Question is in the title because I would love to unlock it but my usb port is on it's way out so i'll need to send my phone off for repair and I'll need it on stock with locked bootloader for that.
You cant relock it its permanent
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geordie 34 said:
You cant relock it its permanent
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Ahh ok :/, thanks anyway
They won't be able to detect.if it's unlocked if it has stock ROM.
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Dark Nightmare said:
They won't be able to detect.if it's unlocked if it has stock ROM.
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You wouldn't know what kind of tools they would use to test to make sure your phone is still valid for warranty, they may as well use an unsigned sin file to test whether you have done stuff on the bootloader.
So my advice is don't do anything yet until you get your phone back from the service centre.
aR_ChRiS said:
You wouldn't know what kind of tools they would use to test to make sure your phone is still valid for warranty, they may as well use an unsigned sin file to test whether you have done stuff on the bootloader.
So my advice is don't do anything yet until you get your phone back from the service centre.
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I was talking to my mate actually who knows loads of stuff about SE and the way they work etc and he said the tool they use to check, Emma I think it's called, hasn't been updated since April so they won't be able to pick up anything to do with the BL for now
No, not even with a nandroid backup
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Re-locking bootloader possible
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geordie 34 said:
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Ahh ok :/, thanks anyway
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u can fully re-lock ur bootloader..with this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17494360 GOOD LUCK BUDDY
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I think i'm not the only one with this problem...and it's god to start this because we need help for this problem...so...my x10 was new and free of any network,i unlock my bootloader and after that the phone start but no network...i search networks,find them,but when i try to conect to any network on screen apears sim card can't register to this network...if you guys have any idea...thanks
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Did you use the sim lock checking tool?
You need to get the device unlocked properly for it to work. There are plenty of warnings about this in every bootloader unlock thread.
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Is it possible that you unlocked your device with the setool2 bat instead of the semc bat?
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use the tool that u use as to unlock bootloader unlock it agn =D
hope it may help... mine is recovered
After unlocking you may need to reflash your baseband again.
maddes1402 said:
Is it possible that you unlocked your device with the setool2 bat instead of the semc bat?
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I use setool2bat firs and then i tried semc but no luck
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armic said:
After unlocking you may need to reflash your baseband again.
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Maybe you,re right,i will reflash but onli baseban because i reflash allready the phone with seus and no luck again
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dorinrockeru said:
I use setool2bat firs and then i tried semc but no luck
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If you have used setool.bat then you have to be sure that your phone has been unlocked with setool2 before!
deathnature said:
use the tool that u use as to unlock bootloader unlock it agn =D
hope it may help... mine is recovered
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Can you give me please more details how to do that
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running qsd8250_semc will get ur signal back well it worked for me nyways! Suprised u have got away wiv posting this in the dev tho lol.
cuddles100 said:
running qsd8250_semc will get ur signal back well it worked for me nyways! Suprised u have got away wiv posting this in the dev tho lol.
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Ok...thank's...i'll try this
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few questions about using the unlocker, whilst using the qsd8250 _semc and qsd8250_setool2,
does the phone have to be in flash mode or just connected to pc via usb with usb debugging enabled??
any help greatly appreciated
[email protected] said:
few questions about using the unlocker, whilst using the qsd8250 _semc and qsd8250_setool2,
does the phone have to be in flash mode or just connected to pc via usb with usb debugging enabled??
any help greatly appreciated
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of course with debugging on.
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few questions about using the unlocker, whilst using the qsd8250 _semc and qsd8250_setool2,
does the phone have to be in flash mode or just connected to pc via usb with usb debugging enabled??
any help greatly appreciated
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Connected to pc with usb debugging enabled
@op: This belongs to Q & A section not Dev.
well i downgraded back to 2.1, then rooted installed xrec, installed a custom 2.2 rom , unlocked bootloader again this time all seems successful, now i have radio again, installed 2.3 through seus, but now i cant root,
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well i downgraded back to 2.1, then rooted installed xrec, installed a custom 2.2 rom , unlocked bootloader again this time all seems successful, now i have radio again, installed 2.3 through seus, but now i cant root,
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Use DooM's advanced stock kernel to root.
