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Hello, i have googled and searched all the threads but to no avail so decided to post another NooB thread!
I bought My arc from O2 on PAYG knowing full well that it was sim locked to this network. Having previously owned a HD2 i thought i could easily install a Open romm on it and it would cure the sim lock on it.
Upon looking into how to go about this i have seen threads on rooting but am unsure weather i will be able to do this on the 02 ROM that is installed on this. is it just a case of following the root guide then finding a general ROM for uk?
to summarise i just want to take the sim lock of so i can put my virgin sim card in and update to the latest android.
Thanks in advance
What happens when you put your Virgin sim in? O2 phones are usually sim-unlocked anyway, but no, rooting or debranding won't remove the lock.
Thanks for the quick reply
It just asks for a sim network unlock pin to enter.
i know i can request this but was told in the shop that i would have to have the phone for a year with O2 before i could do this. I should have just spent 50 pound more and got it sim free. i really thought that i could have worked a way around this though!
Any ideas?
jdswright said:
Any ideas?
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You'll have to pay, no other way.
jdswright said:
Thanks for the quick reply
It just asks for a sim network unlock pin to enter.
i know i can request this but was told in the shop that i would have to have the phone for a year with O2 before i could do this. I should have just spent 50 pound more and got it sim free. i really thought that i could have worked a way around this though!
Any ideas?
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Unfortunately, I have found with the Xperia Arc that it was a pain to get it unlocked. For the Orange San Francisco Android phone, someone at Modaco provided a free app that gives you your unlock code when you type in the IEMI number. Easy. On other phones, you often see codes for sale on auction sites, etc.
With the Arc, it seems it isn't anywhere near that easy or quick. In the end I had to get a refund from one online provider because they couldn't get the code (using their cheaper method - and I wasn't willing to pay for their more expensive service). In the end I used cellunlocker.net for a decent price, but it wasn't a pleasant experience from the point of view of not getting any updates on how long it would take (just kept getting told that it would be soon). However, in the end they did email the code and it did work - it just took about 2 weeks
this is what i found out online for you !!
Welcome to O2. Someone will be with you soon.
You're through to Ashton.
Ashton: Hi I'm Ashton. How can I help?
me: hi , i have a pay and go xperia arc and would like it unlocked , how long do i have to have the phone for and how much would it cost ?
Ashton: You've to use the phone on the O2 network for 12 months and then you can get it unlocked for a charge of £15.
pity ur not on contract as they do it straight away for free
Thanks for your replys. I thought it would be just a case of using a workround to install a generic rom and in turn this would take the sim lock off! I may jusy return the phone and buy a sim free version for a bit more. Cheers peeps.
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There a guide here detailing how to debrand your Arc.
Has anyone tried getting AT&T to unlock an off-contract xperia ion? I'd love to buy the phone, and $449 is an awesome price point (esp compared to the Galaxy Nexus at $350), but I'd really like to use it with T-mobile.
Google it some site selling unlock code for about $30 but don't buy it from unlockit dot com for $9.95 because they can't do it and will refund your money. Buy the phone on ebay cheaper for about $350 but if you use it on T-mobile then you only get "E" speed.
randy_c said:
Google it some site selling unlock code for about $30 but don't buy it from unlockit dot com for $9.95 because they can't do it and will refund your money. Buy the phone on ebay cheaper for about $350 but if you use it on T-mobile then you only get "E" speed.
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any link on which seller can unlock it? I have tried several, and none could work it out.
I seriously doubt you will find one that can actually unlock it. Sony isn't even selling them unlocked in the US due to their agreement with AT&T.
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I seriously doubt you will find one that can actually unlock it. Sony isn't even selling them unlocked in the US due to their agreement with AT&T.
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??
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...ifier=S_Ericsson_Mobile_Phones&facetlist=true
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http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...ifier=S_Ericsson_Mobile_Phones&facetlist=true
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That's just full non-contract price. Still not unlocked.
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Might be better...
It might actually be better to wait for the acro S, which I believe Sony plans to sell unlocked?
Anyone have any idea how long it'll take for the acro S to get here?
I have unlocked few AT&T phones that I bought off-contract. Usually a phone call to their customer service works. But some reps might not be helpful - so you should save your receipt and email AT&T for the unlock code.
They won't give you an unlock code for the ion because it is exclusive to AT&T in the US. It will take a few months before they give it out.
Well, I had no problem with getting the unlock code from AT&T for their exclusive phones (X10, Play). I just had to tell them I'm gonna pay the whole off-contract price and I need to use it overseas (which was actually my case). I always call them first to check the availability of the unlock code - then I go buy it
Even if the phone is purchased full MSRP without subsidization they will not give you the unlock code for the Ion...
