Hey guys (and girls),
I bought an X10 on ebay and unfortunately in the service menu it says:
Welcome
Service menu:
(x) Network 0
( ) Network subset 5
( ) Service provider 5
( ) Corporate 5
( ) SIM 0
So oviously there are no attempts left to insert an unlock code.
Is there any other way to unlock the phone? I read quite a lot today but could not yet find a solution
The thing is I don't even have a suitable simcard to get to the menu and stuff...
I'm glad for any kind of help, even if it would be to find out the phone is bricked and can't be unlocked (though I'd prefer other than that )
unlock phone
i had the exact same problem i racked my brain with this but in the end it was so simple all u do is get Sony Ericsson PC Companion 2.0 & go to support zone then click repair phone it will wipe out the the info on the phone like contacts & that lock that it is stuck on then once it's all done u now have a usable phone it will take around 20 to do all this make sure the battery is fully charged first if u have any questions please let me know
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odds are the phone is not bricked they probably just had a pattern code on the phone & forgot it the phone locks up after a certain amount of attempts
Hey that sounds like good news
I will try when I come home! Thanks a lot so far
@evilseed99 you need to have the phone unlocked by setool2 or other software for doing a sim unlock as its had 5 wrong network provider code unlock attempts and the only way now is by unlocking software.
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thanks i will try setool2 noe
I found out that for setool2 you need a box for the X10...
So is there no other way to get the simlock away?
Should I try to buy such an unlock code on a website?
The Service Menu says there are 0 attempts, though it still asks me to insert the unlock code when I boot the phone. Don't wanna waste the money for a code that won't work in the end...
@evilseed99 your best bet would be to take it to a phone shop that does unlocking just make sure they use the setool2 box to do it.
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hi xda developers!
my uncle sent me an xperia x10 which is originally orange locked so i want to unlock it to use here in philippines. i tried to bring it to the technicians and they're charging me lot of cost and i don't even have a visa card or credit card to buy unlock codes or software online...so can you guys please help me to sort this problem out? please
You can't unlock the phone. There is a software mod to unlock but not sure if you can find it. You will have to buy the code/unlock . I don't see anything else
Damn there was a site for this that was free! Only I forgot it... I will try to search for it for you!
thanks so much! will greatly appreciate your help to sort this out...thanks!
i just noticed, where did my other comment go? is there something wrong with my post?
Do you mean sim locked?
yes it is....
hey guys can you please check this out?
it says that it can unlock sony ericsson mobile phones for free but unfortunately i can't also download it here in our country.
http://unlock.cz.cc/
waiting for the end of the contract
maybe u`re thinking about http://www.omnius-server.com/, but they can`t unlock x10, only 90% of se models can be unlocked for free by that site
180490 said:
maybe u`re thinking about http://www.omnius-server.com/, but they can`t unlock x10, only 90% of se models can be unlocked for free by that site
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is there any other way i can unlock my x10 for free?
Yeah, I think Omnius *used* to have an option to unlock the X10 for free during a promotional period about a year ago for a couple weeks. I'm not sure if they could have done any of the Orange branded X10s.
Unfortunately, Orange is one of the most difficult (and costly) phones to unlock. The absolutely cheapest way for you to unlock it is to call Orange and see if they'll be kind enough to unlock it (I think Orange UK charges 20-25 Pounds or so, unsure of Orange France).
Only other option is to go with one of the remote unlockers. There are a couple companies that can send you a code with your IMEI but expect to wait around 25 days to save a few (and i do mean, few) dollars.
unk027 said:
waiting for the end of the contract
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even at the end of the contract, the phone will not unlock itself.
goodsmile said:
even at the end of the contract, the phone will not unlock itself.
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no but service provider (orange) will unlock it for free after 6 months of contract.
hey
i just started browsing around for you and whenever i got a carrier locked phone i always used IMEI unlock codes
try this http://www.cellunlocker.net/blog/2010/06/how-to-unlock-sony-ericsson-xperia-x10/
thanks for all your response, actually orange uk is charging 20 pounds to unlock it but unfortunately my uncle wasn't able to organize it as it was already sent to me via dhl. i don't know if they will still allow it to be unlocked as it's already here in philippines. I've been trying to browse around the unlockers to get a code or software to unlock it but as what i've seen there are lots of issues like:
on htccode what i saw just now is their system is seem down as per some client's recent posts who are wanting to get their money back.
and some other unlockers offer the code but will have to wait for 5-10 days. i know this is absurd but i have an itchy hand now so i really want to unlock it really quick and use it right away.
anyway thanks to all of you... if i get to unlock this soon i will post it here.