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atleast yours finds a network.. mine keeps coming up with errors when searching networks.. any1 know of the answer to that? although network generally works fine weirdly enough
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dorinrockeru said:
Can you give me please more details how to do that
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u use which to unlock ur bootloader? setool2 or semc? try to use the one u use to unlock before and unlock it again =]
my phone check said that i have the SEMC certificate i ran the unlock and now i dont have signal =(
damn
should i used the semc and not the setool2 one? my phone was unlocked via cellunlockers.net
Asadroid said:
my phone check said that i have the SEMC certificate i ran the unlock and now i dont have signal =(
damn
should i used the semc and not the setool2 one? my phone was unlocked via cellunlockers.net
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If I am not mistaken, and correct me if I'm wrong. But the laser said that if you have used any 3rd party unlocking, you will lose your radio signal. You will have to pay to have your sim card unlocked again from the lasers site before it will work again.
Hello
I started this thread for the people who have unlocked their bootloader or their carrier won't allow the ics update(like me )
So... When the official update is out can someone create a ftf file for us to feed our lovely phone?
Tnx.
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Wrong Thread..!
And obviously someone will upload the ftf coz most of us here have unlocked bootloaders .
meumangarora said:
Wrong Thread..!
And obviously someone will upload the ftf coz most of us here have unlocked bootloaders .
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Sorry, pretty obvious
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Why wouldn't carrier allow the update? And how you know it?
Also, bootloader can be relocked/restored.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Why wouldn't carrier allow the update? And how you know it?
Also, bootloader can be relocked/restored.
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I went to my carrier's shop and they told me that ics is not a good os at all! Amazing!!!
Oh and I have relocked my bootloader and flashed stock rom
But still pcc can't repair my lww
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Why wouldn't carrier allow the update? And how you know it?
Also, bootloader can be relocked/restored.
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Is that so?
xdevilium said:
I went to my carrier's shop and they told me that ics is not a good os at all! Amazing!!!
Oh and I have relocked my bootloader and flashed stock rom
But still pcc can't repair my lww
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Which operator in the Netherlands? Also staying here, would like to know also. I hope I am not affected with it...
gualm2 said:
Is that so?
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What you mean?
xdevilium said:
Hello
I started this thread for the people who have unlocked their bootloader or their carrier won't allow the ics update(like me )
So... When the official update is out can someone create a ftf file for us to feed our lovely phone?
Tnx.
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I unlocked by unlocking software which I paid for (I paid for network unlock, it bootloader unlocked optionally) and Sony says both PCC and SEUS would not work. WRONG! SEUS still works for me, I've used it about 3 times. Have you tried SEUS?
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What you mean?
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I didn't know this was possible, care to share how? Thanks!
Someguyfromhell said:
Which operator in the Netherlands? Also staying here, would like to know also. I hope I am not affected with it...
What you mean?
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No man, you don't understand...
I'm in a trip to Israel (WORST IDEA EVEEEEEEER) :banghead:
Oh and I'm back to Netherlands in about a month
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SharpnShiny said:
I unlocked by unlocking software which I paid for (I paid for network unlock, it bootloader unlocked optionally) and Sony says both PCC and SEUS would not work. WRONG! SEUS still works for me, I've used it about 3 times. Have you tried SEUS?
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I'm on the 58 firmware and seus says there's no update for me, I tried to change the si, no luck...
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xdevilium said:
I'm on the 58 firmware and seus says there's no update for me, I tried to change the si, no luck...
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Did you refer to this list ? Which CDA?
I tried CE3 US NL
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Off topic!!!
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Offtopic: Great News. Update will be available next week
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/product...ream-sandwich-rollout-for-xperia-smartphones/
Just want to ask guys if it's okay to unlock the bootloader using a custom rom?
Thanks for future answers
Hi,
I'm not sure to understand. You mean that tou want to unlock your bootloader by flashing a custom ROM ?
If so, it's not possible. Depending on your phone, you'll need to unlock your BL manually, via Sony's website or with "test-point method" (there may also be other methods).
If you mean that you want to unlock your phone using a "regular" method, while you're using a custom ROM compatible with locked BL, then I'd answer yes. But you may not be able to access the Sony "hidden" menu to check if it's successful.
