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okay so i dont know how this may shed some light to any devs on this device, but i have a vodafone smlocked xplay and i downgraded to obtain root on generic uk then update ota to 2.3.3 with root carried over. so i got a bit bored refreshing the recovery and cm7 thread on arc forum and decided to go ahead and try unlock the bootloader on my phone via sony ericsson guide. and well.... it worked. i think. im not sure how to test if the bootloader is unlocked now but i just did the procedure and it said it finished so
thoughts on this???
EDIT so i just rebooted after flash and my phone is asking for setup details again so i think this means i have a bootloader unlocked simlocked xperia play???????????????
so you got fastboot? blue led?
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I had fastboot blue led when I plugged in usb and held the search button while doing so. I flashed the loader using Sony unlocker and it rebooted the device with fresh Rom and I had to go through standard setup wizard first time round
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blagus do you want to IM about anything, i really want to see progress on this device and it seems a very quiet forum at the moment. any tests you want me to run i will happily do and anything you need of me i will do if possible if it helps you guys along in ur missions
this proves simlock doesnt totally rule out bootloader unlockability
so i did a fastboot devices check after flashing the bootloader through the official site and this is what it came back with so i presume that means i have an unlocked bootloader now??
what we really need to figure out is whether this is down to the fact that either 1)
vodafone dont simlock their first set of shipped handsets or 2) simlock does not totally mean you cannot unlock the bootloader of your phone
iv had a few phones from vodafone since the xperia x1 (which came sim free even on contract) but my desire hd definitely was simlocked and branded to vodafone (cid VODAP001) so now i leave it to any devs this may be of interest to to contact me or post thoughts in this thread
meh
yup voda play is unlocked SIM free model, I have two
excited over nothing then
waz000000 said:
yup voda play is unlocked SIM free model, I have two
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damn i thought it would be the same as the rest because i could not get an orange sim to work in the phone... god bless vodafone for not really caring what you do with your phone lol
sorry for the false alarm if that is the case
Seems like Vodafone Plays aren't SIM-locked for some strange reason... probably because they want these Xperias to be unlockable to attract customers
Blagus said:
Seems like Vodafone Plays aren't SIM-locked for some strange reason... probably because they want these Xperias to be unlockable to attract customers
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lol no doubt, take it you have seen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1066266 that. so now i have unlocked boot and root, is there anything i can test for you guys to bring back some results. i feel like i need to be doing something to contribute like i have on my other devices when they were in infancy stages.
Hello, so I really want to buy the mini pro but its only available on one network, which i dont want to switch to to be honest. So i was wondering if i was to buy the phone would it be easy to just unlock it and then put in my own sim?
Thanks.
Halv said:
Hello, so I really want to buy the mini pro but its only available on one network, which i dont want to switch to to be honest. So i was wondering if i was to buy the phone would it be easy to just unlock it and then put in my own sim?
Thanks.
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Hi, regarding unlocking your handset there are plenty of places on the internet which will charge you a fee for the unlock code, and then the handset should work just fine with your current sim card. I use FoneFunShop they usually have a quick reliable service and you can pay with paypal and unlock most handsets worldwide.
Forget that and go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304417
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Forget that and go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304417
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Oh i didnt realise that service unlocked sim lock aswell. Thanks for that its also answered another question of mine in another thread
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Forget that and go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304417
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furrabbit.nh said:
Oh i didnt realise that service unlocked sim lock aswell. Thanks for that its also answered another question of mine in another thread
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Hmmm are you guys sure this removes the sim lock aswell??? I was hoping for somethin like this i dont really like those unlock code sites.. And if i really have to they have the Live Walkman on my network but its 170 and the xperia mini is nicer and only 150 on o2
Just be aware that unlocking a phone is almost certainly going to invalidate your warranty.
Also - are you absolutely certain that you can't buy this very popular phone from another source? I'm amazed - it was not made for a servoce provider - it's just a normal SE phone.
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Just be aware that unlocking a phone is almost certainly going to invalidate your warranty.
Also - are you absolutely certain that you can't buy this very popular phone from another source? I'm amazed - it was not made for a servoce provider - it's just a normal SE phone.
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Okay I found it here for roughly 170 euro sim free including postage in packaging http://www.ebay.ie/itm/SONY-XPERIA-...47385?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item1c2195c3b9
Im not sure its worth it tho, they have the Live with Walkman for 170 on my network but i dont really like the shape of the phone, what should i do?
