Xperia Z2 *****Official Canadian thread***** - Xperia Z2 General

I thought we should have a thread for us Canadians since the phone is going to be available tomorrow.
I pre-ordered mine from the Sony store today in Montreal Eaton Center.
Let's hope I get it soon.
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h_zee13 said:
I thought we should have a thread for us Canadians since the phone is going to be available tomorrow.
I pre-ordered mine from the Sony store today in Montreal Eaton Center.
Let's hope I get it soon.
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Does our version of the xperia z2 come with the MDR headphones or the other cheap ones

Raggi01 said:
Does our version of the xperia z2 come with the MDR headphones or the other cheap ones
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I don't know. The rep told me that the previous unlocked versions came with no headphones or the charging stand. The Sony Canada website says that only the charger has and usb cable are included in the box.
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Raggi01 said:
Does our version of the xperia z2 come with the MDR headphones or the other cheap ones
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Not even a pair of cheap earphones

The phone will be available tomorrow, May 8th.
I wanna go to the Bell store tomorrow to pick it up but... will I be able to unlock the bootloader and flash away ?

CasseTrop said:
The phone will be available tomorrow, May 8th.
I wanna go to the Bell store tomorrow to pick it up but... will I be able to unlock the bootloader and flash away ?
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I was into the Bell store on Monday (May 12th) and I asked if it were possible to unlock the bootloader. The rep didn't know offhand. But he pulled a phone from the inventory, booted it up for me then let me enter the code to enter the service menu *#*#7378423#*#* and check.
Apparently the version they sell in the Bell store (at least in Nova Scotia, can't speak for the rest of Canada) does not allow you to unlock the bootloader (it says bootloader unlock allowed: No). So if you're looking to buy the Xperia Z2 from Bell and you live in Nova Scotia... Be aware of this.
(I haven't heard any other sources in Canada confirm or deny that it was possible to unlock the bootloader though.)
I'm not sure if the Sony store has their version yet for sale or whether or not it'll be possible to unlock either. (The Sony store website says that the phone is only taking pre-orders right now and that it's estimated to ship next month.)

I've bought today from Bell in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with 2-year contract and yes,the bootloader is locked too. But besides of that,great device!
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Got mine a few days ago in Saint John, NB on Bell and yup...it's locked. Still loving the phone though there are a few small features I would like to change. I'm very glad someone made this thread for Canadians.
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Is it me or the device is very choppy GPU action like scrolling and such ?

CasseTrop said:
Is it me or the device is very choppy GPU action like scrolling and such ?
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Seems to work ok for me.
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---------- Post added at 11:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:01 PM ----------
So I decided to try putting it in some water in the sink. Worked well and no issues. Filmed my test, lol:
http://youtu.be/giztciRubqk
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Ahh this is bad news. No boot loader unlock is a deal breaker for me. I wanted to get this phone so bad tend to get sick of manufactures skins pretty quickly. Looks like I may end up picking u the m8 instead. I really wanted to try a Sony product this year

Just to echo previous comments, I bought a Bell Xperia Z2 (D6053) and the bootloader's status is
"Bootloader Unlock Allowed = no"
I guess I'm going to have to return this; and grab it from Sony Store instead.

hidea said:
Just to echo previous comments, I bought a Bell Xperia Z2 (D6053) and the bootloader's status is
"Bootloader Unlock Allowed = no"
I guess I'm going to have to return this; and grab it from Sony Store instead.
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What is the customization number for the Canadian models?

enrique71 said:
What is the customization number for the Canadian models?
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The customization version:
1281-3795_R9A
Active customization:
1281-2999_R13A

hidea said:
The customization version:
1281-3795_R9A
Active customization:
1281-2999_R13A
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Thanks. Strange though, I don't get a response from the update site. Is the model D6503 ?
http://scavenger.ch/sonyupdate/?model=D6503&id=1281-3795

enrique71 said:
Thanks. Strange though, I don't get a response from the update site. Is the model D6503 ?
http://scavenger.ch/sonyupdate/?model=D6503&id=1281-3795
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Yes, that's the right model number.

nooganator said:
Ahh this is bad news. No boot loader unlock is a deal breaker for me. I wanted to get this phone so bad tend to get sick of manufactures skins pretty quickly. Looks like I may end up picking u the m8 instead. I really wanted to try a Sony product this year
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Same for me and I just went for it and I don't miss custom roms so far.