Also, your post's title is not very explicit...
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Zedfailon said:
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Yes, it should be fine.
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Zedfailon said:
Thanks for the reply, but what I mean is I am using custom rom right now with a locked bootloader. And my question is, is it okay to unlock my bootloader even I am not on stock firmware?
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Well first you need to know the uses of unlocking a bootloader and also its consequences.
By unlocking your phone's bootloader,you will be able to flash custom kernels to your phone with which you will also get the option of overclocking and underclocking your phone!
BUT
You will lose your warranty and the DRM keys will be lost.
So,if you think that it's great to unlock your bootloader and you don't care about the consequences,go ahead!
Enjoy your phone's true powers then!
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Yes, it should be fine.
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Oh thanks for that answer. I should proceed then.
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coolancool said:
Well first you need to know the uses of unlocking a bootloader and also its consequences.
By unlocking your phone's bootloader,you will be able to flash custom kernels to your phone with which you will also get the option of overclocking and underclocking your phone!
BUT
You will lose your warranty and the DRM keys will be lost.
So,if you think that it's great to unlock your bootloader and you don't care about the consequences,go ahead!
Enjoy your phone's true powers then!
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Yeah I already know whats the consequences of unlocking the bootloader. The reason that I want to unlock my bootloader is I want to overclock my xperia mini. Anyways, thanks for the reply! You got my thanks!
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Zedfailon said:
Yeah I already know whats the consequences of unlocking the bootloader. The reason that I want to unlock my bootloader is I want to overclock my xperia mini. Anyways, thanks for the reply! You got my thanks!
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You're sure you want to overclock? Because that could even destroy the phone and I guess you have a higher battery draining
mihahn said:
You're sure you want to overclock? Because that could even destroy the phone and I guess you have a higher battery draining
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I don't really use overclocking always because my previous phone got some overheating issues. But I will overclock my phone when I will play an hd game because it really lags alot.
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Hi,
Just wondering is it possible to restore to stock for warranty claims?
If you haven't unlock the bootloader. There is some chance.
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If you haven't unlock the bootloader. There is some chance.
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But there is no way to root without unlocking the bootloader... right?
Exactly. So if have unlocked already. There is no way to get warrenty again.
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If you didn't backup your ta partition before you unlock bootloader there's no hope
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Exactly. So if have unlocked already. There is no way to get warrenty again.
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Ah means rooting is a one way street? =/..
harrymason37 said:
If you didn't backup your ta partition before you unlock bootloader there's no hope
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I'm confused. So it is possible if I back it up?
Have you backed it up? If so there is chance. But for me it's sounds like you've rooted your phone already?
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Have you backed it up? If so there is chance. But for me it's sounds like you've rooted your phone already?
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Nope not yet. But I just did some searching it seems that there is no way to root a z2 without unlocking the bootloader. And the ta partition cannot be backedup. Which hence I will lose the warranty. Am I.. right?
For now. Yes. Maybe near future some genius will find the way rooting w/o unlock the bootloader. Wait for it if you don't want lose your warrenty. But it's worth lose it and have fun. Up to you. Think Carefully.
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There is currently no way to backup your TA partition as there is no rooting method for locked bootloaders yet.
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For now. Yes. Maybe near future some genius will find the way rooting w/o unlock the bootloader. Wait for it if you don't want lose your warrenty. But it's worth lose it and have fun. Up to you. Think Carefully.
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Guess I will wait then thanks for the verification! :laugh:
Good decision. Hope you'll get root very soon.
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earthtk said:
Ah means rooting is a one way street? =/..
I'm confused. So it is possible if I back it up?
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Yes! To root your phone, first, you need to downgrade to rootable firmware which is jb 4.1.2, (there's so many rooting methods that works in that version) then after rooting you can backup ta partition. Search for the procedures and read carefully and follow the instructions, it's all here in xda forum
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Yes! To root your phone, first, you need to downgrade to rootable firmware which is jb 4.1.2, (there's so many rooting methods that works in that version) then after rooting you can backup ta partition. Search for the procedures and read carefully and follow the instructions, it's all here in xda forum
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Hey mate. Z2 can't be downgraded to 4.1.2 as box open firmware is kitkat ...... Aren't you confusing it with Xperia Z or something like that? It is Z2 forum.... not for other. And 4.4 is still rootable no need to downgrade. It just requires you to unlock bootloader.
