo. The whole reason i want to do this is because games play pretty poorly.

TehTimeb0mb said:
So apparently i cant unlock my boot-loader. but i have my play rooted. what can i do to update firmware and overclock?
I have r800at AT&T GSM unlocked to T-Mo. The whole reason i want to do this is because games play pretty poorly.
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Why cant you un lock the BL ?
You can update your firmware with flash tool still (someone correct me if im wrong) and I there is not an overclock for the stock kernel. Now that your rooted though , you can delete any bloatware apps to free some space and apply some tweaks in your build.prop to give a better user experience.

216Monster said:
Why cant you un lock the BL ?
You can update your firmware with flash tool still (someone correct me if im wrong) and I there is not an overclock for the stock kernel. Now that your rooted though , you can delete any bloatware apps to free some space and apply some tweaks in your build.prop to give a better user experience.
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On your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
Mine doesnt have that.
Also on the bloatware apps would i just delete them as any other app would be deleted?

u can remove bloatware using titanium backup.. but use it carefully

TehTimeb0mb said:
On your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
Mine doesnt have that.
Also on the bloatware apps would i just delete them as any other app would be deleted?
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The test point unlock method wont work for you?

216Monster said:
The test point unlock method wont work for you?
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Could you link me do it?

You can unlock the bootloader but you will have to pay one of the few members on her that do the unlocking. Just search for bootloader unlock threads and you will find the names. Cost is $24.

Spectre51 said:
You can unlock the bootloader but you will have to pay one of the few members on her that do the unlocking. Just search for bootloader unlock threads and you will find the names. Cost is $24.
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Is there anyway i could just buy it myself and not have to go through someone else?

TehTimeb0mb said:
Is there anyway i could just buy it myself and not have to go through someone else?
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The test point software isn't free and even after you got it then you have to buy credits to use the software to do an unlock. I paid alejandrissimo the 24$ to do it and he makes it very fast and simple. Best 24$ I spent thus far!
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216Monster said:
The test point software isn't free and even after you got it then you have to buy credits to use the software to do an unlock. I paid alejandrissimo the 24$ to do it and he makes it very fast and simple. Best 24$ I spent thus far!
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Okay i contacted him on his site. how long does he take to respond?

TehTimeb0mb said:
Okay i contacted him on his site. how long does he take to respond?
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He was pretty quick for me.

TehTimeb0mb said:
Okay i contacted him on his site. how long does he take to respond?
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Add him on gtalk it will be faster [email protected] .. he will get back to you pretty quick I'm sure.
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Potato13 said:
He was pretty quick for me.
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216Monster said:
Add him on gtalk it will be faster [email protected] .. he will get back to you pretty quick I'm sure.
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Thanks I just added him hopefully he can do it for me

Looks like he's on right now...

Solar.Plexus said:
Looks like he's on right now...
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Yup added. paid. unlocked. now i have ICS and DooMKernal installed! all running good. he is a very nice guy too.

If he changed for profit he could have made a little fortune by now...
I mean, how many people has he unlocked already? Hundreds?
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Logseman said:
If he changed for profit he could have made a little fortune by now...
I mean, how many people has he unlocked already? Hundreds?
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Agreed. Even if he charged $25, one extra dollar each time would certainly add up.
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Logseman said:
If he changed for profit he could have made a little fortune by now...
I mean, how many people has he unlocked already? Hundreds?
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Solar.Plexus said:
Agreed. Even if he charged $25, one extra dollar each time would certainly add up.
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What makes you think he isn't making profit? who would do a service for free.

Well, he says he does it at cost. Given that the Omnius official prices go around those levels, I would believe him. Plus, there are other people who give guided unlocks as well, so it's not like he can get too greedy since everyone would go to Jinx13 or someone else to make the unlock.
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[Q] How to unlock boot loader Paid method??

I NEED help in unlocking my boot loader....if anyone could make me a tutorial in how to unlock the boot loader on the xperia play....life would be so much easier....please pm me if you can....thak you! =D
I have a xperia play R800at android version 2.3.3
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Paid unlock
Only way for most Xperia's is a paid method. No you can't do it for free.
Try a site like http://unlock-bootloader.com/ you send a contact form on the website, they got back to me within 24 hours, cost is $24 USD, and they're really great in walking you through it. Basically you download a set of tools provided by them, power off your phone, and bridge a point in the back with a paper clip. (they give you pictures on how to do this) after which they remotely unlock it.
This DOES void your warranty, so make sure you're sure. I personally did it, tried a few custom ROMS and went back to stock (rooted). No disrespect to the ROM devs, but I find most too buggy for day to day use, and the Sony skin has been growing on me.

Try this : http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlocking-boot-loader
Hope I answered to your question

I already tried this method and it didnt work........but the paid method sounds like its hard to do........some one should come up with a better way......but thaks everyone!!!!!! you guys are a big help!!!
=D
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yoshirocks9 said:
I already tried this method and it didnt work........but the paid method sounds like its hard to do........some one should come up with a better way......but thaks everyone!!!!!! you guys are a big help!!!
=D
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Really not as hard as it sounds. It only takes a few minutes.
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Yea its very easy to do I did mine after a week of having my play. Your in total contact with the guy on the other end via google chat and if you don't get it first try no big deal they will guide you thru 100% of the way! You really can't lose
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Does anyone still offer this paid service? The link is dead.

