Apparently they are unlocked and without any added software from telcoms... If we had a copy of their rom couldnt we just flash our devices and unlock our XDA II?
K
Related
just tried this on phone type on dialpad *#*#7378423#*#* select service info then configeration and at the bottom of list it should tell you rooting status mine had bootloader unlock allowed:yes. hope this helps
Simfree = Unlockable
Sim Locked = Not Unlockable (by Standard method)
It seems mine unlocked~~~~thanks~~
If it's not unlocked and you want it unlocked you could look HERE
All Ive got in my configuration section is IMEI, IMEI software version, available speech codecs and working band/s
XperienceD said:
Simfree = Unlockable
From a Carrier = Not Unlockable (by Standard method)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wrong. Branded phones from a carrier are unlockable via se method.
Simlock is the reason.
No simlock = unlockable
Simlock = not unlockable via se method
I unlocked my T-Mobile branded Arc via SE method
And other guys Vodafone branded ones
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk
According to unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
"If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked."
Hope this helps.
andym78 said:
All Ive got in my configuration section is IMEI, IMEI software version, available speech codecs and working band/s
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mine unlocked too
Sent from my Anzu
nice. thanks.
Better don't post your IMEI
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk
Thank u
Sent from my Anzu
if there is bootloader unlock alowed :NO, then there isn't any way to to unlock your bootloader????
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
salehrabbani said:
if there is bootloader unlock alowed :NO, then there isn't any way to to unlock your bootloader????
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i assume youre talking about the arc .. youll have to pay for it.
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
salehrabbani said:
if there is bootloader unlock alowed :NO, then there isn't any way to to unlock your bootloader????
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you do a search you will find different providers that will offer a solution. It does involve shorting 2 pins. I did this with mine and it worked perfectly. Will try to find which website i used and post it back.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda app-developers app
Hi all,
I'm getting the i9300 on release and giving my i9000 to my wife.
Before giving it to her j plan on flashing the latest stock, non root GB ROM.
Just wondering am I able to unlock the device or would I need a root kernel like chain fire (stock root) to unlock?
Cheers in advance!
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA
Is the phone locked?
What rom do you have on it now?
If you flash an earlier rom from your carrier there shouldn't be a problem.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2
kinghorsey said:
Is the phone locked?
What rom do you have on it now?
If you flash an earlier rom from your carrier there shouldn't be a problem.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm in ICS cyanogen 9.
I'm not worried about flashing back to GB, its the unlock I'm not sure about. My SIM is O2 contract and hers is O2 pay and go... I remember the iPhone not working with her sum before and had to unlock that...
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA
On Samsung based roms the status of any locks is shown in Engineering Mode:
*#7465625# (phone keys)
it will work
o2 doesn't lock their contract phones
Hi guys I want to start this petition asking Samsung to take in consideration "the unlocked devices". It seems that in the recent updates Samsung relocked all devices. Please support this thread
Thanks you
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
machu28 said:
It seems that in the recent updates Samsung relocked all devices.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Updates in what devices? Samsungs unlocked devices that have been locked are not being locked by Samsung, that would be the carriers at fault. I have an international GS3 which is completely unlocked (and running the leaked JB 4.1.1) and I have a few friends that have the Verizon GS3's and which of both are locked (both carrier and bootloader).
Since when Samsung locked GS3 i9300?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
I 've bought an unlocked international device but after update since lbg8 l got it locked. And now voodoo Apk it doesn't work anymore
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
machu28 said:
I 've bought an unlocked international device but after update since lbg8 l got it locked. And now voodoo Apk it doesn't work anymore
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then you bought an unlocked International carrier phone -- not the same thing as a factory unlocked phone.
Baldilocks said:
Then you bought an unlocked International carrier phone -- not the same thing as a factory unlocked phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes I know l 've factory unlocked phone.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Send your petition of one .
jje
machu28 said:
Hi guys I want to start this petition asking Samsung to take in consideration "the unlocked devices". It seems that in the recent updates Samsung relocked all devices. Please support this thread
Thanks you
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Phones which are being re-locked are ones which have not been unlocked in the correct way, correct unlocked phones or real factory unlocked phones will NOT be re-locked, the simple answer to your petition is that you was cheated by your seller.
You can prove this to yourself by using Samsung Kies without the phone connected and take the option Tools/Firmware Upgrade and Initialisation, note when asked for S/N this is the S/N from the back of the phone NOT your IMEI number and the Model needs to be entered in FULL e.g. GT-I9300, this will then tell you which CSC your phone left the factory with, now from the CSC you can tell if it was carrier branded or an unbranded phone, if its from a carrier branded then 90% of the time it would be locked, but instances exist where some carrier branded phones can be supplied unlocked.
TIP: The above option in Kies is also very useful when returning your phone to service, since it does a pretty good job of removing all traces of sh1t.
You've bought an operator locked phone repackaged as unlocked. Many of those retailers do it.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
Hello, I just got a s4 and I love it. Where I got it said it is unlocked. Now how can I check to see if it is truly unlocked. Also is there like a easy guide to rooting it?:laugh:
Try a different carriers sim. It's the only way to check if it's unlocked
For rooting http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55338138
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
Ive been thinking and noticed in a post that said if you flash the retail verson on a developer device it would lock the bootloader. So my question to the xda community is why dont we flash the developer edition firmware on the retail edition to unlock the bootloader
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Free mobile app
dillonorden said:
Ive been thinking and noticed in a post that said if you flash the retail verson on a developer device it would lock the bootloader. So my question to the xda community is why dont we flash the developer edition firmware on the retail edition to unlock the bootloader
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because it doesn't work.
Sent from my Note 3 via Tapatalk