So I want to buy an r800i, I can't post links yet.
But if you go on ebay and find "SONY ERICSSON XPERIA PLAY R800I - BLACK (UNLOCKED) SMARTPHONE"
I currently have an r800at which is manufactured 12W25 which is way too late for the bootloader to be unlocked unfortunately. It is sim unlocked though, but I don't have bootloader access.
So if I buy that device, will the bootloader be able to be unlocked? It's marketed as an r800i
whydoesntthiswork said:
So I want to buy an r800i, I can't post links yet.
But if you go on ebay and find "SONY ERICSSON XPERIA PLAY R800I - BLACK (UNLOCKED) SMARTPHONE"
I currently have an r800at which is manufactured 12W25 which is way too late for the bootloader to be unlocked unfortunately. It is sim unlocked though, but I don't have bootloader access.
So if I buy that device, will the bootloader be able to be unlocked? It's marketed as an r800i
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yes the bootloader can be unlocked.. for all r800i models.. and rooted too.. ofcourse other models can be..
but tbh.. I broke my r800i.. my cousin had a r800at .. but my sim worked in it although I don't stay in USA.. so I installed r800i firmware on top of that and viola.. everything works as r800i.. bootloader unlocked and I am running Android Lollipop 5.1.1 atm.. I suggest u mess with ur current phone.. rather than go for a new one.
saqibkhan said:
yes the bootloader can be unlocked.. for all r800i models.. and rooted too.. ofcourse other models can be..
but tbh.. I broke my r800i.. my cousin had a r800at .. but my sim worked in it although I don't stay in USA.. so I installed r800i firmware on top of that and viola.. everything works as r800i.. bootloader unlocked and I am running Android Lollipop 5.1.1 atm.. I suggest u mess with ur current phone.. rather than go for a new one.
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Can't because the manufacturing date is too new. Omnious and setool don't support it.
whydoesntthiswork said:
So I want to buy an r800i, I can't post links yet.
But if you go on ebay and find "SONY ERICSSON XPERIA PLAY R800I - BLACK (UNLOCKED) SMARTPHONE"
I currently have an r800at which is manufactured 12W25 which is way too late for the bootloader to be unlocked unfortunately. It is sim unlocked though, but I don't have bootloader access.
So if I buy that device, will the bootloader be able to be unlocked? It's marketed as an r800i
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whydoesntthiswork said:
Can't because the manufacturing date is too new. Omnious and setool don't support it.
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are you saying about r800at.. or r800i ?
saqibkhan said:
are you saying about r800at.. or r800i ?
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r800at
EDIT: Got my r800i, that was incredibly easy to unlock everything.
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Big up to xda community especially the devs
I am one of the unlucky ones with a locked bootloader (turned off, held search button plugged in usb no blue light)
my one was sim locked on Orange UK
since i have sim unlocked it, rooted and OTA update to 4.0.A.2.368
but i really want to overclock it.
i read another thread about r800x bootloader being cracked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197890
but want sure if its a 100% success
is there anyway to unlock r800i bootloader? or another method of overclocking cpu?
thanx
boomtngz said:
Big up to xda community especially the devs
I am one of the unlucky ones with a locked bootloader (turned off, held search button plugged in usb no blue light)
my one was sim locked on Orange UK
since i have sim unlocked it, rooted and OTA update to 4.0.A.2.368
but i really want to overclock it.
i read another thread about r800x bootloader being cracked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197890
but want sure if its a 100% success
is there anyway to unlock r800i bootloader? or another method of overclocking cpu?
thanx
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You can unlock your bootloader, but you have to pay
thankx for reply
2 questions
how much?
how to?
There is no need to pay. Simply use this guide to unlock your bootloader for free.
I have an R800i and did it myself. Just make certain that you install Gordon's Gate drivers on your PC otherwise you'll be left with a phone you can not reflash afterwards.
what using Omnius for SE v0.23 ?
El_Colombiano said:
There is no need to pay. Simply use this guide to unlock your bootloader for free.
I have an R800i and did it myself. Just make certain that you install Gordon's Gate drivers on your PC otherwise you'll be left with a phone you can not reflash afterwards.
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That only works for phones which are not sim locked (subsidized) by a carrier. For all those that do have sim locked phones, such as myself, you do indeed need to pay to get it unlocked by someone that has the tools to do so remotely. You can find someone in the General forum that can do it for you.
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what using Omnius for SE v0.23 ?
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Contact me for that
zerojay said:
That only works for phones which are not sim locked (subsidized) by a carrier. For all those that do have sim locked phones, such as myself, you do indeed need to pay to get it unlocked by someone that has the tools to do so remotely. You can find someone in the General forum that can do it for you.
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I was under the impression the R800i always came sim unlocked. Mine did. My mistake. Thank you for the information.
Had mine unlocked yesterday wicked..
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
My phone was sim locked to UK orange, too. I paid alejandrisimo just under 20 quid and he enabled fastboot, unlocked the bootloader and removed sim lock in about 5 mins. All remotely. Thread was in the general section.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
Can I Unlock a R800I Bootloader Free this way?:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
I want to know before i buy the phone and i read the R800AT bootloader can't be unlocked this way so i want to know if the R800I can.