Sorry! You're right. I just check out. My mistake.
Guys...
I have a serious (not really serious, but kind of...) problem.
I got a Xperia U the other day. I've rooted it and flashed CWM 6.0.1.2... I really want to try CM11 on it. But the thing is that the bootloader is locked... and it seems that there's no way to unlock it since it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: NO".
So the thing is:
There's any way to unlock the bootloader? Maybe flashing a previous firmware?
Or can I flash a ROM via CWM without problems?
I've seen the procedure to unlock bootloader on Sony's page... If I do it (even when my phone says that bootloader unlock is denied)... will I break the phone?
Please answer this. I'm new and I can't post on dedicated forums
My firmware is 6.1.1.B.1.54 and I'm using 4.0.4 ICS
Please...
Someone?
:'(
No way to run JB or higher with the locked bootloader. Best you can do is CM9...
Found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/tutorial-unlock-completely-xperia-t2534127
es0tericcha0s said:
No way to run JB or higher with the locked bootloader. Best you can do is CM9...
Found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/tutorial-unlock-completely-xperia-t2534127
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Oh.
I've seen that before... But not really wanting to be without my phone for so long time. I actually have the code for the SIM Unlock... But thought there was an easier way.
Anyway...
Can I really flash CM9 with no "collateral damage" or serious risks of bricking?
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vtaufner said:
Oh.
I've seen that before... But not really wanting to be without my phone for so long time. I actually have the code for the SIM Unlock... But thought there was an easier way.
Anyway...
Can I really flash CM9 with no "collateral damage" or serious risks of bricking?
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SIM unlock and bootloader unlock are very different things. There's always a risk of soft bricking when installing, but nothing the original firmware, the flash tool, and about 10 minutes of time wouldn't fix.
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SIM unlock and bootloader unlock are very different things. There's always a risk of soft bricking when installing, but nothing the original firmware, the flash tool, and about 10 minutes of time wouldn't fix.
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I know that... But the thread you said says that I would need it for unlock the bootloader with Sony.
Thank you anyway. I'll be looking for a proper CM9 ROM for my phone!
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vtaufner said:
I know that... But the thread you said says that I would need it for unlock the bootloader with Sony.
Thank you anyway. I'll be looking for a proper CM9 ROM for my phone!
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You didn't read all of the thread then. Sony says you just have to have the phone have the bootloader unlock option say "Yes" in the settings. Nothing to do with the SIM lock or unlock. Plus none of the other Xperia phones that are bootloader unlockable I've seen or worked on require that, so would seem odd just for this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48291482&postcount=24
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You didn't read all of the thread then. Sony says you just have to have the phone have the bootloader unlock option say "Yes" in the settings. Nothing to do with the SIM lock or unlock. Plus none of the other Xperia phones that are bootloader unlockable I've seen or worked on require that, so would seem odd just for this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48291482&postcount=24
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So I should forget unlocking it.
Damn.
Thank you, man.
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So I should forget unlocking it.
Damn.
Thank you, man.
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Why?
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Why?
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Because I've tried unlocking it (ignoring the impossibility of doing that) but either the tools didn't do anything or just didn't work.
And as I said before... I wont wait a week for having it unlocked with Sony.
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Because I've tried unlocking it (ignoring the impossibility of doing that) but either the tools didn't do anything or just didn't work.
And as I said before... I wont wait a week for having it unlocked with Sony.
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You lost me somewhere along the way here... So your phone does or does not have an unlockable bootloader? If it IS unlockable, then why do you think it takes a week? Last few Sonys I unlocked, I received the code within a minute or 2.
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You lost me somewhere along the way here... So your phone does or does not have an unlockable bootloader? If it IS unlockable, then why do you think it takes a week? Last few Sonys I unlocked, I received the code within a minute or 2.
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Nope. It isn't.
I just want some way to make it unlockable :'(
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