Hi! I'm also looking for the cheapest code, but for now, the winner is mrunlock for 20 pounds... I don't know if I can trust it... Have you find something cheaper???
Hi
Can a phone that is simlocked to Three (3) network be easily unlocked with the marketplace app? And can it then use any vodaphone, O2, Orange etc sim?
I ask as normally when phones are unlocked they can't be used on the 3 network???
Thanks
I have just bought my SGS2 unlocked with a Three contract. Not sure if they can be unlocked if they are simlocked though.
Can a phone that is simlocked to Three (3) network be easily unlocked with the marketplace app? And can it then use any vodaphone, O2, Orange etc sim?
I ask as normally when phones are unlocked they can't be used on the 3 network???
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mike_1983 said:
Hi
Can a phone that is simlocked to Three (3) network be easily unlocked with the marketplace app? And can it then use any vodaphone, O2, Orange etc sim?
I ask as normally when phones are unlocked they can't be used on the 3 network???
Thanks
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A Sim Unlocked phone will work on ANY network providing it has been unlocked via IMEI or Unlocked from the factory.A market app might do it but a sim unlock via IMEI is the only 100% fullproof unlock method.From what Ive read market unlock apps can relock again.I dont understand why an unlocked phone cant be used on 3 either.Just pay to have it unlocked via IMEI.If you payed .... how much for your phone??just paya couple a bucks more to be on the safe side.
There is an app for the s2, developed by one of the developers here at xda (can't remember which, sorry!), that unlocks the sim. It scans your phone and generates the same key the mobile phone company would use to unlock your phone, so it works every time. It's free too though it can take hours to find the key. Have a look on the Android market. Think it might be developed by codeworkx or pulsar, I forget.
Edit: it's made by chainfire. sorry chainfire!! It requires root access, do make sure you have that by running a rooted kernel.
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Hi
I should of mentioned it was the Samsung Galaxy S2 I wanted to unlock! I had a look on android marketplace at the app and someone mentioned that they unlocked their 3 phone in 10 seconds with the app, so I went ahead and bought the phone off eBay. Is it easy to root the phone?
Unfortunatly the market app for unlocking didnt work on my GSII with Three.
Just said: cant find unlock code.
Handset is rooted.
Anyone knows different metod?
Raven78uk said:
Unfortunatly the market app for unlocking didnt work on my GSII with Three.
Just said: cant find unlock code.
Handset is rooted.
Anyone knows different metod?
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Thats scaring me now! Though it did say some of the newer SG2's might not work with the app, heres what it says :
"!!! IMPORTANT NOTE: On some newer SGS2 devices, it does not work at all. You can try "Galaxy_S Unlock" app from "Helroz", but beware, it's unlock method is much more dangerous !!!"
Oh and another person said that it said "code not found" but on reboot it was unlocked.
Raven78uk said:
Unfortunatly the market app for unlocking didnt work on my GSII with Three.
Just said: cant find unlock code.
Handset is rooted.
Anyone knows different metod?
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do a search fella !!
found this
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/sgs-2-sim-unlock-code-finder-frees-your-sgs-2/
heres the market link but as the article says is at your own risk.
https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode
(Hi MODs - first off, i am not sure if i am breaking any rules by posting this here. if i am - kindly delete the thread and accept my apologies.
the reason i am posting this here is because there are a lot of XS and close variants of the device asking me via PM of i am seeing some thread where they are requesting for info on how to unlock the bootloader for the Xperia 2012 line up)
(I will be sharing how i got my phone (Xperia Acro HD SO-03D) SIM-unlocked and Bootloader status changed from "unlocked allowed = no" to "... = yes")
Disclaimer : This is a paid service. i am in no way connected to the person or business entity doing the unlocking (and getting all the revenue from it ) - this is merely an alternative means to achieve what every one wants (carrier-free and bootloader unlocked) - but then again, it will cost you roughly 45US$. if this is ok with you, read ahead. if not... please look somewhere else.
it will be worth it or i will not suggest it.
my SO-03D which is the Japanese variant of Xperia Acro S was SIM-locked to Docomo since it is a carrier subsidized model. the default status of my bootloader was "unlocked allowed = no". after i successfully SIM-unlocked it using ezSEMC tool.. the status of my bootloader is now "unlocked allowed = yes". it's like having your phone factory unlocked.
you may get the unlock code from your provider (for a certain fee)the thing is, that code from your provider will only alter SIMlock.TA from your system, and will not in anyway rewrite CSCA, which is the certificate which keeps your bootloader locked and stays that way. so you will only have your phone sim-unlocked but bootloader status will remain " ... = no".
better that you use ezSEMC then. dig?
the entire process is painless and quick. you email the admin at this email address, then request an unlocking service. provide your phone model and to which carrier it is locked. he will make you download the software you will use to unlock you phone. the software will ask for a username and password. that will be sent to you by the admin after you pay 45US$ via Paypal.
all you need to do after is login to the software using the credentials he will send you via email, (you have to have good internet connection on your laptop as the software will authenticate the credentials to an online server.) The CSCA data will be sent also via the server and instructions will be shown to you on the screen on how to connect your device to your PC.
