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?
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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?
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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.
Whitefang
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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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 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?
i couldnt find a post to do it, but i messaged sunshine about my phone. my phone tried to use the sunshine app and it states it got s-off but the gsm didnt want to unlock with the other simcards i had.
any help would be great, thanks
Jonathanlc2005 said:
i couldnt find a post to do it, but i messaged sunshine about my phone. my phone tried to use the sunshine app and it states it got s-off but the gsm didnt want to unlock with the other simcards i had.
any help would be great, thanks
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Does Sunshine say it can do a carrier unlock? Because last I checked Sprint is CDMA, not GSM...
"Sprint SIM unlock features are considered experimental." If the M9 is like my other HTC phones, the command to s-on is "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" Note: this will brick a device that has any oddities that require s-off like mismatching aboot to firmware, etc. In other words, be sure you are full stock before running the command.
6th_Hokage said:
Does Sunshine say it can do a carrier unlock? Because last I checked Sprint is CDMA, not GSM...
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the sprint m9 is CDMA and GSM. unless you can find somewhere that says it cant... then from what i know its supposed to work
Jonathanlc2005 said:
the sprint m9 is CDMA and GSM. unless you can find somewhere that says it cant... then from what i know its supposed to work
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I'm aware that all phones support all of the bands they are just locked...and Sprint last I checked is one that Locks said bands and only "officially" supports CDMA
As I stated earlier, in the sunshine thread, jcase states Sprint carrier unlock is experimental and not guaranteed to work.
yeah i just spoke to them on chat. im going to try to ask for a refund
Htc M9 Require unlocking with son
Details are given below:
hTC M9 Sprint
Android Marshmallow
S-on
Locked Boatloader
Need to unlock this device if possible please help me.
immzy said:
Details are given below:
hTC M9 Sprint
Android Marshmallow
S-on
Locked Boatloader
Need to unlock this device if possible please help me.
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Can only unlock via htcdev.com and follow the instructions. Warning this will void the warranty.
Can only unlock via htcdev.com and follow the instructions. Warning this will void the warranty
Bro i not only want to unlock the boatloader but also wanna unlock for using it with other sims then the sprint itself
immzy said:
Can only unlock via htcdev.com and follow the instructions. Warning this will void the warranty
Bro i not only want to unlock the boatloader but also wanna unlock for using it with other sims then the sprint itself
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So you want a SIM unlock? Sunshine is the only method and per the Devs of it, it isn't guaranteed. "SIM unlock for sprint M9 is considered experimental."
Edit: only other way is to call Sprint and have them unlock the SIM. If it's not subsidized, they should have no issues unlocking the SIM.
Uzephi said:
So you want a SIM unlock? Sunshine is the only method and per the Devs of it, it isn't guaranteed. "SIM unlock for sprint M9 is considered experimental."
Edit: only other way is to call Sprint and have them unlock the SIM. If it's not subsidized, they should have no issues unlocking the SIM.
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yeah let me stop you there. it doesnt work
Jonathanlc2005 said:
yeah let me stop you there. it doesnt work
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Worked for me. Then again, I bought my HTC M9 outright from Sprint...
Edit: here is the stipulation on unlocking. Yes, the M9 is capable per this link. Please don't say carrier unlock doesn't work if they state it does and some of us had it happen quite easily...
https://www.sprint.com/legal/unlocking_policy.html
So currently I have a moto g play locked to atnt and it has oem unlocking available (not greyed out) the thing is when i go to the bootloader unlocking site im denied (probably due to it being carrier exclusive) but if I were to unlock it by atnt (so that its not carrier exclusive) would i be approved? or is there a way to bypass the unlock code?
No
WoKoschekk said:
No
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oh
klutzyT said:
oh
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you can't modify a locked bootloader. So, you can't bypass any code inside the bootloader.