I have been fighting over this for several days now but I can't seem to find the information I'm looking for: how to unlock the network lock of a Sony Xperia Z Ultra so it can be used with a SIM card of any network. :crying:
All I have found is how to unlock the boot loader or root the device. Does doing that also unlock the network? I'm not sure...
Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Best,
Hayssam
hayssamh said:
I have been fighting over this for several days now but I can't seem to find the information I'm looking for: how to unlock the network lock of a Sony Xperia Z Ultra so it can be used with a SIM card of any network. :crying:
All I have found is how to unlock the boot loader or root the device. Does doing that also unlock the network? I'm not sure...
Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Best,
Hayssam
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I am trying to discover the same answers for my locked Note 3 that is now for sale but network locked!
Ryland
Put another sim in the phone and itll ask for an unlock code. You can get it from your carrier or go to unlockanyphone.com I think it is and its £13 or $19 as I've already looked just to see how much it'd be but I already have a unlocked phone
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I don't know if it will work for the Xperia z ultra but it worked on my girlfriends note 2. I just flashed a generic firmware from my location in which case a generic UK/EU firmware
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If any of you are in the UK and your phone is locked to 3 network, they will unlock it for free now. This applies to any handset on 3, whatever make and model.
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iv just bought an xperia play and just wandered if anyone could help me out with some advice or guidence on how to unlock the device to use on another network.
http://www.fastgsm.com/en/sonyericsson/se/xperia-play/unlock-network
This is said to be working, haven't tested it yet though.
Is freaking 49,99 USD
Maybe this will help: http://android.modaco.com/content/s.../337717/sim-unlock-sony-ericsson-xperia-play/
Cellphoneunlocker only cost me 7.50 bucks
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oddbert said:
iv just bought an xperia play and just wandered if anyone could help me out with some advice or guidence on how to unlock the device to use on another network.
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I can help you let me know the locked to network
In France the unlocking is available for Free after three months but i know there is some resellers that do this trick for about 15 euros. Check resellers in your country or call them it's more safe than using internet.
Hi, ive rooted my xperia x10, however, I want to unlock my xperia x10 from orange, is there anyway to radio s-off my phone so I could unlock the sim?
You cannot unlock this phone, by the way you have mentioned before.
I think you are thinking about the HTC Desire method?
Orange will provide you with the unlock code for £15 provided the contract is over 6 months old. Not sure if they will do it for phones aquired from elsewhere (ebay ect) but give them a call anyway. They can only tell you to piss off.
simi123 said:
There are many methods to unlock mobile phones among that codes are the best way because its safe for the mobile.........
Get the unlock code for your sony ericsson mobile from this site http://www.theunlockspot.com/sony-ericsson/rs10wp8/ , here it gives the easy methods to get the mobile unlocked...
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And it gives the easy way to get ripped off by paying $68.Mind you,its a bit cheaper than the $80 the other site you linked charged.........when you used your other username.I take it Colossus caught up with you then lol
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simi123 said:
There are many methods to unlock mobile phones among that codes are the best way because its safe for the mobile.........
Get the unlock code for your sony ericsson mobile from this site http://www.theunlockspot.com/sony-ericsson/rs10wp8/ , here it gives the easy methods to get the mobile unlocked...
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Will you get off the forum and stop spamming it with your s**t
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your best bet is to get the unlock code from your network provider if you are out of contract!
Hi, I'm in the UK and looking at buying the xperia u for my sister. However it is locked on either o2 or Vodafone, depending on where I buy it from.
My question is how do I unlock the phone to make it sim free, I want to put a t mobile sim in there.
Do I root the phone to make it sim free? Or is there some other method.
Thanks for any help.
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Buy it from phones4u and it'll be unlocked. No rooting doesn't unlock
Also depending on what she wants it for the 'U' isn't that great really. If you're buying it out right then get an S off eBay. They go for only around 120-150 area
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O2 will unlock it for free if you have a contract with them (or get someone with a contract to do it).
CPW stock is also unlocked.
You have to install a Custom Rom
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You have to install a Custom Rom
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are you sure this will work?
Installing a custom rom or rooting the device will not make your phon sim free. If you want a network unlocked phone get it factory unlocked otherwis you will end paying for an unlocking service.
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hey hey :cyclops:
My atrix was bought in the U.S. but I'm from Brazil and I need to unlock my phone. but I have no number or account with AT & T, I can unlock the phone otherwise? is there a program or setting that unlock or generate an unlock code? I have already connected to AT & T but not the number of a chip of them I can not do anything
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Nope. I'm not sure if we can discuss that kind of unlock here
Hit the damn thanks button instead!
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Nope. I'm not sure if we can discuss that kind of unlock here
Hit the damn thanks button instead!
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there were threads about that, but I think that things have changed so much that the processes that were talked about are now extinct.
help
if posted in the wrong place sorry:good:, did not know where to post. could direct me to the correct location?
anyway can anyone help me?
need to unlock the sim card for all operators but can not find a solution.