CasseTrop said:
Same for me and I just went for it and I don't miss custom roms so far.
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I REALLY like the phone, even without root. I think Sony did a lot of things right. Nothing was offensive, that I wanted to change it with Xposed modules. Still though, knowing that Sony's version has unlockable BL; I'll just pay outright. That's how willing I am to use this as a daily driver.

I got this phone 2 weeks ago and i love it! The only things are yes the BL is locked by Hell and the sound from the headphones and speakers are pretty low. There is a MOD to boost the volume like on the z1 but, it's only available on ROOT. Hopefully, the DEV's can find an exploit and be able to have ROOT on a locked BL like on the z1. Also, BTW Hell went cheap with the accessories, with some ****ty ear buds,not even in ear, and a usb cable and charger. Good thing i kept my magnetic charger cable from my Z1

Can anyone confirm that the unlocked version from the sony store has an unlockable bootloader?

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Canadian Xperia Play on AT&T

Anybody planning on buying the off contract Rogers version of the Xperia Play (R800a) to use on AT&T? The big release day is tomorrow...
Im wondering about this too. Ive been wanting a xperia play since before it was announced. Problem is, Im with Bell. Just want to be sure I can unlock it and use it with my current carrier instead of Rogers.
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I emailed Mobileincanada.com if they could do it and they replied yes. I was referred to them by a fairly knowledgeable guy on Howard Forums who used them in the past. They will purportedly refund your unlock if it doesn't work...
I would go buy one and try but I don't live in Canada, heh. The nearest Rogers store is over 6 hours away from me and no guarantee they will have stock when I get there.
http://www.mobileincanada.com/How-To-Unlock-Your-Cellphone
Looks like im gonna have to do a little recon mission. I think they have a Xperia play on display in my mall. Ill have to see if I can get the IMEI and check that website to be sure.
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anyone know any shops that sells this phone and ships to US? as far as i know, future shop nor best buy ca does not ship to US.
Also noticed this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLkEZJm0aBQ&feature=channel_video_title
A tutorial on how to unlock your Xperia Play phone. Rogers Xperia Play is amongst the list of phones in the descriptions. So I'm guessing that it can be unlocked, unless cellunlocker.net is a scam {highly doubt it based on brief research}
Guys I have a question :
I won a free xperia play from sony ericsson canada and I can't connect it to fastboot. I tried holding search then plug in usb but no blue light. I tried back and i get green light but the drivers dont work. I just wanna see if I unlock the bootloader
What model number is your Xperia Play? R800a? I believe all Rogers models (R800a) are SIM/Network locked, which can't use the official bootloader according to Sony's docs.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/which-phones
People have explained a way to get root even with a locked bootloader in the forums though.
I too am looking for an outlet to buy a Canadian Play from. I assume at this point all 'official' distributors of the phone can't export it outside the country since it is SIM locked to Rogers.
TheChancellor... please post your results!
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What model number is your Xperia Play? R800a? I believe all Rogers models (R800a) are SIM/Network locked, which can't use the official bootloader according to Sony's docs.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/which-phones
People have explained a way to get root even with a locked bootloader in the forums though.
I too am looking for an outlet to buy a Canadian Play from. I assume at this point all 'official' distributors of the phone can't export it outside the country since it is SIM locked to Rogers.
TheChancellor... please post your results!
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WOW! Even tho I won it from sony ericsson it's still rogers branded! Good thing im with rogers
Just bought it from ebay, the white version as i wanted, and i save the trip (FL to Canada would take a bit longer than 6 hours lol)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...2y%2FWfoTofmlrs05zRVcl1vxBU%3D#ht_5245wt_1129
