HI guys,
I'm in a bit of a pickle. My ST18i was got from Meteor on contract, but Meteor provides the network unlocking codes no problem. I rang them and they just asked the IMEI and calculated the NIC for me. The problem is the NIC doesn't work.
Now, my question is, could it be because of a root- I flashed the new phone to .42 with wotan , then rooted thx to Doomlords kit, then updated OTA to .62
See, I have a rooted and a bit moded ginger, and would want to try ice, but will loose root, unless I unlock BL first, but that requires network unlock.
I doont want ICS without root.
I cant revert to clean .42 or .62 because I have locked BL and pcc only offeres now 4.1.b.431.
Anyways, anybody knows of any net unlock pickle after rooting or such?
If your target is to unlock bootloader, use WotanServer/Omnius or such service, that unlocks the phone from the network and in some cases unlocks the bootloader also.
Just using the network unlock code doesn't help, as fastboot needs to be enabled, else you will not be able to install custom kernels etc.
Hi man, long time no see
An update here: just got a network unlock code from sony, it worked, phones unlocked, but in service menu it still says BL unlock not allowed. I thought a network unlock will allow it.
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j sta said:
Hi man, long time no see
An update here: just got a network unlock code from sony, it worked, phones unlocked, but in service menu it still says BL unlock not allowed. I thought a network unlock will allow it.
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As I said, just the code will not enable fastboot, that is also why BL unlock allowed stays No.
If it is yes, fastboot can be used, if no, fastboot is disabled. Only way to enable is via paid method.
Yea, I done some reading on the forum here. Will iust have to do that. Curse you Meteor. Tho last phone I got from them on a contract too wasnt locked at all (N95 8gb). Was a good phone too.
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I have just booloader unlocked my Xperia Ray SO-03C Docomo version by setool and testpoit method.
Before that, I got bootloader unlock allowed= no AND Sim network locked(Netwok = unlimited)), and after successful with setool (R changed to r in the log, and Finished line), I still got booloader unclock allowed = no, sim card network still locked
I rooted and installed CWM already. However, I could not enter Fastboot for flashing kernal and img files.
Somebody helps me.
I have the exact same problem :/ somebody? Help?
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According to me, if you have a phone, which is locked to a network(SIM-locked), then only way to remove SIM-lock and unlock bootloader is to pay.
WotanServer provides that service, not sure about the price.
Someguyfromhell said:
According to me, if you have a phone, which is locked to a network(SIM-locked), then only way to remove SIM-lock and unlock bootloader is to pay.
WotanServer provides that service, not sure about the price.
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my phone was branded with Telenor but it was unlocked but it still says unlocked bootloader allowed: no
I researched about the matter, and reached some conclusions:
- I don't want to use the TEST POINTER method, I really don't care about OTA updates or Track ID app (as far as I know there are no more consequences), Shazam and Soundhound do the same
- I would like to unlock the bootloader in some manner that, if I need to relock the warranty will still be valid (same goes for root, but I guess flashing an original firmware unroots the device)
That said, found the official instructions to unlock the BL, but still have the main question: is it the procedure completely reversible? Also, is it free?
Thanks in advance. Also really appreciate if someone corrects something wrong I said.
Maxxd01 said:
I researched about the matter, and reached some conclusions:
- I don't want to use the TEST POINTER method, I really don't care about OTA updates or Track ID app (as far as I know there are no more consequences), Shazam and Soundhound do the same
- I would like to unlock the bootloader in some manner that, if I need to relock the warranty will still be valid (same goes for root, but I guess flashing an original firmware unroots the device)
That said, found the official instructions to unlock the BL, but still have the main question: is it the procedure completely reversible? Also, is it free?
Thanks in advance. Also really appreciate if someone corrects something wrong I said.
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you can still relock your bootloader and receive official sony updates, but the problem is, you loose DRM(in which if sony finds out, you still lose warranty).
i found this thread and said that DRM cannot be restored :/
I don't know about non free relocking if it will be able to restore DRM though.
oh and by the way, this thread provides the easiest way to unlock and relock your bootloader for free.
goodluck and enjoy
DRM cannot be restored at all.
Install TrackID from market and it will work.
Bootloader can be relocked, doesn't matter how you unlocked.
And yes, it is free.