I saw several links that say get the unlock code but are paid and have not seen any reference in forums on reliable sites. does anyone know any programs or trusted site and that really get the unlock code?
Thank you for your cooperation.
Unlock codes can be purchased online for just a few bucks. Idk if I'm allowed to list sites here or not but here is the one I use the most for unlocking phones Cellunlocker.net I've unlock alot of phones with their service for just a few bucks. I think the last time I unlocked a Atrix 4G it cost about $15
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unlock your phone and install an international rom.
overboard1978 said:
unlock your phone and install an international rom.
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I'm assuming by "unlock" you mean unlocking the bootloader and then flash a custom rom. This wouldn't gsm unlock a phone to a different carrier.
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prince_of_darkness666 said:
I'm assuming by "unlock" you mean unlocking the bootloader and then flash a custom rom. This wouldn't gsm unlock a phone to a different carrier.
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when i unlocked mine it now shows all networks when i have no sim card installed. havent tried another carriers sim card in it to see if it works sorry if i was incorrect.
I'm on the same boat, I bought an Atrix 4g on amazon which was supposed to be gsm unlocked, but the only thing it had unlocked was the bootloader. I couldn't return it since I'm from Venezuela so I have to look for a way to unlock it.
I went to a store where they do this kind of stuff, the guy had some "zunzun" software to do it but it said something about the firmware being incompatible (android 2.3.6 4.5.141), I guess if downgrading doesn't work I'll end up buying an unlock code on one of those websites. I preferred the other method because I can pay with the local coin instead of buying expensive dollars...
@rdz420, please update if you manage to unlock it.
I've unlocked my Atrix 4G here, they are legit and it's cheap.
http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/
Take in mind that some AT&T phones can't be unlocked via code.. that's what they told me. (Mine is UK Orange, so I could unlock it :good
hey guys
I did not unlock the phone yet, but I spent a few shops that do unlocking here in Brazil, the majority says that the cel need to try to generate the code, but how they are generating the code? will be a trusted site?
Besides this method gave some research on kernel change, it seems that with the change of kernel + rom the phone would be unlocked with the network. right? anyone have any positive experience in the area?
thanks
Bootloader unlock = you can flash roms
sim unlock = you can use on other networks
One does not rely on the other, and i haven't seen any issues with one affecting the other
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palmbeach05 said:
Bootloader unlock = you can flash roms
sim unlock = you can use on other networks
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As @palmbeach05 said, both are independant. Bootloader unlock (thus installing new roms and kernels) doesn't unlock for any carrier and sim unlock by itself won't allow you to install new roms and kernels.
Hit the damn thanks button instead!
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i got my xperia z2 today from vodafone uk, really impressed with device as i switched from Galaxy S5. one of the thing that troubling me is the locked bootloader which strick even rooting your device, in other words you are limiting potential power of your phone.
Can anyone suggest if he/she got xperia Z2 with unlocked bootloader and from where did you purchase your device.
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i got my xperia z2 today from vodafone uk, really impressed with device as i switched from Galaxy S5. one of the thing that troubling me is the locked bootloader which strick even rooting your device, in other words you are limiting potential power of your phone.
Can anyone suggest if he/she got xperia Z2 with unlocked bootloader and from where did you purchase your device.
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I Got the UK Z2 but my Bootloader is Unlocked... i Have purchased form EE...
Thank you
iRimas said:
I Got the UK Z2 but my Bootloader is Unlocked... i Have purchased form EE...
Thank you
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Thanks for the update i think i might switchover to EE then
iRimas said:
I Got the UK Z2 but my Bootloader is Unlocked... i Have purchased form EE...
Thank you
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I also got mine from EE and it was locked as all devices from them should be locked unless u get it from somewhere like carphone warehouse,phones 4u or other Internet sites
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Thanks for the update i think i might switchover to EE then
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festa20 said:
I also got mine from EE and it was locked as all devices from them should be locked unless u get it from somewhere like carphone warehouse,phones 4u or other Internet sites
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Yea cancelled my deal with voda an ordered from Phones4u. Handset is at DPD Enfield depot. Will collect in couple of days. Hope it comes with unlocked bootloader. Finger crossed.
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okay a noob question ! but as far as i have read, ALL the Z2 have locked bootloaders ? mine is due to be delivered today, and here is the noob part , how do i check to see if my bootloader is locked ?
Mine is from Vodafone and is bootloader & SIM locked. (Thinking about returning it because if this).
Open dialer and type *#*#service#*#* This will give you all the info
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In most cases* if you buy a Sony phone on contract within the UK it'll have a locked bootloader and there is literally nothing that can be done about it.
I learned the hard way with my last Sony device (on contract with Three) so have bought the Z2 off-contract this time round and will pay for a Sim-only plan with Three (this works out cheaper as well).
*Buying on-contract through a third party such as CPW might possibly give you an unlocked bootloader... but it's down to the Network to lock the bootloader permanently and I don't know whether they have this opportunity before CPW ships them to customers
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In most cases* if you buy a Sony phone on contract within the UK it'll have a locked bootloader and there is literally nothing that can be done about it.