Lol, damnit... I was totally looking at that last night too. You snooze, you lose.
Please post your results of bootloader unlocking/root access when you get it will you?
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Lol, damnit... I was totally looking at that last night too. You snooze, you lose.
Please post your results of bootloader unlocking/root access when you get it will you?
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Sure, i will do, but it will be after May 13th, because i'm out of town till that day
Planning on getting this phone.
A co-worker is in Canada this week and is flying back to the US in a few hours. I asked him to pick up an Xperia Play for me. He went to Best Buy, and they wouldn't sell him one without a contract. He is gonna go to a Rogers store on the way to the airport and try to get one.
The first thing I will need to do if/when I get it is to Sim Unlock it. I have been looking for a site to do it that is less shady and not that expensive.
I will probably go with the site mentioned above unless someone suggests something better in the next few hours.
Afterwards I will reply here with the results.
If any one else has any success or failure getting their Xperia Play Sim Unlocked let us know.
I used this site a few time: mobileincanada. Very fast (less than 1 hour normally). Got my Rogers Xperia play unlocked today and now I use it with Telus, so should work with any network (assuming it's the right frequency)
Been refreshing eBay all day but nothing coming up. Sad. I really want one. Judging by the number of hits this post is getting so does everyone else, lol.
That sucks reports are coming in that Best Buy won't sell without a contract. I called them just last week to confirm they could sell one contract free and they said they could. Must be totally hit and miss right now. No way in hell I'm driving 6 hours across the border just to get the run around...
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Been refreshing eBay all day but nothing coming up. Sad. I really want one. Judging by the number of hits this post is getting so does everyone else, lol.
That sucks reports are coming in that Best Buy won't sell without a contract. I called them just last week to confirm they could sell one contract free and they said they could. Must be totally hit and miss right now. No way in hell I'm driving 6 hours across the border just to get the run around...
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Go to sony style canada, they will sell you one contract free but!!! still locked(shouldnt be a problem tho). Also heard that walmart is gonna sell them.
here you have another one on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-ERICSSON-X...ell_Phones&hash=item19c515efeb#ht_2161wt_1129
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That sucks reports are coming in that Best Buy won't sell without a contract. I called them just last week to confirm they could sell one contract free and they said they could. Must be totally hit and miss right now. No way in hell I'm driving 6 hours across the border just to get the run around...
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BestBuy.ca has the non-contract xperia play online. just do a buy online and pick-up in store, they cant make u sign up if u already have bought it at 550.
doesnt help me though i dont want to drive 11 hours to get the phone, im still trying to find it online non ebay.
emann56 said:
Go to sony style canada, they will sell you one contract free but!!! still locked(shouldnt be a problem tho). Also heard that walmart is gonna sell them.
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the sonly style ca sight doesnt sell cell phones from what i can tell.
Lol, no way I'm paying close to a grand with shipping for that. Seller has lost his marbles. But hey someone is probably more desperate than I am.
I do have a lead I'm following... We'll see how it goes.
I'll have to also check and see if SonyStyle Canada will ship to the US. Betting probably not though.
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Lol, no way I'm paying close to a grand with shipping for that. Seller has lost his marbles. But hey someone is probably more desperate than I am.
I do have a lead I'm following... We'll see how it goes.
I'll have to also check and see if SonyStyle Canada will ship to the US. Betting probably not though.
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as far as i know, sonystyle doesnt sell phone over their site, and they only ship to their respective region

Xperia PLAY Prototype on eBay...

