How can i know what bootloader i have (locked or unlocked) ??? Please help !!
Deadlyfrost said:
How can i know what bootloader i have (locked or unlocked) ??? Please help !!
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First, you should have searched for this, it's been covered many times throught the L9 forums. Not trying to be harsh, but XDA really pushes using the search feature, several times, before making a new thread. Anyway...
To answer your question -
Open your dialer app. Enter, 3845#*XXX# - where 'XXX' is your model number, ie; 760, 765, 768, 769. This will activate the devices hidden menu. Scroll down to 'BootLoader Unlock Check' and press it.
Good show. Worked for me.
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Hi Everyone . Somedays ago I've bought Sony-Ericsson Xperia x10 mini pro used mobile from UK guy through eBay for my sister. But, it was Locked to UK Three network. so, I paid online to 2 sites for unlock it but both of them told me its IMEI was Invalid . I don't know what to do.
Help me please to unlock it.
help me pleasee ;( ;confused:
check if the IMEIs in phone soft, under battery and on box are the same
jokamaciek said:
check if the IMEIs in phone soft, under battery and on box are the same
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Yea, it's same IMEI in everywhere.
Thanks
I suggest you to flash some ROM, i think it will remove any SIM Locks and so one. Find ROM on development forum for your phone.
You can get a Worldwide sony ericsson Unlock Code from imeicodes.co.uk this however takes about a week to get your code, so you need to be patient. The code will work fine aslong as you havent used up your tries to enter it (just like a nokia phone). It's a good idea to check your unlock code attempts before ordering a code by doing the following:
Press menu < < menu < menu menu <
Then you can check the counter [0 or 5].
If it says 0 then you cannot enter codes.
And STOP giving your IMEI on public sites!
szymon9 said:
I suggest you to flash some ROM, i think it will remove any SIM Locks and so one. Find ROM on development forum for your phone.
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szymon9 said:
I suggest you to flash some ROM, i think it will remove any SIM Locks and so one. Find ROM on development forum for your phone.
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Thanks a lot for the info. can you tell me wich tutorial will work perfect for my device ?
#1>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059361
#2>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888227
Thanks
nilseby said:
You can get a Worldwide sony ericsson Unlock Code from imeicodes.co.uk this however takes about a week to get your code, so you need to be patient. The code will work fine aslong as you havent used up your tries to enter it (just like a nokia phone). It's a good idea to check your unlock code attempts before ordering a code by doing the following:
Press menu < < menu < menu menu <
Then you can check the counter [0 or 5].
If it says 0 then you cannot enter codes.
And STOP giving your IMEI on public sites!
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Thanks. but, now im trying to install custom rom to my mobile.
Thanks again for infor
This http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888227is not ROM but tutorial on making new one. I'm using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059361 and it's very good. First you have to check if your Baseband Version is M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015 (Settings→Phone info (I don't remember how it exactly is in English). If not, you must use FlashTool to change it. Next, you have to root your device, install ClockWorkMod (xRecovery) and flash your new ROM.
I'm not sure if it will remove SIM Lock although it's worth of trying. Ask if you have any questions.
Sorry about my english if I wrote sth wrong
szymon9 said:
This http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888227is not ROM but tutorial on making new one. I'm using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059361 and it's very good. First you have to check if your Baseband Version is M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015 (Settings→Phone info (I don't remember how it exactly is in English). If not, you must use FlashTool to change it. Next, you have to root your device, install ClockWorkMod (xRecovery) and flash your new ROM.
I'm not sure if it will remove SIM Lock although it's worth of trying. Ask if you have any questions.
Sorry about my english if I wrote sth wrong
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BIG thanks for Big Help. I'll try it and post here about my result. Thanks a lot guys again .
Good night. (3:25 AM here )
99% sure roms don't remove sim locks :<
Flashing a ROM has nothing to do with your SIM Lock. So no flashing will magically unlock your device. You need to get the proper unlock code, or have someone with a unlock dongle to do it.
