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quick way to find if you can unlock your bootloader

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)
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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
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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
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Mine unlocked too
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nice. thanks.

Better don't post your IMEI
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Thank u
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if there is bootloader unlock alowed :NO, then there isn't any way to to unlock your bootloader????
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salehrabbani said:
if there is bootloader unlock alowed :NO, then there isn't any way to to unlock your bootloader????
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i assume youre talking about the arc .. youll have to pay for it.
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salehrabbani said:
if there is bootloader unlock alowed :NO, then there isn't any way to to unlock your bootloader????
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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.
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[Q] re-block the unlocker

On the atrix I don't want it unlocked anymore the bootloader so how can it be locked again?

It can't, once unlocked always unlocked. Only thing you can do is flash an sbf to "hide" the unlock text but that is not recommended.
sillyshyme said:
On the atrix I don't want it unlocked anymore the bootloader so how can it be locked again?
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Did you ask in the pudding thread? I'm pretty sure all this is covered there.
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I believe a fuse is burned once you unlock the bootloader and the process is irreversible. Sorry
Running MIUI Alpha

WuchuHurD said:
I believe a fuse is burned once you unlock the bootloader and the process is irreversible. Sorry
Running MIUI Alpha
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YEP YOU ARE 1000000000010001000%
correct witch also kinda looks like the numbers in that particular fuse witch
is burnt
and Dont try to flash back to 1.8.3
eather or you will something like this
failed to boot
0001
witch translates to a hard brick
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I had to return my atrix to warenty due to the digitizer. I just pluged my atrix up an ran the software updter from motos website. It remov3d the unlock from my device. It is actually simple to do
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I did the same thing this week and sent my phone back to att for a warranty replacement.

That doesn't actually "relock" the device. It just removes the unlocked sign at boot.
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Petition to Samsung to unlock "the unlocked devices"

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
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machu28 said:
It seems that in the recent updates Samsung relocked all devices.
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
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Yes I know l 've factory unlocked phone.
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Send your petition of one .
jje

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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
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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.
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No 4.2.2 update yet. Xperia Z

Hi,
I am from UK and bought unbranded Xperia Z from Vodafone on the first day. Still have not got the 4.2.2 update through the phone or Sony PC Companion. I have not rooted the phone yet, as I am not that well verse with how to do it..
Can anyone tell me or give me links as to how to backup my data and update my Z to 4.2.2. Tried to do it from the links in the forum. Just confused as there are several of them, not sure which one to choose.
Thank you for the help.
Ram

Menu. Settings. About phone. Software update
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ram11 said:
Hi,
I am from UK and bought unbranded Xperia Z from Vodafone on the first day. Still have not got the 4.2.2 update through the phone or Sony PC Companion. I have not rooted the phone yet, as I am not that well verse with how to do it..
Can anyone tell me or give me links as to how to backup my data and update my Z to 4.2.2. Tried to do it from the links in the forum. Just confused as there are several of them, not sure which one to choose.
Thank you for the help.
Ram
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United Kingdom Vodafone UK 1270-9110 10.3.A.0.423 R7B 10.3.A.0.423 R7B

Z51 said:
Menu. Settings. About phone. Software update
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Unbelievable you are..

Sorry, we're both on the same boat, no unbranded UK firmware updates. Still waiting for an official reply as to why this is happening.
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Just got myself an Xperia z and it's an unbranded unlocked one, no update showing up when you go through settings about phone, update.
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Sorry guys but Sony's employee who is responsible for this update died 2 months ago,and only him has the password(top secret).
So during this 2 months,don't think that Sony has sit doing nothing,no... they still trying to hack his password but to no avail.
To Be Continued....
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lol, just what i thought :good: :laugh:

ram11 said:
Unbelievable you are..
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worked for me

Yeah, the unbranded UK owners are probably one of the last left to receive this update. I've been tempted to flash the Vodafone branded one as I'm with them anyway - just been too lazy :cyclops:

Just flash C6603 firmware from other country
If you really want 4.2.2 then just download flashtool and flash another countries un-customised firmware (I chose Spain, but it doesn't matter which one you use just make sure you flash the correct firmware C6603 or C6602).
Your phone does NOT have to be rooted
Your phone does NOT need recovery (CWM/TWRP)
and when UK Generic firmware gets released hopefully someone will upload the .ftf file and you can flash that (although there will be minute differences)
To recap:
Download flashtool
Download official 4.2.2 ftf (any country)
then once flashtool window is open then DRAG the ftf into the window and it will flash.
It's very easy, I encourage you to do it :good:

wolf0491 said:
I don't find update be any better than 4.1 so don't be to stressed guys. Unless your dying for lockscreen widgets? Haha
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The device heats up less easily. That alone makes 4.2.2 worth upgrading IMO

theprince1991 said:
If you really want 4.2.2 then just download flashtool and flash another countries un-customised firmware (I chose Spain, but it doesn't matter which one you use just make sure you flash the correct firmware C6603 or C6602).
Your phone does NOT have to be rooted
Your phone does NOT need recovery (CWM/TWRP)
and when UK Generic firmware gets released hopefully someone will upload the .ftf file and you can flash that (although there will be minute differences)
To recap:
Download flashtool
Download official 4.2.2 ftf (any country)
then once flashtool window is open then DRAG the ftf into the window and it will flash.
It's very easy, I encourage you to do it :good:
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Pretty much this. I feel bad for UK users but i'm in the same boat - Orange Romania sure take their sweet time trying to bake in all their useless bloatware. Vodafone Romania has had the update out for 3 weeks now.
I just have to find some time to flash an unbranded FTF (which will also get rid of the bloatware from Orange)