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Even if the phone is purchased full MSRP without subsidization they will not give you the unlock code for the Ion...
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Nope. Notice how even on Sony's online store they don't sell it unlocked. That's due to the agreement with AT&T. If you want it unlocked you have to buy the international version from out of the US.
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http://www.cellcorner.com/xshp/unlo...unlock-by-code-imei-any-wireless-carrier.html
what do you think about this? can it be real?
I am planning to buy this phone and i want to make sure it can be unlocked.
thank you
fulii said:
http://www.cellcorner.com/xshp/unlo...unlock-by-code-imei-any-wireless-carrier.html
what do you think about this? can it be real?
I am planning to buy this phone and i want to make sure it can be unlocked.
thank you
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I wonder. It talks a lot about joysticking and the Ion doesn't have one, so I am not sure about this one.
LT28AT Carrier Unlock
popfan said:
I wonder. It talks a lot about joysticking and the Ion doesn't have one, so I am not sure about this one.
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Myself and another person have tried worldGSMcodes.com, cellphoneunlock.net and mobile gadgets co/Unlockitnow.com no luck. Cellcorner I did not try but have read alot of reviews. The reviews were dominantly not favourable.Keep in mind there description speaks of a joystick which we haven't seen on sony ericssons for quite a long time. Ive contacted cellunlocker.net and they can't do it either. I've tried the more expensive factory sony factory unlock options with these websites and they refunded me. Right now all we can do is wait for the exclusive agreement to end in the USA.
You guys might want to look at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790180
I emailed the guy from the ezsemc app page and clarified a few things with him. He said it will sim unlock the ion. If anyone is willing to try it please let us know the results.
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Cellcorner doesn't work. I tried it and got full refund.
Today I tried this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790180
It worked. Now I have a sim free phone. I paid 40 USD. It took 2 minutes to complete the entire operation. In the software there is no LT28 but you can choose LT 26S and it will work fine.
Update: Bootloader can be unlocked now.
Thnx to Spectre51 for pointing out this solution.
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You guys might want to look at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790180
I emailed the guy from the ezsemc app page and clarified a few things with him. He said it will sim unlock the ion. If anyone is willing to try it please let us know the results.
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So the OP of that thread sent me a message. I guess someone else tried the service using a LT26i (Xperia S) with a bootloader unlock allowed no and it sim unlocked his phone and changed that no to a yes.
atintan said:
Cellcorner doesn't work. I tried it and got full refund.
Today I tried this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790180
It worked. Now I have a sim free phone. I paid 40 USD. It took 2 minutes to complete the entire operation. In the software there is no LT28 but you can choose LT 26S and it will work fine.
Update: Bootloader can be unlocked now.
Thnx to Spectre51 for pointing out this solution.
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So the bootloader can now be unlocked? Did that happen for you on the LT28at?
atintan said:
Cellcorner doesn't work. I tried it and got full refund.
Today I tried this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790180
It worked. Now I have a sim free phone. I paid 40 USD. It took 2 minutes to complete the entire operation. In the software there is no LT28 but you can choose LT 26S and it will work fine.
Update: Bootloader can be unlocked now.
Thnx to Spectre51 for pointing out this solution.
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Which LT28 do you have? AT&T or Rogers?
Hi. I have Sony Xperia Ion LT28at (AT&T) and it is locked to AT&T and I wont to unlokc it to use with pre payd GSM network. Please help me , Please
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Hi. I have Sony Xperia Ion LT28at (AT&T) and it is locked to AT&T and I wont to unlokc it to use with pre payd GSM network. Please help me , Please
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you not alone... but i think all forget about this phone and sim unlock will be create never !......
aratta said:
you not alone... but i think all forget about this phone and sim unlock will be create never !......
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AT&T usually requires 90 days after the phone was released before they should offer unlock codes just like they do with everything else which is coming up soon if I remember right. Also gotta remember if you want a sim unlocked phone buy a sim unlocked phone not one on a contract. Some people claim to have gotten a code from AT&T but others were told no.
I had bought one from ebay, unlocked LT28i prise is 500$ + , I will try cellunlocker unlock prise is 40 $
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AT&T usually requires 90 days after the phone was released before they should offer unlock codes just like they do with everything else which is coming up soon if I remember right. Also gotta remember if you want a sim unlocked phone buy a sim unlocked phone not one on a contract. Some people claim to have gotten a code from AT&T but others were told no.
