Hello Guys,
I am relatively new to the android world, and I decided to give this a go. I was able to root my device, and I understand the bootloader is not unlocked. Nothing from my research indicated wether this meant I was also still carrier locked or not. Simply put, my question is: if I am rooted, am I carrier unlocked, even though my bootloader is locked? If not, what do I need to do to perform a carrier unlock?
Thank you for the help!
jamskies said:
Hello Guys,
I am relatively new to the android world, and I decided to give this a go. I was able to root my device, and I understand the bootloader is not unlocked. Nothing from my research indicated wether this meant I was also still carrier locked or not. Simply put, my question is: if I am rooted, am I carrier unlocked, even though my bootloader is locked? If not, what do I need to do to perform a carrier unlock?
Thank you for the help!
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You are not carrier unlocked. Who is your current service provider?
try: http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/carrier-unlock-your-samsung-galaxy-s4-so-you-can-use-another-sim-card-0148110/
mattevt said:
You are not carrier unlocked. Who is your current service provider?
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Hello, it's Verizon! Thanks for your help!
jamskies said:
Hello, it's Verizon! Thanks for your help!
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I have tried the link listed and it does not seem to work I am missing something here, I would like to carrier unlock my device as I am changing service and would love to be able to use my phone, how should I do this I am on a rooted me7 version s4
Unfortunately, this method does not work for me, as the phone does not respond to the code when it is inserted onto the dialpad.
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Hi all,
I've got my Xperia S which was locked to Three UK however they've just given me the unlock code therefore it's now running on Orange UK.
Just a quick question, if I was to unlock the bootloader, root, then re-lock the bootloader...would that work? Or would I loose my root access?
Thank you,
Matt
MattNoblett said:
Hi all,
I've got my Xperia S which was locked to Three UK however they've just given me the unlock code therefore it's now running on Orange UK.
Just a quick question, if I was to unlock the bootloader, root, then re-lock the bootloader...would that work? Or would I loose my root access?
Thank you,
Matt
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Not 100% sure but I think I read somewhere that network locked handsets can't be bootloader unlocked, just can't find it now. If you type *#*#service#*#* you can check if unlockable in one of the menus
Xperia S white
seanicca said:
Not 100% sure but I think I read somewhere that network locked handsets can't be bootloader unlocked, just can't find it now. If you type *#*#service#*#* you can check if unlockable in one of the menus
Xperia S white
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Yeah after having a look, i've found the bootloader can't be unlocked which is a massive shame. Reckon there will be a way round it in the future? I'd love to root my Xperia
MattNoblett said:
Yeah after having a look, i've found the bootloader can't be unlocked which is a massive shame. Reckon there will be a way round it in the future? I'd love to root my Xperia
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It usually takes a while till everyone start working on a new device as this is brand new and still not available everywhere and keeping the high price in mind.
Acr had the very same problem and Blagus found a way and I am sure he is working on it as we speak to unlock the bootloader on all devices (locked to carrier) and hopefully there will be root available for devices with locked bootloader soon.
All you need is patience.
Goood Luck.
Nimche said:
It usually takes a while till everyone start working on a new device as this is brand new and still not available everywhere and keeping the high price in mind.
Acr had the very same problem and Blagus found a way and I am sure he is working on it as we speak to unlock the bootloader on all devices (locked to carrier) and hopefully there will be root available for devices with locked bootloader soon.
All you need is patience.
Goood Luck.
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Excellent, thanks for your help
Hello everyone,
I intend to buy a branded sim locked Xperia Go. It looks like that will bring Android 4.0.3/4.0.4, and the official 4.1 is now rolling out.
Question is, will I have problems upgrading to 4.1? As fair as I understand, if the Carrier does not release the 4.1, I have to apply it manually - and to apply it manually, I have to unlock my bootloader (I suppose) - which from the Sony tutorial it looks pretty simple.
Problem is, since my phone will be sim locked, is this going to be a problem?
Maxxd01 said:
Hello everyone,
I intend to buy a branded sim locked Xperia Go. It looks like that will bring Android 4.0.3/4.0.4, and the official 4.1 is now rolling out.
Question is, will I have problems upgrading to 4.1? As fair as I understand, if the Carrier does not release the 4.1, I have to apply it manually - and to apply it manually, I have to unlock my bootloader (I suppose) - which from the Sony tutorial it looks pretty simple.
Problem is, since my phone will be sim locked, is this going to be a problem?
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no its not a problem at all.......and also sim lock are easily breakable at any mobile repairing shop
bhartendra said:
no its not a problem at all.......and also sim lock are easily breakable at any mobile repairing shop
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Can you explain that?
