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Simlock

Just wondering how this happened cos it never came up before when I used flashtool.
18/037/2012 14:37:15 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta

X-Droidinary said:
Just wondering how this happened cos it never came up before when I used flashtool.
18/037/2012 14:37:15 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
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Really don't know exactly what it does, but generally you don't include this file when you bundle a rom with flashtool, so no harm.

X-Droidinary said:
Just wondering how this happened cos it never came up before when I used flashtool.
18/037/2012 14:37:15 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
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me also facing this problem,its make me cannot flash other kernel,can someone help pls

X-Droidinary said:
Just wondering how this happened cos it never came up before when I used flashtool.
18/037/2012 14:37:15 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
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LoveYou4ever said:
me also facing this problem,its make me cannot flash other kernel,can someone help pls
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Have you guys got a sim locked device. .?

now.i.feel said:
Have you guys got a sim locked device. .?
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Mine isn't supposed to be simlocked but now it says it is and I don't even know how it happened.
Sent from Noah's Arc using Tapatalk 2

X-Droidinary said:
Mine isn't supposed to be simlocked but now it says it is and I don't even know how it happened.
Sent from Noah's Arc using Tapatalk 2
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Lol. Get it sim unlocked then you try again. It will work surely then.

now.i.feel said:
Lol. Get it sim unlocked then you try again. It will work surely then.
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how do i unlock it? That's the whole point of me posting about this.

After i unlock my bootloader, i face this issue. but flashing finished successfully. Sometime it may be a DRM key related item.

Dont flash that file. its simlock data and if you flash it on a phone with different imei then you will kill the phone without any way other than sony service center to fix it.

Don't worry about that, i always get that warning and there was no problem.

coolbuy said:
Dont flash that file. its simlock data and if you flash it on a phone with different imei then you will kill the phone without any way other than sony service center to fix it.
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I've read this 'simlock.ta' thread with some interest because I have a similar issue myself.. Might you have any suggestions?
In short, my Xperia (Ray) refuses to read my SIM card. In fact, it doesn't even ask me for my PIN number, it just boots as normal but I have no connection to any network. I've tried using the SIM card in another phone and it works fine, therefore the problem is with the phone itself.
I'd recently had my phone network & bootloader unlocked by wotanserver using the test point method - because of this I thought the DRM keys would be fine (e.g. TrackId & Timescape still worked). However, when I was updating from GB .42 to .62 OTA (to flash a GB ROM) my phone bricked! So, I ended up using s1tool to restore the locked bootloader. Then I used flashtool to flash a stock ICS ftf file. It seemed to work (the phone rebooted) but it was then I noticed that the SIM card wasn't being recognised. Also, in the Flashtool log I noticed that a blue line was there saying 'this file is ignored simlock.ta'.
Hard resets & updating with Sony Update Service isn't working and I'm really confused at this stage.
Is my phone screwed for good?

Same Problem with Xperia J
seamo123 said:
I've read this 'simlock.ta' thread with some interest because I have a similar issue myself.. Might you have any suggestions?
In short, my Xperia (Ray) refuses to read my SIM card. In fact, it doesn't even ask me for my PIN number, it just boots as normal but I have no connection to any network. I've tried using the SIM card in another phone and it works fine, therefore the problem is with the phone itself.
I'd recently had my phone network & bootloader unlocked by wotanserver using the test point method - because of this I thought the DRM keys would be fine (e.g. TrackId & Timescape still worked). However, when I was updating from GB .42 to .62 OTA (to flash a GB ROM) my phone bricked! So, I ended up using s1tool to restore the locked bootloader. Then I used flashtool to flash a stock ICS ftf file. It seemed to work (the phone rebooted) but it was then I noticed that the SIM card wasn't being recognised. Also, in the Flashtool log I noticed that a blue line was there saying 'this file is ignored simlock.ta'.
Hard resets & updating with Sony Update Service isn't working and I'm really confused at this stage.
Is my phone screwed for good?
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Did you find a solution for your problem?
In reality, I have the same problem with an xperia j (ST26i) , with some differences:
Initial Problem:
- The mobile belongs to my cousin, she updated it with the sony update center to the latest version (JB 4.1.2) and there: problem with the wifi when the sim.
- I got the mobile, and downgrade to the 4.0.4 version, I've tried 4 different versions:
-> ST26i_11.0.A.3.18_Global
-> ST26i_11.0.A.7.5_CE
-> ST26i_11.0.A.3.28_WE
-> St26i_4.0.4_11.0.A.3.28_CE3
I had always the problem with the wifi when the sim plugged.
Finally I've tried also the UNOFFICIAL CM 10, with no success
- I found a solution with the apk wifix manager witch worked with the 28 WE version of the firmware.
But I've continued to search an other solution, and I've remarked that when I flash the rom I always get the Warn: "This file is ignored : simlock.ta "
After some research I get an advice by a member of XDA to rename the file as "preset.ta", AND THERE, it works no warning ... BUT the sim is blocked (not locked) and I have always the message (invalid card).
I've tried to reflash the firmware many times, to relock the bootloader (with appropriate ftf proposed in this forum ), Tried to use the sony update service .. But I have always the same problem (INVALID CARD)
I've also tried to format everything with CWM (system,card,cache) and made a sdcard partition, and NO way.
So, can any body help me with that please?!
Note : I'm in the middle east zone, some suggestions in the web talk about re-installing the official O2 rom, but I've searched this ROM with no success.