Bump I really need to know so i can get this one off ebay by christmas if i decide to get that one
basicallly, if i get this one of ebay will i still be able to root it and all that? Thanks for any help
Bump...........
Lo for 15$ here on forum u get fastboot enabled+simunlock+bootloader unlock. Its a nobrainer.100% worx and is done by someone xda trust
We all did it already
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Lo for 15$ here on forum u get fastboot enabled+simunlock+bootloader unlock. Its a nobrainer.100% worx and is done by someone xda trust
We all did it already
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Can i do it myself for free no haha? Cos if i have to pay i have to top up my 3v card and get left with the remaining money stuck having to buy something else i dont want.
I know i can do bootloader unlock cos ive seen it on the SE website. And whats fastboot? So im assuming its the Sim Unlock im paying for..
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Forget that and go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304417
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I'm getting invalid thread so assume it's been deleted/hidden, any other recommendations for unlocking a new Mini Pro?
John
Who might be this person plz. Id love my fone unlocked with bootloader and sim and fast boot enabled....
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Hi,
I have Sony Xperia S from O2. I need to SIM Unlock Code because I'm using another Network. Can any one help me to solve this issue?
Thanks.
if youre with o2 pay monthly you can fill in the sim unlock form on their site
https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/help/help?qid=1&q1=2&route=unlocking&case=Handset Unlocking Form
I tried this before but this phone was a gift. I don't have SIM number to fill the form.
However, I'm using another network which not allowing me to make use of the phone.
It seems that your phone is a branded version that is attached to a carrier. You can try one of those websites that will SIM unlock your phone, but I'm not sure if the XPERIA S can be, yet...
Matt1408 said:
It seems that your phone is a branded version that is attached to a carrier. You can try one of those websites that will SIM unlock your phone, but I'm not sure if the XPERIA S can be, yet...
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It seems like this. because I tried many ways to unlock the phone. I notesed while trying to unlock the bootloader from services configuration "Bootloader unlock allowed: NO" and i couldn't connect it in fastboot mode. it didn't locate the driver even with manual installation.
do you have any suggestion? and what are those sites if you know cheep website?
cellunlock does the job for you
bro just head over to cellunlock site and place ur order they gave me the unlock code within 24 hours it works just fine to unlock the bootloader after that.
MCLP said:
bro just head over to cellunlock site and place ur order they gave me the unlock code within 24 hours it works just fine to unlock the bootloader after that.
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This will not unlock to bootloader, as I recently found out :/
one_tjc said:
This will not unlock to bootloader, as I recently found out :/
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What are u talking about before i unlocked my bootloader status was a saying NO but after i unlocked the phone it said YES because the phone was successfully unbranded meaning an successful unlock was done making the bootloader unlockable
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What are u talking about before i unlocked my bootloader status was a saying NO but after i unlocked the phone it said YES because the phone was successfully unbranded meaning an successful unlock was done making the bootloader unlockable
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Okay, how about some proof?
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Okay, how about some proof?
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Yes I would like proof also if possible ad I haven't paid to unlock my phone yet because 2011 devices wouldn't let me unlock my bl after I sim unlocked it so would like to know for 2012 devices
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MCLP said:
bro just head over to cellunlock site and place ur order they gave me the unlock code within 24 hours it works just fine to unlock the bootloader after that.
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Thanks,
I tried cellunlock site there is no order for Sony Xperia S.
do you have any cheep site?
festa20 said:
Yes I would like proof also if possible ad I haven't paid to unlock my phone yet because 2011 devices wouldn't let me unlock my bl after I sim unlocked it so would like to know for 2012 devices
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Would it make any difference if you debranded the firmware before hand using flashtool? Just wondering.....
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jayman1986 said:
Would it make any difference if you debranded the firmware before hand using flashtool? Just wondering.....
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No mate not at all
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check out this site
http://www.cellunlocker.net/unlock-sony-ericsson-xperia-s.php
it is currently $39,99 on this web-site. I wonder if one can find anything cheaper - I have seen one on the eBay for £32,99 which I find too expansive too. do you guys think unlock codes will get any cheaper with time? thanks
:S :S
I tried them.
Returned the money because they can not do it.
I travel abroad for a long time and should I use another service provider.
I called my provider to do it for $ 500 for decoupling.
If I know I do not take this crap phone.