Steps:
1>Input username and password first on the box provided - then click on "Check Credit" button to make sure you got enough credit for the service
2> Connect your phone (your phone must be in flashmode - vol-down then USB cable)
2>Make sure you set the drop-down phone model to match your device
3>Set the radio button to "full-unlock"
4>Click "Identify" (after "Identify" button is clicked and the tool is able to communicate with your device - the "unlock" button (previously grayed out) will now be available)
4>Just click on "unlock" button and the process will take only 45secs. you got your device SIM-unlocked and bootloader unlock allowed = yes
i hope this helps you.
What happens when you already paid your carrier to get a SIM unlock?
Matt1408 said:
What happens when you already paid your carrier to get a SIM unlock?
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if your device is already SIM-unlocked via carrier-provided code, you can still use the service to unlock just the bootloader part but payment (afaik) will be the same.
check the screenshot here
first of all thanks!
but the price is too high for me and some others i guess.
do you have any idea if in the next couple months the price will drop maybe?
server seems offline!!!
i am not really sure about the pricing scheme. it's kinda erratic too. a week before i requested the unlock service, he was asking for 40$US, then at the time i was decided to avail of the unlock, he said ti will cost 45$US. Now i think it is back to 40$US.
you can send an email to the admin, which i have already provided in the OP. i doubt if it will go offline.
the price may seem high, but if you can get a better deal for the same service, that'll be better. this is just an alternative means which i know works, first hand.
thanks tommy rumbler for this USEFULL information... i have the same problem with my ray.. (un-simlocked by my carrier but unlock allowed=no^^)
must go to "wotan server" to unlock it... but xperia s is not supported by wotan for the moment.. the only way i know was to contact barney (Jinnnx13) to unlock totality of hardware..
I have seen ezsemc services offered @ $30 so shop around people.
This software is being released to resellers and prices are varying depending on how generous they are feeling. So as i say...shop around to find the best price.
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So does he have to buy credits from somewhere to enable this to work and that's why he is charging? similar to the omnius and other products that were used for the Xperia Play?
Spectre51 said:
So does he have to buy credits from somewhere to enable this to work and that's why he is charging? similar to the omnius and other products that were used for the Xperia Play?
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I'm not fully versed in the process, but I believe they do need to purchase credits.
Sent from my XperiaS via transwarp conduit.
tommyrumbler said:
if your device is already SIM-unlocked via carrier-provided code, you can still use the service to unlock just the bootloader part but payment (afaik) will be the same.
check the screenshot here
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Hello,
I have an generic Xperia S ( not branded)
With this software can I unlock my bootloader without loose my DRM KEY?
Thanks
Too bad the program doesn't show it works with the LT28. Would love to do this on my ion.
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Anyone used this
Has anybody attempted to or had a successful unlock vai this service for the XPU (Xperia U)?
Q : I have an generic Xperia S ( not branded)
With this software can I unlock my bootloader without loose my DRM KEY?
A: if you're XS is generic, are you sure you got your bootloader unlock = no? also to clear it out, this will not unlock your bootloader, it will only change teh status from "unlock etc = no" to "unlock etc = yes"
Too bad the program doesn't show it works with the LT28. Would love to do this on my ion.
---sorry man, not sure about your iON LT28. you can msg the admin though and ask.
Has anybody attempted to or had a successful unlock vai this service for the XPU (Xperia U)?
--- i would suggest you ask the admin direct for support on your specific devices.
thanks all for looking.
I emailed the address o found on the apps page and the reply said it works with the ion. Might have to give it a try.
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I emailed the address o found on the apps page and the reply said it works with the ion. Might have to give it a try.
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holler back and let us know the result. goodluck, bud!
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holler back and let us know the result. goodluck, bud!
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Clarified a few things with him and he said it only sim unlocks the phone
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Clarified a few things with him and he said it only sim unlocks the phone
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like what i said, bro...yeah..it will only sim-unlock the phone but will NOT unlock the bootloader.
the bigger "but" though is, it will re-write the CSCA part..which will change your bootloader status from unlock allowed = no to unlock allowed yes.
