Hi, I have a question. I have a sony xperia ion LT28at that I purchased in 2012 from at&t. I paid full price for it and did not link it to a contract. I've been trying to sell it and no luck. Now I am trying to unlock it and at&t is telling me it is not eligible to be unlocked. I contacted Sony as well and they told me there is nothing they can do as well that we need to go through at&t. This phone is completely new, never used and is legally able to be unlocked but I cant find a way to do it.
I looked up online a service that I can pay to unlock this phone. They told me to use the following code to find out whether or not my phone is hard locked: *#*#7378423#*#*
When I did enter the code I listed above this is what my phone displayed:
[x] Network 0
[ ] Network Subset 10
[ ] Service Provider 10
[ ] Corporate 10
[ ] Sim 0
I was told if there is a number 0 besides network that means it is in fact a hard locked phone.
Also phone displayed the following:
Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: no
So the bootloader is locked as well.
If anyone has any ideas or what my options are to try to unlock this phone, please let me know! Thank you in advance!
djrnz said:
Hi, I have a question. I have a sony xperia ion LT28at that I purchased in 2012 from at&t. I paid full price for it and did not link it to a contract. I've been trying to sell it and no luck. Now I am trying to unlock it and at&t is telling me it is not eligible to be unlocked. I contacted Sony as well and they told me there is nothing they can do as well that we need to go through at&t. This phone is completely new, never used and is legally able to be unlocked but I cant find a way to do it.
I used code: *#*#7378423#*#*
And I find following things:
This is hard locked phone:
[x] Network 0
[ ] Network Subset 10
[ ] Service Provider 10
[ ] Corporate 10
[ ] Sim 0
And bootloader is locked.
Rooting status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: no
Does anyone have any ideas or what my options are to try to unlock this phone? Thanks in advance!
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Sim unlock, i dont realy know i did some overly elaberate way to sim unlock, Google "how to Sim unlock Xperia", you should be able to find something
you can use flashtool to unlock your bootloader though, > you can find on XDA file server
Sorry, bud, but the last guy is off... the flash tool will NOT bootloader unlock this model... it will root it, which is what u need first... if u no what ur doing, with romtoolbox pro, you can insert a registry entry to change the value to 1, but I'm not liable for any tinkering that turns ur phone into a paper weight...
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There is no way to unlock at model as of I know. It is not allowed by sony and at&t.
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There is no any magic entry in registry to unlock the phone, especially if you know what you are doing. You have to pay about $40 to have it simunlocked. There is no way to unlock bootloader as it is encrypted.
You can get a Sim unlock code from at&t to use on other networks but you will not be able to unlock the boot loader.
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If I get the Xperia Play sim unlocked, Can I then unlock the bootloader?
if you unlock your bootloader via jinx or alejandrissimo it will unlock your sim at the same time... i used alejandrissimo, very professional and was unlocked in minutes but it is the paid way.
unlocking your sim will not change anything at all to do with your bootloader im afraid, if your sim locked the paid way is the only way - $24 well worth it!!
Looks like thats the way im going to have to go. On the plus side, I get paid tuesday. =)
But yeah, I was just wondering cause I know people were like you cant unlock the bootloader if its a sim locked phone and all this other stuff and I was thinking, What if I called up ATT and got them to unlock the IMEI?
But if that wont change anything, I guess the paid method is how im going to have to go about doing this.
Thanks
If you get it sim unlocked your bootloader will then be allowed to be unlocked.
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I believe the bootloader is specific Per-Device.
You can check if you can in your settings, excuse my newbieness,
Settings > Root Status (or something to this effect)
If your bootloader can be unlocked it'll be listed there.
I dont think the status of your SIM (locked or unlocked) affects the bootloader.
DazzaChazza said:
If you get it sim unlocked your bootloader will then be allowed to be unlocked.
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Well... Then I guess Im just gonna call up ATT and get the unlock code. Unlock the phone's sim lock and see if I can, Worse comes to worse, I cant. I still have the paid method available and I havent paid any money what so ever.