Just bought it...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121049115364?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Swag
Does that mean you can hook it up to a TV?
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Xperia Player said:
Swag
Does that mean you can hook it up to a TV?
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No... its just an early version of the AT&T model. Whats funny is my current R800x model build is 18th week of 2011, this AT&T model is 11th week of 2011, so despite AT&T coming out 4 months after VZ... this ones older then my current R800x.
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No... its just an early version of the AT&T model. Whats funny is my current R800x model build is 18th week of 2011, this AT&T model is 11th week of 2011, so despite AT&T coming out 4 months after VZ... this ones older then my current R800x.
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Maybe I'm thinking of developers model or something.
Looks the same, whats the difference?
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bhavei said:
Looks the same, whats the difference?
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For starters it doesn't have AT&T branding but is a preproduction model of AT&T. Bootloader is unlocked.
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ozzmanj1 said:
For starters it doesn't have AT&T branding but is a preproduction model of AT&T. Bootloader is unlocked.
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Nice catch I would love to not have ATT on the back (of the one I havent bought yet..)
Seller emailed m some photos, showing AT&T on the screen, boot up and so forth. So it does use AT&T but none of the AT&T branding (thank God) and best part... bootloader unlocked.
So the guy emailed me and said that he checked and the decice bootloader is locked. So I went to the SOny unlock site and typed in the phones IMEI and it gave me the unlock code.
It may be because this is a pre-production model but it is AT&T and Sony's site gave me an unlock code in my gmail... would anyone with an AT&T Xperia PLAY be willing to take a look at the sony unlock site and see if they are unlocking AT&T phones?
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlocking-boot-loader
that's weird, a prototype phone is ALWAYS unlocked, for tests etc. it is needed.
nickholtus said:
that's weird, a prototype phone is ALWAYS unlocked, for tests etc. it is needed.
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Yeah well, the guy emailed me informing me he shipped it, but that he checked again and now he's not sure if its unlocked or not. The fact its a preproduction model should be unlocked. I will have it by Friday, so I will take a look. If it is locked I have the code now. I'll update this thread on whether its locked or unlocked when I get it.
Sony gives the unlock key, but if you can't enter fastboot mode, its not of any use.
eksasol said:
Sony gives the unlock key, but if you can't enter fastboot mode, its not of any use.
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Yes, I am aware that if fastboot mode is locked out the key is no good. However this is a very early model, manufactured 8th week of 2011 and it has no AT&T branding, despite having AT&T firmware. Plus as it is a prototype then it should be completely unlocked as it would need to be for beta testing.
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Does that mean you can hook it up to a TV?
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As I have received several emails asking if the prototype has HDMI out, from what I can gather of the pictures I uploaded (Post 8) it does not have HDMI... I will be recieving it tomorrow and will post my thoughts on it but again according to the photos, no HDMI.... and for the record I am not expecting it too....
Phone arrived today Bootloader was unlocked but it was not sim unlocked, guess AT&T didnt want beta testers using it on T-Mobile. Paid $7 to unlock sim and am now running NXT lite and I am amazed at how many choices/options GSM users have over CDMA users..... its nuts..
Now I just have to wait until my contract with VZ is done in 3 weeks.
What are the benefits over a GSM device to a CDMA one then? If you already had an Xperia Play why did you need a new one?
Gotta admit, that HDMI port would've been nice...
There is no HDMI port on this play. The reason I bought the new play is because I will be moving from Verizon to T-Mobile. And Verizon play wont work on tmo
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Hey I just bought an unlocked one off amazon,
Not sure if Im still going to have to unlock it using Sony site or what. If I have too Ill post back with my results.
sirkingchase said:
Hey I just bought an unlocked one off amazon,
Not sure if Im still going to have to unlock it using Sony site or what. If I have too Ill post back with my results.
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Do you mean the R800i unlocked or R800at unlocked. Either way they are sim unlocked only, not bootloader unlocked. You can't unlock the bootloader of the R800at from Sony website because it can't get into fastboot mode, however the R800i is possible.