YOU(as in you will be the one who will do it, and not the unlocking process) will then have the ability to unlock your bootloader via the official SE way or if there's a different workaround(like saving your DRMs etc).
tommyrumbler said:
like what i said, bro...yeah..it will only sim-unlock the phone but will NOT unlock the bootloader.
the bigger "but" though is, it will re-write the CSCA part..which will change your bootloader status from unlock allowed = no to unlock allowed yes.
YOU(as in you will be the one who will do it, and not the unlocking process) will then have the ability to unlock your bootloader via the official SE way or if there's a different workaround(like saving your DRMs etc).
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I specifically asked him if it would change that status to yes from no. He said only sim unlock.
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alright, then... toughluck bro..
as far as i remember, that's exactly what he told me too. i guess i got mine as a freebie.
anybody brave enough to try the service pls post the results here. i know the admin guy doesn't know the effect of his tool or he would've charged me extra... doing a manly giggle now...
Hi guys,
I have an Xperia X10 which was purchased with an Orange contract but would like to give it to my younger brother since I've now got a new phone. The problem is my X10 is locked onto Orange and my brother is on Tesco. Is there a way to unlock the phone? I assume I can take the phone to Orange and they will unlock it for me but I'm sure they will charge for this. Is there a way to unlock it for free?
Any help would be very much appreciated
2013 and still no1 has figured out how to SIM/Network unlock Sony's Xperia X10??? Free....:silly:
rash799 said:
Hi guys,
I have an Xperia X10 which was purchased with an Orange contract but would like to give it to my younger brother since I've now got a new phone. The problem is my X10 is locked onto Orange and my brother is on Tesco. Is there a way to unlock the phone? I assume I can take the phone to Orange and they will unlock it for me but I'm sure they will charge for this. Is there a way to unlock it for free?
Any help would be very much appreciated
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this thread might help you... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978693&highlight=sim+unlock
They made it illegal in the us without asking your carrier
So try to call your carrier and ask for sim unlock code
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rash799 said:
Hi guys,
I have an Xperia X10 which was purchased with an Orange contract but would like to give it to my younger brother since I've now got a new phone. The problem is my X10 is locked onto Orange and my brother is on Tesco. Is there a way to unlock the phone? I assume I can take the phone to Orange and they will unlock it for me but I'm sure they will charge for this. Is there a way to unlock it for free?
Any help would be very much appreciated
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You can make a unlock code request to orange by calling their customer care executive.But i don't know how much they are charge to unlock your Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 phone.But they will ask you to wait for some days or even some months to provide unlock code.Also they won't
give the code at free of cost.So better you can get the code from online provider like Theunlockarena.com .
molly41 said:
You can make a unlock code request to orange by calling their customer care executive.But i don't know how much they are charge to unlock your Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 phone.But they will ask you to wait for some days or even some months to provide unlock code.Also they won't
give the code at free of cost.So better you can get the code from online provider like Theunlockarena.com .
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This type of post is frustrating. If you want to promote a site, just be upfront about it.
Our name on here is mobileunlocked and if we ever link to ourselves, it's to be useful for people who are actually still looking for help. Not threads were the person clearly doesn't need advice any more.
Stop trying to destroy a good thing on XDA.
Network Lock
Please HELP...
is there any way to unlock network or sim unlock by flashing or debranding it? or changing firmware on it?
I have Sony Xperia SO-01b NTT DOCOMO and i would like to unlock network on it or sim unlock on it.
Does anyone have any confirmed success SIM unlocking the Xperia Ray st18i ?
I've found a couple of sites that claim to be able to do it using a mixture of connecting pins with tweezers and paying for unlock software, but don't really want to pay unless I know it is 100% genuine
Or if anyone knows of a free way to SIM Unlock the st18i, that would be appreciated
Cheers
Have you are already asked your carrier to unlock? Some carriers unlock the phone for free
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mihahn said:
Have you are already asked your carrier to unlock? Some carriers unlock the phone for free
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Yea thanks, they gave an unlock code which didn't work, then eventually admitted they couldn't unlock it and refunded £20 credit as an apology
Unlock shops have been unable to unlock it too
Everything I have read says you need to connect 2 contacts near the battery before plugging in USB and using software to unlock it, which explains why the carriers code didn't work
Why can't u check bootloader unlock status because of it does allowed then you can flash custom kernel and Rom which then unlock SIM lock.
Here is the instruction to check
First, you should confirm that it is
possible to unlock the boot loader of
your device by checking the service
menu. In your device, open the dialler
and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to
access the service menu. If you have
a tablet, click here to learn how
access the service menu.
