If I can change my imei will it let me unlock to other networks other than orange? I.e change my imei to my old mobile which had all networks unlocked.
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willieboya said:
If I can change my imei will it let me unlock to other networks other than orange? I.e change my imei to my old mobile which had all networks unlocked.
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No we cannot.
Well there is an illegal way but you need a really goot tech skills. You have to change some chip in the phone and reprogram it.
I know I can change my imei illegally to another mobile. I known where to get it done, my question is tho, if I do, will it reactivate my trys to unlock the network
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willieboya said:
if I do, will it reactivate my trys to unlock the network
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No, because it's not the networks blocking the IMEI, it's the phone blocking other SIM cards; only removing the SIM lock (which takes effect regardless of what IMEI is set) will work.
jjm34 said:
No, because it's not the networks blocking the IMEI, it's the phone blocking other SIM cards; only removing the SIM lock (which takes effect regardless of what IMEI is set) will work.
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so in other words. to now get it off orange, i will have to pay there 20 quid to get it unlocked from there networks since my status is: [0] network 0
while im here, why is it that som st21i models can get there bootloader unlocked and some cannot?
It depends on sony whether to give us unlock allowed: yes or no. I bought the phone from small phone seller here (not by network company) so I got unlock: yes phone.
Now using:
Sony Xperia tipo ST21i
stock 4.0.4
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Cant get past installing flash drivers in xp.
willieboya said:
so in other words. to now get it off orange, i will have to pay there 20 quid to get it unlocked from there networks
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Yes; you don't necessarily have to get it unlocked by the network operator, but to my knowledge there aren't any free ways of doing it.
zzztidurvirus said:
It depends on sony whether to give us unlock allowed: yes or no.
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Actually it's up to the network operator. Operators selling devices on contract usually have them locked. Retail devices aren't.
zzztidurvirus said:
Now using:
Sony Xperia tipo ST21i
stock 4.0.4
11.0.A.4.22
(rooted, locked bootloader)
Current problem:
Cant get past installing flash drivers in xp.
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Would you mind putting that in your signature instead of the post text?
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Yes; you don't necessarily have to get it unlocked by the network operator, but to my knowledge there aren't any free ways of doing it.
Actually it's up to the network operator. Operators selling devices on contract usually have them locked. Retail devices aren't.
Would you mind putting that in your signature instead of the post text?
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So in theory I can ask my network operator to allow me to unlock my bootloader. And my sim lock. For a fee ofcourse
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I don't think they'd unlock the boot loader; I'm not sure, but there might not even be an easy to use method to allow a customer to unlock it. Having a customer remove the SIM lock is rather simple because it only requires the operator to supply the customer with the (device-specific) unlock code (and no, there are no "universal" codes or ones you can generate yourself).
If you're still bound by a contract getting it unlocked through the operator is probably not going to be worth it because they'll want you to pay off the remaining fee (which is going to be more expensive than the third-party services offering unlock codes).
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Literally all I have to do is insert my SIM card in a new phone, and I can use it like normal?
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If the phone is unlocked yes, if not no, but its not to hard unlocking your phone.
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Macktv said:
If the phone is unlocked yes, if not no, but its not to hard unlocking your phone.
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So how do you know if it is unlocked? Is that like a clean ESN for CDMA phones? If you buy a phone on contract, is it automatically locked until the contract is up?
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If you are buying a phone that is sold by a USA Carrier its got about a 95% is LOCKED. You will know when you put the sim in, if you get ERROR SIM LOCKED, Please Enter Unlock Code, it's locked. Otherwise if it lets you into the phone your golden. Locked/Unlocked is not even close to ESN being clear/bad. Just means carriers have the phone locked to them, you can buy an unlock code for almost any GSM phone for $20 or less
So the lock is just specific to a carrier and not a user?
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Correct. So that you have to come to them to get that specific phone
Some phones can be unlocked via tools you can find here on XDA other phones require some bigger equipment and you typically have to go on ebay or a similar site to get your unlock code based on your IMEI number
As someone who loves computers but knows nothing about phones I am looking to buy my first smartphone/Android device in the Samsung Galaxy Note ii (N7100). I expect to mainly be using it as a tablet over wi-fi and would probably only consider adding a UK GiffGaff Sim-Card if I found I needed a 3G connection to make the most of apps.
A lot of people are selling "unwanted upgrades". Most of these are locked to networks or have been unlocked with a code.
I assume the "cleanest" device would be one bought "Sim-Free" but I would like to *understand* what the difference is between these three statuses. What problems would I have with a locked device ? Are unlocked devices still full of carrier bloatware or idiosyncracies that mean they have "funny firmware" or don't update or operate fully ?
Unlocked and sim free are pretty much the same thing- SIM free : no network lock, been unlocked just means that Tue person that purchased it has had the network lock removed via code or software. Network providers put locks on devices to prevent the consumer from moving to another network and not paying the bill. If these are "unwanted upgrades" I would suggest that you be cautious when buying such item as there have been cases where the seller has reported the device as stolen .even months after selling it and the device ends up having a block put on it which renders it useless.
