i have bought an xperia z5 around 2 months ago without warranty.
so my phone says SOV-32 on the back but its flashed with E6653 and the sim is unlocked, since my phone is sim unlocked how can i get my bootloader unlock allowed to yes ? i contacted sony they replied me with a subject reference code to my case but i dont know what to do with it...
any help would be appreciated.
i have the same issue, pls help this
I have already sent and email to au phone from Japan and they replied with somthing like "we are not allowed to do that" this means that they can do it actually... The f does this mean? This is my phone, my property, I paid my money to buy it and its sim unlocked so what does this mean that they are not allowed to do that? Like what could go wrong If they do especially that my phone is sim unlocked? Id be greatful if some high Grade dev replys that why this security system cannot be broken?
MajorDanger said:
I have already sent and email to au phone from Japan and they replied with somthing like "we are not allowed to do that" this means that they can do it actually... The f does this mean? This is my phone, my property, I paid my money to buy it and its sim unlocked so what does this mean that they are not allowed to do that? Like what could go wrong If they do especially that my phone is sim unlocked? Id be greatful if some high Grade dev replys that why this security system cannot be broken?
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Sorry to say, sell this phone. Buy one which bootloader can be unlocked.
Sony will not gonna help you.
nah don't listen to duvel999 i bought a sony phone with locked/no unlock allowed bootloader i managed to change it with code but you see i didnt do it a friend did and he is just good with this kinda stuff so its possible but do some research and you will eventually be able to do it
Quantumkk123 said:
nah don't listen to duvel999 i bought a sony phone with locked/no unlock allowed bootloader i managed to change it with code but you see i didnt do it a friend did and he is just good with this kinda stuff so its possible but do some research and you will eventually be able to do it
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Thats not the case, duvel999 is right.. My phone is not just locked bl it is not even allowed to be unlocked.
NO it's possible
Quantumkk123 said:
NO it's possible
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Then you're a Magician..
Many Sony lovers would like to know that trick:good:
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Hi, I have a Galaxy Nexus locked to O2 UK just bought, do you think where could I have it unlocked? I need it asap to work on Vodafone.
I think it's a bit too early to say. Generally speaking you can do it... but u have to wait a little bit that things came out.l
Sorry to be off topic...but how do you like the phone? Does USB mass storage work? Give us something!!
Thanks. You are right. I have tried ALL possible unlock sites. No one have it. Maybe someone can hack the software.
@lowandbehold:
Sorry for the late reply but I was busy unlocking it. I have literally tried all unlock sites and no joy. Galaxy Nexus: It is my first Android and is hard to evaluate it comparing previous version of Android. I like the feeling having it in hand, although the plastic is not so great comparing with iphone it is still better than other Samsung phones. Being used with iPhone the menu could be a bit demanding but I think that this would be good after all. The display is great and this is the thing that made me change the iPhone. I didn't test USB mas storage yet. Sorry.
Galaxy Nexus unlocked
Finally,
I have unlocked my Galaxy Nexus.
After several attempts to unlock my phone, I've got 5 refunds from different specialized websites. (some of them prompt others after claiming it) Finally, this morning, as previously promised in an earlier email, samsungimeiunlock announced me that they have the code. Now my phone is unlocked, the whole thing took 10 minutes.
JeremyT1m said:
Finally,
I have unlocked my Galaxy Nexus.
After several attempts to unlock my phone, I've got 5 refunds from different specialized websites. (some of them prompt others after claiming it) Finally, this morning, as previously promised in an earlier email, samsungimeiunlock announced me that they have the code. Now my phone is unlocked, the whole thing took 10 minutes.
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Please provide a link! I am not sure that I found the right website.
Deea said:
Please provide a link! I am not sure that I found the right website.
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http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-unlock
I hope you will be able to see it. If not, go to samsungimeiunlock and select "Unloick Now"
JeremyT1m said:
http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-unlock
I hope you will be able to see it. If not, go to samsungimeiunlock and select "Unloick Now"
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Thanks for the tip!
@ jeremyT1M
Can u please let me know whether u were charged for the codes.As in did u have to pay anything.Also can u tell me to which country u belong to?I am from india n i was planning 2 get a locked nexus from US and unlock it here.is it safe??will it UNLOCK for sure??
Also can u tell me the price difference between a locked nexus and an unlocked one.
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@ jeremyT1M
Can u please let me know whether u were charged for the codes.As in did u have to pay anything.Also can u tell me to which country u belong to?I am from india n i was planning 2 get a locked nexus from US and unlock it here.is it safe??will it UNLOCK for sure??
Also can u tell me the price difference between a locked nexus and an unlocked one.
