I have been trying to unlock my Samsung Focus that is currently 7.8 firmware. Mainly because I want to side load home brew apps etc.. Is there anyone that can make me a step by step tutorial from scratch on unlocking the phone, and then loading XAM. files on it? I would love you forever
XAM?or .xap try the easiest method interop unlock like mine
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Quick question out there for anyone who has experience with an IMEI unlock for the Bell Galaxy S2: Which service did you use, and what was the turn around time for the code?
Also, once it is unlocked using this method can you flash, root and even go back to stock rom while keeping the unlock intact?
Thanks
I used the Galaxy S Unlock app from the market and it took about 5 seconds then the phone was unlocked with no code.
shadowofdarkness said:
I used the Galaxy S Unlock app from the market and it took about 5 seconds then the phone was unlocked with no code.
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Yeah, want to do it without root for now.. Wanna test the phone out before spend a bunch of time modding it and removing the possibility of return.
Hello all,
Got an xperia x10 of a friend, now im trying to do a hard reset on it by doing this -
Turning it off
Hold the bottom left and right key and then press the on button to try and get it to go into the bios thingy? (not sure what they call in on phones)
and it wont work it just turns on??
Getting annoying as im also thinking about rooting the phone and putting jelly bean or ICS on it but I cant as I cant get into the bios thing
Help would be great please
Sorry its an xperia x10i if that makes any difference
for the "BIOS" thing. Do you mean recovery?
if you don't have it then just get it via flashtool
There is no hard reset n x10 only soft reset,or do it by this way:
1 From the Xperia 10 Home screen, tap the applications bar.
2 Tap Settings > SD card & phone storage > Factory data reset > Reset phone.
3 Enter your screen unlock pattern.
4 Tap Erase everything.
or just use pc companion to wipe everything
Hello, Cheers for the replys, yes that's the recovery I meant, but hmm im new to all of this.
and cheers will give that wiping a go..
So my phone is currently on 2.3.3
all standard,
Can one of you or someone help me with the following,
First I need to unblock it as it is currently locked to virgin or tmobile I think and I would like to use either o2 or orange,
I would then like to Root it and then install ICS or JB on it
I have never done this before so as much help would be really appreciated
Thank
You need to find a shop or someone who uses setool 2 to unlock the phone as it will unlock the bootloader at the same time, if you use any other software to unlock the phone you wont have any network if you unlock the bootloader afterwards the only ways to have a signal is by unlocking with setool 2 or via the unlock code from the network provider, once your bootloader is unlocked you can proceed to flash an ics/jb rom just follow the instructions posted on which ever rom you want to install.
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Futura2000 said:
You need to find a shop or someone who uses setool 2 to unlock the phone as it will unlock the bootloader at the same time, if you use any other software to unlock the phone you wont have any network if you unlock the bootloader afterwards the only ways to have a signal is by unlocking with setool 2 or via the unlock code from the network provider, once your bootloader is unlocked you can proceed to flash an ics/jb rom just follow the instructions posted on which ever rom you want to install.
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Wait,what? setool2 for unlock the bootloader? dont need that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
Ok so if I take it to a local shop and give them a tenner or whatever they charge to unlock it then ask them to root the phone as well?
calversbuyuk said:
Ok so if I take it to a local shop and give them a tenner or whatever they charge to unlock it then ask them to root the phone as well?
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They will refuse to root it
Be careful
Once my friend made the same mistake , and the people at the shop bricked his phone on purpose because he asked for his phone to be rooted
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oh really ouch ok ill get it unlocked then ill need help rooting it, can someone help please? might do that now actually
calversbuyuk said:
oh really ouch ok ill get it unlocked then ill need help rooting it, can someone help please? might do that now actually
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Just search the forum
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Hello XDA Community
I have had my Sony Xperia Z ultra Since last year and i've never been able to Unlock the Bootloader...whenever i've tried it just doesn't work almost makes me not want the device as i cant stand the stock Sony Xperia UI.
First off the normal method ive tried just never works
UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER:
This may wipe your phone, so backup your stuff
• Go to Sony's dev site
• Request the unlock key and check your mail straight away. Email is quick these days.
• Open Flashtool on your computer (yes, the one you installed earlier)
• Click the "BLU" icon
• Follow the steps and enter your unlock key
Quick note...If i type *#*#7378423#*#* into the keypad and continue the steps i get to the Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed and its always said Bootloader not allowed...now i don't know if that means anything or with a bit of hope ill still be able to Unlock my Phone...