Radianx0z said:
Thanks. but, now im trying to install custom rom to my mobile.
Thanks again for infor
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You should press the thanks button, then
eskostar said:
99% sure roms don't remove sim locks :<
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:O are you sure ?
arkedk said:
Flashing a ROM has nothing to do with your SIM Lock. So no flashing will magically unlock your device. You need to get the proper unlock code, or have someone with a unlock dongle to do it.
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are you guys sure ?. flashing worthless ?
nilseby said:
You should press the thanks button, then
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pressed
Radianx0z said:
:O are you sure ?
are you guys sure ?. flashing worthless ?
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Yes flashing a ROM has nothing to do with SIM lock.
arkedk said:
Yes flashing a ROM has nothing to do with SIM lock.
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Thank you in advance for your time.
so, Could someone please tell me what can i do next ?. is my phone possible to unlock ?
Radianx0z said:
Thank you in advance for your time.
so, Could someone please tell me what can i do next ?. is my phone possible to unlock ?
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Sure if you got more tries to use with correct unlock code you still can do that.
Else you can get it unlocked via dongle.
You can try and PM the guy in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914958
Use Google or forum search, there are many tutorials, here are two of them: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8942669&postcount=94 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906255
Hey Guys,
I would like to root my Sony xperia s but when going into the service menu and selecting root where it says 'Bootloader unlocking allowed' it says no.
Is there anyway to do it and if so could I have a guide, this would help me and alot of other people.
-nbsb-
NBSB said:
Hey Guys,
I would like to root my Sony xperia s but when going into the service menu and selecting root where it says 'Bootloader unlocking allowed' it says no.
Is there anyway to do it and if so could I have a guide, this would help me and alot of other people.
-nbsb-
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You can use the search button to find the thread with the instructions to root locked bootloader phones
waiflih said:
You can use the search button to find the thread with the instructions to root locked bootloader phones
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You can also wait till the Sony s1 signature server is online and pay someone to do a full csca unlock. That it's what I'm waiting for. Just to change the unlockable bootloader status to ' yes'
Cheers,
Lunar.
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Same situation
NBSB said:
Hey Guys,
I would like to root my Sony xperia s but when going into the service menu and selecting root where it says 'Bootloader unlocking allowed' it says no.
Is there anyway to do it and if so could I have a guide, this would help me and alot of other people.
-nbsb-
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I do have the same situation. My Xperia S is locked and it can't be unlocked. I tried with many sites to get Unlock code. unfortunately, all have the same answer. unable to unlock it. :crying:
So, who can close this issue with the solution
Hi
I was surfing around and found a very useful code for those who don't know if have bootloader unlocked.
In dialer:
3845#*installed rom model#
Eg.: 3845#*760#
Roll the menu down and you will see "Bootloader Unlock Check"
Click there and then click again in "Bootloader Unlock Check"
Will return Lock or Unlock
It has many other tools you can explore
Hope it helps!
Source: http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=595893
Im sorry, i didnt realized it but the option to see if bootloader is locked is present only in JB ROMs
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I cannot check if it is unlocked or not. It give's me an error (process stopped).
What rom you re in now?
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I use the stock ROM - 4.1.2 v20i EUR. It's locked, isn't it?
Abazel said:
I use the stock ROM - 4.1.2 v20i EUR. It's locked, isn't it?
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Yes its locked, but you should be able to see the hidden menu
naah, I get the usual android error..
Abazel said:
naah, I get the usual android error..
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Dial it again, find the unlock checker and open it. It won't unlock/lock it, but it will tell you if it is unlock/lock.
When it should give me the answer, it doesn't. I just get the error and back to desktop.. :-??
The hidden menu does not work properly even on jb..shows my bootloader is locked..its unlocked running cm..best way to check if BL is locked is s/w upgrade mode will say bootloader status unlocked..if it don't say that on s/w upgrade mode ur bootloader is not unlocked..don't flash stuff or u will get security errors or a bricked device!