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i find information on the web that day when started sales - 24 june, 3 months ago its 24 september....... do you really know that sony gives unlock codes for this device to at&t at 24 september?
worldgsmcodes.com 55$
Somebody try buy code there?
everything being discussed here already
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761578
Unlock for Xperia ion now available.
Check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1939751
Thanks :angel:
Also one can try www.freeunlocks.com here select your phone model and then go for the "Get it free" option it will ask u to buy something buy the cheapest product which u may never wanna use. And they send u the unlock code or refund in case the unlock code does not work.
I have tried it for a samsung phone before it was available on ebay and got it very cheap. I want to try it again for my Xperia Ion but it does not allow me as there is no product with free trail option which can be used in India.
So guys try it and let me know. Also would like someone to help me with the unlock code if you are successful. Below is the link for Xperia Ion
http://www.freeunlocks.com/unlock-sony-xperia+ion
Sony Ion LT28AT
hi
I have sony ericsson ion lt28at:
1. I am missing SIM tray. where can I buy
2. can it be unlocked
thx
pgbkk said:
hi
I have sony ericsson ion lt28at:
1. I am missing SIM tray. where can I buy
2. can it be unlocked
thx
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1. a regular mini sim will work, you dont really need the micro sim adapter..
2.Yes you can unlock it, but you'll have to pay.. I used electrofrance on ebay, but there are other alternatives in this thread..
my phone is unlocked now
I bought this phone from walmart and tried to get Sony Xperia Ion LT28AT Unlock Code from At&t but they refused to me by saying that i m not the original owner of phone and as per them policy i m not eligible to get At&t Sony Xperia Ion LT28AT Unlock Code then found attphoneunlockingshop.us site and sent them request, Code worked like a charm. now my phone is unlocked and using with T-Mobile . Cheers !!
I have an Xperia ZL that was reported as stolen by someone (who I don't know, but I bought it from a store and have receipts). Rogers refuses to un-blacklist the IMEI from their system, even though I've sent them scanned copies of the receipts to the now out of business store in Toronto. It's pointless now because I bought a Z1 from the Sony store a few weeks ago.
I now have a ZL, it is factory carrier-unlocked, that is on the latest software (4.3). It has a carrier locked bootloader and isn't rooted. What can I do with this device?
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I have WiFi and Bluetooth, however it wont connect to any Canadian network. I have tried with Bell, Rogers and Telus.
Since there's no cellular connectivity, it's useless as a reliable GPS. I also have an in-dash GPS with a 12" screen
I drive a 2 seater and don't have kids, so it's useless to be a mini-tablet device, or in-car media player.
I have no qualms with trying to unlock the BL if possible, rooting, or flashing stuff, so long as there's decent documentation on it.
Post your thoughts and cool things to do!
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I have an Xperia ZL that was reported as stolen by someone (who I don't know, but I bought it from a store and have receipts). Rogers refuses to un-blacklist the IMEI from their system, even though I've sent them scanned copies of the receipts to the now out of business store in Toronto. It's pointless now because I bought a Z1 from the Sony store a few weeks ago.
I now have a ZL, it is factory carrier-unlocked, that is on the latest software (4.3). It has a carrier locked bootloader and isn't rooted. What can I do with this device?
Some notes:
I have WiFi and Bluetooth, however it wont connect to any Canadian network. I have tried with Bell, Rogers and Telus.
Since there's no cellular connectivity, it's useless as a reliable GPS. I also have an in-dash GPS with a 12" screen
I drive a 2 seater and don't have kids, so it's useless to be a mini-tablet device, or in-car media player.
I have no qualms with trying to unlock the BL if possible, rooting, or flashing stuff, so long as there's decent documentation on it.
Post your thoughts and cool things to do!
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Donate to some developer who could be convinced to code for the ZL? (no idea... sorry that it was locked and isn't usable to you...)
Could use it as a 5" tablet... but you have a better device in your other phone... no clue.
Use the phone as a toys ( flashing many roms ) or as an experimental objects
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Search for Chimera tools.
Maybe it works on Sony phones too...
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sorry man that sucks
you can use is as a chromecast reciever, but that is a little power over kill to repace a $35 chromecast
either that or donate it to DoomLord as he is a big help in the Sony community but I don't think he has a ZL
SE tool
This is the repair/service tool for Sony phones:
http://files.setool.net/support/SETool2/
Maybe you can find a solution.
I asked Doom if he wanted the phone, he said no thanks as he was too busy with school/other projects.
What was the store ? Probably was stolen from a shipping warehouse, happens a lot. Call Sony and see what they can do for you... If its locked in Canada, its should work in the USA....
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I asked Doom if he wanted the phone, he said no thanks as he was too busy with school/other projects.