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The only place to buy a Nexus in the US is Verizon. Verizon uses CDMA technology, not GSM. That phone WILL NOT work in India!! Don't do it!
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hey guys i have unlocked my galaxy nexsus bootloader but it is showing me to put sim unlock code after puting the new sim can anyone help me out what should i do for this situation.
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So I recently bought this phone d6603 from a guy who won it from a contest from Bell... Now I wanna unlock it. But according to the "unlockers" they can't seem to get the code.. So i tried getting it unlocked at a higher price from the carrier but they say the phone is not on their system. I tested the phone with their sim at the store and it works... It is obvious the phone is locked with them.
What should.I do please help
fakolego said:
So I recently bought this phone d6603 from a guy who won it from a contest from Bell... Now I wanna unlock it. But according to the "unlockers" they can't seem to get the code.. So i tried getting it unlocked at a higher price from the carrier but they say the phone is not on their system. I tested the phone with their sim at the store and it works... It is obvious the phone is locked with them.
What should.I do please help
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Chances are it was a pre release model, and some of these are not bootloader unlockable, or are already unlocked. If you search around there is a sequence that you enter with the phone keypad that shows you a service menu with the lock information
Hey forumers I'm a little new here so sorry if this is a huge noob question
Yesterday I bought a Sony Z5 outright from a local provider here in Canada and I had gotten it unlocked and such but it doesn't seem like I'm able to find my local WIND network.. after some research i found that this phone might not be compatible at all
I had gotten a couple hints that maybe if I root I can unlock the band or something... I don't know.. if anyone knows what I can do please let me know.. I rather like this phone aha
TLDR/ Looking for a way to get Sony Z5 Compatible with WIND
If you already unlocked the sim and it doesn't work then it doesn't work. Should have checked the network bands before purchasing. If you don't know you can ask one of the wind representative. Also, if I remember correctly you might need root or worst you need to unlock the bootloader (which you can't because it is from bell), to unlock the other bands. All I know is that unlocking bands require alot of coding and complicated procedures. Gl bud, return it if you can if it doesn't work out.
LitoNi said:
If you already unlocked the sim and it doesn't work then it doesn't work. Should have checked the network bands before purchasing. If you don't know you can ask one of the wind representative. Also, if I remember correctly you might need root or worst you need to unlock the bootloader (which you can't because it is from bell), to unlock the other bands. All I know is that unlocking bands require alot of coding and complicated procedures. Gl bud, return it if you can if it doesn't work out.
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Is there a reason why BELL cannot unlock the bootloader? I've been doing a lot of research since I posted this thread (im becoming obsessed even as a noob) and I'll need to root the phone, install custom kernel/ROM and edit 6 values into the non volatile memory in order to gain access to add additional bands. The Chipset in the Z5 should in theory allow AWS bands..
Make sure your APN is correct before going through all that trouble. Unlocking bootloader on Sony phones renders some special features useless.
augie7107 said:
Make sure your APN is correct before going through all that trouble. Unlocking bootloader on Sony phones renders some special features useless.
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Thank you!
I have triple checked the APN settings to be perfectly compatible with WIND and that is not the issue.
So pretty much either i lose out on features in order to root - unlock the radios
or I return it and somehow get the Z5 DUAL.
I really love this phone and can't think of any others to get if I return it and don't go for the dual lol.
GearshiftJB said:
Is there a reason why BELL cannot unlock the bootloader? I've been doing a lot of research since I posted this thread (im becoming obsessed even as a noob) and I'll need to root the phone, install custom kernel/ROM and edit 6 values into the non volatile memory in order to gain access to add additional bands. The Chipset in the Z5 should in theory allow AWS bands..
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As far as I know, here in Canada when ever you get a phone from a carrier the bootloader is locked forever. Blame the carriers not sony. And from my years in XDA - sony in particular I don't think I have met a developer skilled enough to get the bootloader unlocked on non unlockable devices, maybe Samsung devices yea but not sony.
Installing custom roms and kernels would require you to unlock the bootloader which you can't do so with carrier phones. This is the down side when you get carrier phones. Always get international phones because they are not locked forever.
I have the international version so I don't know about the bell one. Go to dial pad and input *#*#service#*#*
From there navigate to service info / configuration. Under rooting status, if it states "yes" next to bootloader unlock allowed then you can unlock it if it states "no" then it means no
LitoNi said:
As far as I know, here in Canada when ever you get a phone from a carrier the bootloader is locked forever. Blame the carriers not sony. And from my years in XDA - sony in particular I don't think I have met a developer skilled enough to get the bootloader unlocked on non unlockable devices, maybe Samsung devices yea but not sony.
