Just traded my xperia s yesterday but by some coincidence my friend came to me with a problem with their one.
The phone is locked to orange UK and my friend had bought an unlock code from cell unlocker , however (because he is daft) he has actualy managed to put the code in wrong more than 10 times and the service status menu has an x and 0 next to the nw which means that he has no more unlock tries by code to use.
Is there any way at all this phone can now be unlocked so they can use a different nw sim card in
cheers
DP4 said:
Just traded my xperia s yesterday but by some coincidence my friend came to me with a problem with their one.
The phone is locked to orange UK and my friend had bought an unlock code from cell unlocker , however (because he is daft) he has actualy managed to put the code in wrong more than 10 times and the service status menu has an x and 0 next to the nw which means that he has no more unlock tries by code to use.
Is there any way at all this phone can now be unlocked so they can use a different nw sim card in
cheers
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hi, i have the same problem and i cant solve it, too. u solved this?
DP4 said:
Just traded my xperia s yesterday but by some coincidence my friend came to me with a problem with their one.
The phone is locked to orange UK and my friend had bought an unlock code from cell unlocker , however (because he is daft) he has actualy managed to put the code in wrong more than 10 times and the service status menu has an x and 0 next to the nw which means that he has no more unlock tries by code to use.
Is there any way at all this phone can now be unlocked so they can use a different nw sim card in
cheers
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May I ask how much he paid for the code?
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I got unlock code from Orange for the Orange HTC Mozart. It did accept the code and accepted the non-Orange SIM but showing no signal. I have tried with other non-Orange SIMs but still no service (no signal) but as soon as I put my orange sim back in, it worked fine for both 3G and 2G signals.
Does this mean that the code provided only did the SIM unlocking function but not the carrier unlocking bit. BTW, although orange mentioned in the instruction that phone will ask for code two times, but in my case it only asked once.
Orange seems to fail even to understand the problem. any tip / trick?
ZeeShh said:
I got unlock code from Orange for the Orange HTC Mozart. It did accept the code and accepted the non-Orange SIM but showing no signal. I have tried with other non-Orange SIMs but still no service (no signal) but as soon as I put my orange sim back in, it worked fine for both 3G and 2G signals.
Does this mean that the code provided only did the SIM unlocking function but not the carrier unlocking bit. BTW, although orange mentioned in the instruction that phone will ask for code two times, but in my case it only asked once.
Orange seems to fail even to understand the problem. any tip / trick?
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Hi,
You can tell them to give you a new one cause is needed for abroad use, they have to
Probably the code was not a proper one
Regards, ansar
thanks Ansar, I reset to factory setting twice and it now all working, with any carrier SIM and for 2G/3G. I think some thing was just stuck after accepting the code. but any way it's working now
thanks.
ZeeShh said:
thanks Ansar, I reset to factory setting twice and it now all working, with any carrier SIM and for 2G/3G. I think some thing was just stuck after accepting the code. but any way it's working now
thanks.
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Hi,
Glad you fix it!
Regards, ansar
hi
i have same problem but still cant fix it
i have trophy from vodafone i buy code and enter mobile show code accpeted oki
but now now signal in any sim in our countery(egypt)
with orignal sim phone have network normal
i make hard reset and flash orignal rom but phone still no service
thk
vodafone_banha said:
hi
i have same problem but still cant fix it
i have trophy from vodafone i buy code and enter mobile show code accpeted oki
but now now signal in any sim in our countery(egypt)
with orignal sim phone have network normal
i make hard reset and flash orignal rom but phone still no service
thk
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Hi,
You must post to Trophy forum
Regards, ansar
Anyone tried running connection setup to get correct settings for the new sim?
I recently bought a Vodafone Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i), had it sim unlocked and had been using it happily for a few days.
2 weeks ago I accepted a 0.62 FOTA update. This (of course) bricked it!
I read a lot of threads here and tried several reflashing and recovery tools (SEUS, PC companion, S1Tool, Flashtool with generic 0.58) over the next week which all seemed to fail to do anything.
Today as I was charging it before bringing it to the repair centre it turned on by itself with 0.58 firmware. However it will not recognise any SIM cards from various different networks, and each time it turns, it is like it is brand new as it has forgotten any language settings previously saved. Checking the service menu using *#*#7378423#*#* shows that the sim lock list values (Network, Network Subset, Service Provider, corporate sim) are all 0 and Bootloader unlock allowed: No.
When I bought it I checked the service menu and I could unlock the bootloader and there were still 5 sim unlock attempts allowed.
What happened and can it be fixed? I haven't unlocked the bootloader so should it still be under warranty?
Did you remove sim lock yourself? How?
And was the phone branded?
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I got it sim unlocked at a mobile phone accessories and repair stand.