XperianPro said:
Can you explain that?
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That was anything
@ bhartendra- its not simlock what u thought of (forgetting sim password )
Its that phone is locked to a particular carrier (which cant be undone at any mobile repairing shop)
drsanket_xperia_u said:
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That was anything
@ bhartendra- its not simlock what u thought of (forgetting sim password )
Its that phone is locked to a particular carrier (which cant be undone at any mobile repairing shop)
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Now that this is cleared, can anyone please answer my question
Anyone?
Hi All
Excellent work on getting the locked boot-loader root I now have a rooted z2. Is there any chance someone could look at changing the status of boot-loader unlock allowed=no to yes (if at all possible). I have lots of faith in you all and I will be a happy bunny if/when I can get a custom kernel to run on my phone.
Thanks in advance
goldblock said:
Hi All
Excellent work on getting the locked boot-loader root I now have a rooted z2. Is there any chance someone could look at changing the status of boot-loader unlock allowed=no to yes (if at all possible). I have lots of faith in you all and I will be a happy bunny if/when I can get a custom kernel to run on my phone.
Thanks in advance
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Just curious, which versions have LOCKED bootloaders??? I just ordered a Z2 and I'm hoping mine is unlocked.
ZPaul2Fresh8 said:
Just curious, which versions have LOCKED bootloaders??? I just ordered a Z2 and I'm hoping mine is unlocked.
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Every Z2 comes locked but some are not unlockable. To answer OPs question there is no way to unlock it with bootloader unlock allowed = no.
Xernoxis said:
Every Z2 comes locked but some are not unlockable. To answer OPs question there is no way to unlock it with bootloader unlock allowed = no.
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I got that part, I was just gathering general knowledge about it since I'm going to be very new to this device. Mine should be unlockable since it's "Network Unlocked". Yes I do know the difference between Bootloader and SIM lock, just stating that typically ones that are factory unlocked for use on any GSM network also have unlockable bootloaders.
I guess that makes me a happy camper
O.K
I have been in contact with O2 (Via Online Gurus) who have told me two different things on two different occasions,
1) You need to unlock your Sim lock with a code (which I did from them) and then flash a generic unbranded FTF. This will change the rooting status from NO to YES........................... This did not work
2) You need to talk to Sony as it was them who locked it................. Gahhhh
I have sent Sony an email saying this and I am just waiting for a reply.....................
Now we wait
goldblock said:
O.K
I have been in contact with O2 (Via Online Gurus) who have told me two different things on two different occasions,
1) You need to unlock your Sim lock with a code (which I did from them) and then flash a generic unbranded FTF. This will change the rooting status from NO to YES........................... This did not work
2) You need to talk to Sony as it was them who locked it................. Gahhhh
I have sent Sony an email saying this and I am just waiting for a reply.....................
Now we wait
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I think now you'll have to buy a new phone from no operators at all if you want it bootloader unlockable.
Although I'm curious. Here in Greece all phones come unlocked even from operators. I mean Sim unlocked but they are branded. I bought mine from Commode and I checked three of them and their bootloader was Yes on unlock status.
Weird.
Any method to unlock? I tried GalaxSim Unlock, but it doesn't work.
clone imei?
if it is, then flash pathced mk6 modem and kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48312984
I mean, my phone is locked on Orange Romania and I want to unlock it, I don't want to clone my IMEI or w/e you gave me...
Unfortunately not like that.
You will need to contact our carrier or pay to have it done.
it's possible if your rooted
How?
faddys123 said:
it's possible if your rooted
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Can you please tell an method that's working now days for rooted users? Apart from paying that is already mentioned before in this post.
I have Tmobile and it has a Tmobile unlock app and I clicked on it and now it says my phone is Unlocked . I had to reboot like 3 times and then it said my phone is permanently unlocked . Does this mean I can root it and install Roms ? I am a newb with this phone I had a S5 and then a V20 so can someone point me in the right direction please .
philiptibbs said:
I have Tmobile and it has a Tmobile unlock app and I clicked on it and now it says my phone is Unlocked. I had to reboot like 3 times and then it said my phone is permanently unlocked. Does this mean I can root it and install Roms? I am a newb with this phone I had an S5 and then a V20 so can someone point me in the right direction please.
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Sorry, m8 that means it's network unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Wish it was easy as an app but only Exynos models are supported as of right now since their bootloaders are unlocked out of the box.
xdamember143 said:
Sorry m8 that means it's network unlocked not bootloader unlocked. Wish it was easy as an app but only exynos models are supported as of right now
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Thats ok but thanks for being nice a replying . I'm going out of country anyway next year on a cruise so I can use the network unlock .