As for bloatware it will be on previously network locked devices i.e network providers apps etc.. The only way to be rid of it would be to flash bloatware free software on to the device (it would obviously need to be compatible with the device).
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lismore said:
Unlocked and sim free are pretty much the same thing- SIM free : no network lock, been unlocked just means that Tue person that purchased it has had the network lock removed via code or software. Network providers put locks on devices to prevent the consumer from moving to another network and not paying the bill. If these are "unwanted upgrades" I would suggest that you be cautious when buying such item as there have been cases where the seller has reported the device as stolen .even months after selling it and the device ends up having a block put on it which renders it useless.
As for bloatware it will be on previously network locked devices i.e network providers apps etc.. The only way to be rid of it would be to flash bloatware free software on to the device (it would obviously need to be compatible with the device).
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Hi, can you tell me how to do it via software?
Do you mean flash bloatware free software? Like how to do that?
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I am about to buy an unwanted contract upgrade Z3 but it is locked to another network. If I unlock it would this mean the bootloader is unlocked or not?
I do not want to loose the DRM protected camera features and the sellers network is refusing to give him the unlock code until he has had the phone for 6 (!) months.
The SIM unlock code will not touch the bootloader so your DRM keys will still be intact.
fl4r3 said:
The SIM unlock code will not touch the bootloader so your DRM keys will still be intact.
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And using one of the paid unlock code services online is possible with the Z3?
I was under the impression that newer phones could not be unlocked this way and had to be rooted.
Root has nothing to do with SIM lock.
Usually the code works the same way whether it is obtained from the operator or a separate online service. However there is normally a delay from when the device is released and when unlock codes from online services become available. So I cannot say if they have them available for the Z3 yet.
As long as you use one of the reputable online services you should be fine as they will only advertise it if it is available.
I was under the impression that newer phones could not be unlocked this way and had to be rooted.
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You can use SIM unlock codes on network locked phones straight from the shop - so no rooting or anything needs to be involved. You just insert a different SIM, then an option should come up to insert the SIM unlock code.
It gets more difficult to find exploits for rooting newer phones without unlocking the bootloader. But that is a separate issue.
Hope that helps.
You are confusing two different things.
If your phone is SIM locked, you'll only be able to use it under whatever company's network it is locked to. It doesn't make a difference whether it's rooted or not or whether the bootloader is unlocked or not.
You can probably unlock the SIM lock through a paid service (IMEI unlocking) although with newer phones is a little harder to find a service that will do it.
Look at several unlocking services (there are many online) to see if they can unlock that phone before you make the purchase.
Brilliant. Thanks for the help!
Anyone care to recommend a good online service to use?
The carrier will do it for free usually. Find someone who currently has a subscription
They said it would be 21 days before they would release the code for some reason. I've used a paid online service although even they ae saying 7 days.
finty said:
They said it would be 21 days before they would release the code for some reason. I've used a paid online service although even they ae saying 7 days.
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Real delivery time for Sony codes from 3rd party service is 3-7 days. These 3rd party unlock codes come from manufacturer (Sony) and they support all Sony models. No matter if the model is just released etc. If you are using good supplier with history and your phone has at least 2 attempts left to type unlock code (is not hard locked) it's very safe process. Good luck.
Not asking for code
I have a brand new Z3 locked to T-Mobile.
When I insert my own sim, it does'nt ask for unlock code. It also says at the top of the notification bar that the phone is network locked and I can only make emergency calls.
Can you please help me on how to get the phone to ask for an unlock code so that I can enter one and unlock the phone.
Thank you.
Device unlock apk.
Do you have that in your app drawer?.
If you don't go look in the mods n apps section I just posted a link to the app you need. There is no way to make the t-mobile D6616 ask for an unlock code. At least no way I found. T-mobile r jerks.
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Here's the link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwEKM70ewjHNQ01UWlNmRXJGbkE/view?usp=docslist_api
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Dear imprezif,
I have the app and tried getting an unlock done through it. I get the message this device is not eligible for unlock, contact T-Mobile for device unlock eligibility.
You are right about T-Mobile though!
Thank you for your response and I will keep trying...
Work this app on z3 compact? ther is something like that for z3 compact? thanks for help...
Does anyone know how to unoock z3 for free or very cheap? Phone has simlock on o2 UK:crying:
Hallo how to unlock or reset sony code counter because mine is 0
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It's normally 0. Mine is 0 to. That indicates that your unit is an unlock phone.
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infinitylook said:
It's normally 0. Mine is 0 to. That indicates that your unit is an unlock phone.
phone has 100% simlock i have changing simcards a those simcards works with other phone.
Anyone know how to reset this code counter?
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Really? It's simlock? If you say you have been changing simlocks then there's no way it was locked by your carrier unless you requested for an unlock or you have it unlocked somewhere else. What's your bases for saying that it's a lock phone anyway? Presence of carrier apps (like Verizon apps for example) doesn't necessarily mean it's a locked phone.