There is no solution to it?
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it is currently $39,99 on this web-site. I wonder if one can find anything cheaper - I have seen one on the eBay for £32,99 which I find too expansive too. do you guys think unlock codes will get any cheaper with time? thanks
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I unlocked my Mrs's phone via cellunlocker webpage mentioned earlier. Had to wait a week, but can use any sim now. Though, the bootloader status hasn't changed (still says "no").
Then I bought an unlocked phone from eBay, thinking the bootloader will be unlockable, but it says "no" in the menu as well. :-(
I am wondering if you get it cheaper on the web - certainly those who made their way into unlocking world of SXS recently will make tonnes of money. Would appreciate if you could share if you have seen it cheaper than $40 please.
swakhil said:
I am wondering if you get it cheaper on the web - certainly those who made their way into unlocking world of SXS recently will make tonnes of money. Would appreciate if you could share if you have seen it cheaper than $40 please.
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So, There is no free software to unlock the Phone?!?
cellunlocker.net and xperia S sim codes
Dear Valued Customer,
We just wanted to keep you updated on the status of your order. Despite our efforts, the manufacturer has informed us the Sony Ericsson Manufacturer method is delayed until further notice. We will be suspending this service until there is a more definite time line of when the service will be back up and running.
No one at this point has access to these codes at the moment.
We are very sorry about this situation once again, as we are sure you are eagerly awaiting your phone to be unlocked.
Your order will be returned as "Not found" and a full refund will be issued to you.
When the service is back up, tested and running 100%, you will be contacted.
Thanks once again, and we are sincerely sorry for this situation.
If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to call us at 1-800-507-9077 or email us at [email protected] anytime.
Ps they did refund my 39.99
I've done some googling around and cant seem to find an answer that makes sense, I just would like to know if im able to unlock a Sony Xperia P on the O2 network so that i can use it with other phone networks?
Bump, surely someone must have done this, or know the answer? please just say yes or no?
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Bump, surely someone must have done this, or know the answer? please just say yes or no?
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I have done this, you need to ring o2 and ask for the the unlock code, they should give you it for free.
Then when you put a different network sim in your phone, it'll ask you for the code to unlock the phone.
Remember the thanks button.
Cheers,
Lunar.
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I used this site mrunlock a day ago. It cost me £10.Sony xperia p(lt22i) locked to O2 (UK) Now I am waiting for unlocking code. Will post result
REGARDS from Bulgaria
borchouk said:
I used this site mrunlock a day ago. It cost me £10.Sony xperia p(lt22i) locked to O2 (UK) Now I am waiting for unlocking code. Will post result
REGARDS from Bulgaria
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Hi Borchouk,
did you get the unlock code from mrunlock? Did the code work as supposed - have you unlocked your XP?
10x you in advance for the reply.
ObserverBG said:
Hi Borchouk,
did you get the unlock code from mrunlock? Did the code work as supposed - have you unlocked your XP?
10x you in advance for the reply.
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Hi
They could NOT unlock my XPERIA P. Here I post the answer from mrunlock
"Unlock Code Unavailable
Your order will be refunded in full under our satisfaction guarantee.
This could be because the phone manufacturer has not yet added it to their database, it is an unsupported model, or you accidentally entered the IMEI for a different phone.
If you would still like to unlock your handset then please try your local independent phone shop / market trader as they may be able to do this with hardware.
It is also worth testing your phone with different SIM cards to double check it is still locked as sometimes you may find it works when you do not expect it to."
Also they have not refund me yet
i have since got my phone unlocked, it wasnt easy to find somewhere to do it, this is a hard device to unlock it seems, your best bet is getting in touch with the company your phones locked to, I got mine unlocked by o2 themselves free of charge, but thats because my ebay seller was very helpful and filled out a short form for me after i requested.
MadManMark said:
i have since got my phone unlocked, it wasnt easy to find somewhere to do it, this is a hard device to unlock it seems, your best bet is getting in touch with the company your phones locked to, I got mine unlocked by o2 themselves free of charge, but thats because my ebay seller was very helpful and filled out a short form for me after i requested.
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What kind of information does O2 need to unlock the phone?
