hi
just got an Xperia S noticed that its sim free but the bootloader unlock statue is not allowed on the service menu, any thoughts guys?
Bootloader and SIM unlock are two entirely different things. SIM unlock just allows the use of different carriers while bootloader unlock allows for changing system files otherwise locked from being accessed or changed and stops the use of fast boot.
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thanitos said:
Bootloader and SIM unlock are two entirely different things. SIM unlock just allows the use of different carriers while bootloader unlock allows for changing system files otherwise locked from being accessed or changed and stops the use of fast boot.
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But question here is different... .... @OP Did u buy factory unlocked device or just sim unlocked from somebody??? Could be a networklocked phone unlocked afterwards...
s-X-s said:
But question here is different... .... @OP Did u buy factory unlocked device or just sim unlocked from somebody??? Could be a networklocked phone unlocked afterwards...
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I bought it used, I thought as long as it is sim free, it was bought contract free so it should be factory bootloader unlocked. How to enter fastboot mode anyway ?
If bootloader unlocked allowed = no it means you cant unlock it
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karim-ps said:
I bought it used, I thought as long as it is sim free, it was bought contract free so it should be factory bootloader unlocked. How to enter fastboot mode anyway ?
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If it was baught from a mobile carrier , most likely , it had been simlocked and the user either sim-unlocked by himself or from carrier... then it could be bootloader not unlockable... check by entering *#*#7378423#*#*.
im having the same issue... i will call the carrier to see if i can send to hell the warranty a little bit..
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hey guys, ive been reading a few places and read that you need to unlock the Bootloader to unlock the phone, is that true or can you unlock it using a Code? I plan to buy this phone soon and would probably end up using overseas hence the questions. Thanks
What do you mean by unlock the phone?
If you mean to root it, then no, you do not have to unlock the boot loader.
If on the other hand you mean unlock a phone from a specific carrier, then I truly do not know... bought my own phone carrier free.
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And now I saw that you will be using it while traveling overseas, so I suppose you mean unlock the phone from a specific carrier
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UgloBuglo said:
What do you mean by unlock the phone?
If you mean to root it, then no, you do not have to unlock the boot loader.
If on the other hand you mean unlock a phone from a specific carrier, then I truly do not know... bought my own phone carrier free.
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And now I saw that you will be using it while traveling overseas, so I suppose you mean unlock the phone from a specific carrier
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Network unlock, since i will be buying it from AT&T
thanks
The only way to unlock a usa phone (verizon or att) right now its through Alejandrissimo over in the general forums (I think...)
I don't know if once you unlock the bootloader it can change carriers...
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In my case I sim unlock my phone w/o unlocking my bootloader. I dunno in r800x & r800at.. But as pax said, you can try to contact Blagus or Alejandrissimo.
You can both sim unlock without unlocking the bootloader (with a code you can buy online) or unlock both Sim and bootloader at the same time thanks to Alejandrissimo.
Okay I just phoned Three, The network I am on to get the phone unlocked to any network and they said they will mail me a key to unlock on startup. Once this is done will this give me access to the bootloader?
No, you need to unlock the bootloader. Actually, unlocking the bootloader Sim unlocks the phone too.
Logseman said:
No, you need to unlock the bootloader. Actually, unlocking the bootloader Sim unlocks the phone too.
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Nooo. Three are sending me a code which i type in and it unlocks the phone to any network ( simcard ).
SOOO will that make it so I can access the fastboot?
NO it wont that code will only sim unlock it you have to actually UNLOCK the bootloader only then will you be able to use fastboot! Search the forum and read you will find it to be true
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NO it wont that code will only sim unlock it you have to actually UNLOCK the bootloader only then will you be able to use fastboot! Search the forum and read you will find it to be true
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Okay thank you very much
DeanBoro said:
Nooo. Three are sending me a code which i type in and it unlocks the phone to any network ( simcard ).
SOOO will that make it so I can access the fastboot?
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That doesn't void what I say. Sim-unlocking with your code doesn't unlock the bootloader, but unlocking the bootloader (and accessing fastboot) does sim-unlock your phone.
Afaik won't he still be locked out of fastboot even if he unlocks his simcard? Haven't most/all of the carrier purchaced phones got the fastboot locked down? Isn't that the case and he'll need to contact @Alejandrissimo about this and spend a little cash on unlocking it?