Wow really ? My xperia Z UK on Three got the update 2 weeks ago OTA.
Yesterday I got a notification on the desktop app about the update, so maybe it's a slower roll out :/
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This isn't a surprise to me to be honest, I had this with my desire hd, which was one of the first to come out. It was always the last to be updated, and this Xperia z is the same. One of the first batches to come out. It'll get done eventually.
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jonnyaztec said:
Wow really ? My xperia Z UK on Three got the update 2 weeks ago OTA.
Yesterday I got a notification on the desktop app about the update, so maybe it's a slower roll out :/
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Yes three has rolled it out, but us SIM free users we have nothing.
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Crocodile1973 said:
Yes three has rolled it out, but us SIM free users we have nothing.
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Just flash one of the many stock original sony ftf that are all over xda or online. I do not see the issue. Work fine isn't very complicated and u will have 4.2.2.
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Still waiting for 4.2.2 update on my stock Xperia Z. Shocking that network variants that have to go through more testing and red tape are being released before a stock fw. Sony really need to get better there!

While I agree it is pretty appalling service from Sony I decided to flash another region. Chose Generic DE in the end, seems to be identical save for the nfc icon which doesn't bother me.
Best decision I made, now I can actually enjoy the phone and look forward to quicker updates. Would be like I had bought the phone from Amazon Germany, which I did with my O4X as it had not launched in the uk anyway.
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Laird_Attwood said:
Still waiting for 4.2.2 update on my stock Xperia Z. Shocking that network variants that have to go through more testing and red tape are being released before a stock fw. Sony really need to get better there!
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Just flash an ftf stock from sony doesn't matter what region u use since they are pretty much all the same. JUST FLASH A 4.2.2 FTF AND YOU HAVE YOUR XPERIA Z UPDATED. I DONT SEE THE ISSUE.
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xperia sp uk update now rolling

Xperia gb have confirmed today at 12pm the update is now rolling.
https://mobile.twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/435020753285967872
Connect up your phones to pcc and if your updated be kind enough to upload the ftf.

rstorabb said:
Xperia gb have confirmed today at 12pm the update is now rolling.
https://mobile.twitter.com/sonyxperiagb/status/435020753285967872
Connect up your phones to pcc and if your updated be kind enough to upload the ftf.
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Its suppose to have started on Tuesday last week but seems Vodafone UK has it.

So will this be the generic UK version? Should be nice to see a hopefully smoother 4.3 than what I'm currently using.
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donk165 said:
So will this be the generic UK version? Should be nice to see a hopefully smoother 4.3 than what I'm currently using.
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Can you please upload the generic UK ftf you have.

Kind of thinking this isn't rolling out...lol
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Maybe its stuck in traffic on the M25.

I think what they have actually confirmed is they have no idea what's going on and they are quite happy to ignore one of their biggest markets.....

I hope we get this by the end of Feb, because after that, their website will be lying.
Cant be much different to the Generic Austrailia firmware. Why is it taking so long !
Does anyone have a link to the Vodafone UK 266 FTF?

Its in a thread soemone started specifically about the vodafone UK version a few pages back now. Id not bother though unless you're rooting straight off, its better than the CE in my opinion but has some voda specific bloat and is still sluggish at times.
Ive decided to just try the Existenz rom which sounds like a nice tweaked version and pre-rooted to boot.

maybe some progress:

Well my number is there as getting it so I will check when I get home but not holding my breath.
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Whilst it'd be nice to have a proper Generic UK one id still hold out for the next version in case it has some good fixes in.

Still nothing...
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Anyone received yet?

I've given up waiting, but my cust number supposedly has the update, ive flashed eXistenZ Ultra and everything works great, even got 4G on Three, couldn't get that on stock 4.1. I'm still on a locked bootloader so no warranty loss.
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donk165 said:
I've given up waiting, but my cust number supposedly has the update, ive flashed eXistenZ Ultra and everything works great, even got 4G on Three, couldn't get that on stock 4.1. I'm still on a locked bootloader so no warranty loss.
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Might try this myself. I thought you couldn't flash other roms with locked bootloader
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sco0ter said:
Might try this myself. I thought you couldn't flash other roms with locked bootloader
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If you check the eXistenZ thread, there are instructions to install on locked bootloaders. I think only stock based ROMs can flashed on locked bootloader.
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donk165 said:
If you check the eXistenZ thread, there are instructions to install on locked bootloaders. I think only stock based ROMs can flashed on locked bootloader.
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Right. Thanks
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We have a news thread for this kind of news guys.. We do not need a lot of threads about the long waited 4.3 update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516663