(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?
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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.
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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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Spectre51 said:
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).
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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).
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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...
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Just had a chat with O2 support regarding bootloaders, and thought you might like to see the result. I'll visit the shop at weekend and see what they say!
---: Hi I'm ---. How can I help?
---: Hi, i've got a Xperia S on contract with you, is it possible to unlock the bootloader to install root software?
---: i'm aware it will void warranty etc, having done the same thing to my old HTC Desire.
---: Let me check that.
---: Please can you tell me the -th and -th character of the answer to your security question?
---: Perfect.
---: Yes you can do that in the O2 shop.
---: Is there anything else I can help you with?
---: oh great, is there a charge?
---: That's you'll be discuss in the shop.
---: I can't comment on that now.
---: ok, thanks
I have the same o2 xperia s. Wait for your result mate. Thanks.
Would many shops really have techs that'd be able? Most staff I've ever talked to instore know how to Factory Reset and little else.
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Well that's a lie I work at o2 and we can't unlock your bootloader or unlock your phone in any store. You can unlock your phone which should enable you to unlock your boot loader. Waiting for my unlock code to test it out
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jamrock47 said:
Well that's a lie I work at o2 and we can't unlock your bootloader or unlock your phone in any store. You can unlock your phone which should enable you to unlock your boot loader. Waiting for my unlock code to test it out
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I got the sim unlock code, but that does nothing for the bootloader. Any chance you could find out more so I don't have to go into town on Saturday?
I've sim unlocked my phone via o2 and also debranded to a generic firmware also, still says no to bootloader unlocking - anyone have any other ideas?
I hope this can be sorted soon.
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Hi!
had the same situation with my provider (A1, Austria). Phone is bootloader-locked. (A1 told me in advance that i wouldn't be).
They told me to call Sony, where they told me unlocking of Sim-öock is possible at shops but NOT unlocking of bootloader lock
Dont know if that information is correct, but now i bought a free one and am goidg to sell the provider-phone ....
Greetings
Bax
Yea same problem here sim unlocked but not for boot loader. O2 will not be able to unlock I'm store. All they can do is flash the o2 generic firmware back on your device.
The only solution to unlock the bootloader in XPS is EMMA.
Could you elaborate and is this doable myself?
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TheMathMan said:
Could you elaborate and is this doable myself?
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+1 to that.
I've been into the O2 store, the 'Guru' said they wouldn't know how to do it in store. I'll emaill O2 next and see what they say.
Latest update, email from O2 says that only the manufacturer can do this! So next step is to get in contact with Sony lol
indiewhore said:
Latest update, email from O2 says that only the manufacturer can do this! So next step is to get in contact with Sony lol
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Sounds familiar, my Provider (A1) told me to contact Sony, too. Bit Sony said, no way to unlock a bootloader-locked phone ...
EMMA software can unlock the bootloader but is one thing to clarify. EMMA must be connected to SONY remote desktop and a special card SE and card reader are needed.
http://ma3.extranet.sonyericsson.com/
No way can O2 do it in-store.
Been there, done that.
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
MCLP said:
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?
swakhil said:
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.
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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.
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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?
Hello, i bought a wt19a some time ago, love the phone and all, but it has locked bootloader. When i dial the 7378423, it says bootloader unlock allowed: No, so i don't know, how to unlock it? The safest and easiest way, please. Thanks for all the help
I'm guessing your phone is network locked. U need to network unlock it first to change the unlock allowed status to yes. Sadly no known free method available.
Anyway wotanserver is good service to do the network unlock, and pretty cheap too.
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I'm guessing your phone is network locked. U need to network unlock it first to change the unlock allowed status to yes. Sadly no known free method available.
Anyway wotanserver is good service to do the network unlock, and pretty cheap too.
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Hey, thanks for answering. Is there any guide around about wotanserver to do the network unlock? Sorry for bothering
an0nym0us_ said:
I'm guessing your phone is network locked. U need to network unlock it first to change the unlock allowed status to yes. Sadly no known free method available.
Anyway wotanserver is good service to do the network unlock, and pretty cheap too.
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If the phone gets network unlocked then can we unlock the bootloader?
I've always thought that when a phone says bootloader unlock allowed:no then there is no way that the phone's bootloader can be unlocked even though we get freed from carrier unlock. Like the phone will be bootloader locked for life.
Please clarify my doubt
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gouthamthemostwanted said:
If the phone gets network unlocked then can we unlock the bootloader?
I've always thought that when a phone says bootloader unlock allowed:no then there is no way that the phone's bootloader can be unlocked even though we get freed from carrier unlock. Like the phone will be bootloader locked for life.
Please clarify my doubt
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Well, i read you can still unlock it if its allowed:no, but i want the best guide for it, not to mention the safest. I also read you can hard brick the phone, so i wanna be sure about it
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Hey, thanks for answering. Is there any guide around about wotanserver to do the network unlock? Sorry for bothering
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Search on google for the site and ask their support team to clarify your doubts. Because its a paid service (and popular too) i assume their support should be good.
gouthamthemostwanted said:
If the phone gets network unlocked then can we unlock the bootloader?
I've always thought that when a phone says bootloader unlock allowed:no then there is no way that the phone's bootloader can be unlocked even though we get freed from carrier unlock. Like the phone will be bootloader locked for life.
Please clarify my doubt
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Ask your network supplier
It's not free
If they say it can be unlocked then it can be...
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Will do, thanks!
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Wow, i think is rare find lww with unlock bootloader "no" . What the cause of network lock ?
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If your phone was manufactured on and after 12W11 (I have seen several references wich indicates that supported until the model 12W14) can't do the unlock the bootloader by-test-point method. You have to ask to your network provider. If your model can unlock the bootloader you can use the wotanserver or FastGSM services which costs 9.99 €.
I've use wontanserver to unlock my bootloader and network provider. Whith these method you don´t lose DRM Keys
Ps: Sorry my terrible english
VitorMSA said:
If your phone was manufactured on and after 12W11 (I have seen several references wich indicates that supported until the model 12W14) can't do the unlock the bootloader by-test-point method. You have to ask to your network provider. If your model can unlock the bootloader you can use the wotanserver or FastGSM services which costs 9.99 €.
I've use wontanserver to unlock my bootloader and network provider. Whith these method you don´t lose DRM Keys
Ps: Sorry my terrible english
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It's fine, i talked to my provider yesterday, they can do the network unlock (to put other SIMs) but it'll cost me a lot (600$ my monetary unit), otherwise i need to keep the phone for 18 months for it to be free...
anerik said:
It's fine, i talked to my provider yesterday, they can do the network unlock (to put other SIMs) but it'll cost me a lot (600$ my monetary unit), otherwise i need to keep the phone for 18 months for it to be free...
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600$ Are they fahking kidding you?Better keep the phone for 1 year and the half,then ask it for free...or are you mistyped 60$ as 600$?
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anerik said:
It's fine, i talked to my provider yesterday, they can do the network unlock (to put other SIMs) but it'll cost me a lot (600$ my monetary unit), otherwise i need to keep the phone for 18 months for it to be free...
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600$...:sly::what:
You can buy an Xperia S in that price...
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600$...:sly::what:
You can buy an Xperia S in that price...
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Yeah,and an international one which bootloader unlock : allowed
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That would be like $100 dollars more or less guys, not $600 dollars
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 ?
*Detection* said:
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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mihahn said:
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.