Is there anyone working on hacking the bootloader for us users that have sim-locked devices? I mean it would be a shame if only the sim unlocked devices got custom roms.
So if I sim unlock my phone the bootloader can be unlocked?
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Simply said: no.
For the current method of unlocking SE will look at an internal database to see if your phone is allowed to be unlocked after wich you'll get a special unlock code.
Can't some developers see how this process works and try to replicate it to sim-locked devices?
Is the bootloader just locked? or signed as well?
They would probably need to discover a whole new way to unlock the bootloader as there is both no unlockcode avaible and the locked bootloaders can't connect to the software that unlocks them.
As there would be less drive to unlock the locked bootloaders then with devices that are always bootlocked and the fact that the x10 took very long to hack I wouldn't expect it anytime soon.
Then again, I'm not one of those devs who seem to be able to do things that look like magic to me.
I got my Play a few weeks back, its sim locked to T Mobile UK. I cant get the phone to connect to fastboot (because its sim locked I know that) but the SE bootloader site gave me a unlock code. Do u think its at all possible for this phone to be sim unlocked somehow? My guess is no but its worth asking.
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svenk919 said:
They would probably need to discover a whole new way to unlock the bootloader as there is both no unlockcode avaible and the locked bootloaders can't connect to the software that unlocks them.
As there would be less drive to unlock the locked bootloaders then with devices that are always bootlocked and the fact that the x10 took very long to hack I wouldn't expect it anytime soon.
Then again, I'm not one of those devs who seem to be able to do things that look like magic to me.
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Can't they see how the x10 bootloader got hacked and then try it for the x10?
kupo5131 said:
I got my Play a few weeks back, its sim locked to T Mobile UK. I cant get the phone to connect to fastboot (because its sim locked I know that) but the SE bootloader site gave me a unlock code. Do u think its at all possible for this phone to be sim unlocked somehow? My guess is no but its worth asking.
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That is quite strange. Are you sure they sent you a code? I have never tried the website but it does seem strange.
i receive mine in a couple days. ill let u guys know. i bought mine from someone that got it free from google io. he says its unbranded and factory unlocked already.
@RacecarBMW yeah I have the bootloader unlock code saved on my laptop just incase I need it for any reason. The box is a GSM box with no T Mobile markings on it, but the phone is sim locked. When I hold down search and connect to USB the phone just charges, I tried both cables that cane with the play and a couple I already have but it always had the same outcome.
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Is there maybe something in the build.prop that could be changed to enable fastboot? Or is that something that isn't included with sim locked phones?
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charlieb620 seems to be the only dev in here but he already has an unlocked phone. We need to wait and get someone in here who can answer all these questions. Right now theirs nothing but questions. Once the US gets the play the demand for a unlocked bootloader will be huge and we will start seeing more devs jump on this.
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Is there a way to get the network unlock code for the Xperia Play? The phone is locked to Virgin and they say they cant get the code. Is there any software that can be used to unlock the phone?
Thanks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLkEZJm0aBQ&feature=channel_video_title
cellunlocker.net
Seems like a trusted site. All the info you need is in the description of the video.
Unlock Code Xperia Play
I can unlock your sony Xperia Play and even your arc, simply let me know the carrier to which its locked and your IMEI (Can be found by dialing *#06* make sure to double check it to be sure its correct).
Send me your infos by PM, I charge 15$ can be paid by PayPal.
* Contrary to the Bootloader unlock, my method doesn't void your warranty!
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mgs911 said:
I can unlock your sony Xperia Play and even your arc, simply let me know the carrier to which its locked and your IMEI (Can be found by dialing *#06* make sure to double check it to be sure its correct).
Send me your infos by PM, I charge 15$ can be paid by PayPal.
* Contrary to the Bootloader unlock, my method doesn't void your warranty!
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Post count at 1...hmmmmmm
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Yes very hmmm, doesnt even say how the unlock code is sourced.
There's a first time for everything! I just bought the Xperia Play and unlocked it... So I thought why not help others, by remotely unlocking the phone by IMEI!!
I have access to an IMEI unlock code database just like cellunlocked.net!! Believe me I've done this a lot of times!! First post on this site doesn't mean I can't provide you with a service that I'm capable of doing! But listen if you don't want to unlock your Xperia play or Arc, I don't care... I unlocked a dozen Xperia play already and about 15 Xperia Arc, as well as krzr, htc desire hd, galaxy s, galaxy tab and others...
Yes very hmmm, doesnt even say how the unlock code is sourced.
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hi
i have been on this webside and they do not have xperia play in databased to unlock.