My phone is a contract phone with o2 here in the uk and even trying to return the phone is impossible as they tell me all the time are you asking to unlock the device for use with a different network
I've done my best to explain to them no its the bootloader and they tell me i shouldn't be messing with the device etc etc etc etc.....
anyways theres no way of convincing them and am stuck with this exact phone...i dunno what else to do if even trying to unlock bootloader will ever work for me
" If Bootloader unlock allowed and its always said Bootloader not allowed."
Thats the problem.
You could look at installing a theme or maybe monx's ROM
blueether said:
" If Bootloader unlock allowed and its always said Bootloader not allowed."
Thats the problem.
You could look at installing a theme or maybe monx's ROM
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This means that your bootloader is unlockable from the factory. There's no work around for this.
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Hey XDA fam! wishing i had good news on root for the ZTE grand x max 2 but i havent found any answers and i am at a loss.. Given that the Boot Loader can be unlocked in the developer settings i thought that it would be wide open for a simple root but with my moderate to minimal knowledge of Linux i could only do soo much without finally reaching out to the community. Does anyone have a way of rooting this device that i am missing? ive tried:
Kingroot
SuperSU
Kingo root(both APK and Windows)
Towel Root
1click..
but none seem to be compatible.
thanx in advance!
WiFi tether achieved no root
I'm using FoxFi 2.15.2 pro with att apn and cricket apn just install and run tether:good::good:
Well sorry to say, but rooting this is way off down the road. Without unlocking the bootloader, and no that oem unlock does not unlock it, its just the first step to unlocking the bootloader. And seeing as that Cricket has been removing fastboot from their newly released phones we have a real struggle on our hands. I also have the lg stylo 2 from Cricket, and not only did they remove fastboot, they removed the entire bootloader. And without fastboot unlock, that bootloader is useless right now, need another way around. But from what i have read, FTM mode does have a form of fastboot built into it if anyone can figure out how to use. Has anyone had the nerve to take it apart and look for the Uart pinouts, if thats on the mother board thats our way in, Uart means instant rom dump and flash, hacker 101....
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Well sorry to say, but rooting this is way off down the road. Without unlocking the bootloader, and no that oem unlock does not unlock it, its just the first step to unlocking the bootloader. And seeing as that Cricket has been removing fastboot from their newly released phones we have a real struggle on our hands. I also have the lg stylo 2 from Cricket, and not only did they remove fastboot, they removed the entire bootloader. And without fastboot unlock, that bootloader is useless right now, need another way around. But from what i have read, FTM mode does have a form of fastboot built into it if anyone can figure out how to use. Has anyone had the nerve to take it apart and look for the Uart pinouts, if thats on the mother board thats our way in, Uart means instant rom dump and flash, hacker 101....
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Wow you are really knowledgeable.
You have just given more information on a phone than anyone has in almost 2 years.
I've taken this phone apart already to change the screen. What am I looking for? I have to change the screen again.......let me know.
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Mi unlock app is only available on windows (and I'm no longer able to find the old form to get the unlock code). Is it possible to unlock the bootloader while on linux (using fastboot like most other phones) ?
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Mi unlock app is only available on windows (and I'm no longer able to find the old form to get the unlock code). Is it possible to unlock the bootloader while on linux (using fastboot like most other phones) ?
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Grab virtualbox, should have one ready to start anytime.. you never know when you need it... Sometimes it is easier to just download and run that windows program than to searh for a workaround for days hehe
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Grab virtualbox, should have one ready to start anytime.. you never know when you need it... Sometimes it is easier to just download and run that windows program than to searh for a workaround for days hehe
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Yes but since it's using usb I don't think that virtualbox is reliable (had a lot of troubles rooting my previous phone using a virtualized windows and it finally worked using a real windows). Is there no more way to get the unlock code (to use it with fastboot oem unlock) ?
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Yes but since it's using usb I don't think that virtualbox is reliable (had a lot of troubles rooting my previous phone using a virtualized windows and it finally worked using a real windows). Is there no more way to get the unlock code (to use it with fastboot oem unlock) ?
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Unfortunately no.
When you use the right windows there is no problem, i always use it that way.. fastboot and adb work 100% fine but don't wait for MTP showing your phone
Just don't use bloated standard windows, no home or pro version, get ltsb... Not ltsc
I finally unlocked my bootloader using a windows device but another issue I found is that fastboot is not working using linux (working only on windows). The command just hang and never finish. Maybe a driver issue ?
Hi,
Here is a great way to do it. Maybe it will help next time!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-vm-xiaomi-unlock-bootloader-using-linux-and-mi-unlock-tool-or-any-other-virtual-machine.4569985/