The previous owner tells me that it's unlocked but how can I be sure of that? Is there any chance of the phone being locked? (In spanish it's something like negative bandwith ) Thanks.
markitosd said:
The previous owner tells me that it's unlocked but how can I be sure of that? Is there any chance of the phone being locked? (In spanish it's something like negative bandwith ) Thanks.
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When you start your phone, at the Google logo, you'll see the unlock state.
If there's an unlocked lock icon at the bottom of the screen, it's unlocked. Otherwise, it isn't.
You didn't specify SIM or bootloader unlocked..
If bootloader, it wont matter if it is or not, since it's super easy to unlock.
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So I've heard about bootloader unlocking which, I guess, enables me to have full control over the device (not like rooting, I understand that) and to do stuff like flashing new ROMs, etc.
But what about network unlocking? I mean, I'd like to be able to use my phone on any network I wish, do I need to unlock the bootloader for that? Do the network restrictions automatically disappear if I unlock the bootloader?
Also, is there anyway I can disable network restrictions by myself (without using something like a special SIM card or asking for remote unlocking) without having to pay for any unlocking service or ask someone to do it for me?
Thanks in advance! :3
positiveh said:
So I've heard about bootloader unlocking which, I guess, enables me to have full control over the device (not like rooting, I understand that) and to do stuff like flashing new ROMs, etc.
But what about network unlocking? I mean, I'd like to be able to use my phone on any network I wish, do I need to unlock the bootloader for that? Do the network restrictions automatically disappear if I unlock the bootloader?
Also, is there anyway I can disable network restrictions by myself (without using something like a special SIM card or asking for remote unlocking) without having to pay for any unlocking service or ask someone to do it for me?
Thanks in advance! :3
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Hi, so to answer your question, when you unlock the bootloader the sim lock remains, also afaik there are no "free" ways in which to remove the sim lock at this moment in time, the only way is to get the unlock code from your service provider or pay a remote unlocking service.
I think i may have seen on the arc forum somewhere for a small fee you can get your boot loader unlocked and sim unlocked at the same time.
One last note if your arc is sim locked there is a chance that you wont be able to unlock the bootloader via sony ericsson developer world, depending on your carrier
furrabbit.nh said:
I think i may have seen on the arc forum somewhere for a small fee you can get your boot loader unlocked and sim unlocked at the same time.
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That means it's also possible to unlock the boot loader remotely?
Also, if there's someone who can do it for us (small fees inc.), that means there's actually a way to do it, right?
positiveh said:
That means it's also possible to unlock the boot loader remotely?
Also, if there's someone who can do it for us (small fees inc.), that means there's actually a way to do it, right?
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Yes there is a way to do it, i cant remember how much it costs exactly, but it's done remotely and sim unlocks and boot loader unlocks at the same time
And is it something I can do by myself?
positiveh said:
And is it something I can do by myself?
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No its done remotely, im trying to find you a link hold on.
furrabbit.nh said:
No its done remotely, im trying to find you a link hold on.
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It's posted in the stickys. ;-)
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furrabbit.nh said:
Hi, so to answer your question, when you unlock the bootloader the sim lock remains, also afaik there are no "free" ways in which to remove the sim lock at this moment in time, the only way is to get the unlock code from your service provider or pay a remote unlocking service.
I think i may have seen on the arc forum somewhere for a small fee you can get your boot loader unlocked and sim unlocked at the same time.
One last note if your arc is sim locked there is a chance that you wont be able to unlock the bootloader via sony ericsson developer world, depending on your carrier
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If someone else can do this as a paid service. Why can't someone explain how its done and make it available for free?
somedude67 said:
If someone else can do this as a paid service. Why can't someone explain how its done and make it available for free?
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As for that i cannot answer.. But at a guess a lot of hard work will have gone into this. It keeps drm intact, provides Sim unlock and enables fast boot on handsets which didn't have it before, if i was in that situation with my arc i would have gladly paid, and i myself think the Dev/Devs are entitled to some hard earned cash
somedude67 said:
If someone else can do this as a paid service. Why can't someone explain how its done and make it available for free?
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That's exactly my point, that's what I wanted to say ;_;
furrabbit.nh said:
As for that i cannot answer.. But at a guess a lot of hard work will have gone into this. It keeps drm intact, provides Sim unlock and enables fast boot on handsets which didn't have it before, if i was in that situation with my arc i would have gladly paid, and i myself think the Dev/Devs are entitled to some hard earned cash
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The boot loader can be unlocked whilst keeping drm intact?
Now that is something id be interested in paying for know anyone who would be able to do this?
Now when my Nexus boots - I see a lock sign (which is in fact unlocked lock) at the bottom of the screen.
What are the consequences to leave it unlocked? Somebody can hack into my phone? Data erase by accident?
Thanks!
Well in case of warranty troubles when the service power on the phone and the first thing they see is that the bootloader is unlocked you may be denied warranty.
code777 said:
Well in case of warranty troubles when the service power on the phone and the first thing they see is that the bootloader is unlocked you may be denied warranty.
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Thanks! (that's a good argument to lock it)
And besides warranty?
bullka said:
Thanks! (that's a good argument to lock it)
And besides warranty?
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Well, nothing. With an unlocked boot loader, you can root your phone and have fun with it. If something goes wrong you can always relock. Not like its hard. Your phone is technically easier to hack, but only by you. The idea of rooting is that you can have software that isn't approved, but most is completely harmless
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bullka said:
Now when my Nexus boots - I see a lock sign (which is in fact unlocked lock) at the bottom of the screen.
What are the consequences to leave it unlocked? Somebody can hack into my phone? Data erase by accident?
Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24671746&postcount=11
There's no reason to lock it again.
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I unlocked the bootloader when I first got the phone. I am going to sell it soon to make way for the Nexus 6P.
Is it possible to remove the bootloader unlocked warning when the phone first boots up?
Thanks for any advice.
i guess nope
If your selling and want it back to original the only way I know is fastboot oem lock
darrenjdoc said:
Hi
I unlocked the bootloader when I first got the phone. I am going to sell it soon to make way for the Nexus 6P.
Is it possible to remove the bootloader unlocked warning when the phone first boots up?
Thanks for any advice.
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If you're going to sell a device that is bootloader unlocked, you have to tell this the person you're selling it to, since it's no longer covered by the warranty. Don't tell me it is. Currently only the European model is unlockable and here in europe laws and regulations are unified among countries within the EU. I hope you do. Otherwise it's just fraudulent, but that's none of my business.
passion8059 said:
If your selling and want it back to original the only way I know is fastboot oem lock
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No, that command does not work on bootloader unlockable devices unless it's a Nexus/OPO/OPT/Huawei/Oppo and some older Motorola devices. etc.
Hey guys, I just got the Moto z2 play and I'm not sure if the xt1710-02 is rootable
Pooper22 said:
Hey guys, I just got the Moto z2 play and I'm not sure if the xt1710-02 is rootable
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Which version is - 02?
1710-02 is the Verizon ver. Not rootable. Bootloader can't be unlocked either.
i have this version and my bootloader is unlocked. what other info do you need.?
d.GAonodgrloei said:
i have this version and my bootloader is unlocked. what other info do you need.?
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I'm unsure how the -02 version ( Verizon version) could have an unlocked bootloader because Verizon keeps it locked down. In other Verizon moto phones, it takes Dev software like sunshine to make this happen and doubt they have provided this (and likely won't).
Please show proof via screenshot, would like to see how you got bootloader unlocked.
RL_Wells said:
I'm unsure how the -02 version ( Verizon version) could have an unlocked bootloader because Verizon keeps it locked down. In other Verizon moto phones, it takes Dev software like sunshine to make this happen and doubt they have provided this (and likely won't).
Please show proof via screenshot, would like to see how you got bootloader unlocked.
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i should mention i got this phone second hand online. let me know what other info is needed to get these rooted. i am not an expert nor do i know anything about software, i barely understand the scope, but i'm very interested.
i've been trying to post pictures/ links on here but i can't. how else do we go about this?
d.GAonodgrloei said:
i should mention i got this phone second hand online. let me know what other info is needed to get these rooted. i am not an expert nor do i know anything about software, i barely understand the scope, but i'm very interested.
i've been trying to post pictures/ links on here but i can't. how else do we go about this?
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Put your phone in bootloader mode by powering off, then holding the power button and volume down button at the same time. It should show a black screen with a robot with red ! above (dead Andy). About 3rd line from bottom, it will say locked or unlocked. Let me know what that says or take a pic of the screen with another device and post it.
So got a pixel 3a xl from ebay from a UK seller. I am in Spain and have no idea how the UK carriers works.
IMEI starts with 35, thats verizon right? Can I check this somehow?
Phone was sold as unlocked.
So how to unlock ? free or paying for it.
I would except a partial refund if it would be unlocked.
edit: seems it is EE UK its locked to , got a popup
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Hi, you can unlock the carrier by reflashing the OS on the phone. PM me if you have further inquiries.
muhammad42620 said:
Hi, you can unlock the carrier by reflashing the OS on the phone. PM me if you have further inquiries.
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Really? Just got in contact with the seller and he will unlock it with EE.
But can you flash the pixel on locked bootloader? and it will get rid of carrier lock as well?
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Yes, it gets rid of the carrier lock and it changes to the International version. Though there is another way you can unlock it and that doesn't require flashing the phone.
muhammad42620 said:
Yes, it gets rid of the carrier lock and it changes to the International version. Though there is another way you can unlock it and that doesn't require flashing the phone.
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can you please share the other way? im trying to unlock my sprint pixel 3a
That requires paying for an unlock code for the phone, they are usually between 5 to 8 US$.
muhammad42620 said:
That requires paying for an unlock code for the phone, they are usually between 5 to 8 US$.
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I'm very interested to see if i can unlock my phone from the carrier the way you suggesting please reply if you know how and where I can get this code. also sure I will buy a coffee if you tell me how!
thanks
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I would not trust this muhammad guy as he is using "sim unlock" language interchangably with device lock. If it is a verizon locked device with OEM unlock greyed out, it is my understanding there is no way to ever fix that. Verizon is the one that implemented that lock, they will not help you unlock it, even if you tell them you are a developer. They tell you to get a google pixel phone directly from google for developer purposes.
having your phone "sim-unlocked" is very different from the device being unlocked.
v12xke said:
If you have already 100% WIPED your phone, skipped through setup and gone straight to dev settings with an active Wi-FI signal and get a greyed out OEM unlock , you will likely never succeed because you inadvertently purchased a bootloader locked phone. SIM unlocked definitely does not equal BL unlockable.
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furious_noob said:
I would not trust this muhammad guy as he is using "sim unlock" language interchangably with device lock. If it is a verizon locked device with OEM unlock greyed out, it is my understanding there is no way to ever fix that. Verizon is the one that implemented that lock, they will not help you unlock it, even if you tell them you are a developer. They tell you to get a google pixel phone directly from google for developer purposes.
having your phone "sim-unlocked" is very different from the device being unlocked.
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But if it is a Verizon version that was able to be OEM Unlocksd and flashed to LOS like I have done, it is now unlocked? Somehow I was lucky in being able to enable OEM unlock on mine.