PAYG Razr i from Three in the UK

Hi
I've just received one of the Razr I phones on offer from Three UK for £149 + £10 topup ordered online. People might like to know that the phone I received is an unbranded UK Retail model with 4.1.2 and UNLOCKED. I've tried it with Virgin, T-Mobile & Tesco SIMs and it works fine. Very pleased so far.
Cheers - Andy
Yea problem is you cant unlock the bootloaders try it yourself so no modding.
jutley said:
Yea problem is you cant unlock the bootloaders try it yourself so no modding.
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Yep, aware of that. Should have made clear that I meant it was not SIM locked. Modding always seems to bring me grief so I'm quite happy to keep it standard as a reliable phone/internet browser/navigation device. :fingers-crossed:
Cheers Andy
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Yea problem is you cant unlock the bootloaders try it yourself so no modding.
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Hi,
are you totally sure that ALL of the Three PAYG Motorola Razr i-s can NOT be unlocked considering their bootloader? Why?
I plan to purchase one, but I knew nothing about this... Would I miss anything important if it remains locked?
sxxorp said:
Hi,
are you totally sure that ALL of the Three PAYG Motorola Razr i-s can NOT be unlocked considering their bootloader? Why? How do you know that all of them are with unlockable bootloader?
That's why they're so cheap? I plan to purchase one, but I knew nothing about this...
Would I miss anything important if it remains locked?
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What was said above is not correct. See the bootloader thread.
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What was said above is not correct. See the bootloader thread.
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Which thread? Can you give the link of the thread that confirms this, please?
I've only found one mostly with older posts: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32576654 I think this not the one you mentioned.
I have just unlocked my locked bootloader, having bought the phone like the op from 3.
The fault with generating the unlock code was with Moto.
Now mine is unlocked, rooted and CWM installed.
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Yes, I can see how this grow into rumour, this is the aforementioned thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377175
Problem solved
vimesUK said:
I have just unlocked my locked bootloader, having bought the phone like the op from 3.
The fault with generating the unlock code was with Moto.
Now mine is unlocked, rooted and CWM installed.
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By the way: can everybody confirm that the 'Razr i' purchased from Three is SIM-Unlocked (without their official unlocking process)?
That would be great help if I could be sure
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By the way: can everybody confirm that the 'Razr i' purchased from Three is SIM-Unlocked (without their official unlocking process)?
That would be great help if I could be sure
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Yep, I received mine yesterday and the label on the Box and About Phone page shows it to be a normal UK Retail version and mine definitely wasn't SIM locked as in OP. I'm currently using a Tesco (O2) PAYG SIM to use remaining credit before porting to 3. I've also tested with T-Mobile & Virgin and it works fine.
Cheers - Andy
Thanks for the details Andy!
Can anyone else confirm?
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Thanks for the details Andy!
Can anyone else confirm?
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I can! Bought one a few weeks ago and tried a GiffGaff sim out of curiosity and it worked! Great!
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yeah mine is sim unlocked too. bought it from three in uk
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yeah mine is sim unlocked too. bought it from three in uk
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Thanks guys for the helpful (and fortunately positive) replies. Now I'm brave enough to turn the question by 180°:
is there anybody, whose device that has been bought from Three (especially Pay As You Go) was SIM-locked?
(I hope the thread's intensity becomes weaker).
funny enough yes. i bought one for my mrs today and after commenting only a few hours ago i thought i should try. so i put a giffgaff sim in it and it asked for unlock code??????
so i tryed with a EE sim and asked same again.
then i put the 3 sim back in got it all set up with google sync and apps etc and tryed again wigh sims and hey presto it worked????????
whats that all about?
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I must've missed out on that as they're showing as £249.99 now. Shame really as I'm thinking about moving from GG to Three.
Instead I've picked up one from the Orange ebay store (£169.99 with £20 credit included). Seems like unlock codes can be picked up cheaply enough too - here's hoping the Orange branding isn't overboard.
Biohead said:
I must've missed out on that as they're showing as £249.99 now. Shame really as I'm thinking about moving from GG to Three.
Instead I've picked up one from the Orange ebay store (£169.99 with £20 credit included). Seems like unlock codes can be picked up cheaply enough too - here's hoping the Orange branding isn't overboard.
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Hi, I had to do the same, because my UK contact was late by one day (she could go for the phone on 1st Aug 2013, offer ended at 31st July...), so I've ordered from Play.com with free Pillips BT speaker (http://www.play.com/stores/ChitterChatter/listing/828995144). +10Ł & Locked, but still satisfactory offer. When do you get yours? I've never thought of Orange branding... can it be disturbing?
And from where do you buy trustworthy unlock code? I'll need sth like that, too!
I bought mine from the "official" Orange UK eBay store - which is run by ChitterChatter, the same company in your play.com link. I'm hoping it gets delivered at some point this week.
There's quite a few sellers advertising an XT890 unlock on ebay for less than £10, so it seems pretty straight forward to get the handset unlocked.
Looking into people who bought the RAZR i last time Orange sold them for this price, the handsets themselves don't have any Orange branding. Usually, Orange really go over the top with their branding so it's nice to know these won't have that problem.
Three raised there price to £249.99 a day after I bought mine for £149.99 :') guess I was lucku
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And from where do you buy trustworthy unlock code? I'll need sth like that, too!
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Just received my code from: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160993247848?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It took about 18 hours to receive and it worked first time