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Afaik won't he still be locked out of fastboot even if he unlocks his simcard? Haven't most/all of the carrier purchaced phones got the fastboot locked down? Isn't that the case and he'll need to contact @Alejandrissimo about this and spend a little cash on unlocking it?
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Possibly not, if he's referring to Three in Australia. I can't speak Three themselves, but Aussie carriers (Telstra here) seem to be leaving Fastboot enabled.
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Possibly not, if he's referring to Three in Australia. I can't speak Three themselves, but Aussie carriers (Telstra here) seem to be leaving Fastboot enabled.
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I am using Three UK. When I try to access fastboot via connceting the usb while holding search button, my phone just turns on as normal.
DeanBoro said:
I am using Three UK. When I try to access fastboot via connceting the usb while holding search button, my phone just turns on as normal.
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Yeah 3 has locked you out of fastboot and sim-unlocking won't do the trick. You'll need to pm @Aljandrissimo about getting your phone's BL unlocked. Afaik it's worth the little cash you'll pay for it (about 20$).
Check out his thread here in General section for more info
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I'm kinda new to Xperia Play, I'm a proud owner of a Xperia Arc.
Nevertheless, the Play in question is Rogers sim-locked, I'm from Brazil, and I want to use a "Vivo" sim on the phone.
My question is: If I simply flash a default firmware via flashtool on my Play, I'll be able to use another carrier sim or i'll need to pay for the unlock code in a third-party site.
Thanks in advance.
You'll need the unlock code, flashing firmware wont help you. However you could also opt to get your bootloader unlocked instead which will also sim unlock for you. The difference is a sim unlock will cost about $12ish whereas bootloader is closer to $24ish. However with an unlocked bootloader you can run unsigned kernels allowing you to overclock, undervolt, easily root, install custom ROMs and more. If that all means nothing to you just do the sim unlock, just giving you the options.
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You'll need the unlock code, flashing firmware wont help you. However you could also opt to get your bootloader unlocked instead which will also sim unlock for you. The difference is a sim unlock will cost about $12ish whereas bootloader is closer to $24ish. However with an unlocked bootloader you can run unsigned kernels allowing you to overclock, undervolt, easily root, install custom ROMs and more. If that all means nothing to you just do the sim unlock, just giving you the options.
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I think if you have Alejandrissimo unlock your bootloader, it also unlocks the sim.
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netizenmt said:
I think if you have Alejandrissimo unlock your bootloader, it also unlocks the sim.
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Yes unlocking the bootloader will unlock sim lock too, 2 birds with one stone!
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I have a rooted ZL. The bootloader is showing as unlockable: No
Why, when sony even provides instructions on unlocking bootloaders, are some phones not unlockable?
Educate me!
same here..
Any way out to install CM11 or omni rom??
cwoodffr said:
I have a rooted ZL. The bootloader is showing as unlockable: No
Why, when sony even provides instructions on unlocking bootloaders, are some phones not unlockable?
Educate me!
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It's not Sony, it's blocked by carrier network. It cannot be unlocked through any software, as its linked to chipset
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coolrevi said:
It's not Sony, it's blocked by carrier network. It cannot be unlocked through any software, as its linked to chipset
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So the carrier locks at two levels? I unlocked the carrier with a code but you are saying that the bootloader is locked by them as well?
Phone was locked to bell Canada. I unlocked it and run on Rogers now.
cwoodffr said:
So the carrier locks at two levels? I unlocked the carrier with a code but you are saying that the bootloader is locked by them as well?
Phone was locked to bell Canada. I unlocked it and run on Rogers now.
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You can unlock network but not boot loader. Because it's hard coded. Reason behind this is that is something happens to the phone it would be difficult to replace it. There are people who would unlock boo loader at some price. I'm not sure.
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I unlocked my bootloader a while ago and have been running PecanCM's version of CyanogenMod 11, i just tried a different sim but its still carrier locked. Does this mean i still have to purchase an unlock code?
Bootloader unlocking doesn't sim-unlock your phone.
stamatis said:
Bootloader unlocking doesn't sim-unlock your phone.
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ok was thinking that, guess ill have to purchase an unlock code
villacelt said:
ok was thinking that, guess ill have to purchase an unlock code
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Probably yes, i don't know any free way to do it in our device...
Yes bootloader unlock isn't a SIM unlock never has been
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