Hi,i bought a simlockex Xperia Play,and I wonder if i cloud Root it. I know that i can't unlock bootloader,but can i root it?
It might depend on which version of Android is on the phone. I know that with the Verizon version (r800x), there isn't a known way to root 2.3.4, but I don't know if that's the case with others (the Verizon model doesn't use SIM cards, so I know you don't have that one).
Which version of the phone (r800i, r800at, whatever) do you have, and what version of Android is on it?
Thunderbird8 said:
It might depend on which version of Android is on the phone. I know that with the Verizon version (r800x), there isn't a known way to root 2.3.4, but I don't know if that's the case with others (the Verizon model doesn't use SIM cards, so I know you don't have that one).
Which version of the phone (r800i, r800at, whatever) do you have, and what version of Android is on it?
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Its the R800i with 2.3.4
"i" never have simlock. check your information again. only "a" and "at" can have lock, "x" is cdma and has 2.3.3 android ver.
It is...here you go the pics from service menu
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Anyone knows?
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vukotica said:
Anyone knows?
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Yes, you can root it because phone still stays sim-locked after you gain superuser privilege
vukotica said:
Anyone knows?
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Go to sonys unlock website and follow the steps. You'll be unlocked and good to go
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ozzmanj1 said:
Go to sonys unlock website and follow the steps. You'll be unlocked and good to go
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I can unlock sim for free?
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vukotica said:
I can unlock sim for free?
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Maybe. Maybe not. If you are able to unlock the bootloader, it will also do a sim unlock (or so I've heard, the r800x does not use SIM cards at all). But one of the early steps tells you to go into the service menu and see if the bootloader can actually be unlocked. If it says "No" then you won't be able to do it that way.
Link for that, BTW: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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I have an IMEI code from when some saintly users found an exploit on Sony's servers. Can this code still be used to unlock the play without having to pay anything? I unlocked it back then, rooted it, and then ended up going back to 100% stock. Now, I'd like to unlock it again, and really don't know where to start.
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Yes you can still unlock with that code. I had mine unlocked over a year ago by ashergray and I've relocked my BL once only to reunlock it.
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Could you by chance point me to some instructions? Will Flashtool do the trick?
hyee said:
Could you by chance point me to some instructions? Will Flashtool do the trick?
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Yup. You use flashtool. Search for relock.ftf. I have it somewhere but its in this phones android development section. Once you have it flash via flashtool.
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Could u pm the code to me?
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HwaA18 said:
Could u pm the code to me?
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Each device's unlock code is unique, so getting someone else's code would do nothing for you
Please tell me how you found it?
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Please tell me how you found it?
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Because you have a r800x you have the branded phone. Sony doesnt hand out unlock codes for the branded phones suchas att&t and verizon. Sony gives out unlock codes for the non branded handsets the r800i the international xperia play
If I buy one of the unlock codes from eBay or some 3rd party unlock company, does that unlock on my glide stick intact if I flash cm10 or any other ROM. I've read on other forums that the unlock stays on forever on matter what ROM I flash but I was wondering if anyone can confirm or deny this. Thanks.
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If I buy one of the unlock codes from eBay or some 3rd party unlock company, does that unlock on my glide stick intact if I flash cm10 or any other ROM. I've read on other forums that the unlock stays on forever on matter what ROM I flash but I was wondering if anyone can confirm or deny this. Thanks.
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Confirmed your phone will remain intact. You might wanna keep the unlock code as I've heard people needing to reapply it in some cases.
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Confirmed your phone will remain intact. You might wanna keep the unlock code as I've heard people needing to reapply it in some cases.
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Alright I just need the code I get from the unlocking seller and I can keep on using that same code if needed when I flash a different ROM, right?
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Alright I just need the code I get from the unlocking seller and I can keep on using that same code if needed when I flash a different ROM, right?
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YES Correct.
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Okay, thank you!!!!
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It just doesn't show whether it can I call that number where it shows if it can be or not and it doesnt show it! i need help its a R800x on 2.3.4 and its Verizon CMDA! Thanks xda
It wouldn't show it because verizon is stingy, but it is still unlockable through sony's site.
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brsingr said:
It wouldn't show it because verizon is stingy, but it is still unlockable through sony's site.
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I still can be? Cool!
Hopefully it works!
SethMcFarland said:
I still can be? Cool!
Hopefully it works!
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try to use flashtool as well the new one has a feature that can check the state of your bootloader and can unlock it as well
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How do I find out if I have a locked or unlocked bootloader on the ZL C6506/US LTE version. I paid full price for the phone at a US premium retailer, and have bought it without any plan.
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How do I find out if I have a locked or unlocked bootloader on the ZL C6506/US LTE version. I paid full price for the phone at a US premium retailer, and have bought it without any plan.
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Tipe *#*#service#*#* and go to Configuration menu and there in the bottom of the page u will see bootloader unlock allowed :Yes or No
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Tipe *#*#service#*#* and go to Configuration menu and there in the bottom of the page u will see bootloader unlock allowed :Yes or No
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I can connect to fastboot do that mean I can unlock even tho my phone status says no
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I can connect to fastboot do that mean I can unlock even tho my phone status says no
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No u cant if it say No that means it cant be unlocked
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nutzuTo said:
No u cant if it say No that means it cant be unlocked
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Thought so thanks
Hi guys i came across an app that proposes to unlock our bootloaders, it's from Kingo, the same guys that made the Rooting plain simple to most phones.
Does anyone knows if the bootloader can be unlocked this way?
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You have a free operator xs?
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dieselman6969 said:
You have a free operator xs?
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No mate, mine is one of thoes "Bootloader unlock allowed : NO"
BmwStreetRacer said:
No mate, mine is one of thoes "Bootloader unlock allowed : NO"
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forget the unlock :/
Please close this thread. All Kingo links are actually banned here. Lack oft security. Keyword imei
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memphis77 said:
Please close this thread. All Kingo links are actually banned here. Lack oft security. Keyword imei
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I know that had been some issues with kingo appsand the reasons to void using it. But this is a forum and shouldn't we discuss the advantages or disadvantages of the software?
If you know the security risk is up to you using it or not.
There are lots of apps accessing to much info on our phones and we still use them
I only wanted to know if finally someone had cracked a way to unlock our Xperias.
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I had applied for Unlock BootLoader many times but it's not happening on my Xperia acro s LT26W