I learned the hard way with my last Sony device (on contract with Three) so have bought the Z2 off-contract this time round and will pay for a Sim-only plan with Three (this works out cheaper as well).
*Buying on-contract through a third party such as CPW might possibly give you an unlocked bootloader... but it's down to the Network to lock the bootloader permanently and I don't know whether they have this opportunity before CPW ships them to customers
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Carphone Warehouse always supply unlocked devices so that's one good reason to go there (i believe the same is true of phones4u but i have no first hand experience of this).
I'll. Collect my p4u z2 on Friday and let you guys know whether BL is locked or unlocked.
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mushtafa said:
Mine is from Vodafone and is bootloader & SIM locked. (Thinking about returning it because if this).
Open dialer and type *#*#service#*#* This will give you all the info
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okay so i just got my phone. i typed *#*#service#*#* and under the sim lock and other stuff , its all 0 next to everything. so does that mean its locked or not ? mine was from phones 4 u ... okay i just realized that if it has an X contained within any of the little brackets the its locked .. mine does not . so i guess my bootloader isn't locked then ??
strommy1966 said:
okay so i just got my phone. i typed *#*#service#*#* and under the sim lock and other stuff , its all 0 next to everything. so does that mean its locked or not ? mine was from phones 4 u
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It means is unlocked.can you please check in configuration option just below simunlock. Does it says " bootloader unlicking allowed: YES "
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rehanraza said:
Yea cancelled my deal with voda an ordered from Phones4u. Handset is at DPD Enfield depot. Will collect in couple of days. Hope it comes with unlocked bootloader. Finger crossed.
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If you get it from phones4u it will be unlocked
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strommy1966 said:
okay so i just got my phone. i typed *#*#service#*#* and under the sim lock and other stuff , its all 0 next to everything. so does that mean its locked or not ? mine was from phones 4 u ... okay i just realized that if it has an X contained within any of the little brackets the its locked .. mine does not . so i guess my bootloader isn't locked then ??
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Go into configuration and it does say boot loader unlockable yes or no
U should be able to find it in there sending my phone bk today just woke up so guns ring phones4u bk tmoz and sort out getting from them again
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It means is unlocked.can you please check in configuration option just below simunlock. Does it says " bootloader unlicking allowed: YES "
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it says YES
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If you get it from phones4u it will be unlocked
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It seems like theres a bit of confusion here between an unlocked bootloader and a sim unlocked handset.........unlocking the bootloader doesn't let you use any sim, likewise if you can use any sim it doesn't mean you have an unlocked bootloader, mine is from phones for you and has no network/sim locks but bootloader is locked altho it says its unlockable..... from what ive seen in forums it seems like only the phones with no network lock have unlockable bootloaders, i cant be more help regarding the bootloader as im new to sony, all i know is its got something to do with installing custom roms and rooting
Just got my phone, ordered from mobiles.co.uk (which is Carphone W)arehouse) and I can confirm that it is both unlocked to any sim and that it's "Rooting Status is "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes"
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It seems like theres a bit of confusion here between an unlocked bootloader and a sim unlocked handset.........unlocking the bootloader doesn't let you use any sim, likewise if you can use any sim it doesn't mean you have an unlocked bootloader, mine is from phones for you and has no network/sim locks but bootloader is locked altho it says its unlockable..... from what ive seen in forums it seems like only the phones with no network lock have unlockable bootloaders, i cant be more help regarding the bootloader as im new to sony, all i know is its got something to do with installing custom roms and rooting
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Yes if your phone is sim unlocked no doubt it will be bootloader unlocked
And even tho it is unlockable by saying yes means u have to unlock it through the website or through xda and then you will be able to flash custom ROMs but there is hardly no ROMs at the moment give it a few weeks and then you will have a few to pick from
Hopefully if all is good we will be bringing a ROM out for the z2 might be abut Rusty as haven't made any thing since the arc and neo times
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festa20 said:
Yes if your phone is sim unlocked no doubt it will be bootloader unlocked
And even tho it is unlockable by saying yes means u have to unlock it through the website or through xda and then you will be able to flash custom ROMs but there is hardly no ROMs at the moment give it a few weeks and then you will have a few to pick from
Hopefully if all is good we will be bringing a ROM out for the z2 might be abut Rusty as haven't made any thing since the arc and neo times
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Yes if your phone is sim unlocked no doubt it will be bootloader unlocked ....... no, it will be bootloader unlockable, not bootloader unlocked.... dont confuse people more than they already are lol
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Yes if your phone is sim unlocked no doubt it will be bootloader unlocked ....... no, it will be bootloader unlockable, not bootloader unlocked.... dont confuse people more than they already are lol
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Haha yea same thing lol
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Gah! I'm totally confused.
So I've asked Vodafone to sim unlock for me, but this won't enable me to bootloader unlock, ie change status to bootloader unlock allowed = yes?
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