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image was taken when simcard from other operator was inserted.
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ziomalnik said:
Hallo how to unlock or reset sony code counter because mine is 0
Please Help
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It's normally 0. Mine is 0 to. That indicates that your unit is an unlock phone.
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1 Phone has o2 UK simlock
2 when inserting eg. orange simcard asks for pin ( this sim has no Pin) chacked on diffrent phone
3 when inserting o2 UK simcard phone does not asks for pin
4 means phone has a SIMLOCK and cant be unlocked by code because sony code counter has 0
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I was thinking it was a network lock.
If youre in contract with O2 they will unlock it free if not ask a friend that is
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Does anyone know how to unoock z3 for free or very cheap? Phone has simlock on o2 UK:crying:
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Hi you can easily unlock your sony xperia z mobile from o2 sim lock using code ...You can purchase code from online providers like TheUnlockSpot.com for reliable cost ...After unlocking the phone you can freely use it with any GSM sim ....
Hi guys, couldn't find an answer to my question.
why is my bootloader locked on my z5 while other people can unlock theirs?
is it to do with network branding or something??
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Yup you pay monthly so you get a phone at a discount usually free. You then don't own the phone. Some networks like mine don't allow modified software on their networks so Sony lock the bootloaders as part of their contract
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To be clearer, everyone's bootloader comes locked out of the box. The difference is that some are unlockable and some are not. Is this what you mean? Just because yours is locked doesn't mean it can't be unlocked.
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To be clearer, everyone's bootloader comes locked out of the box. The difference is that some are unlockable and some are not. Is this what you mean? Just because yours is locked doesn't mean it can't be unlocked.
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when testing it says it cannot be unlocked, even if i turn oem unlock on, it still says it cannot be unlocked.
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when testing it says it cannot be unlocked, even if i turn oem unlock on, it still says it cannot be unlocked.
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Sony lock the bootloader to protect drm keys which are the security keys for there media apps and software like bionz track id x-reality clearphase ect which are lost when you unlock the bootloader. A branded device (network locked) has an extra lock for the network carrier to protect the sim lock certificate that is why thpse device cannot be unlocked. FYI a quick Google search would have told you this.
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Sony lock the bootloader to protect drm keys which are the security keys for there media apps and software like bionz track id x-reality clearphase ect which are lost when you unlock the bootloader. A branded device (network locked) has an extra lock for the network carrier to protect the sim lock certificate that is why thpse device cannot be unlocked. FYI a quick Google search would have told you this.
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why do we have XDA forums, if a "quick" google search is the versatile answer? no offence, but beginners and people who arent into programming mostly dont know all those special terms and their relations etc... im interferring here because your answer isnt pretty clear, at least to me. i bought a branded (vodafone) z5, no simlock though, and according to service menu the bootloader is locked but able to unlock.
meanwhile i unbranded it using flashtool. but when excactly is a bootloader unlockable? when it comes to branded AND simlock?
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why do we have XDA forums, if a "quick" google search is the versatile answer? no offence, but beginners and people who arent into programming mostly dont know all those special terms and their relations etc... im interferring here because your answer isnt pretty clear, at least to me. i bought a branded (vodafone) z5, no simlock though, and according to service menu the bootloader is locked but able to unlock.
meanwhile i unbranded it using flashtool. but when excactly is a bootloader unlockable? when it comes to branded AND simlock?
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Bootloader unlocking has nothing to do with sim lock, unbranding or anything else. As said all Sony bootloaders are locked the ability to unlock depends on the service provider and Sony's contract with them. They want the providers to accept their phones on their network so if the service provider wants to limit the use then Sony will do that at factory level.
So if I get EE to unlock my phone, does that mean I can then unlock the bootloader? And yes I have used Google
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mrbubba999 said:
So if I get EE to unlock my phone, does that mean I can then unlock the bootloader? And yes I have used Google
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Nope as I said it's nothing to do with sim lock at all its done at factory level
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There's not any good reason to unlock the bootloader currently tho anyway so why worry?
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Ben36 said:
There's not any good reason to unlock the bootloader currently tho anyway so why worry?
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Not yet I suppose. I'll wait and see if MM is any good, but can see myself going back to a nexus device
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Not yet I suppose. I'll wait and see if MM is any good, but can see myself going back to a nexus device
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If only they'd make a waterproof nexus with an awesome camera and the moto x force screen! That'd be soooo gooooood
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why do we have XDA forums, if a "quick" google search is the versatile answer? no offence, but beginners and people who arent into programming mostly dont know all those special terms and their relations etc... im interferring here because your answer isnt pretty clear, at least to me. i bought a branded (vodafone) z5, no simlock though, and according to service menu the bootloader is locked but able to unlock.
meanwhile i unbranded it using flashtool. but when excactly is a bootloader unlockable? when it comes to branded AND simlock?
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Its in the xda rules to search before asking a question