Hi Guys
I just got an Orange UK Optimus 7. I want to unlock it and have been trying the instructions in the thread hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=974874.
I followed the instructions but the dam thing remains locked, I get the enter code screen when I place a T-Mobile sim card in it.
Any thoughts on this before I head to the man in the market!?
Many thanks
The instructions you followed are for developer unlocking your device, to allow side loading of apps and such. You need to carrier unlock your device, which is completely different. As far as I know, there is no registry hack to do this, and you would have to obtain an unlock code through other means.
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I unlocked my Orange SPV M3100 using the softwares found on here, I done everything correct and go the sucessful messages and then i reset it.
When i put in my T-mobile sim it says the phone is locked to orange and it needs an unlock code?
Whats the prob here? how can i fix it?
Thanks.
from the install instructions:
11. If the phone requests unlock code when you put a locked SIM, the code is: 22051978
only 4 letters: RTFM!
Thanks a lot, i followed instructions from the readme file inside the .rar file and there is not step 11.
Thanks a lot for your help, it worked
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Around last week when I first got my carrier locked Xperia PLAY, I purchased a network unlock code which I was able to unlock it with. So, then I flashed it with the UK Generic .184 FTF file with FlashTool to get rid of all the junk that my carrier included with it and rooted it using the GingerBreak APK.
Now, my question is, since I've network unlocked my PLAY, completely debranded it and rooted it, would I be able to unlock my bootloader now? From what I've read, since my device was originally locked from my carrier, that it never had Fastboot installed on it, which is needed to unlock my bootloader. But I also read that being able to unlock the bootloader on my Xperia PLAY shouldn't even matter because it's already set to S=OFF. Could someone please enlighten me on this?
You can't unlock your bootloader with the current method, it depends on two things: can your phone connect with fastboot when in bootloader mode AND is your IMEI number registered with SE to get the required unlockcode.
No you can only unlock GSM phones ie sim fee none network locked ones, unlocking the sim carrier wont count sadly
svenk919 said:
You can't unlock your bootloader with the current method, it depends on two things: can your phone connect with fastboot when in bootloader mode AND is your IMEI number registered with SE to get the required unlockcode.
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Yes, I went to their How-To page on the SE Developer's site and was able to get an unlock code by providing my IMEI and other info. When I try to detect it with Fastboot and my PLAY in bootloader mode, Fastboot just hangs at <waiting for device>.
waz000000 said:
No you can only unlock GSM phones ie sim fee none network locked ones, unlocking the sim carrier wont count sadly
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Cool, thanks for confirming that!
But does it even matter if I'm able to unlock my bootloader? Because I've read somewhere that the PLAY's are set to S=OFF.
From my understanding an unlocked bootloader is necessary for costum roms, if you're content with root and themes unlocking the bootloader won't be that important to you I guess.
I'm pretty content with being able to install custom themes with it only rooted. But I want to be able to overclock it, and that involves flashing a custom kernel to be able to do so, correct?
Flava0ne said:
I'm pretty content with being able to install custom themes with it only rooted. But I want to be able to overclock it, and that involves flashing a custom kernel to be able to do so, correct?
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afraid so (as it stands atm) there probably will be a way to flash without an unlock at some point though.
Good Day,
The instructions below will ONLY work if you have purchased an unlock code from a third party vendor or "IF" you obtained in directly from TracFone (Haven't no success on this). Below I will also include links to websites I have been informed that provide the unlock code. **I have not tested none of those services yet as I already had my unlock code.**
"ROOT IS REQUIRED" - Don't know how? search for geohot's: https://towelroot.com/ towelroot app, install and root. Install SuperSU from market and you are now rooted.
So these are the instructions:
1. Install Phone Info Tools from market
2. Install, open and allow root access
3. Press Menu key and select Secret Codes...
4. Let it populate the list
5. Scroll until you find 7465625*638*(you will see two)
6. First Tap the one that says "Perso<android_perso_lock_code>" followed by Launch 0
7. On the MCC/MNC enter your carriers "NEW SIM" corresponding MCC/MNC code, On Control Key enter code you have. Press "OK"
8. Second Tap the one that says "Perso<android_perso_unlock_code>" followed by Launch 0
9. Enter Code you have and press "OK"
10. Phone should be unlocked now.
11. When reboot or turn on, follow steps 1-10 every time.
12. Thank Me.
Third party unlock services I have received feedback that they do provide an unlock code are:
www.movical.net
**Make sure you select the "Made in China" option to get the right code.
Disclaimer: The above should not brick or damage your phone in no way. If something does happens, however I will not be held responsible. The above WILL VOID your Warranty.
