Someone offered me an E970 bought from AT&T and he says it is unlocked.
Does it mean someone unlocked it ? it is permanently unlocked then ? or do I need to obtain some PIN to unlock it
again when a software update is done ?
kalda01 said:
Someone offered me an E970 bought from AT&T and he says it is unlocked.
Does it mean someone unlocked it ? it is permanently unlocked then ? or do I need to obtain some PIN to unlock it
again when a software update is done ?
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If its unlocked it can work with any GSM network provider no need to obtain PIN to unlock it. It will stay unlocked even after updating.
And you want to clarify whether he is referring to carrier unlocked or bootloader unlocked. Big difference.
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I have a Rogers branded x10 that I'm currently using with Fido. I'm interested in updating to the newest firmware, but I want to ensure that I don't lose my SIM unlock in the process.
Can someone please confirm?
No it won't.
I presume that you have unlocked it by code.
ferraripassion said:
No it won't.
I presume that you have unlocked it by code.
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Thanks for the quick reply.
Yes it's by code, I sent my IMEI to this website and they provided me with a code.
once you are unlocked it wont relock, even if you root or flash different roms
ferraripassion said:
No it won't.
I presume that you have unlocked it by code.
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hi, I recently take my x10 to a guy to unlock it, now it has stock firmware whit eclair, my doubt is because I don't know what method used this guy who unlocked the phone, so if it was a different from code method, can it be locked again?
sorry for my english
16navi said:
hi, I recently take my x10 to a guy to unlock it, now it has stock firmware whit eclair, my doubt is because I don't know what method used this guy who unlocked the phone, so if it was a different from code method, can it be locked again?
sorry for my english
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Hmmm......well I'm not too sure but I think you should ask him. But if you use flashtools to unlock it it should be fine according to me. But ask him or wait for someone who knows for sure.
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16navi said:
hi, I recently take my x10 to a guy to unlock it, now it has stock firmware whit eclair, my doubt is because I don't know what method used this guy who unlocked the phone, so if it was a different from code method, can it be locked again?
sorry for my english
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there are two types of unlock.
1) sim unlocking to use different network carriers
2) bootloader unlocking - to use different custom kernel nd roms for unlocked bootloader
as for sim unlocking, once you do it, it will not relock whatever you do
if you are planning to unlock your bootloader be sure that you have SETOOL sim certificate or SEMC sim certificate as stated in this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19685019&postcount=7
I have a sgh-1747m model, i've been trying to figure out how to unlock it to use all carriers (i did this with my htc desire recently) but i'm not sure 100% how this works. if i unlock root access and flash a custom rom will it be unlocked?
Patey said:
I have a sgh-1747m model, i've been trying to figure out how to unlock it to use all carriers (i did this with my htc desire recently) but i'm not sure 100% how this works. if i unlock root access and flash a custom rom will it be unlocked?
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No it wont be unlocked. Best way is to ask you carrier to unlock it. Tell them you are going on a trip out of the US and you need it unlocked. If that does not work use one of the many online unlocking services 25-35$.
Lawful123 said:
No it wont be unlocked. Best way is to ask you carrier to unlock it. Tell them you are going on a trip out of the US and you need it unlocked. If that does not work use one of the many online unlocking services 25-35$.
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+1 on asking your carrier to unlock your phone. i just did it recently with tmo online live chat, all i did was tell them i am planning on a trip to overseas and i need my phone to be unlocked. gave them the imei # and a few hours later i was given the unlock code via email. once the phone is unlocked, it will stay unlocked forever no matter what you do to it.
How do I know if I have a locked bootloader?
I read in wikipedia that the international version has an unlocked bootloader, is this true?
Does that mean that if I bought my phone out of the us (Mexico) I have an unlocked bootloader?
Cheers
Olao99 said:
How do I know if I have a locked bootloader?
I read in wikipedia that the international version has an unlocked bootloader, is this true?
Does that mean that if I bought my phone out of the us (Mexico) I have an unlocked bootloader?
Cheers
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To check, use s1tool to identify. I got its link under my signature link>newcomer>intermediate level. Feel free to use it. And second statement i not sure. Hope helps.
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Any x10 when bought new has a locked bootloader, it doesn't matter which country it came from, the bootloader will be locked, as sony ericsson had an agreement with the network carriers at the time it was released not to unlock the bootloader.
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Hey,
I need some help, I want to unlock my AT&T HTC One. I already have the unlock code with me.
But Right now I am on a custom ROM, GPE 4.3. I was inquisitive of two things:
1. If I can unlock my phone from the network while being on Custom ROM?
2. Can I unlock it using an international SIM, which is not working since the roaming is disabled.
To add to the first point, if I can how do I do it? And If I cannot think, I know the method to come to stock. But then again, after I come back to stock, how do I unlock the boot loader again and root the device?
Any help will be highly appreciated. Please let me know as soon as possible, I need to travel soon
I had problems SIM unlocking my AT&T HTC One with GPE conversion as well. It wouldn't unlock at all.
I simply just flashed ViperOne rom and tried the unlock it and it worked. I think you can only unlock with a sense rom but I am no developer so I wouldn't know for sure.
All you have to do is put the other SIM card with the sense rom and the option to unlock with an unlock code should come up and work.
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This is a known issue that you can only unlock using a sense rom
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I know it may be out of context but I have a sim unlocked AT&T HTC One, so if I'm going to unlock bootloader, root and flash a custom ROM then are there chances that my phone will be SIM Locked again ?
ank707 said:
I know it may be out of context but I have a sim unlocked AT&T HTC One, so if I'm going to unlock bootloader, root and flash a custom ROM then are there chances that my phone will be SIM Locked again ?
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No
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I got this phone that claimed it was unlocked. Went to Motorola's website to request bootloader unlock key. Request was ineligible. Checked the phone and noticed it was subsidy locked to AT&T. I called the seller and they provided me with a subsidy unlock code.
Will unlocking the subsidy allow the device to be eligible for bootloader unlock? I don't want to unlock the subsidy and find out the bootloader is permanently locked thus returning the phone problematic.
Thanks.
shominy said:
I got this phone that claimed it was unlocked. Went to Motorola's website to request bootloader unlock key. Request was ineligible. Checked the phone and noticed it was subsidy locked to AT&T. I called the seller and they provided me with a subsidy unlock code.
Will unlocking the subsidy allow the device to be eligible for bootloader unlock? I don't want to unlock the subsidy and find out the bootloader is permanently locked thus returning the phone problematic.
Thanks.
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No. They are separate locks. The AT&T/Cricket and Verizon models cannot be officially bootloader unlocked.
Unlock bootloader
xtermmin said:
No. They are separate locks. The AT&T/Cricket and Verizon models cannot be officially bootloader unlocked.
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So is there no other way to unlock the bootloader in this case..
3c4Android said:
So is there no other way to unlock the bootloader in this case..
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No other way.
not trying to thread jack here, but has a domestic sim unlock been figured out for the sprint moto e 2015?
youdoofus said:
not trying to thread jack here, but has a domestic sim unlock been figured out for the sprint moto e 2015?
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Nope
xtermmin said:
Nope
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so to unlock the verizon moto E 2015 ill need to contact verizon?