Installing custom roms and kernels would require you to unlock the bootloader which you can't do so with carrier phones. This is the down side when you get carrier phones. Always get international phones because they are not locked forever.
I have the international version so I don't know about the bell one. Go to dial pad and input *#*#service#*#*
From there navigate to service info / configuration. Under rooting status, if it states "yes" next to bootloader unlock allowed then you can unlock it if it states "no" then it means no
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Thank you for that.
I went through the directions and the bootloader says no. Looks like I'm heading to return it later today as I'm not interested in losing out on features if I was to root etc...
dang, I feel like I was so close to, but after reading on everything for a few hours, I must hang up the towel. I will probably try and buy the Sony Z5 Dual in green now from Ebay (the color I wanted anyways)
Thanks everyone for the assistance even though we came up short!
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Thank you for that.
I went through the directions and the bootloader says no. Looks like I'm heading to return it later today as I'm not interested in losing out on features if I was to root etc...
dang, I feel like I was so close to, but after reading on everything for a few hours, I must hang up the towel. I will probably try and buy the Sony Z5 Dual in green now from Ebay (the color I wanted anyways)
Thanks everyone for the assistance even though we came up short!
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No worries, at least its not too late to return it. You can still root the device but just can't unlock the bootloader.
Just curious, how much did you pay in total for the phone outright?
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No worries, at least its not too late to return it. You can still root the device but just can't unlock the bootloader.
Just curious, how much did you pay in total for the phone outright?
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$649.99 + tax so $734.48 which I totally didn't mind, I was due for an upgrade and was able to sell off my previous phone...
I'm looking into the Z5 Dual and it's showing me $854 for it... on ebay at least http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Sony-Xperia-...903367?hash=item419df43c47:g:86QAAOSwo0JWF52C
that jump though..
GearshiftJB said:
Thank you!
I have triple checked the APN settings to be perfectly compatible with WIND and that is not the issue.
So pretty much either i lose out on features in order to root - unlock the radios
or I return it and somehow get the Z5 DUAL.
I really love this phone and can't think of any others to get if I return it and don't go for the dual lol.
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That sucks, sorry you are having difficulty. As an FYI, I made multiple edits on a coupe Xiaomi Qualcomm devices with a NV editor and the changes stuck but it never enabled any additional bands. I see that neither model on the Z5 Compact is compatible with Wind on any band by plugging in values here:
http://www.willmyphonework.net/
Hi friends, devs, admins and all the people of xda, well I have got this device and other from Walmart, I know this phones cannot be unlocked of this comes with a contract active or pending payments, my question today is, somebody know a trusted website/service 100% trusted and verified for unlock this Device? I'm from Honduras, nobody here have a solution for this. Please help me! BTW ii tried with Device unlock app that come by default on TW firmware and my device is not eligible for permanent and temporary unlock
Mafworld said:
Hi friends, devs, admins and all the people of xda, well I have got this device and other from Walmart, I know this phones cannot be unlocked of this comes with a contract active or pending payments, my question today is, somebody know a trusted website/service 100% trusted and verified for unlock this Device? I'm from Honduras, nobody here have a solution for this. Please help me! BTW ii tried with Device unlock app that come by default on TW firmware and my device is not eligible for permanent and temporary unlock
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For Device Unlock you need to have service for 90+ days. That's how that works. If you want an eBay service or something. honestly just find a unlocking service with good reviews but you've been warned that unlocking that way isn't official and I don't recommend it. With that said you can check out rugitin who unlocks the phone: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metro-PCS-A...513358?hash=item33ad4810ce:g:xBAAAOSwZVhWS-sG
Remember unlocking like this isn't legit or official in anyway but if you don't want to wait 90 days with active service than this is your only option.
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For Device Unlock you need to have service for 90+ days. That's how that works. If you want an eBay service or something. honestly just find a unlocking service with good reviews but you've been warned that unlocking that way isn't official and I don't recommend it. With that said you can check out rugitin who unlocks the phone: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metro-PCS-A...513358?hash=item33ad4810ce:g:xBAAAOSwZVhWS-sG
Remember unlocking like this isn't legit or official in anyway but if you don't want to wait 90 days with active service than this is your only option.
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Sure, i can wait but the reason why I cant unlock this devices is by I am in Honduras, and this phones comes from Walmart store and here we not have t mobile, so I'm here just for looking a way to unlock it to use with my local carriers, anyway thanks for your support
Regards!
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Paying for unlock codes? Sounds so stupid.
That will
Be best option pm me I can probably help you.
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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??
cheers
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?
VorlonKosh said:
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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mrbubba999 said:
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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VorlonKosh said:
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