I guys, I searched the site in order to unlock my LWW for installing custom roms. I found the official way to do it, but when I type *#*#7378423#*#* the Bootloader unlock allowed says No. Can anyone tell me how the hell am I going to unlock my device?
Your phone got sim locked. Try wotan server to unlock it. That service not free.
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Is it proven to be working?
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Only Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman mobile phones manufactured before 12W12 are supported.
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My LWW is 12W24, so no good... If I take the device to the shop and pay to unlock it for all SIM cards, would it work?
Well, don't do it. Until someone can clarify.
You can ask your network provider or related about it.
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chepoz said:
Well, don't do it. Until someone can clarify.
You can ask your network provider or related about it.
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Yes I'll go to the shop now and ask about it. Maybe they can tell me if I would be able do unlock my droid without the sim lock. I'll report back here later.
Else, can someone tell me if it is worth unlocking? With my experience on previous devices I would say YEEES!!! but I want to be really sure if I will have to pay to do so...
None of the two shops I went right now were able to answer my question. I'll try in another one on thursday.
I just went to the shop and they can unlock my droid... I asked how they do it, and they answered me that they use a code on the device to unlock it for every network. Can anyone guarantee me that if I unlock my LWW I will be able to unlock its bootloader?
yes u will have unlocked bootloader ...
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I just went to the shop and they can unlock my droid... I asked how they do it, and they answered me that they use a code on the device to unlock it for every network. Can anyone guarantee me that if I unlock my LWW I will be able to unlock its bootloader?
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We can not guarantee, sometimes it works, sometimes not. If it's not too expensive, do it, if it's too expensive, you will have to decide on your own what to do now
Ok guys, I'm gonna go for it... Wish me luck!
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Hello, so I really want to buy the mini pro but its only available on one network, which i dont want to switch to to be honest. So i was wondering if i was to buy the phone would it be easy to just unlock it and then put in my own sim?
Thanks.
Halv said:
Hello, so I really want to buy the mini pro but its only available on one network, which i dont want to switch to to be honest. So i was wondering if i was to buy the phone would it be easy to just unlock it and then put in my own sim?
Thanks.
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Hi, regarding unlocking your handset there are plenty of places on the internet which will charge you a fee for the unlock code, and then the handset should work just fine with your current sim card. I use FoneFunShop they usually have a quick reliable service and you can pay with paypal and unlock most handsets worldwide.
Forget that and go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304417
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Forget that and go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304417
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Oh i didnt realise that service unlocked sim lock aswell. Thanks for that its also answered another question of mine in another thread
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Forget that and go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304417
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Oh i didnt realise that service unlocked sim lock aswell. Thanks for that its also answered another question of mine in another thread
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Hmmm are you guys sure this removes the sim lock aswell??? I was hoping for somethin like this i dont really like those unlock code sites.. And if i really have to they have the Live Walkman on my network but its 170 and the xperia mini is nicer and only 150 on o2
Just be aware that unlocking a phone is almost certainly going to invalidate your warranty.
Also - are you absolutely certain that you can't buy this very popular phone from another source? I'm amazed - it was not made for a servoce provider - it's just a normal SE phone.
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Just be aware that unlocking a phone is almost certainly going to invalidate your warranty.
Also - are you absolutely certain that you can't buy this very popular phone from another source? I'm amazed - it was not made for a servoce provider - it's just a normal SE phone.
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Okay I found it here for roughly 170 euro sim free including postage in packaging http://www.ebay.ie/itm/SONY-XPERIA-...47385?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item1c2195c3b9
Im not sure its worth it tho, they have the Live with Walkman for 170 on my network but i dont really like the shape of the phone, what should i do?
Bump I really need to know so i can get this one off ebay by christmas if i decide to get that one
basicallly, if i get this one of ebay will i still be able to root it and all that? Thanks for any help
Bump...........
Lo for 15$ here on forum u get fastboot enabled+simunlock+bootloader unlock. Its a nobrainer.100% worx and is done by someone xda trust
We all did it already
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Lo for 15$ here on forum u get fastboot enabled+simunlock+bootloader unlock. Its a nobrainer.100% worx and is done by someone xda trust
We all did it already
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Can i do it myself for free no haha? Cos if i have to pay i have to top up my 3v card and get left with the remaining money stuck having to buy something else i dont want.
I know i can do bootloader unlock cos ive seen it on the SE website. And whats fastboot? So im assuming its the Sim Unlock im paying for..
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Forget that and go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304417
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I'm getting invalid thread so assume it's been deleted/hidden, any other recommendations for unlocking a new Mini Pro?
John
Who might be this person plz. Id love my fone unlocked with bootloader and sim and fast boot enabled....
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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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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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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
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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...
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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.
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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 :/
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This will not unlock to bootloader, as I recently found out :/
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What are u talking about before i unlocked my bootloader status was a saying NO but after i unlocked the phone it said YES because the phone was successfully unbranded meaning an successful unlock was done making the bootloader unlockable
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What are u talking about before i unlocked my bootloader status was a saying NO but after i unlocked the phone it said YES because the phone was successfully unbranded meaning an successful unlock was done making the bootloader unlockable
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Okay, how about some proof?
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Okay, how about some proof?
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Yes I would like proof also if possible ad I haven't paid to unlock my phone yet because 2011 devices wouldn't let me unlock my bl after I sim unlocked it so would like to know for 2012 devices
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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.
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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
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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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Just go to GERMANOS no matter where in Bg. They have just unlocked my XPERIA P
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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.
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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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