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[Q] Sim unlock - network unlock

Hi All,
Is the network unlock by flashing modem (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2022296) same as sim unlock?
If not how one can unlock the phone having root and bootloader unlocked but not calling my carrier and asking for the code (I've still wait another 4 months to get code from them)? The phone is locked to French SFR.
At the time I've had Neus One, if my memory serves me right, at the time of rooting the phone it was sim unlocked as well.
Thanks in advance for any advise.
p.s. should this thread be placed in different sub-forum, please move it. Thanks.

There are 2 types of unlock:
1) Network unlock = Will allowed your phone the usage of other carriers services, then your own SFR (can use other networks sim cards)
2) Bootloader unlock = Will enable your phone of installing custom or other carriers ROM's
You can root your phone without any type of unlock = Root will enable your phone to install the recovery apps..& others apps (not ROM's)

itzik_man said:
There are 2 types of unlock:
1) Network unlock = Will allowed your phone the usage of other carriers services, then your own SFR (can use other networks sim cards)
2) Bootloader unlock = Will enable your phone of installing custom or other carriers ROM's
You can root your phone without any type of unlock = Root will enable your phone to install the recovery apps..& others apps (not ROM's)
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How can I do network unlock without calling carrier (SFR) and without paying for the code? Can it be done via flashing modem or any other trick?
So far I'm on the binaries provided by SFR, original ICS and then upgraded through OTA to JB.
Thanks.

How can I do network unlock without calling carrier (SFR) and without paying for the code? Can it be done via flashing modem or any other trick?
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Unfortunately there is non. I paid 7 $ online to unlock my network, and it worked perfectly..

itzik_man said:
Unfortunately there is non. I paid 7 $ online to unlock my network, and it worked perfectly..
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Thanks for prompt reply!

itzik_man said:
Unfortunately there is non. I paid 7 $ online to unlock my network, and it worked perfectly..
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Where?

Accordingly to the Forum Rules I can't advertise any product or services. Google on line & there are plenty unlock services.

Which version of the phone do you have? The Verizon branded versions **are** SIM unlocked, though they don't work on ATT/TMobile in the US. Furthermore, they don't work with a foreign SIM in the US.
However, if you take the phone abroad and pop a foreign SIM in it, it will work. How do I know this? I'm sitting in Australia on Optus/Australia as we speak...
So, if you have the VZW version, no code is needed.

Cpudan80 said:
Which version of the phone do you have? The Verizon branded versions **are** SIM unlocked, though they don't work on ATT/TMobile in the US. Furthermore, they don't work with a foreign SIM in the US.
However, if you take the phone abroad and pop a foreign SIM in it, it will work. How do I know this? I'm sitting in Australia on Optus/Australia as we speak...
So, if you have the VZW version, no code is needed.
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Tks dude, I have the vzw version and I need it working in brazil.
Tks for making it clear.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using xda app-developers app

The law in France changed a few month ago, you just need to wait 3 month and sfr must give you the unlock code. Not 6 month anymore.

[Q] Only Support Airtel,Vodafone Sim card..Other Not Supported

Hey Guys !!
I am new and i have learned a lot from XDA.
I recently bought a Desire S and its locked to Vodafone.
i have unlocked bootloader and updated to ics 4.0.4 via official RUU.
My Problem is that i can run only Airtel,Aircel,Vodafone only 3 sim card.
When i insert TATA DOCOMO or any other carrier sim then phone will say "no sim card found"
Can anyone tell me what type of problem is this ??
or any of you facing ??
Thanks.

jpwall-cell said:
Hey Guys !!
I am new and i have learned a lot from XDA.
I recently bought a Desire S and its locked to Vodafone.
i have unlocked bootloader and updated to ics 4.0.4 via official RUU.
My Problem is that i can run only Airtel,Aircel,Vodafone only 3 sim card.
When i insert TATA DOCOMO or any other carrier sim then phone will say "no sim card found"
Can anyone tell me what type of problem is this ??
or any of you facing ??
Thanks.
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It is wery common trouble for many of us
You are just using the phone that is sim locked by the operator
Good news is that there is an easy fix for your problem- you have to unlock it
The sim unlocking procedure is been performed by most of the mobile service centers,
You may use google to search for sites that can remotely unlock your device

