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I had bought a Japan ARC [SO-01], unfortunately, I bought it b4 1 April, so i cannot get unlocked by docomo and also I'm not in japan now...
I think the unlock code from some provider also work but the problem is that, my phone will not prompt any unlock key insert screen, please help :"(
All Docomo phones sold before and after April 1st still come carrier-locked. The only difference is that starting April 1st, you can now take your handset into Docomo, pay ￥3150, and get your phone unlocked -- even if you bought your phone before April 1st.
You will have to go into a Docomo store, however. If your phone is still carrier-locked (to Docomo), your best shot is to find someone in Japan who can do it for you. Perhaps you can contact the seller and arrange the unlock for some fee.
fhsieh said:
All Docomo phones sold before and after April 1st still come carrier-locked. The only difference is that starting April 1st, you can now take your handset into Docomo, pay ￥3150, and get your phone unlocked -- even if you bought your phone before April 1st.
You will have to go into a Docomo store, however. If your phone is still carrier-locked (to Docomo), your best shot is to find someone in Japan who can do it for you. Perhaps you can contact the seller and arrange the unlock for some fee.
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thanks for confirming this info , i have ordered a docomo xperia arc so that i can use it in the usa , but people have been doubting that it can be unlocked because it was released on March 24th.
the Lt15a(America version) and the Docomo SO-01c are hte same and that is why i ordered from japan
this website has the unlock for xperia arc
http://www.gsmliberty.net/shop/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-x12-unlock-codes-p-3329.html
Although they say "They can do" but actually they cannot do, because nobody can find entry screen for unlock code. I bought UNLOCK code from them but cannot do this.
morita0107 said:
Although they say "They can do" but actually they cannot do, because nobody can find entry screen for unlock code. I bought UNLOCK code from them but cannot do this.
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so, did you try go to DOCOMO and ask they to unlock ?
i have contacted this unlock code provider
they have replied sayin it is possible
in the middle of the page there is a way to show you how you get the code screen and hidden menu
this was their reply(my original message is at the bottom
Hi,
Of course there is such possibility. SE XPERIA ARC can unlock here: http://sim-unlock.net/simlock/Sony-Ericsson/Xperia Arc/
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http://Simlock24.pl
http://Sim-Unlock.net
----- Original Message -----
From: alsaqr
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 1:54 AM
Subject: xperia arc
Can you unlock the japanese xperia arc ?
its the Docomo SO-01c
Basically Docomo says this model cannot be UNLOCKED and this has to keep specified ROM.
But finally I could UNLOCK by flashing global ROM and after completing ROM flashing, unlock screen appeared. Therefore I could enter unlock code successfully!
But the key thing is that this cannot be returned to original ROM which is provided from Docomo, so now this is UK or Chinese (HKG) version (LT-15i).
And slightly Japanese font is different from original font style, probably this is Chinese KANJI, I guess.
You can return it to DoCoMo firmware. You just need somebody to update their DoCoMo arc and send you the firmware files.
morita0107 said:
Basically Docomo says this model cannot be UNLOCKED and this has to keep specified ROM.
But finally I could UNLOCK by flashing global ROM and after completing ROM flashing, unlock screen appeared. Therefore I could enter unlock code successfully!
But the key thing is that this cannot be returned to original ROM which is provided from Docomo, so now this is UK or Chinese (HKG) version (LT-15i).
And slightly Japanese font is different from original font style, probably this is Chinese KANJI, I guess.
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hahaha~~~Can you share the procedure? I 'm nothing about this
( p.s i just sent it back to japan for the hope yesterday , but seems i do sth wrong)
morita0107 said:
Basically Docomo says this model cannot be UNLOCKED and this has to keep specified ROM.
But finally I could UNLOCK by flashing global ROM and after completing ROM flashing, unlock screen appeared. Therefore I could enter unlock code successfully!
But the key thing is that this cannot be returned to original ROM which is provided from Docomo, so now this is UK or Chinese (HKG) version (LT-15i).
And slightly Japanese font is different from original font style, probably this is Chinese KANJI, I guess.
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so if i buy a locked one from Docomo it can be unlocked to wotk in the usa
can you read the 3G frequency off the box please
lollylost100 said:
You can return it to DoCoMo firmware. You just need somebody to update their DoCoMo arc and send you the firmware files.