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Someguyfromhell said:
DRM cannot be restored at all.
Install TrackID from market and it will work.
Bootloader can be relocked, doesn't matter how you unlocked.
And yes, it is free.
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Ok, so I suppose the DRM Keys only affect the OTA updates (how should we care if we are unlocking BL for custom ROMs
So, I suppose if I have a problem on my Live (but it still turns on), I apply an OFW and then relock it, it's a matter of luck if the techical assistance is going to check if the DRM is still valid or not.
What method do you advice to unlock the BL?
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Ok, so I suppose the DRM Keys only affect the OTA updates (how should we care if we are unlocking BL for custom ROMs
So, I suppose if I have a problem on my Live (but it still turns on), I apply an OFW and then relock it, it's a matter of luck if the techical assistance is going to check if the DRM is still valid or not.
What method do you advice to unlock the BL?
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Method, pick which is better for you. I used official method, no messing with cables.
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Unlock it the way you prefer to it does not matter it will lose warranty any way it is just luck if they will check it or not at the service center. Any way it is really hard to completely brick your phone unless you don't know what you are doing. The main difference is with the test point method you are able to update using seus without problems and it looks more complicated than it really is I only used a clip
just a question about unlocking thru official method.
since you would have to get the unlock key directly from Sony.
would they be able to track your phone since you will be giving them some details like your name, IMEI, email etc. to get the unlock code?
do the service centers have access to that database?
There are no Sony Mobile Service Centers, phones need to be taken back to shop and they use service of specific mobile repair shop.
Depending on what reason you need to take it back, they might want to check it or not. No one has so far done this, so we have no information.
What is DRM and Track ID ?
I want to unlock bootloader my phone, but I am still confused, what is the risk of a official bootloader from sony ? What is DRM and Track ID ? what is its usefulness for wt19i?
sorry my english is not good
dianfajar said:
I want to unlock bootloader my phone, but I am still confused, what is the risk of a official bootloader from sony ? What is DRM and Track ID ? what is its usefulness for wt19i?
sorry my english is not good
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There is no risk either way the difference is that with the official method you will lose your drm (Digital rights management) and the official support of track id (the app from se that you use to search for the info of a song playing in the radio or the tv etc.) meanwhile using the test point method you will not lose them. If you want to install a custom rom like cm9 or miui you need to unlock your bootloader to be able to flash the custom kernels those roms need.
can you save DRM with CWM backup before unlocking bootloader?
manilu001 said:
can you save DRM with CWM backup before unlocking bootloader?
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Nope, DRM is not saved in CWM backup.
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Thanks in advance for all helpfull answers.
I just want to understand the following. Some Live's come with "unlock bootloader allowed"="no" others ="yes". What does that means and more important: what are the implications?
I cannot understand the difference because as fair as I understand right now, all live's (branded/sim unlocked or not) are unlockable (referring to bootloader).
Maxxd01 said:
Thanks in advance for all helpfull answers.
I just want to understand the following. Some Live's come with "unlock bootloader allowed"="no" others ="yes". What does that means and more important: what are the implications?
I cannot understand the difference because as fair as I understand right now, all live's (branded/sim unlocked or not) are unlockable (referring to bootloader).
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When they come with boot loader unlock : no it is a branded sim locked phone in which case you can unlock bootloader but you will have no access to fastboot meaning you are unable to flash a custom kernel, also there will be no way you can officially unlock the bootloader so will have to use the test point method and of course you will need to pay to fully unlock your phone to be able to access fastboot and flash custom kernels.
Did I miss something??
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When they come with boot loader unlock : no it is a branded sim locked phone in which case you can unlock bootloader but you will have no access to fastboot meaning you are unable to flash a custom kernel, also there will be no way you can officially unlock the bootloader so will have to use the test point method and of course you will need to pay to fully unlock your phone to be able to access fastboot and flash custom kernels.
Did I miss something??
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So, for sim locked branded phones ("no")
- To unlock the bootloader: test point method
- Access fastboot: use (and pay) through wotan server
Am I right? I never though that was two different problems.
Maxxd01 said:
So, for sim locked branded phones ("no")
- To unlock the bootloader: test point method
- Access fastboot: use (and pay) through wotan server
Am I right? I never though that was two different problems.