asgardr said:
It is wery common trouble for many of us
You are just using the phone that is sim locked by the operator
Good news is that there is an easy fix for your problem- you have to unlock it
The sim unlocking procedure is been performed by most of the mobile service centers,
You may use google to search for sites that can remotely unlock your device
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Yes you are right !!
I have Vodafone UK locked htc desire s.
i have unlocked bootloader..
but can you please tell me any unlock possible that can run all sim card worldwide ??
i cannot understand which kind of LOCK is this.
thanks for replying.. :good:

jpwall-cell said:
Yes you are right !!
I have Vodafone UK locked htc desire s.
i have unlocked bootloader..
but can you please tell me any unlock possible that can run all sim card worldwide ??
i cannot understand which kind of LOCK is this.
thanks for replying.. :good:
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There are several tipes of 'locks' we users are forced to fight with:
- locked bootloader- not allowing us to flash any custom system to our phone
, this is suposed to save inexpearienced or to quick a user from bricking their devices...
- sim lock- by this procedure your mobile provider wants to make sure you will not be using the phone-
THEY gave you on contract, with another provider's sim card...
Sim lock is a very common policy among mobile carriers but you can remove it quite easily
, without any side effects

asgardr said:
There are several tipes of 'locks' we users are forced to fight with:
- locked bootloader- not allowing us to flash any custom system to our phone
, this is suposed to save inexpearienced or to quick a user from bricking their devices...
- sim lock- by this procedure your mobile provider wants to make sure you will not be using the phone-
THEY gave you on contract, with another provider's sim card...
Sim lock is a very common policy among mobile carriers but you can remove it quite easily
, without any side effects
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Ok,Fine.
i will try remote unlock.

jpwall-cell said:
Hey Guys !!
I am new and i have learned a lot from XDA.
I recently bought a Desire S and its locked to Vodafone.
i have unlocked bootloader and updated to ics 4.0.4 via official RUU.
My Problem is that i can run only Airtel,Aircel,Vodafone only 3 sim card.
When i insert TATA DOCOMO or any other carrier sim then phone will say "no sim card found"
Can anyone tell me what type of problem is this ??
or any of you facing ??
Thanks.
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How you did unlock bootloader can you show me steps.........

ahirwar said:
How you did unlock bootloader can you show me steps.........
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Visit htc dev site,
there you can find the whole procedure
and unlock bootloader...
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader

[Q] Xperia E C1505 service info - need explanation

Hi,
i have xperia e c1505
can someone explain what it means ?
*#*#7378423#*#*
Service info => sim lock
[o] network 4
[x] network subnet 0
[x] service provider 0
[x] corporate 0
[x] SIM 0
I was reading all day but cant find answer.
when is [x] that mean that filed is locked
when is [ ] that mean that field is unlocked
but what means [o] ??
and what means when last 4 fileds are locked?
thank you in advance.

dunpeall said:
Hi,
i have xperia e c1505
can someone explain what it means ?
*#*#7378423#*#*
Service info => sim lock
[o] network 4
[x] network subnet 0
[x] service provider 0
[x] corporate 0
[x] SIM 0
I was reading all day but cant find answer.
when is [x] that mean that filed is locked
when is [ ] that mean that field is unlocked
but what means [o] ??
and what means when last 4 fileds are locked?
thank you in advance.
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Why would you want to know any way?
It might mean your phone is unlocked to all networks or locked to one network.

if im not mistaken, probably means its sim-locked and you have 4 attempts to unluck it by code (just guessing.. not sure)

UltraGamerHD said:
Why would you want to know any way?
It might mean your phone is unlocked to all networks or locked to one network.
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I would like to know because i want to unlock it. When insert sim from another carier says "sim network unlock pin" and want to know is there any posible way to unlock because there is no [x] in network ? and where can i find answer what mean [o]?
thank you

dunpeall said:
I would like to know because i want to unlock it. When insert sim from another carier says "sim network unlock pin" and want to know is there any posible way to unlock because there is no [x] in network ? and where can i find answer what mean [o]?
thank you
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"o" probably means enabled while "x" means disabled
i suggest contacting your operator regarding network unlock, if you type the wrong code many times bad things will happen