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If you would like to reveal how to do so, I could be of assistance.
alsaqr said:
so if i buy a locked one from Docomo it can be unlocked to wotk in the usa
can you read the 3G frequency off the box please
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Sure, the box says exactly this: "GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSPA Bands 1/2/5/6" The UMTS/HSPA bands are 2100/1900/850/800.
You need someone with DoCoMo firmware to update their phone. If they then pack the 'db' folder from SEUS and upload it, I will be able to make an .ftf file for flashtool.
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You need someone with DoCoMo firmware to update their phone. If they then pack the 'db' folder from SEUS and upload it, I will be able to make an .ftf file for flashtool.
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Okay, done and here is the link: http://www.mediafire.com/?kdz4ncxrml0ssn3
Hi,
Usually I am in Japan but this month I have to stay in France. If I get a Xperia arc european version here and then take it to Japan with me.
Will it be possible to use it in Japan? Does the european version support the japanese network?
Will it be possible to flash the docomo firmware to use sp mode?
Thanks
SilverSurfer972 said:
Hi,
Usually I am in Japan but this month I have to stay in France. If I get a Xperia arc european version here and then take it to Japan with me.
Will it be possible to use it in Japan? Does the european version support the japanese network?
Will it be possible to flash the docomo firmware to use sp mode?
Thanks
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No, you can not get the European version, the LT15i, for use on DoCoMo. I'm unsure of Softbank.
Arg. Too bad. Thanks for the quick reply.
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I think that any japan arc, could be flashed anywhere with an european version software (ie: unlocked LT15i flash rom). The phone will result with the european firmware, but it will support american and japanese networks.
I did that with my C905, its model is "C905a", but I flashed it whit the C905i firmware because of different spanish text from Europa. I use 3G in chile with no prob.
SO, can't this be done to a Japanese Xperia arc?
caqo71 said:
I think that any japan arc, could be flashed anywhere with an european version software (ie: unlocked LT15i flash rom). The phone will result with the european firmware, but it will support american and japanese networks.
I did that with my C905, its model is "C905a", but I flashed it whit the C905i firmware because of different spanish text from Europa. I use 3G in chile with no prob.
SO, can't this be done to a Japanese Xperia arc?
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thank you for the info, im gonna need u guys help flashing the rom on the japanes Xperia when i get it and also unlocking it with the code.
I'm looking to import a Docomo Galaxy Nexus from Japan (Have a buddy who can get one forr about $300). What would be the steps that I would have to take to unlock it for AT&T? Then go and install an English rom? Would it be as simple as a language change in the stock rom, or would I have to install something else? I'm fairly decently versed in rooting and installing roms, so you don't have to dumb it down
If it carries into the DoCoMo shop and I have a sim lock canceled, it should be able to use even in AT & T.
sim lock release costs 3,150 yen.
sc-04d corresponds to the following bands.
GSM（850/900/1800/1900MHｚ）、WCDMA（850/900/1900/1700/2100）
Well you would have to sim unlocked the device and while you set up choose english. I'm pretty sure they are Yakju so you would get google updates
apk said:
If it carries into the DoCoMo shop and I have a sim lock canceled, it should be able to use even in AT & T.
sim lock release costs 3,150 yen.
sc-04d corresponds to the following bands.
GSM（850/900/1800/1900MHｚ）、WCDMA（850/900/1900/1700/2100）
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which procedure performed for the unlocker?
is permanent or temporary?
is done by IMEI? or software?
sorry for so many questions!
* PS: I'm from Hamamatsu
Hello,
Can anyone help please? Does anyone know the differences between the korean version and the UK version. Also does it support UK's micro sim and will it support the 4G in UK.
If yes , can anyone tell me where can I get the korean version from? Would I be able to root the device?