I have this phone in Orange and im looking to unlock to 02 any more helpful ideas.
Kind Regards
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Hi
Is there a way to get the network unlock code for the Xperia Play? The phone is locked to Virgin and they say they cant get the code. Is there any software that can be used to unlock the phone?
Thanks.
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Not sure if Virgin is a GSM carrier, but if there's a SIM card slot, check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDFfP2Q7YXg
Also, I'd stay away from software unlocks. Those are the ones that end up causing long term problems. I did that on my X10 and now it's just a paperweight. Not sure if the software unlocks are permanent either. Happened to me on an iPhone too and had to pay 80 bucks to get it repaired way back when.
Bought my LG E900h unlock code from them and it worked just fine. Good luck!
Need help
I have a Sony Xperia U ST25A that needs to be unlocked. Most site can't help me even if i pay. The carrier is in Mexico called Telcel. What to do?
Thanks
Hello. I bought a sony xperia E5 on a Vodafone card, not knowing it is encoded I put another card and I try 9 times code believing that the pin is required . Can someone help me with an unlock code it is imei 353748087237464 thanks in advance
Hi there,
I have been looking to unlock my Rogers sony ericsson xperia x10a so I can send it to a friend in another country for over a month.
I havent been successful using the sim unlocking code systems. I have tried three different websites.
So now Im just looking to use usb unlocking. its better if it de-brands the phone also so i can use the latest software update and not the one rogers provides.
Please help me with this. thanks
mamallica said:
Hi there,
I have been looking to unlock my Rogers sony ericsson xperia x10a so I can send it to a friend in another country for over a month.
I havent been successful using the sim unlocking code systems. I have tried three different websites.
So now Im just looking to use usb unlocking. its better if it de-brands the phone also so i can use the latest software update and not the one rogers provides.
Please help me with this. thanks
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Unlocking will not debrand or visa versa. They are completely different. Use the Flash Tool to debrand, which is free. I don't know of any way to unlock yourself with usb. I think you need the code, which costs money.
agentJBM said:
Unlocking will not debrand or visa versa. They are completely different. Use the Flash Tool to debrand, which is free. I don't know of any way to unlock yourself with usb. I think you need the code, which costs money.
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I'm in the same boat. I have no problem with paying the money, but the 3 different brick and mortar places I've used can't unlock the phone, and the 5+ online sites that say that they can give me an unlock code, return my money and say that it's not possible.
Is there any way of unlocking this phone at all?
agentJBM said:
Unlocking will not debrand or visa versa. They are completely different. Use the Flash Tool to debrand, which is free. I don't know of any way to unlock yourself with usb. I think you need the code, which costs money.
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Thanks forbthe info. I dont mind if I have to pay or not. I paid all prices starting from 11.50 to 49.99 to get the unlocking key from unlocking websites but they all returned my money after one or two days saying they dont have this phones unlocking key.
I called se they said they cant give me the code. I should contact my service provider.(rogers) which I did and they wouldnt give it to me since the contract I have with them isnt done yet.
One of the websites told me the only option remaining is the usb. So thats y I tried loooking it up and couldnt find anything. But there are some youtube clips showing how to unlock itbwith usb, however there is no link or info.
Im tired
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I know that I have seen threads on unlocking Rogers here on xda X10 forum. Keep searching.
there is a guy called lancez who unlock X10 here in the forum, comments from other users sounds nice, but he unlocks ATT, I don't know about Rogers
send a PM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=852119
After a certain amount of time (18 mo. for me with att contract) they will provide the unlock code for free. Only think is you need a non carrier sim card. In USA that means T-mobile, cost of sim card $10. Just did it today. Insert non ATT sim, then unlock screen, then phone prompts for unlock code > network unlock. Att store showed me his screen on how to unlock, it was Rogers, same procedure.
I paid 6$ to unlock my rogers x10, went on Ebay, dont remember the name but it took 6hres to get code, I'll try to fin it for you.
EDIT:h t tp://stores.ebay.ca/UnlockFusion?_rdc=1
Got rogers 2.3.2 and have a bootloader unlock code. Tried to get into fastboot and after much reading I think my phone might not even have a fastboot mode. My question is if anyone here thinks unlocking bootloader while being locked out of fastboot will ever be possible?
Am I stuck with what se and rogers gave me or will I ever taste custom rom goodness?
The FreeXperia team said they'll do nothing on phones with locked bootloaders, since they say that you can buy a carrier-free phone and unlock them yourself. So to say, they want to play by SE's rules.
R800x phones are a different league altogether, as you can't buy them SIM-free and SE has offered no BL unlock path at all for those phones.