-Ric- said:
"o" probably means enabled while "x" means disabled
i suggest contacting your operator regarding network unlock, if you type the wrong code many times bad things will happen
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I know that, it can be hardlocked and only unloked via cable with xperia official software if false 4 time more
-Ric- if im not mistaken, probably means its sim-locked and you have 4 attempts to unluck it by code (just guessing.. not sure)
I have 5 at begining and try 1, now left 4. and is locked, but still can figure it whay on other phone there is [x] and [ ] ... and in my situation [o].
anyway thanks for fast answers.

If network Value is 5 then you can sim unlock your device. I no that much.

Z3 hard lock sim or not ?

Hello guys !
Friend of mine has a z3 and I am confused about network condition of this phone. In the hidden menu for network write that the phone is "This phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked" but when I put different sim card the phone is recognized and work well ?
Someone with explanation of this ?
Thank you !

deankk said:
Hello guys !
Friend of mine has a z3 and I am confused about network condition of this phone. In the hidden menu for network write that the phone is "This phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked" but when I put different sim card the phone is recognized and work well ?
Someone with explanation of this ?
Thank you !
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Sim lock has nothing to do with bootloader unlock

Sorry I don't get it ! I want to know that my phone is unlocked or not to all carrier networks .I check like this *#*#7378423#*#*>service info>sim lock> and all field have zeros

deankk said:
Sorry I don't get it ! I want to know that my phone is unlocked or not to all carrier networks .I check like this *#*#7378423#*#*>service info>sim lock> and all field have zeros
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You have already said that when you put another SIM card in it works, so it is not SIM Locked
Where did you get the info about This phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked

gregbradley said:
You have already said that when you put another SIM card in it works, so it is not SIM Locked
Where did you get the info about This phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked
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Here http://sim-unlock.net/simlock/Sony/Xperia_Z3/

deankk said:
Here http://sim-unlock.net/simlock/Sony/Xperia_Z3/
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Where on the phone are you looking?

gregbradley said:
You have already said that when you put another SIM card in it works, so it is not SIM Locked
Where did you get the info about This phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked
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gregbradley said:
Where on the phone are you looking?
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I do this:
1. Turn on the phone whithout sim card
2. Type *#*#7378423#*#*
3. Select Service info
4. Select SimLock
5. Check where is X
6. If X is on NETWORK and value is different than 0, you can unlock your phone.
7. If it is 0 unlock by code is NOT possible.
The counter is blocked.
Please see attach file

deankk said:
I do this:
1. Turn on the phone whithout sim card
2. Type *#*#7378423#*#*
3. Select Service info
4. Select SimLock
5. Check where is X
6. If X is on NETWORK and value is different than 0, you can unlock your phone.
7. If it is 0 unlock by code is NOT possible.
The counter is blocked.
Please see attach file
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OK, I am unsure on this. I thought you were mistaking the bootloader unlock for SIM unlock.
However, if you can put another SIM in it from a different provider and it works, then it is unlocked

Ok thank you I for your opinion !

Your phone Is unlocked. Mine is the same

gregbradley said:
OK, I am unsure on this. I thought you were mistaking the bootloader unlock for SIM unlock.
However, if you can put another SIM in it from a different provider and it works, then it is unlocked
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If you enter the service info and indicates "0" on the sim lock statu, it means it is OPENLINE in laymans term. Means you can use other sim provider. If it is "1" means your device is sim locked. (0= off, 1= on)
Sent from my D6633 using XDA mobile app

Edit: *never mind, delete*

I want to unlock my phone but I'm not sure that it will work. because when we look at the service menu of phone.
it write:
[]Network 0
[]Network subset 0
[x]Service provider 0
[]corporate 0
[]Sim 0
in the sim lock menu. could you help me about this.
thanks
thanks.

unlock sony z3 sim card by rooting?

Hello, is there a possible way to unlock my sony z3 because i checked the service info and it says network 0 and all numbers are 0 so i have no trys to unlock the phone.

I think 0 means unlocked.
In my everything is 0, and I can use SIM card from any carrier.