I got in touch with my ebay seller (the original owner) and she filled out a form for me, im not too sure what details she had to put forward but i dont think its anything you could obtain unless you were the original owner, i was told however of another way around this but its not free. You have to get an o2 payg sim, top it up with like 20 pounds, make a few phone calls from the phone so it registers with your imei number, then with at least 15 pounds left submit an unlock form for payg sim to o2
ObserverBG said:
Hi Borchouk,
did you get the unlock code from mrunlock? Did the code work as supposed - have you unlocked your XP?
10x you in advance for the reply.
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Just go to GERMANOS no matter where in Bg. They have just unlocked my XPERIA P
borchouk said:
Just go to GERMANOS no matter where in Bg. They have just unlocked my XPERIA P
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What kind of advice is that? What the hell is GERMANOS? Are you a spammer?
Hi,
I recently messed up my Z1 , and want to buy a Z2.
A few things i was hoping you guys would help me with before i buy it.
Phone is sold by Orange , will i be able to unlock the bootloader?
Thank you.
Cant check it manually cause this is a deal based over the internet.
Check your service menu
*#*#SERVICE#*#* (numbers for)
>info > configuration > rooting status
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Check your service menu
*#*#SERVICE#*#* (numbers for)
>info > configuration > rooting status
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Thank you for your reply,
Cant really check the service menu, buying this off the net. Was hoping someone who has one specifically for Orange would know before i purchase it.
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Thank you for your reply,
Cant really check the service menu, buying this off the net. Was hoping someone who has one specifically for Orange would know before i purchase it.
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Humm
Im suposedly other xperias are locked by orange
Perhaps your better off buying a new/Used Z2 which has a unlockable bootloader
Envious_Data said:
Humm
Im suposedly other xperias are locked by orange
Perhaps your better off buying a new/Used Z2 which has a unlockable bootloader
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Was afraid of that, i guess thats why it s much cheaper.
thank you for all your help.
Why don't you call Orange and ask?
I also think you should call them or go to a shop to ask then (or try). I heard some bad things from orange in France but then it's different in every country. I think for example orange Switzerland doesn't block their phones and unlocking bootloader is allowed.
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I also think you should call them or go to a shop to ask then (or try). I heard some bad things from orange in France but then it's different in every country. I think for example orange Switzerland doesn't block their phones and unlocking bootloader is allowed.
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Hi ,
Well actually gave them a call, and they confirm that their phones are all unlocked. Somehow dont think he really understood what i meant by a unlock able boot-loader.
I hope Orange South Africa is like the Swiss with freedom of choice. :fingers-crossed:
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Hi ,
Well actually gave them a call, and they confirm that their phones are all unlocked. Somehow dont think he really understood what i meant by a unlock able boot-loader.
I hope Orange South Africa is like the Swiss with freedom of choice. :fingers-crossed:
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Hi
I bought Z2 from Orange last month, & yes Root status - Bootloader Unlock - Yes. I'm on Vodacom SA.
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Hi ,
Well actually gave them a call, and they confirm that their phones are all unlocked. Somehow dont think he really understood what i meant by a unlock able boot-loader.
I hope Orange South Africa is like the Swiss with freedom of choice. :fingers-crossed:
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what I know is if it's network/sim locked then bootloader can't be unlocked, and if it's network/sim unlocked then bootloader can be unlocked. I bought my Xperia S from T-mobile and it's sim locked and bootloader can't be unlocked, my Z2 was bought from a gsm shop and it's sim unlocked and it's bootloader can be unlocked
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I bought Z2 from Orange last month, & yes Root status - Bootloader Unlock - Yes. I'm on Vodacom SA.
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Awesome, thank you... really saved me from the horrible choice i was going to make with buying a Samsung from a friend. Love my Sony phones.
Is it an electronic transfer into their account , once you register with them ?
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what I know is if it's network/sim locked then bootloader can't be unlocked, and if it's network/sim unlocked then bootloader can be unlocked. I bought my Xperia S from T-mobile and it's sim locked and bootloader can't be unlocked, my Z2 was bought from a gsm shop and it's sim unlocked and it's bootloader can be unlocked
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Thanks , for the info... yes this does make a lot of sense. @dreadman confirms, Orange SA is un lockable. Which is great news.
XDA rules.... brilliant , helpful.... guys around.
@soka said:
Awesome, thank you... really saved me from the horrible choice i was going to make with buying a Samsung from a friend. Love my Sony phones.
Is it an electronic transfer into their account , once you register with them ?
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Yes, once you register you can place an order & they will send you banking details etc. Mine took about a week to deliver after payment.
regards
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