I am unsure what you mean by branded. It didn't any carrier logos printed on the device but it did have several un-deletable apps for the original network provider.
Orange_Iris said:
I got it sim unlocked at a mobile phone accessories and repair stand.
I am unsure what you mean by branded. It didn't any carrier logos printed on the device but it did have several un-deletable apps for the original network provider.
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Branded means that phone has apps or some other stuff installed by the operator. In your case, it is indeed.
So, your sim was unlocked together with bootloader, else it shouldn't have bricked your phone.
What happened when you tried to install stock firmware with Flashtool?
Orange_Iris said:
I recently bought a Vodafone Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i), had it sim unlocked and had been using it happily for a few days.
2 weeks ago I accepted a 0.62 FOTA update. This (of course) bricked it!
I read a lot of threads here and tried several reflashing and recovery tools (SEUS, PC companion, S1Tool, Flashtool with generic 0.58) over the next week which all seemed to fail to do anything.
Today as I was charging it before bringing it to the repair centre it turned on by itself with 0.58 firmware. However it will not recognise any SIM cards from various different networks, and each time it turns, it is like it is brand new as it has forgotten any language settings previously saved. Checking the service menu using *#*#7378423#*#* shows that the sim lock list values (Network, Network Subset, Service Provider, corporate sim) are all 0 and Bootloader unlock allowed: No.
When I bought it I checked the service menu and I could unlock the bootloader and there were still 5 sim unlock attempts allowed.
What happened and can it be fixed? I haven't unlocked the bootloader so should it still be under warranty?
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It's simple.. (it happened with me too): you need to unlock your phone again, to rewrite the TA on your bootloader.. Use fast GSM or wotan Server, and your phone will work again and the bootloader will be unlocked too..
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@Someguyfromhell: When I tried to install the generic firmware with flashtool it proceeded as expected. The messages on screen recognised the phone and began flashing, after a few minutes a message appeared saying it worked successfully... but the phone still refused to turn on. I tried this several times over a few days. I basically abandoned it for a week then when I charged it again before I was about to bring it back to the repair place it turned itself on.
I will try to reinstall the firmware again when I get back home tomorrow and post a more complete log of what flashtool says.
@LuisDias: I have heard of WotanServer but didin't want to risk the 15Euro cost if it wasn't the right thing in my case. I have not heard of FastGSM I will look into this!
Thanks both of you for your time
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@LuisDias: I have heard of WotanServer but didin't want to risk the 15Euro cost if it wasn't the right thing in my case. I have not heard of FastGSM I will look into this!
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It's "the right thing" in your case.. Trust me
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Hi everybody,
I'm having a very confusing problem with my Xperia Neo and I hope somebody can shed a little bit of light on it!!
I recently brought my old Xperia Neo to a repair center and, when I got back the phone, they told me that the handset had been replaced.
Now, I have a Xperia Neo manufactured on week 12W25....
The problem is that my phone was originally Network Locked for Vodafone Spain and I unlocked it....now of course the new phone they gave me should be locked too.
Here is what happens when I try to insert any sim (not Vodafone Spain, as I live in the UK now) into the phone:
The sim is read, and if it has a PIN, I am asked for it
I am NOT asked for a Network Unlcok Code
Once I insert the PIN, the Wizard for choosing the language appears
Once I choose the language, a popup appears saying: Insert SIM card and restart phone.
At this point the phone started up, but I have only Emergency calls enabled!
It looks like the phone is locked, right?
Well, here the situation gets confusing: I tried to insert the code "*#*#7378423#*#*" and, in Service Info -> SIM Lock I see this:
[] Network 0
[] Network Subset 0
.... etc....
That is, it looks like my phone is not locked in the first place....right???
Can you guy explain to me what's happening? And maybe point me to a solution??
All previous methods of unlocking I used (Omnius and FastGsm X Unlock tool) didn't work so I don't know what to do.....
Thank you very much!!!!
WELL I KNOW I DID A HUGE MISTAKE AND I M AN IDIOT AND I HAD TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
i had the "NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" but i tried to unlock my boot loader using the-laser's (x10_bootloader_unlock.exe)
and now i ve lost my signal
when i look for network operator it give me all of them. but it cant connect to my netork operator .sim toolkit is still working
it look like he dont recognize my sim card . WHAT SHOULD I DO
ps : pccompanion dont work
You will need to contact @THE-laser to fix that for you. One price for both unlock sim and bootloader.
are you saying that i should unlock my sim ?
!!!!!!
Relock your bootloader. What tool u use to unlock?