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I'd be tempted to try and dev... but not with my primary driver... hmmm....
Is the boot loader unlockable?
If you could find a way to generate a generic IMEI it should work again. I did something similar with my Samsung Captivate Glide to unlock it. It was somewhere in /efs/, but Sony uses a different storage scheme for such important files so I'm not sure where you could find it. You should obviously back it up though if you do find it.
Maybe you can send the phone to FXP team or OMNI team, so they have a phone for bug testing, :good:
Gotta loooove Rogers!! I'm surprised it doesn't work with another carrier?? So its obvious than that these companies share information. I think this says it all...
http://www.youtube.com/embed/0ilMx7k7mso
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Wiltron said:
I have an Xperia ZL that was reported as stolen by someone (who I don't know, but I bought it from a store and have receipts). Rogers refuses to un-blacklist the IMEI from their system, even though I've sent them scanned copies of the receipts to the now out of business store in Toronto. It's pointless now because I bought a Z1 from the Sony store a few weeks ago.
I now have a ZL, it is factory carrier-unlocked, that is on the latest software (4.3). It has a carrier locked bootloader and isn't rooted. What can I do with this device?
Some notes:
I have WiFi and Bluetooth, however it wont connect to any Canadian network. I have tried with Bell, Rogers and Telus.
Since there's no cellular connectivity, it's useless as a reliable GPS. I also have an in-dash GPS with a 12" screen
I drive a 2 seater and don't have kids, so it's useless to be a mini-tablet device, or in-car media player.
I have no qualms with trying to unlock the BL if possible, rooting, or flashing stuff, so long as there's decent documentation on it.
Post your thoughts and cool things to do!
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Send it to me.
Always more easy to develop with device in hands
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I bought a tmobile z2 Force Locked to Tmobile. I am having trouble getting it unlocked. Tmobile even goes as far as to tell me the IMEI doesn't show up in their database. Is there a way for me to unlock it myself through some kind of software mod? I have been out of the android root scene since I got rid of my Nexus 6 a couple years ago. Any help would be appreciated.
T-Mobile uses a server based unlock system and can only be unlocked via the device unlock app.
If you did not buy the device directly from them, the phone is not whitelisted with the unlock server. You'll need to keep contacting support until you reach a rep that is familiar with that aspect of their systems.
TheLooq said:
T-Mobile uses a server based unlock system and can only be unlocked via the device unlock app.
If you did not buy the device directly from them, the phone is not whitelisted with the unlock server. You'll need to keep contacting support until you reach a rep that is familiar with that aspect of their systems.
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If I were to root the device and apply a custom ROM would the unlock app restriction still apply? And if I have no luck with Tmobile directly how reliable are online unlocking services? Most want $60 or so to unlock a device with the app installed like mine has.
Rooting will not unlock because this is server based. Using a third party would work if the phone was in the database, but third-parties do not have the ability to add your imei to the database to allow for an unlock. Only T-Mobile can do that, and as I said you'll need to keep contacting support until you find a rep that knows how it works.
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Rooting will not unlock because this is server based. Using a third party would work if the phone was in the database, but third-parties do not have the ability to add your imei to the database to allow for an unlock. Only T-Mobile can do that, and as I said you'll need to keep contacting support until you find a rep that knows how it works.
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Alright thanks again for the input. As I said I have been away from the root and modding scene for a while and not sure what is capable of being modified on phones anymore. This app for instance is a new thing to me.
Sure thing. They have their unlock system, umm, locked down pretty good. Most of the unlock companies will tell you their service will only work if the device is recognized by the app, beware of any that say they can work around that restriction.
yeah this kinda **** is why I usually buy unlocked devices but I found a deal on the Z2 Force for $350 on amazon. I should have done some research before i bought it though. My wife needed an upgrade from her gen2 Moto x in a bad way though. guess I got a fight with tmobile ahead of me.
ktt4510 said:
yeah this kinda **** is why I usually buy unlocked devices but I found a deal on the Z2 Force for $350 on amazon. I should have done some research before i bought it though. My wife needed an upgrade from her gen2 Moto x in a bad way though. guess I got a fight with tmobile ahead of me.
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The z2 force is only $375 from T-Mobile, and if bought out right they do unlock it (if you follow their rules for unlocking). The Amazon one might not be on TMobiles unlock servers for a reason (?)
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Yeah I know the one @ tmobile is 375 but none of them near me have it in stock. There is no reason the one I have can't be used. I just have to fight to get it on their servers whitelist I guess. I have confirmed it works by using a sim card from a friend since I started this thread. maybe now that it was used on their servers even briefly the IMEI is in their system and I will have a little more luck tomorrow.