SirRudolph said:
I believe the bootloader is specific Per-Device.
You can check if you can in your settings, excuse my newbieness,
Settings > Root Status (or something to this effect)
If your bootloader can be unlocked it'll be listed there.
I dont think the status of your SIM (locked or unlocked) affects the bootloader.
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Ive looked there and it doesnt show. Which is what brought my hopes down in the first place but everywhere I looked... it said I cant because the device is simlocked. Which is why i wanna know if getting the sim lock removed would then allow me to access and unlock the Bootloader via FastBoot.
I have never owned a phone that has stopped me from rooting and installing custom roms to it. This is kinda a dissapointment but on the plus side, its a good phone.
Hard to get an unlock code from AT&T Or so I heard, but if you do, if you can tell me what you said, that'd be great.
If you do get an unlock code from them, Cant hurt to try to unlock the bootloader after that.
SirRudolph said:
Hard to get an unlock code from AT&T Or so I heard, but if you do, if you can tell me what you said, that'd be great.
If you do get an unlock code from them, Cant hurt to try to unlock the bootloader after that.
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Im a "Valued" member of ATT. Had them for years. So, They dont question me. As long as youve had the phone on your account for 90 days, they dont bother you if you ask for a unlock code.
I will most likely do this tomorrow and will post the outcome. because like I said, if it just takes unlocking the sim card from ATT to be able to unlock the bootloader... id rather do that.
Im not against paying 24$ to have it done.. but why not try what I can for free first?
Hi everyone, I'm completely new to smartphones, just bought an Xperia Play 800i. I have been keenly reading the forums, going through everything I need to know.
My android version is 2.3.4 and build number is 4.0.2.A.0.42. Phone is network locked.
If you don't mind letting me know, the best way to start is by unlocking the SIM right? Then unlock the bootloader,then custom kernel and flashing?
Your advise would be appreciated.
AFAIK regular SIM unlocking doesn't let you unlock your bootloader.
I've read of people who pay a little or get sim unlock from other methods which isn't enough for the bootloader.
It's just that Alejandrissimo's method unlocks both sim & allows for bootloader (it's a 2 for 1 method).
Hope it helps, and if AT&T gives you a free sim unlock code then give it a shot, but it's said it doesn't work that way.
I'm trying Alejandrissimo's method and I'm lost. Have PM'd him and waiting for his reply. I am not on the AT&T network.
Jhoopes517 said:
Im a "Valued" member of ATT. Had them for years. So, They dont question me. As long as youve had the phone on your account for 90 days, they dont bother you if you ask for a unlock code.
I will most likely do this tomorrow and will post the outcome. because like I said, if it just takes unlocking the sim card from ATT to be able to unlock the bootloader... id rather do that.
Im not against paying 24$ to have it done.. but why not try what I can for free first?
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Thought that was only T-Mobile. Sadly I dont even have an account with them, Just bought the phone from ebay. So im probably gonna have to spend more to get the thing sim-unlocked.
Oh, look what I found on AT&T's website.
Requirements for monthly wireless plans:
Your wireless service has been active for 90 days or longer
Your account is current and in good standing
Your phone is not sold exclusively by AT&T
Your phone's unlock code is available from the manufacturer
Your phone does not have a long-term exclusive service agreement, or the contract time period has expired
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I'm stuck at the USB over Network stage, keeps saying server unreachable when I select MY PC. What am I doing wrong? So frustrated!
You can get your Xperia unlocked in less than 10 minutes by Alejandrissimo. When he SIM unlocks your Xperia he will also automatically unlock bootloader.
You can visit his website here.
LFSPovo said:
You can get your Xperia unlocked in less than 10 minutes by Alejandrissimo. When he SIM unlocks your Xperia he will also automatically unlock bootloader.
You can visit his website here.
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I visited his website, downloaded the zip file, and then I'm stuck not knowing what to do next.
