hi, i am new here,
i wanna ask:
1) What is ROM ?
2) What is Unlock?
2a) how to unlock?
i often see the posts with this term
apemania said:
hi, i am new here,
i wanna ask:
1) What is ROM ?
2) What is Unlock?
2a) how to unlock?
i often see the posts with this term
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Rom depends on what phone you have, but its something that can help you make device faster, customised interface
Unlock is used to use your device on a different cellular company, if your device is unbranded, then no need to unlock
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Hi!
I´ve decided to unlock my phone and install a new rom.
1, is there a easy guide on how to unlock your phone?
2, do i need to unlock my phone if its not restrikted to a carrier?
3, what does radio mean? ( people talk about it when talking about roms )
4, the version number of my factory rom, is it important? do i need to match the rom i download with the same number?
5, how come that the roms you guys tweek here are so much faster then the facory roms?
Thanks.. im a learning newbie at this,
If you only want to install new ROMs, just install a HardSPL (see the related thread).
Doing this you will CIDunlock your phone (it means you'll be able to flash any ROM on it), but this is not a SIMunlock : you are still restricted to your phone operator.
If you want to make your phone completely security ulocked (SIM unlocked, and SuperCID, which is the next level of the CIDunlock), try to use Jocky's software.
thanks for answering...
Anybody who can cover the rest of my "noobie" questions?
Hi,
I will be moving out of the country for a little while and was wondering if anyone could help me out with unlocking my vibrant. (see sig for current set up)
I have attempted using several market utilities but have had no luck, i havent yet called T-mobile because im fairly certain that the unlock code with custom roms installed wont work (correct me if im wrong this is just an assumption im making)
Does any one know of a way to sim unlock the vibrant while on custom roms?
Do i have to use a hex editor?
If i flash back to stock, use sim unlock provided by t-mobile, will the unlock persist after flashing a custom rom?
Thank you in advance to those who reply.
- Cheers
shreddintyres said:
Hi,
I will be moving out of the country for a little while and was wondering if anyone could help me out with unlocking my vibrant. (see sig for current set up)
I have attempted using several market utilities but have had no luck, i havent yet called T-mobile because im fairly certain that the unlock code with custom roms installed wont work (correct me if im wrong this is just an assumption im making)
Does any one know of a way to sim unlock the vibrant while on custom roms?
Do i have to use a hex editor?
If i flash back to stock, use sim unlock provided by t-mobile, will the unlock persist after flashing a custom rom?
Thank you in advance to those who reply.
- Cheers
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Unlocking has nothing to do with having a custom rom or not.
1. Easiest way is to call T-Mobile for unlock code
2. Quickest way is to follow these directions:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761045
3. Yes you will need a hex editor and be able to use adb.
Once unlocked it will stay unlocked after flashing custom roms.
I was just in an area without decent T-mobile coverage and had to unlock to use a AT&T GoPhone sim. Did #2 from above. 10 minutes max.
Hi all,
The S3 is my first Android phone, so sorry if the question is redundant or dumb. But i couldn't find any clear info on the subject.
I bought a S3 locked under a promotion to unlock after 2 days with a code that was provided by the carrier, and now i have the
phone unlocked and using a SIM from another carrier.
While reading through the wanam lite thread, i noticed that the kind of unlock i have might not be considered a factory unlock.
My question is if can i flash my phone with a customized Rom (like wanam) and still retain the unlocked state? This kind of unlock is permanent?
Or i will brick my phone?
Thanks
phiral said:
Hi all,
The S3 is my first Android phone, so sorry if the question is redundant or dumb. But i couldn't find any clear info on the subject.
I bought a S3 locked under a promotion to unlock after 2 days with a code that was provided by the carrier, and now i have the
phone unlocked and using a SIM from another carrier.
While reading through the wanam lite thread, i noticed that the kind of unlock i have might not be considered a factory unlock.
My question is if can i flash my phone with a customized Rom (like wanam) and still retain the unlocked state? This kind of unlock is permanent?
Or i will brick my phone?
Thanks
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Carrier unlock should be permanent . Ask your carrier is it permanent if you are unsure .
Factory does not lock phones carriers lock phones .
jje
1) the bootloader unlock allowed :no?
i have managed to root but i wanted to in stall custom roms.
2) if i cannot unlock does that mean i cannot install zips or install a custom recovery?
3) is there anyway to sim unlock the phone to all networks
Xperia u - ST25i
thank you for your help
2) Of course you can but just ROMs and Mods for locked Bootloaders. The thing you can't do is for example flashing a custom kernel to install KitKat, Jelly Bean or other Android Version above 4.0
3)yes there is own. Ask your provider for that. He can give you proper informations. But as far as I know it's pretty expensive to unlock the SIM Lock. Telekom in Germany wants 100€ for that..
lol98lol98 said:
2) Of course you can but just ROMs and Mods for locked Bootloaders. The thing you can't do is for example flashing a custom kernel to install KitKat, Jelly Bean or other Android Version above 4.0
3)yes there is own. Ask your provider for that. He can give you proper informations. But as far as I know it's pretty expensive to unlock the SIM Lock. Telekom in Germany wants 100€ for that..
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2) yeah I managed to root and custom recovery. Apparently I'm not allowed to unlock my boot loader so I'm stuck on 6.1.1.B.1.54 :/
Is there a list of ICS locked boot loader ROMs?
3) Wowsers.
And thank you
otispowell said:
2) yeah I managed to root and custom recovery. Apparently I'm not allowed to unlock my boot loader so I'm stuck on 6.1.1.B.1.54 :/
Is there a list of ICS locked boot loader ROMs?
3) Wowsers.
And thank you
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/index-xperia-android-development-t2391151
1- Have phone replaced by Sony, not all countries' service centers are willing to do so and you must generally have it SIM unlocked first
I searched for this question, and couldn't find one detailing exactly what I intend to be asking. I am going to be getting a Samsung S20+ SM-G9860 so that it would be rootable. However, after I get the phone, I intend to flash the AT&T ROM to it so that I may use my carrier specific features. Will the phone remain rootable after doing this?
AFAIK AT&T will not have ROMs with an unlockable bootloader.
jwoegerbauer said:
AFAIK AT&T will not have ROMs with an unlockable bootloader.
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So even if the device itself has an unlockable bootloader, the AT&T ROM will not allow it? If so, then that's very unfortunate.
Sanctanimus said:
So even if the device itself has an unlockable bootloader, the AT&T ROM will not allow it? If so, then that's very unfortunate.
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My previous post was erraneous: sorry for this. :crying:
The correct answer is:
Once a device's boot-loader - it's like the BIOS in the PC - got unlocked you're able to root it. Some manufacturers provide a boot-loader unlock tool for certain models of their phones.
If you are able to modify device's boot-loader - means unlock it, then in turn you are able to load whatever Andoid OS you want (clearly and obviously, as long as it works in that device) and root it.