Alternate unlock bootloader site?

I've tried contacted the guy from http://unlock-bootloader.com/ multiple times over the past month, but he has never responded. Are there any other websites for unlocking my R800x bootloader?

ThePlasticBling said:
I've tried contacted the guy from http://unlock-bootloader.com/ multiple times over the past month, but he has never responded. Are there any other websites for unlocking my R800x bootloader?
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Alejandrissimo is a pretty busy guy, but what generally helps is if you add him on gTalk and catch him there sometime.

Solar.Plexus said:
Alejandrissimo is a pretty busy guy, but what generally helps is if you add him on gTalk and catch him there sometime.
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But are there any other sites that I can unlock my bootloader on?

ThePlasticBling said:
But are there any other sites that I can unlock my bootloader on?
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I don't think so. Not unless you want to buy the actual software, then buy the credits and unlock it yourself.

Solar.Plexus said:
I don't think so. Not unless you want to buy the actual software, then buy the credits and unlock it yourself.
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OK thanks. So how would I add that guy on google talk? Or does he have a skype? That would be better.

ThePlasticBling said:
OK thanks. So how would I add that guy on google talk? Or does he have a skype? That would be better.
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Gtalk only.

I contacted him and had the same problem until I checked my spam folder. Be sure to check that. Gmail seems to think its junk mail.
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Surely a phone shop would be happy to unlock it for you for a price
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A guy by the name of jinx13 can do it. He just did it for me a couple days ago. I just signed up at his site and sent him a PM. He responded that day.
http://phoneunlockserver.com/forum/index.php?/index

anyone in the kissimmee fl area

i know this will be moved but i need someone local to show me how t and maybe help me flash my phone to ics 4.0.4i've done every step over and over and over and nothing. so i am on my last leg here, i will pay for the help or maybe trade something for it.

Major-Hardon said:
i know this will be moved but i need someone local to show me how t and maybe help me flash my phone to ics 4.0.4i've done every step over and over and over and nothing. so i am on my last leg here, i will pay for the help or maybe trade something for it.
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This should be moved to Q&A section.

If your bootloader is unlocked and your flashing the recommended kernal etc then you shouldn't have a problem
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that is the problem, the bootloader will not unlock. i did the step by step and came up with the same problem cwm (x-parts) is not working.

if you alredy know the problem why keep trying. it the bootloader do not unlock it do not unlock. nothing you can do about it. other then installing a rom that dose not require unlocked bootloader.

here's another problem, i can't seem to root it again after i did the update.

What phone you got? R800x or R800i?

r800at

Major-Hardon said:
i know this will be moved but i need someone local to show me how t and maybe help me flash my phone to ics 4.0.4i've done every step over and over and over and nothing. so i am on my last leg here, i will pay for the help or maybe trade something for it.
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Nobody is going to go to your house and teach you all of this stuff. You're prolly a serial killer anyway.

ThePlasticBling said:
Nobody is going to go to your house and teach you all of this stuff. You're prolly a serial killer anyway.
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that would be to funny though but i am to nice to be a killer, if anyone does decide to help i will post everything about me but my address to the public. i also have a facebook account so yeah i wouldn't give up my freedom for murder.

Major-Hardon said:
that would be to funny though but i am to nice to be a killer, if anyone does decide to help i will post everything about me but my address to the public. i also have a facebook account so yeah i wouldn't give up my freedom for murder.
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You're right. You're too nice to be a killer. But you ARE a pedophile.

Moved to Q&A Section, please report it so I notice it quicker guys! And hope you get it figured out OP!

ThePlasticBling said:
You're right. You're too nice to be a killer. But you ARE a pedophile.
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now i am starting to think you don't like me. i am not micheal jackson.

Yeah, we all know your elvis presly
/##===CyberScopes===##\

Well, his username doesn't help the allegations of him being a paedophile. Why can't you unlock your bootloader? Can't you pay for someone to do it for you? Alejandrissimo?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922753
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KindaUndisputed said:
Well, his username doesn't help the allegations of him being a paedophile. Why can't you unlock your bootloader? Can't you pay for someone to do it for you? Alejandrissimo?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922753
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why do that when i got the hone for 30 bucks. and no i am not a paedophile, if i was i'd be locked up for the rest of my life like my girlfriend's ex husban. think i will keep myself free of that thank you very much.

Sorry if I offended you, was just joking, what do you mean by "hone"?
Edit: understand now. Do you know if your bootloader can be unlocked or not?
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from what i know it can be unlocked if i can get it rooted and cwm working on this current build.

I have an R800i so i don't really know how it works for the R800at. For the R800i, you type in the following in the dialer, " *#*#7378423#*#*". I know this doesn't really help you, but perhaps there is a similar step for the R800at that tells you whether or not your bootloader can be unlocked?
This may help but like i said, i don't own an R800at and i am in fact, quite a noob myself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481183
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don't worry either this is the first time i own an android phone that is above build 1.5. so this is all new to me, i do have another phone that has 2.3.5 but i can't use it as a daily driver.