Thank You
Hello evryone! I've just bought an unlocked LG Optimus G Pro. This phone is the AT&T version, but since it's unlocked, and i use it in europe, there are lot of useless apps in it, and it doesn't contains the language of my country (Hungary). I want to change the android for the version what the factory unlocked phone has. Can anyone help me? I've already found a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438088 but i'm not sure that this is what i'm looking for.
kemenydani said:
Hello evryone! I've just bought an unlocked LG Optimus G Pro. This phone is the AT&T version, but since it's unlocked, and i use it in europe, there are lot of useless apps in it, and it doesn't contains the language of my country (Hungary). I want to change the android for the version what the factory unlocked phone has. Can anyone help me? I've already found a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438088 but i'm not sure that this is what i'm looking for.
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You can flash this kdz file at: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+Optimus+G+Pro/Stock/Panama+E980H/
Thank you! I have some other questions too.
Thank you very much! So this is the international version for unlocked phones right? I just checked the software version in my phone and it's running on E9810p. And one more question, the unlocked software version contains all the default android languages? I just found here a file for my country, its in the HungaryE986 folder on the site what you linked (i can't put there links because i just registered yesterday sorry.) but it's number is E98610E. So i don't know it is compatible with my phone or not.
I have a brand new kddi au SCV38 (Galaxy S9) and a docomo SIM from one of the discount providers (Rakuten). The docomo version of the same phone is SC-02K. au and docomo use slightly different LTE bands. Is there anything speaking against flashing a docomo stock rom to the au phone?
Answering my own question, in case anyone else ever wonders. I've flashed the latest Docomo stock firmware to the au phone and for all I can see, everything works just fine. The only thing I'm left wondering about is use of the docomo LTE bands. Some of these are different from au bands. No idea whether the au phone with the docomo ROM will be able to use all docomo bands. If I ever have an answer to that, I'll post that here as well.
To flash the docomo ROM to the au phone, I followed the below instructions.
https://gadgetdamage.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-104.html
Hi Axel,
As you said that you were already successful to install docomo ROM to au model, I assume that you already rooted the device. Could you show me the tutorial to do such thing? I use au S9+ and I want to get a root access, since there's many bloatware I want to remove. Thanx in advance, man.
axel007 said:
Answering my own question, in case anyone else ever wonders. I've flashed the latest Docomo stock firmware to the au phone and for all I can see, everything works just fine. The only thing I'm left wondering about is use of the docomo LTE bands. Some of these are different from au bands. No idea whether the au phone with the docomo ROM will be able to use all docomo bands. If I ever have an answer to that, I'll post that here as well.
To flash the docomo ROM to the au phone, I followed the below instructions.
https://gadgetdamage.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-104.html
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i also own SCV-38
can i flash Global china firmware to it will it work fine?
satdiwo said:
Hi Axel,
As you said that you were already successful to install docomo ROM to au model, I assume that you already rooted the device. Could you show me the tutorial to do such thing? I use au S9+ and I want to get a root access, since there's many bloatware I want to remove. Thanx in advance, man.
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Sorry, I just saw this. There is no need to root. I just flashed Docomo firmware to the au model, that was all.
ckbhawsar said:
i also own SCV-38
can i flash Global china firmware to it will it work fine?
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I don't know. You could try and if it doesn't work, just flash back the au firmware
axel007 said:
Sorry, I just saw this. There is no need to root. I just flashed Docomo firmware to the au model, that was all.
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so, just to make sure then, you didn't root your phone? or you did root your phone? if you did, could you tell me how to do it? I desperately look for the tutorial to do it since I want to remove bloatwares from my au rom; but none that I can find until now. the rom contains so many apps that I don't need. thanks in advance, mate
satdiwo said:
so, just to make sure then, you didn't root your phone? or you did root your phone? if you did, could you tell me how to do it? I desperately look for the tutorial to do it since I want to remove bloatwares from my au rom; but none that I can find until now. the rom contains so many apps that I don't need. thanks in advance, mate
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Hello Bro,
I am also having AU S9 that is SCV 38, i have successfully rooted it.
You can follow this guide:
Everything is properly explained there.
For S9 i.e SM-G9600 SCV 38
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...development/twrp-3-2-1-0-sm-g9600-s9-t3803297
FOR S9+ i.e. SM-G9650 SCV 39
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...elopment/recovery-twrp-star2qlte-chn-t3802933
or
You can use following Method to remove AU bloatware
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
ckbhawsar said:
Hello Bro,
I am also having AU S9 that is SCV 38, i have successfully rooted it.