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karimwac said:
WELL I KNOW I DID A HUGE MISTAKE AND I M AN IDIOT AND I HAD TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
i had the "NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" but i tried to unlock my boot loader using the-laser's (x10_bootloader_unlock.exe)
and now i ve lost my signal
when i look for network operator it give me all of them. but it cant connect to my netork operator .sim toolkit is still working
it look like he dont recognize my sim card . WHAT SHOULD I DO
ps : pccompanion dont work
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Wow..... That was a mistake. But however, you should lock your bootloader back, Another thing you can try, BEFORE you search for a way to lock your bootloader is making sure your phone is actually "Unlocked" Sometimes you run a risk when you unlock your bootloader that your phone "Re-Locks" Witch sucks, and is another complete pain in the butt battle. But its the price you pay for not paying complete attention to whats going on. Go through them steps and get back to me.
saying tyvocc
And how to relock it ? can i have a tuto or something ?
i tryed with setools it says : nothing to restore
I have x10i and i have done the bootloader unlock with flashtool, but no matter what sim i put in they can all find networks... but none will allow access to networks no matter what sim. Im from SA and i every time i reboot im asked to insert sim... already have... and on boot please insert simcard and restart. Might i add that i put my wifes vodacom sim in and no luck... i put one of those red voda sims in which is blocked then on boot it is recognised but the sim stops the boot requiring a puk number cause the sim is blocked. But my point is that the sim is noticeably recognised and wont boot the phone further unless puk code inserted. But even so i want the phone open to all networks. I have messed round with s1tool but when it tells me hold control then choose firmware im lost... cause i push control and nada happens. I see there is generic for za and sa and there is a voda sa branded one when i use flashtool to run that. I have used all the sa versions i can see or am aware of... could i be missing something... im using generic world firmware version 2.1 update 1, Kernel 2.6.29, Baseband 2.1.54 and build number 2.1.A.0.435... so what to do?
Sent from S3Terry, Galaxy SIII GTI9300, using 8ta/Telkom Mobile.
How to re-lock a bootloader !!!!!!!
Same problem with me
To re-lock the bootloader you are going to have to download the latest flashtool and use the restore option. In some cases this has helped some people get their network back but in others not.
I am one of the unfortunate ones. I also have an x10i which i have recently aquired from a friend but after upgrading to 2.3.3 it has somehow lost its ability to read any sim card i put in it. There is absolutely no network lock on it at all and i see grey signal bars as if network is there but it never ever registers a sim card and permently stays on emergency calls only.
My phone i do believe was on a contract from t-mobile in germany but if i type *#*#7378423#*#* in to the keypad it quite clearly states that their is no locks on it at all.
I am quite clearly baffled as to why this is happening on an unlocked phone, and if anybody who reads this can help please send me a message
i got this one recently. bought from uk vodafone store and carrier locked. wanna use it in other country.
i tried the *#*#7378423#*#* code and its said all counter is 0 that means i cant unlock it via code.
so is there any other procedure? i can use mobile without sim everything just works fine
only when i put a sim it wants an unlock code or cancel and use as a media device.
please help me. ::crying:
fahad2mail said:
i got this one recently. bought from uk vodafone store and carrier locked. wanna use it in other country.
i tried the *#*#7378423#*#* code and its said all counter is 0 that means i cant unlock it via code.
so is there any other procedure? i can use mobile without sim everything just works fine
only when i put a sim it wants an unlock code or cancel and use as a media device.
please help me. ::crying:
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i think you can call vodaphone and ask them to unlock the phone, i dont think we can do anything about having 0 unlock codes (sony security bleh)
The fact is i got it as a gift and i live in Bangladesh.
So there is no way to unlock it ?
fahad2mail said:
i got this one recently. bought from uk vodafone store and carrier locked. wanna use it in other country.
i tried the *#*#7378423#*#* code and its said all counter is 0 that means i cant unlock it via code.
so is there any other procedure? i can use mobile without sim everything just works fine
only when i put a sim it wants an unlock code or cancel and use as a media device.
please help me. ::crying:
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Can you put a screenshot of the screen you get when you type *#*#7378423#*#* ? Depending on it, I may have a suggestion.
Thanks a lot bro. I will post it today. Thanks again.
abhishek1234321 said:
Can you put a screenshot of the screen you get when you type *#*#7378423#*#* ? Depending on it, I may have a suggestion.
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here is the screenshot bro. please have a look. thanks.
Your phone is hardlocked , there used to working software methods to change that but now even they don't work
abhishek1234321 said:
Your phone is hardlocked , there used to working software methods to change that but now even they don't work
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hi i just bought the phone from vodafone but my network says 5 however everything else says 0 what does that mean? can i software unlock it to any network?
lilzad said:
hi i just bought the phone from vodafone but my network says 5 however everything else says 0 what does that mean? can i software unlock it to any network?
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Can you put a screenshot of the same? If it says 5 for network with an [x] before the network, then it means your phone has 5 attempts to unlock it. If you wish to get your phone unlocked you can PM me
You can unlock your phone by unlock code by purchasing it from a supplier.