Thanks.
0mega007 said:
Can I Unlock a R800I Bootloader Free this way?:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
I want to know before i buy the phone and i read the R800AT bootloader can't be unlocked this way so i want to know if the R800I can.
Thanks.
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*#*#7378423#*#* dial in that number and it will tell you - read the info in the link you posted
I unlocked my R800i (Dutch version) that way. Worked fine!
Edit: It's indeed free.
y its free
but warrenty still is voided
& its NOT sim unlock
Hi all-
I have a r800at that is produced 12w20, which according to the unlock bootloader community there is no way to unlock the bootloader to this device, not even using the testpoint method.
I really want to install custom roms on my device, I am on the AT&T network. Any recommendations on where I should purchase a new/used device that has this capability ? I am thinking just ebay but I don't know if there are any other resellers I should be looking for
Thanks
udubnate said:
Hi all-
I have a r800at that is produced 12w20, which according to the unlock bootloader community there is no way to unlock the bootloader to this device, not even using the testpoint method.
I really want to install custom roms on my device, I am on the AT&T network. Any recommendations on where I should purchase a new/used device that has this capability ? I am thinking just ebay but I don't know if there are any other resellers I should be looking for
Thanks
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Well try flashing a r800i firmware and use the bootloader unlock method in flashtool. I have an r800at with an unlocked bootloader but I don't specifically know what I did. If my method doesn't work pm me and I'll tell you what I did since I got my play and maybe that'll work. Thank you
Xperia Gamer said:
Well try flashing a r800i firmware and use the bootloader unlock method in flashtool. I have an r800at with an unlocked bootloader but I don't specifically know what I did. If my method doesn't work pm me and I'll tell you what I did since I got my play and maybe that'll work. Thank you
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I also have an Xperia play R800at
I tried what you said and it doesn't work. I have NXT light edition flashed right now. But I want to add the doom kernel but I need to unlock the bootloader. I really would appreciate any help.
tjhooker73 said:
I also have an Xperia play R800at
I tried what you said and it doesn't work. I have NXT light edition flashed right now. But I want to add the doom kernel but I need to unlock the bootloader. I really would appreciate any help.
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My number is r800at 12w13 and I'm running a r800i with gin2jellybean but I want the real thing
The Testpoint method worked on my R800at no problem
216Monster said:
The Testpoint method worked on my R800at no problem
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Whenever I type in the number to check bootloader it won't let me, I type the number in and after the last sign it goes away, I can't press call and check
Joeyxc said:
Whenever I type in the number to check bootloader it won't let me, I type the number in and after the last sign it goes away, I can't press call and check
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Sometimes you cant enter the ServiceMenu.apk on certain roms. However, Did you try on Sony's site anyway ? Just remember you dont add the last digit on the Imei, only the first 14 I believe. And the Testpoint method works even without the bootloader saying unlockable under the service menu.
OP did you ever succeed in unlocking your bootloader?
hello,,
Rooting status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
does the rooting status of a brand new XPERIA ZL is always this?
Than you.
daywart said:
hello,,
Rooting status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
does the rooting status of a brand new XPERIA ZL is always this?
Than you.
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No. It depends where the phone comes from. If it's from a carrier, it is probably with a locked bootloader. If you buy it from lets say amazon at full price which the phone is already SIM unlocked, it will probably be with a unlockable BL.
Crash338 said:
No. It depends where the phone comes from. If it's from a carrier, it is probably with a locked bootloader. If you buy it from lets say amazon at full price which the phone is already SIM unlocked, it will probably be with a unlockable BL.
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sir i bought it in a sony store here in philippines.
daywart said:
sir i bought it in a sony store here in philippines.
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I also went to my Sony store and they only had the one branded by Rogers so I guess you better make sure its factory before you purchase it becoz at the moment, theres no way to unlock a BL that is set to NO. ....But maybe someone will come up with an exploit in the near future.
I tried unlocking my Rogers R800i so I could use a Bell tablet plan on it just for data but no site could find me an unlock code. It had a custom rom on it but I flashed a stock rom before I gave them my IMEI so that's probably not it. I even found the IMSI to make sure it was the right provider but now it says its Bell and that its a R800a. I searched SIM lock and it had an "X" and then all 5s before and now its all blanks in between the [] brackets.
What can I do to fix this (if its broken) or is there a pretty safe software unlock I could use?
I know one of you brilliant people can help me with this.
Thank you all in advance.
Well I believe the r800a is not unlockable as far as BL and sim unlock so you might be screwed
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crazymonkey05 said:
Well I believe the r800a is not unlockable as far as BL and sim unlock so you might be screwed
sent from my Sony Ericsson xperia play ™ (r800x) using Tapatalk 4
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I have unlocked the bootloader before which is how I flashed a different rom using this application called "Lupus." It used to read as a R800i but now its an R800a for some reason.