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I'm rooted and using Trigger rom, will there be an issue if I get the unlocked code from Tmobile and unlock the phone? Or is it better to use galaxy s unlock app from the market?
Thanks
There shouldn't be any issue getting it from T-Mo, since they're just going to give you the same code the galaxy unlock app would, assuming the unlock app even works. Only reason to use the unlock app is if you want your code before your contact is up.
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I am about to upgrade my phone, and Im eyeing the Play, however, will the bootloader be unlockable(or bypassable) on the Verizon variant? Since I got a DROID2, that's a must have feature. Any help would be thanked greatly.
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xzillerationer said:
I am about to upgrade my phone, and Im eyeing the Play, however, will the bootloader be unlockable(or bypassable) on the Verizon variant? Since I got a DROID2, that's a must have feature. Any help would be thanked greatly.
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Unlock is not possible yet on CDMA Xperia phones. It's currently being investigated, and hopefully solution will come soon
Well, is root and flashing roms similarly to the Droid2/X/X2 possible?
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Nothing of the sort is possible but everything is being worked on.. We are all waiting.
Yes. Its possible. The difference will just be whether we find people willing to do the work. If all dev work stopped now, the process would go like this: wait for new root exploit, root phone, use second init process to boot cm7.... Just like the d2 and dx
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http://androidflip.com/root-sony-xperia-play/
fastboot drivers work on R800x, but unlocking bootloader on verizon is not possible yet.. Even SE cant help, i call shannanagins on you VW!!
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http://androidflip.com/root-sony-xperia-play/
fastboot drivers work on R800x, but unlocking bootloader on verizon is not possible yet.. Even SE cant help, i call shannanagins on you VW!!
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People are trying to work on getting the bootloader unlocked, despite SonyEricsson not willing to give any help to the CDMA variant folks (R800x). The document you pointed gives pretty much the universal variant of how to unlock and root for all of the R800 series _EXCEPT R800x_ (which is what Verizon carries). Since you can't unlock the bootloader, you can't currently flash a new/different ROM.
So for now, people are working on it, albeit slowly. Don't expect a unlock/root method in the next day, but it will happen eventually. I know I'm eagerly awaiting it.
I'll work on that too when I get the phone.
I believe Verizon's phones aren't unlockable because Verizon wants total SW control over device.
I'm patiently waiting as well.
So my girlfriend just recently made the android switch (yay!). She got a vibrant on ebay that is unlocked for at&t, but is still on android 2.1. My question is, if she wanted to upgrade to 2.2 or 2.3, what would be the best way to go about it?
Will it inevitably relock the phone and i will have to unlock it?
Thanks in advance!
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Obviously i have to root it first. Really what i was looking to know is will it relock if i root or flash another rom? Mostly just trying to see how much time i should set aside for the whole process
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Obviously i have to root it first. Really what i was looking to know is will it relock if i root or flash another rom? Mostly just trying to see how much time i should set aside for the whole process
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no it shouldnt, i got mine unlocked and ive been on 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 and im still unlocked
to root, back up(apps and current rom), flash and restore(apps) it'll probably only take like 30 min - an hour tops if you know what your doing
read through http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028 if you need to know
Nice.. ty ty. I have a little experience, i rooted my g2 with the dreaded security locked bootloader hehe. Shouldnt be too hard to root, i was more worried about relocking. Thanks for the info!
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I paid 30.00 for a carrier unlock on my bell atrix. I'm running on rogers right now. I've rooted the phone and applied the webtop HDMI hack. I really want to unlock the bootloader and try a new Rom as I hate the white menus Motorola ruined this phone with. My question is if I will loose my similar unlock by unlocking the bootloader or installing a custom rom? I have no idea where the similar unlock is stored. And stupidly I didn't save a copy of the code one it was similar unlocked. Speaking of which, is there any way to see the unlock code in the phone since its already unlocked.
Thanks in advance.
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Once carrier unlocked, always carrier unlocked
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Unlocking the phone, though done through software, is actually a hardware process. When you run the software for the unlock, a particular fuse is burned out and that is completely irreparable by any kind of software, ROM, SBF or otherwise.
Enjoy your permanently unlocked phone!
Thanks alot guys, I didn't know it was a paermament hardware thing. I guess I'm off to a new adventure.
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Is there an easy way to unlock this phone without a root?
No you have to be rooted. Root your phone with update.zip A and download an app called Galaxy S unlock to unlock your phone. Here is the link for the unlock app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock
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Try getting unlock codes from your carrier?
Worth a shot.
Rooting is usually a much less annoying route though. Getting codes from carriers can be like pulling teeth depending on the rep you get.
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This is probably a dumb question but if you are running an AOSP rom do you still need to unlock it? Or can you pop a different sim in there. Sorry for my novice.
hello. sorry for the question but can somebody tell if anyone is working on unlocking the bootloader in devices with the status "unlock bootloader allowed:no"?
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Impossible, if your boot loader comes locked there isn't anything you can do to unlock it. Best to sell it and buy one unlockable.
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i know today it is impossible, has it was in my first android phone the xperia x10. what im asking if anyone is working on that or at least installing custom rooted roms with the locked bootloader...
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As far as I am aware, no one will be able to unlock the bootloader ever. No one has managed it since 2011 as they're locked down tighter than....well you know.
However, people have previously found an exploit for root. That allows you to install custom roms, xposed etc but does not allow custom kernels (not a huge problem in my eyes, I've always found kernels to be slightly beneficial but also buggy if you're not an expert)
There's people working on it, but as of yet had no luck. I'm in the same boat as you, so guess it's just a waiting game.
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