Hi. I have the StraightTalk s975l, and Straight Talk's tech people just told me that this phone cannot be unlocked. I don't believe them. Can you confirm that this method does work on the Straight Talk model S975L, maybe someone who followed the above instructions? If I follow this guide, will I be able to move my phone to AT&T? I'm sure you know what you're doing, and even more sure that I don't, but I just want to be sure before I pay for an unlock code.
It will work, but it's only temporary. You need to retype the unlock code every time you restart the device.
This site: movical.net
Is working on giving correct codes for unlocking this device (SM-S975L)
roguemouser said:
Hi. I have the StraightTalk s975l, and Straight Talk's tech people just told me that this phone cannot be unlocked. I don't believe them. Can you confirm that this method does work on the Straight Talk model S975L, maybe someone who followed the above instructions? If I follow this guide, will I be able to move my phone to AT&T? I'm sure you know what you're doing, and even more sure that I don't, but I just want to be sure before I pay for an unlock code.
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This phone can be unlocked with the a code. 98% of times tracfone's tech support don't know anything and just read what a script says. I have one and been using one for over 5 months. Just that the code needs to be entered every time the phone turns on.
WartuneBteam said:
This site: movical.net
Is working on giving correct codes for unlocking this device (SM-S975L)
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Thanks man, updated the OP
Doesn t work on other carrier
aromerblz said:
This phone can be unlocked with the a code. 98% of times tracfone's tech support don't know anything and just read what a script says. I have one and been using one for over 5 months. Just that the code needs to be entered every time the phone turns on.
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Hi, im from Argentina, I paied for an unlock code for my tracfone s4 s975l and i got the same code on every website i asked for the code. I tried with the tmobile rom and nothing happened. I followed every step but the phone is still locked, i get the massage network unlock unssuccessful. I think it is because I dont have a tmobile chip, it is not working on movistar, argentina. Any idea of what else shoul i try?
Thanks.
marianoyaca said:
Hi, im from Argentina, I paied for an unlock code for my tracfone s4 s975l and i got the same code on every website i asked for the code. I tried with the tmobile rom and nothing happened. I followed every step but the phone is still locked, i get the massage network unlock unssuccessful. I think it is because I dont have a tmobile chip, it is not working on movistar, argentina. Any idea of what else shoul i try?
Thanks.
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Did you try the movical.net one? For some reason the codes being privided by others are not working.
aromerblz said:
Did you try the movical.net one? For some reason the codes being privided by others are not working.
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Yes, thats the last i tried and obtained the same code as the previous ones...
marianoyaca said:
Yes, thats the last i tried and obtained the same code as the previous ones...
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Hmmm.. weird. Other users reported that they obtained the code and it worked.
I got code from unlockbase but it is not working
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I got code from unlockbase but it is not working
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This phone cannot be unlocked, sorry. I finally sold mine.
Can someone please tell me how to unlock the D800 or at least point me to the right thread or direction?
I'm using the LGG2 AT&T version, D800, running CloudyfaG2 3.3 ROM.
I did request for the unlock code and do have it now.
I have the instruction as shown below:
1. Power off the device.
2. Insert non-AT&T SIM card.
3. Power on the device.
4. Enter the unlock code provided.
5. Select Unlock.
6. The device is unlocked.
but I can't get to step 4 where to enter the unlock code. It just boots all the way in and use as normal, just don't have service, that's all.
Note: for step 2, I did buy a T-Mobile SIM just for this unlock process.
Thanks
Really? No help?
Not even a drop in?
Ah, OK, thanks Andrew.
So, there is no way to unlock the phone if using Cloudyfa or any custom ROM?
I'm surprise that none of Cloudyfa ROM runners unlocks their phone.
Hi there, I need to unlock bootloader, but I need a key. I try to find somewhere in Huawei's website but can't find it who to ask.
I need unlock bootloader to root my phone. I need it for to use root to searching for lose picture.
How can got this key?
Lolerhy said:
Hi there, I need to unlock bootloader, but I need a key. I try to find somewhere in Huawei's website but can't find it who to ask.
I need unlock bootloader to root my phone. I need it for to use root to searching for lose picture.
How can got this key?
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Hello,
there's no longer an official way to get the bootloader unlock code, You can get the code with dc-unlocker.com or hcu-client.com (paid services - 4euros).
P.S.: I'm afraid root won't help you. Unlocking bootloader will erase all your data , since Android 7 it is impossible to bypass this process.
this make me sad.