X-Droidinary said:
Just wondering how this happened cos it never came up before when I used flashtool.
18/037/2012 14:37:15 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
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I have this error on XPERIA SP C5303 trying to flash 12.0.A.1.284 on top of 12.0.A.1.257. But my phone is SIM Locked and I know it. And I thought that rewriting simlock.ta from unlocked firmware unlock the phone as well. But flashtool skipping that file. It's really annoying !!! Don't know what to do to unlock it now

pxnx said:
I have this error on XPERIA SP C5303 trying to flash 12.0.A.1.284 on top of 12.0.A.1.257. But my phone is SIM Locked and I know it. And I thought that rewriting simlock.ta from unlocked firmware unlock the phone as well. But flashtool skipping that file. It's really annoying !!! Don't know what to do to unlock it now
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You should be happy it isn't flashing. FLASHING SOMEONE ELSE'S TA MAY HARD-BRICK YOUR DEVICE. In this state, I've heard even sony need to replace entire motherboard.

well i have sony tipo dual st21i2 android phone and i have same problem with device my phone is dual sim phone and both sim are work well some time ago but when itry to update firmware using flash tool and than i see the 2nd sim is working stopped suddenly and sim 1 is working good and if i put only sim 2 in the phone its also working good and if sim 1 ony present in phone its good working also ,,,,,,,but problem start when i put both sim inside the phone and than i try different type of firmwares but no success bootloder unlock and relocked also but no result but my doubt is there i try a secret code and if this code is cause the problem in my phone *#*#7378423#*#* so if any one have idea to solve my problem please share here

[Q] Xperia Arc Wont read SIM Cards

Hi there, So the other day I deiced that I was going to unroot my Xperia Arc for some reason. I didn't get a backup of my phone( Which is stupid I know). After I did the unroot my Xperia was a little messed up. It was not reading Sim cards and at one point in time go stuck in flash mode. It now has been Flashed with LT15a_2.3.3, 3.0.1.A.0.145_Rogers.ftf. Then it was updated. and Rooted. It still will not recognize any SIM card. If anyone Can help
Model Number : LT15a
Android Version : 4.0.4
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf
Build Number: 4.1.B.O.587
If you need anymore info let me know
Thanks

nelsion said:
Hi there, So the other day I deiced that I was going to unroot my Xperia Arc for some reason. I didn't get a backup of my phone( Which is stupid I know). After I did the unroot my Xperia was a little messed up. It was not reading Sim cards and at one point in time go stuck in flash mode. It now has been Flashed with LT15a_2.3.3, 3.0.1.A.0.145_Rogers.ftf. Then it was updated. and Rooted. It still will not recognize any SIM card. If anyone Can help
Model Number : LT15a
Android Version : 4.0.4
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf
Build Number: 4.1.B.O.587
If you need anymore info let me know
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Find a stock 587 ROM and flash that, how you've flashed a 2.3.3 and ended up with 4.0.4 is a little baffling.

Where to find
Hey man sorry i was wondering if you would know where to get it
thanks

you can find stock .587 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836071
press thanks if it helps

page
hey when i go to that page the 3 links dont work

here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836071&page=25
post #244
sorry but I cant paste the mediafire link.. xda dont allow posting of outside links for users with less than 10 posts.
dont forget to hit thanks

Still not reading the SIM
So I flashed the stock rom and still have no signal. Also i was able to test my battery today with another Xperia Arc. Its reads full on the phone that has had nothing done to it but on mine it read at 0% and will not go up

nelsion said:
So I flashed the stock rom and still have no signal. Also i was able to test my battery today with another Xperia Arc. Its reads full on the phone that has had nothing done to it but on mine it read at 0% and will not go up
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Looks like you've flashed too far back - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312398

Still Not Reading SIM or anyother SIM
Hey so got the Battery working....and the phone is now rooted. The thing is still i am unable to connect to my provider which is Rogers.
thanks

nelsion said:
Hey so got the Battery working....and the phone is now rooted. The thing is still i am unable to connect to my provider which is Rogers.
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Try downloading the APN Settings. What Baseband are you using?