I dont understand se rules. Why give me the unlock code but no path to unlock? Sure they gave me the keys to a nice car but putting fuel in it isnt possible? How does that make any sense?
They will give you the unlock path after your contract has expired. That's the logic. If you want to get the fully featured phone, buy it free from Sony directly.
and thats where my problem is, I bought the phone the day it came out straight from a rogers store at full price and not on any contract. unlocked carrier and put in my bell sim card and away I went.
sometimes it doesn't pay to be an early adopter
I bought it full-price as well... but carrier-free. People should do that more often, because carrier subsidies mean that you don't own your phone.
Live and learn eh. Thanks for the info
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Live and learn eh. Thanks for the info
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The issue is that, once the BL is unlocked, it removes all security from the phone including sim lock's ect. thats why only sim free phones are allowed to unlock
Logseman said:
The FreeXperia team said they'll do nothing on phones with locked bootloaders, since they say that you can buy a carrier-free phone and unlock them yourself. So to say, they want to play by SE's rules.
R800x phones are a different league altogether, as you can't buy them SIM-free and SE has offered no BL unlock path at all for those phones.
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Where can I buy it with an unlock-able bootloader thats works on rogers/at&t??? Please tell me.
Wouldn't a sim-free R800a do the trick?
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Wouldn't a sim-free R800a do the trick?
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Yes but where can I get one? The sony stores here only provide sim locked ones. Even at full price. I checked online but their all rogers version unlocked.
I'm pretty sure that Rogers is the ONLY carrier in Canada to have the Xperia play which sucks cause I'm starting to get the feeling that unlocked bootloader will never happen for us sim-locked phones
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I'm so sad now, i have a rogers play as well. but it does look like they are working on unlocking the bootloader for the verizon version of the play.
Always seems i'm on the wrong side of stuff. se should give us canadians a way to buy there phones and not have to go through a carrier. we apparently live in the free world yet have no options for this. when i lived ion the philippines i go go to sm (mall) and buy any se phone at the time untouched. in fact back in 2002 i bought a se t68i there and they would update the firmware for free.
Now i'm in the free world and se wont provide me a place to buy there handset unless it's through a carrier.
boy does this make me mad.....
ok im over it.
Hey,
I have been following XDA since I bought my Xperia play R800i.
I know about rooting, rooted my phone twice, bricked once ><
but now that I'm living in Canada I needed to change to R800a.
It's a Rogers phone where the start up shows Rogers splash screen,
few Rogers Apps and so on. Fastbooting it isn't possible, but it's a sim card phone.
So i'm wondering if putting something like CM7 onto it possible and workable for 3G?
and how exactly would I do that?
and if there is any problem, is there any way to revert?
Thanks for any help
Well all the Rogers phones are locked down so cm7 won't be possible without an unlocked bootloader, they can be unlocked for a small fee just pm Alejandrissimo and he can do it. Once that is taken care of you can install recovery and all that fancy stuff and going from cm7 back to stock will be a breeze. Its well worth it to give Alejandrissimo a shout to have bootloader unlocked I did it this past weekend it took like 5 minutes alot cheaper than buying a new phone
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lofike said:
Hey,
I have been following XDA since I bought my Xperia play R800i.
I know about rooting, rooted my phone twice, bricked once ><
but now that I'm living in Canada I needed to change to R800a.
It's a Rogers phone where the start up shows Rogers splash screen,
few Rogers Apps and so on. Fastbooting it isn't possible, but it's a sim card phone.
So i'm wondering if putting something like CM7 onto it possible and workable for 3G?
and how exactly would I do that?
and if there is any problem, is there any way to revert?
Thanks for any help
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The R800a is a GSM phone like any other. So if you get your bootloader unlocked like the above poster said, just treat it like your R800i. There will be no diffrence
I've tried several online unlocking services and each one of them has (eventually) told me that the system *everyone* uses to generate unlock codes from IMEI numbers for Samsung devices has been down since before xmas.
I've just moved to another country and I really need to get my phone unlocked, is there no way to get it unlocked so I can use a local SIM in it at all?
At the moment it's basically just a very small tablet.
If you are >4.3 ROM there is no way to unlock it unless you buy unlock code for ~15$
That's the problem though, I've tried to buy the code several times now and each time I have been told that NOBODY can unlock them anywhere sure to the system used for unlocking Samsung devices being down worldwide.
Just have to wait buddy, I know you're frustrated.
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Just have to wait buddy, I know you're frustrated.
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so it's definitely true, and it's affecting everyone?