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I'm not really sure about Wotan server however I'm pretty sure about setool and omnius and if you are willing to pay the phone will be fully unlocked (bootloader, sim and fastboot) with one procedure using the test point method.
ginryu said:
When they come with boot loader unlock : no it is a branded sim locked phone in which case you can unlock bootloader but you will have no access to fastboot meaning you are unable to flash a custom kernel, also there will be no way you can officially unlock the bootloader so will have to use the test point method and of course you will need to pay to fully unlock your phone to be able to access fastboot and flash custom kernels.
Did I miss something??
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So, I'm curious, if I have branded sim lock Live ("no" bootloader) can I install an original firmware without using an official channel? Do I need fastboot access?
I'm asking because I'm almost sure that my carrier will not update the Live to 4.0, so I suppose I have to use some other tool in order to install it.
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So, I'm curious, if I have branded sim lock Live ("no" bootloader) can I install an original firmware without using an official channel? Do I need fastboot access?
I'm asking because I'm almost sure that my carrier will not update the Live to 4.0, so I suppose I have to use some other tool in order to install it.
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you can debrand (install a generic firmware) your phone using wotan server for free and as i know it will also change your product code so next time and official sony update is available your phone will get it.
thancks! its helps...
another noob question from me
can i relock BL from test point method?
n do i have to flash stock kernel before relock?
i'm using rage kernel right now.
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Need help regarding unlocking bootloader of WT19i on 3 UK network
my build is 4.0.1.A.0.283
i have root
but my phone doesn't go into fastboot at all
i tried many methods including Sony Ericsson Bootloader Unlocking Relocking 1.6 and AndroidFlasher1.8.00 and SEtool
nothing worked
my service menu still says its not allowed
and i seems to remember that i could go to fastboot a few weeks ago
i read many threads but non of them helped
and non of them were noob enough for noobie
any help would be appreciated
Bootloader Unlocking Tool will not work at all, it is the same as official method.
You need to use paid method, as fastboot has to be enabled and currently only known way is via paid service provider(remove SIM-lock, enable fastboot and unlock bootloader are mostly done in this one operation)
Someguyfromhell said:
Bootloader Unlocking Tool will not work at all, it is the same as official method.
You need to use paid method, as fastboot has to be enabled and currently only known way is via paid service provider(remove SIM-lock, enable fastboot and unlock bootloader are mostly done in this one operation)
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Any suggestions ?
i heard a lot about this Wotanserver thing
Is it reliable ?
or should i find something locally ?
Ominus, WotanServer and some others offer the SIM-lock removal service. They also enable fastboot and in some cases unlock the bootloader(not sure though).
I do not have personal experience, so I do not know more.
Someguyfromhell said:
Ominus, WotanServer and some others offer the SIM-lock removal service. They also enable fastboot and in some cases unlock the bootloader(not sure though).
I do not have personal experience, so I do not know more.
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Thankx
Much appreciated
just to update i have successfully unlock my LWW from 3 uk network
used setool and 6 credits
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HI guys, i need some helps here,
After i unlocked x10mini, cant connect to sim card, showing "No service"
What i should to do, Need to relock and update via PC Companion?
Speederoff said:
HI guys, i need some helps here,
After i unlocked x10mini, cant connect to sim card, showing "No service"
What i should to do, Need to relock and update via PC Companion?
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Do it the ohter way round please if you've already flashed a custom kernel, go back to stock first through PC Companion and then relock the bootloader.
SmG67 said:
Do it the ohter way round please if you've already flashed a custom kernel, go back to stock first through PC Companion and then relock the bootloader.
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Thanks for replying, safely back to Original firmware, Now i need to Unlock and able to flash Custom ROM? It will disable my connection again ? just wondering =.=".
Thx for helping me.
Speederoff said:
Thanks for replying, safely back to Original firmware, Now i need to Unlock and able to flash Custom ROM? It will disable my connection again ? just wondering =.=".
Thx for helping me.
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I'm guessing relocking the bootloader helped then?
Do you have S1Tool? I'm curious about the output of the identify-button
Chances are unlocking your bootloader will disable your network again.
SmG67 said:
I'm guessing relocking the bootloader helped then?