You can follow this guide:
Everything is properly explained there.
For S9 i.e SM-G9600 SCV 38
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...development/twrp-3-2-1-0-sm-g9600-s9-t3803297
FOR S9+ i.e. SM-G9650 SCV 39
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...elopment/recovery-twrp-star2qlte-chn-t3802933
or
You can use following Method to remove AU bloatware
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
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thanks for the alternatives bro.. btw, when you rooted your phone, what was its state? my phone is on One UI 1.0 (android 9), baseband version SCV39KDU1BSI1, and security patch is on September 1, 2019; and I'm not sure whether it can be rooted or not, since as long as I know, rooting galaxy s9+ snapdragon is still impossible until now.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...cross-device-development/twrp-exynos-t3763464
it says "In NO way it is compatible with Snapdragon variants including but not limited to American(U/U1/A/T/P/V), Chinese(0/8/6), Hong Kong(0), Japanese(SC-*), Canadian(W) variants"
satdiwo said:
thanks for the alternatives bro.. btw, when you rooted your phone, what was its state? my phone is on One UI 1.0 (android 9), baseband version SCV39KDU1BSI1, and security patch is on September 1, 2019; and I'm not sure whether it can be rooted or not, since as long as I know, rooting galaxy s9+ snapdragon is still impossible until now.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...cross-device-development/twrp-exynos-t3763464
it says "In NO way it is compatible with Snapdragon variants including but not limited to American(U/U1/A/T/P/V), Chinese(0/8/6), Hong Kong(0), Japanese(SC-*), Canadian(W) variants"
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Its because you are referring to wrong thread that thread is for EXYNOS.
for snapdragon our device follow thread which i have mentioned.
I also unlocked in OCT on pie SCV38
ckbhawsar said:
Its because you are referring to wrong thread that thread is for EXYNOS.
for snapdragon our device follow thread which i have mentioned.
I also unlocked in OCT on pie SCV38
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great..!! thanks a lot, mate, really appreciate it
satdiwo said:
great..!! thanks a lot, mate, really appreciate it
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Hit the Thanks button if it really helped you
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Hit the Thanks button if it really helped you
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done
root scv38
ckbhawsar said:
Hello Bro,
I am also having AU S9 that is SCV 38, i have successfully rooted it.
You can follow this guide:
Everything is properly explained there.
For S9 i.e SM-G9600 SCV 38
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...development/twrp-3-2-1-0-sm-g9600-s9-t3803297
FOR S9+ i.e. SM-G9650 SCV 39
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...elopment/recovery-twrp-star2qlte-chn-t3802933
or
You can use following Method to remove AU bloatware
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
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hi, can you teach me how to root au - scv 38, i have flash TWRP but it failed when install super su and get bootloop after install magisk. i have no idea how to root scv-38
thanks
axel007 said:
Answering my own question, in case anyone else ever wonders. I've flashed the latest Docomo stock firmware to the au phone and for all I can see, everything works just fine. The only thing I'm left wondering about is use of the docomo LTE bands. Some of these are different from au bands. No idea whether the au phone with the docomo ROM will be able to use all docomo bands. If I ever have an answer to that, I'll post that here as well.
To flash the docomo ROM to the au phone, I followed the below instructions.
https://gadgetdamage.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-104.html
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Do you have problem with unlocked sim status ? Or everything just work fine.
bimbimpooo said:
Do you have problem with unlocked sim status ? Or everything just work fine.
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I have not experienced any issues in relation to the unlocked sim.
axel007 said:
I have not experienced any issues in relation to the unlocked sim.
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Thanks for the answer.
Last, does it need a nand reset to do this?
axel007 said:
Answering my own question, in case anyone else ever wonders. I've flashed the latest Docomo stock firmware to the au phone and for all I can see, everything works just fine. The only thing I'm left wondering about is use of the docomo LTE bands. Some of these are different from au bands. No idea whether the au phone with the docomo ROM will be able to use all docomo bands. If I ever have an answer to that, I'll post that here as well.
To flash the docomo ROM to the au phone, I followed the below instructions.
https://gadgetdamage.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-104.html
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how to follow it i cant understand japanese bro