2. In your device, tap Service info >
Configuration > Rooting Status . If
Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes,
then you can continue with the next
step. If it says No , or if the status is
missing, your device cannot be
unlocked.
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junkarivu said:
Why can't u check bootloader unlock status because of it does allowed then you can flash custom kernel and Rom which then unlock SIM lock.
Here is the instruction to check
First, you should confirm that it is
possible to unlock the boot loader of
your device by checking the service
menu. In your device, open the dialler
and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to
access the service menu. If you have
a tablet, click here to learn how
access the service menu.
2. In your device, tap Service info >
Configuration > Rooting Status . If
Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes,
then you can continue with the next
step. If it says No , or if the status is
missing, your device cannot be
unlocked.
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Are you sure a Custom ROM & Kernel will SIM Unlock ?
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Are you sure a Custom ROM & Kernel will SIM Unlock ?
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No I guess that's not right. Sim lock and bootloader lock has nothing in common, only if the carrier locks the bootloader and makes it impossible to unlock. So I guess unlocking the bootloader won't unlock your Sim lock, but I'm not sure
Btw is your bootloader even unlockable?
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mihahn said:
No I guess that's not right. Sim lock and bootloader lock has nothing in common, only if the carrier locks the bootloader and makes it impossible to unlock. So I guess unlocking the bootloader won't unlock your Sim lock, but I'm not sure
Btw is your bootloader even unlockable?
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Im not sure yet, I'm doing this over email with my family, the phone is going to be my Nephews birthday present if we can SIM unlock it, he's locked into a contract with a different provider and stuck with a crappy phone, so the plan was to unlock this one for him to swap over to while keeping the contract SIM
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Im not sure yet, I'm doing this over email with my family, the phone is going to be my Nephews birthday present if we can SIM unlock it, he's locked into a contract with a different provider and stuck with a crappy phone, so the plan was to unlock this one for him to swap over to while keeping the contract SIM
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Hmm but I guess you are stuck because if your carrier says it won't work and another unlock shop tells you the same I guess you can't do anything. But of course it could be I'm wrong
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Hmm but I guess you are stuck because if your carrier says it won't work and another unlock shop tells you the same I guess you can't do anything. But of course it could be I'm wrong
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Yea maybe, I was hoping someone else had this model phone and knew if any of the online unlocking services that claim to be able to do it, were actually genuine or not
Don't fancy giving out any money for a fake unlocker
*Detection* said:
Yea maybe, I was hoping someone else had this model phone and knew if any of the online unlocking services that claim to be able to do it, were actually genuine or not
Don't fancy giving out any money for a fake unlocker
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I was able to Bootloader and Sim Unlock Xperia Ray ST18a(i) but it cost me $10 to do it. The Carrier could not do it. I used FastGSM. I don't know exactly HOW this process works but it does work. It involved connecting Test points which I believe temporarily open a way to insert a SIM Unlock certificate which may not be genuine due to the fact that when your carrier buys the phone from Sony or another manufacturer, they are factory locked in other words, the network lock is inserted into a secure partition. I believe the test points open up this secure partition for inserting another Certificate through the s1tool. FastGSM uses a program which when you log in, checks to see if you have credits, and once that stage passes, it downloads and inserts this certificate into the secure partition. It also unlocks the bootloader in this process allowing you to get Fastboot mode. This is what I believe, not sure if it is actually the case. However, I wasn't just merely satisfied that my Bootloader and SIM are both Unlocked. I prefer a technical explanation of what this process does and HOW it works. Ofcourse, the unlocking source are not going to tell me how they did it. But I believe they got their hands on the certificate that gets inserted once the EEPROM is temporarily unsecured using test points. I firmly believe SIM Unlocking should be free and should be available to anyone who wants to go at it. I believe the Warranty and other excuses they give such as warnings about security etc are redundant and pointless. If you look around, just the process of Rooting is daunting enough for most 95 percent of the population, so I don't think people would go around unlocking their phones even if the information was made available. Most people wouldn't even know about it.
Next time, purchase a phone that can be easily unlocked, Do some research. Although the $10 I spent unlocking is not a big deal, I personally do not ever want to pay a single dime to network unlock a device that I already own. Here we have to pay $50 to the carrier to unlock it. I would rather help people by giving them information on how to do it for free. Then they can go void their warranty if they wish. People who care about warranties are not going to bother with any of this, which begs the question, why are SIM Unlocks such a tightly guarded secret, and what can we as a community do to thwart the efforts of these Carriers to keep us locked in such a way that the device we own is deemed useless if its not on their Air.