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Wow! It has some nice hidden values!
Thank you very much! Its really helpful... :good:
Worked for my JB.. Screenshot attached for a brief preview of how it looks..
Not for everyone
Sorry men but I think is not for everyone because I do can access to the hidden menu but none of the options say anything about bootloader, maybe is that I can't identify because is abbreviate, if is the case please tell me how is in you're cellphone, I have a P769g running android 4.1.2 V20a by telcel, I alredy know that has a locked bootloader but I don't knew about this "hidden menu" and I wanna tried. Sorry for my errors but I don't write often in english.
Pretty neat menu even has a lot of stuff to test the phone hardware and such.
Hi guys,
I'm trying to unlock my S3 with all different ways posted here in xda forums, with no luck.
the problem is when i use *#197328640# on dial phone, nothing happen, but when i use *#0011#, i have the service mode, but with missed unlock menu, some screen shots in attachment.
Please, anyone can help me with this issue ?
TASSADARTeam said:
Hi guys,
I'm trying to unlock my S3 with all different ways posted here in xda forums, with no luck.
the problem is when i use *#197328640# on dial phone, nothing happen, but when i use *#0011#, i have the service mode, but with missed unlock menu, some screen shots in attachment.
Please, anyone can help me with this issue ?
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You are on the new efs2 19300XXUGMKG firmware their is no free way to unlock this (correct me if i'm wrong) only way is a paid unlock code..
tallman43 said:
You are on the new efs2 19300XXUGMKG firmware their is no free way to unlock this (correct me if i'm wrong) only way is a paid unlock code..
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thanks for your reply, i think i'lle try with a paid unlock code..
But why the free way work on the galaxy S4 with the efsv2... ?
Hello people from XDA!
From what I have read time and time again while looking for a way to change my Bootloader unlock allowed:NO to YES, there should be a way to install a custom ROM and recovery without unlocking my bootloader (since it's apparently impossible to unlock it). And if there is a way, please let me know.
Additional information:
My device is rooted (Kingoroot)
I'd really apperciate some "light" on the subject. I've searched for weeks and there seem to be absolutely no threads regarding the subject, although there are people claiming they have done it.
Thanks in advance.
What Android version is your phone running? 5 or 6?
5; 6.0 hasn't been released in my region (Latin America)??
JTHeLIzard said:
Hello people from XDA!
From what I have read time and time again while looking for a way to change my Bootloader unlock allowed:NO to YES, there should be a way to install a custom ROM and recovery without unlocking my bootloader (since it's apparently impossible to unlock it). And if there is a way, please let me know.
Additional information:
My device is rooted (Kingoroot)
I'd really apperciate some "light" on the subject. I've searched for weeks and there seem to be absolutely no threads regarding the subject, although there are people claiming they have done it.
Thanks in advance.
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Use this Tut, And when you rooted your device cant get OTA Update:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70050826&postcount=11
EHSAN™ said:
Use this Tut, And when you rooted your device cant get OTA Update:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70050826&postcount=11
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I just read it, and I don't see anything about doing it while my bootloader is locked (I can't unlock it because in the menu it says "bootlocker unlock allowed:NO" which means it's impossible to unlock it).
JTHeLIzard said:
I just read it, and I don't see anything about doing it while my bootloader is locked (I can't unlock it because in the menu it says "bootlocker unlock allowed:NO" which means it's impossible to unlock it).
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That i give you say how to Unlock your bootloader when write "bootlocker unlock allowed:NO", However i Cant Help you
EHSAN™ said:
That i give you say how to Unlock your bootloader when write "bootlocker unlock allowed:NO", However i Cant Help you
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Thanks anyway, man
Find and activate OEM unlocking within the developer option in the settings menu. It may or may not work - but its worth a shot.