Do you have S1Tool? I'm curious about the output of the identify-button
Chances are unlocking your bootloader will disable your network again.
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Grrrrrrrrrr, so hate
How do you did Unlocking bootloader ? .. Using S1tool or some other stuff?
Speederoff said:
Grrrrrrrrrr, so hate
How do you did Unlocking bootloader ? .. Using S1tool or some other stuff?
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There are three safe circumstances in which you can unlock your bootloader:
1: You bought your phone sim-unlocked, in which case it's got a simlock-certificate by sony-ericsson
2: You sim-unlock your phone using an unlock code from your carrier (emma/imei-code), usually free after your initial contract-period
3: You sim-unlocked your phone using Omnius (or something similar)
I just bought mine without a contract, it wasn't that expensive, about a year after they came out, so i've got no carrier lock-in, which is a bonus. Apart from that, sim-unlocking your phone using a code from your provider is the safest way to do things.
Flashtool will unlock your bootloader, but s1tool will give you the information you need to know if it's safe.
Speederoff said:
HI guys, i need some helps here,
After i unlocked x10mini, cant connect to sim card, showing "No service"
What i should to do, Need to relock and update via PC Companion?
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Same with me. After i unlocked x10 mini pro, and then upgraded to ARCMINI ICS 4 (for mini pro),
It's showing no network. What should I do now? I want android 4.0.4 for my x10 mini pro. lol
SmG67 said:
There are three safe circumstances in which you can unlock your bootloader:
1: You bought your phone sim-unlocked, in which case it's got a simlock-certificate by sony-ericsson
2: You sim-unlock your phone using an unlock code from your carrier (emma/imei-code), usually free after your initial contract-period
3: You sim-unlocked your phone using Omnius (or something similar)
I just bought mine without a contract, it wasn't that expensive, about a year after they came out, so i've got no carrier lock-in, which is a bonus. Apart from that, sim-unlocking your phone using a code from your provider is the safest way to do things.
Flashtool will unlock your bootloader, but s1tool will give you the information you need to know if it's safe.
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Omnius doesn't allow bootloader unlock after using it to SIM unlock. My phone is factory locked to T-Mobile UK and I've never unlocked it and my bootloader unlock was fine
X10man
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I have a sk17i , branded uk virgin , great network , but today they have posted me the unlock code for my phone , will this change my allowed to yes , im hoping I get some help with editing the cmd file for all need device ie sk17i first, for loopy play bootloader allowed tp unlocked rtf kernel flash. Any help thanks in. Advance
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If it's the unlock code for your simlock, it could happen that it'll change to yes, but I'm not sure. Try it and report please
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Nope, unlocking SIM will not enable your fastboot, that means Bootloader Unlock Allowed stays No.
Someguyfromhell said:
Nope, unlocking SIM will not enable your fastboot, that means Bootloader Unlock Allowed stays No.
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Hmmm...True....Sim Lock and Bootloader Lock is two different things...unlocking Sim will not make Bootloader Unlock Allowed = Yes....
Someguyfromhell said:
Nope, unlocking SIM will not enable your fastboot, that means Bootloader Unlock Allowed stays No.
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iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Hmmm...True....Sim Lock and Bootloader Lock is two different things...unlocking Sim will not make Bootloader Unlock Allowed = Yes....
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But how does Wotan server work then? I mean if you unlock via Wotan server (with bl unlock allowed:no and simlock) some people said they were able to unlock the bootloader?
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I don't know how it works .. but it works ... Wotan unlocks bootloader even if it says NO in service menu
mihahn said:
But how does Wotan server work then? I mean if you unlock via Wotan server (with bl unlock allowed:no and simlock) some people said they were able to unlock the bootloader?
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This is done different. WotanServer requires using the test point method, this also enables the fastboot. However, this works only on phones, that have been manufactured before 12W11. Newer phones have newer type of security, test point method no longer works on those.
Using the code is inserted by firmware, it does allow different SIM cards, however does not affect bootloader at all.
I can unlock and relock my bootlader via s1tool crippled with s2 cmds ,no problem , I recieve virgin unlock from Sony , on Sony headed paper , but no it didnt reset my status to yes , im wondering if fastboot will enable now I have no sim lock,or will I have to edit the sin tool cmd file for mango or get jinxs to enable all for me
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