So, you are saying I have to wait for him to respond to my request? So, I guess the USB over Network program will be used by him, to remote unlock my Xperia? I'm cool with that because I want to pay for the service.
IMEI software version 06
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed : NO
Sim lock
[0] network 10
[*] network subset 0
[*]service provider 0
[*]corporate 0
[*]sim 0
Android version 4.1.2
Kernel version 3.4.0
This phone is lock to virgin mobile in Canada.
Please give me a clear guide to unlock it.
Let me know if you need more information.
You cant unlock your phone. There is no possible way to unlock your phone at the moment if it says bootloader unlock allowed no. Sorry bout that
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paper13579 said:
You cant unlock your phone. There is no possible way to unlock your phone at the moment if it says bootloader unlock allowed no. Sorry bout that
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So maybe it time for professional developers to take look at it.
I really want to know how can i make this phone work, don't like to pay to phone companies.
Ya some devs should really work on that problem. But since the xperia m is only a mid range phone and not a flagship. It will take a while for us to get the bootloader unlocked and/or even get a fully functioning CWM recovery for the locked bootloader.
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Need big hand to unlock gift sony xperia C1904 bell provider canada Imei 359860051874612 is old phone but I have economic difficulties if someone can help will very appreciate. Thanks.
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Hi, i have Sony Xperia M (model C1904) gift from my brother but trouble is locked network. I read some post if you Flash your phone, you unlock GSM network. I try do this with Flashtool (Firmware 4.1.2) and everything is fine but my network is still locked. Than i read about unlock with codes and when i typing *#*#7378423#*#* go to Service menu>Service Info>Configuration and about Rooting Status say Bootloader unlock allowed: No, or go to Service menu>Service Info>SIM Lock only for Network stay symbol [0]. Is it possible unlock this phone, and if it is please give me link for that tutorial. Thanks.
No, sorry. You have to deal with the operator about that.
um.. pretty sure if you unlock it to any carrier you can unlock the bootloader with official method, or you could try the testpoint if the phone has one
I my phone's BL can't be opened but I want Lollipop on my XS. please help if you can
it's also good for me if you know how to change "bootloader unlock allowed: no" to "yes"
maddboss said:
I my phone's BL can't be opened but I want Lollipop on my XS. please help if you can
it's also good for me if you know how to change "bootloader unlock allowed: no" to "yes"
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Nope. Your devices are locked by carrier/manufacturer by default, so there is no way currently.
Mirhawk said:
Nope. Your devices are locked by carrier/manufacturer by default, so there is no way currently.
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and if I sim unlock my phone?
maddboss said:
and if I sim unlock my phone?
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SIM unlock and carrier/manufacturer lock are two different things.
SIM unlock is for restricting the user from using user from using any other SIM that the one it can with. So suppose if You have carrier A1 and A2, and You brought the phone from A1, then You cannot use A2 SIM card directly. You need to unlock it for SIM from the carrier.
In Your case, the carrier or Sony, for Your area, wants to restrict development on device, hence they apply a special type of lock at starting only, and for now, there is no way to change it.
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SIM unlock and carrier/manufacturer lock are two different things.
SIM unlock is for restricting the user from using user from using any other SIM that the one it can with. So suppose if You have carrier A1 and A2, and You brought the phone from A1, then You cannot use A2 SIM card directly. You need to unlock it for SIM from the carrier.
In Your case, the carrier or Sony, for Your area, wants to restrict development on device, hence they apply a special type of lock at starting only, and for now, there is no way to change it.
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I know that they are different things, but I think they come together
like if the phone is sim locked then it's bootloader cannot be opened; but if the phone is sim unlocked the bootloader can be opened
I bought my XS from T-mo and it's sim locked and it's bootloader cannot be opened, but I bought my Z2 sim unlocked and it's bootloader can be opened, and I also checked many Xperia phones and it's true for them what I said
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I know that they are different things, but I think they come together
like if the phone is sim locked then it's bootloader cannot be opened; but if the phone is sim unlocked the bootloader can be opened
I bought my XS from T-mo and it's sim locked and it's bootloader cannot be opened, but I bought my Z2 sim unlocked and it's bootloader can be opened, and I also checked many Xperia phones and it's true for them what I said
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Well You could always try, but from what I have read, it's not the case for Xperia S, and usually the phone which is carrier branded has option disabled, but it is never the case that one rely on other, as some regions have unbranded phones yet they have the option of unlocking bootloader disabled.