APN
APN settings are correct. the Baseband 8x55a-AAABQOAZM-203028G-70
thanks man

Baseband
I was wondering what is the proper baseband i should be on.

Still Not Reading SIM or anyother SIM
Hey So no matter what Stock ROM I flash to this phone it will not read any SIM cards. I have contacted cellunlock.net and they were unable to unlock this phone. Can anyone help... this phone is useless with out being able to connect to a Mobile Carrier Network
thanks

nelsion said:
Hey So no matter what Stock ROM I flash to this phone it will not read any SIM cards. I have contacted cellunlock.net and they were unable to unlock this phone. Can anyone help... this phone is useless with out being able to connect to a Mobile Carrier Network
thanks
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Try to take the sim card out of the arc and then in maybe it works!

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G-martar said:
Try to take the sim card out of the arc and then in maybe it works!
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Tried that a few times and nothing,

does not see the sim card simlock.ta problem

hi
my English is bad my country turkey(hindi)
I installed ROM with FlashTool
I think I installed simlock.ta file
My phone sim card now says no
We changed the card slot but does not see it again
original turkey dial telephone
please help me

cyberxx said:
hi
my English is bad my country turkey(hindi)
I installed ROM with FlashTool
I think I installed simlock.ta file
My phone sim card now says no
We changed the card slot but does not see it again
original turkey dial telephone
please help me
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Search Flashtool thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 - I know there's some issue with simlock file, but I never dealt with it. I have read that it's possible to permanently damage if not careful, but I can't remember the exact situation. Did you already try flashing again?

ı am donr understand but *#4636... phone information "usa band " it seems
I installed the stock ROM FlashTool but I still did not understand what to do

Is there a band package ??? please help me

Is there a scholar who knows huge site

cyberxx said:
Is there a scholar who knows huge site
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Flashtool thread...

Is there no one to tell in detail

z5p e6833 rom problem sim card not found

good night everybody,
i am new at this forum and z5p dual e6833
my problem is i dont like nougat and i try to turn back marshmallow. i download flashtool and stock 6.0.1 rom. but with mistake i download e6883. so i flash it, my phone is turn on but my both sim card are unavailable. what can i do ??? my phone is e6833 but i am flash e6883 rom to my phone. after i found another stock rom for my phone but when i try to flash i receive an "flashtool cannot read byte value" please help me. thanks a lot...

Flash H3113 firmware onto XA2 (Dual Sim) H4113

Hi,
Its been some time since I did any flashing so apologies if this is a simple ask.
I have a H4113 XA2 dual Sim, I want to know if it is possible to flash the single sim H3113 equivalent firmware onto my phone because current firmware does not support VOWIFI etc. My network suppliers H3113 firmware does.
If so how do I do it in Flashtool as it currently tells me incompatible if I try the whole ftf.
Thanks in advance

emarlit said:
Hi,
Its been some time since I did any flashing so apologies if this is a simple ask.
I have a H4113 XA2 dual Sim, I want to know if it is possible to flash the single sim H3113 equivalent firmware onto my phone because current firmware does not support VOWIFI etc. My network suppliers H3113 firmware does.
If so how do I do it in Flashtool as it currently tells me incompatible if I try the whole ftf.
Thanks in advance
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Hi
I don't think it's possible, you will get lots of problems due to compatibility... I advise you to use Magisk instead to put VoWiFi and other features.
Regards,
F.

It is possible change stock firmware whole one platform for XA2 it is "Nile". I flash stock rom "Discavery"(XA2 ultra) to "Pioneer"(regular XA2) they r both Nile-platform.
Other people flash stock-roms btwin regions, to unlock some 4G-bands, for example.
But, u have to know:
"Simlock.ta" (maybe all *.ta files, as usual i delete all of em from firmware folder)& "persist.sin" - are dangerous parts of stock-roms. Don't flash they r btwin different models!!! Bcoz of that *.ftf roms r dangerous variant(coz they contain this parts).
I use "xperifirm" to download firmware by *.sin-files, then delete *.ta and persist, after that flash by "newflasher".

Has anybody tried it yet? does it work?

Marfos said:
Has anybody tried it yet? does it work?
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Yes, you can install H3113 firmware onto H4113, which is what i have been doing because it thinks my model is h3113

davidhozic said:
Yes, you can install H3113 firmware onto H4113, which is what i have been doing because it thinks my model is h3113
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thanks! I will try to find the appropriate procedure, because i am not familiar, and i will intall it.

Marfos said:
thanks! I will try to find the appropriate procedure, because i am not familiar, and i will intall it.
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Hi, Can either of you post a procedure how to do this? I'm desperate to get VOWifi back and need to flash a H3113 EE firmware to do it.
Your help would be appreciated.
Thanks

flashed h4113 onto h3113 but now have no service. imei is ok and phone not barred. any suggestions?

Any information anywhere on this, that diggs a bit further?