As about other Xperia phone's, I did read that You could change the status, but it needed a little hardware modding, and worked on older Sony Ericsson models.
And as per what You said, You must have got the Z2 unbranded(without carrier) or even from carrier who has allowed the device to have unlock bootloader option available. So point being, it really depends on the carrier/manufacturer whether to give the option or not.
The XT1952DL G7 Play is called "Optimo" by Straighttalk, (ST) & Total Wireless , and "Revvlry" by T-Mobile.
I have the ST version; the bootloader is locked with the "OEM Unlock" option (in Developer Options) greyed-out. And, the mobile network is locked to ST/Verizon.
I own the phone (not blacklisted) but haven't had it long enough for ST to give me an unlock code.
Is there ANY way to unlock this XT1952DL???
Thanks, Will C.
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The XT1952DL G7 Play is called "Optimo" by Straighttalk, (ST) & Total Wireless , and "Revvlry" by T-Mobile.
I have the ST version; the bootloader is locked with the "OEM Unlock" option (in Developer Options) greyed-out. And, the mobile network is locked to ST/Verizon.
I own the phone (not blacklisted) but haven't had it long enough for ST to give me an unlock code.
Is there ANY way to unlock this XT1952DL???
Thanks, Will C.
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Basically any Moto or phone in general from Verizon or att cannot be bootloader unlocked as the mentioned carriers do not allow it
XT1952DL - SIM unlocked
I got the SIM unlocked on my ST Moto G7 Optimo.
'Was locked to StraightTalk (VZW), but now works fine with a GSM (At&t mvno) sim card.
However, the bootloader is still locked down tight!
Would love to get rid of that ST/TracFone firmware!
wc4usa said:
I got the SIM unlocked on my ST Moto G7 Optimo.
'Was locked to StraightTalk (VZW), but now works fine with a GSM (At&t mvno) sim card.
However, the bootloader is still locked down tight!
Would love to get rid of that ST/TracFone firmware!
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How were able to unlock the sim? I don't a sim unlock prompt.
chaton78 said:
How were able to unlock the sim? I don't a sim unlock prompt.
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I would also really really like to know this
je669 said:
I would also really really like to know this
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I was able to unlock it. Find usb unlock for Optimo Xt-1952. They log remotely on the phone to unlock it.
Great find, I googled that and have to say I was unsure but gave it a go. I have a Tracfone version that was on Walmert Family Mobile, tried to put my Canadian sim in but didn't get any unlock prompts, took it to an unlocking service but they couldn't do anything with it.
Read you post and googled it and they managed to unlock it on the 2nd attempt, great service was all done within 30 mins of contacting them, like you said bootloader is still locked but nothing much I can do about that.
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So I've Google what you posted about you unlocking your phone & can't find anything , I have a straight talk "tracphone" would love to unlock, is there anything thing u can tell me to help me do so
KG1488 said:
So I've Google what you posted about you unlocking your phone & can't find anything , I have a straight talk "tracphone" would love to unlock, is there anything thing u can tell me to help me do so
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Search for usb unlock xt1952dl optimo... first link.. even if hostname mention another operator, it works for the Tracphone.
Okay thank you I see here , it's 29.99 ..
chaton78 said:
Search for usb unlock xt1952dl optimo... first link.. even if hostname mention another operator, it works for the Tracphone.
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Rooting/unlocking bootloader for XT1952DL tracphone/straight talk
Has anyone figured out anything new regarding rooting or unlocking the bootloader
know this is an older thread, but wanted to mention any motorola you can go to there website and get the bootloader unlock code, enter it using fastboot