Optus Au is close to releasing

Walked into an Optus store today to check a few handsets out.
While there, delivery of their Z2 stock arrived.
Still waiting for demo to check it out but looks like they'll be on sale real soon.
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xchasa said:
Walked into an Optus store today to check a few handsets out.
While there, delivery of their Z2 stock arrived.
Still waiting for demo to check it out but looks like they'll be on sale real soon.
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Picked mine up this morning. There's pretty limited stock available though. Had to try 3 stores.
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Picked mine up this morning. There's pretty limited stock available though. Had to try 3 stores.
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Hey, I was just wondering if the outright version of Z2 from Optus is sim unlocked & bootloader unlockable?
Not sure honestly, I doubt it would be sim unlocked. I'm sure you can unlock the bootloader, but I haven't tried
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Not sure honestly, I doubt it would be sim unlocked. I'm sure you can unlock the bootloader, but I haven't tried
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Could you maybe please check the bootloader status to see whether it can be unlocked?
you can check it by opening the dialer and typing *#*#7378423#*#* the go into service info> configuration> and look at where it says "bootloader unlocked allowed:" whether it says yes or no. Sorry if I'm asking too much, I'm just trying to decide whether I should buy it from Optus or not.
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Could you maybe please check the bootloader status to see whether it can be unlocked?
you can check it by opening the dialer and typing *#*#7378423#*#* the go into service info> configuration> and look at where it says "bootloader unlocked allowed:" whether it says yes or no. Sorry if I'm asking too much, I'm just trying to decide whether I should buy it from Optus or not.
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Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes.
And i think i read right that it's not sim locked
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Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes.
And i think i read right that it's not sim locked
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Thank you so much for your help
xchasa said:
Walked into an Optus store today to check a few handsets out.
While there, delivery of their Z2 stock arrived.
Still waiting for demo to check it out but looks like they'll be on sale real soon.
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Did you get the Adidas shoe promotion they are offering online worth $190. Just curious if its exclusive to online vs going into a store?
Ps Cant wait to get mine delivered tomorrow lol
Haven't decided to buy just yet mate. Holding out to see the user reviews a bit more.
Let us know what you think when you get it too.
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Root on Locked Bootloader

So I've got a Z2 on O2UK and I have a locked bootloader which is a bit of a bummer, has anyone had much luck getting root on the locked bootloader, I know it will come eventually, but without root I'm seriously considering returning the phone and getting a HTC One M8, which I don't want to do as I love the design of the newest xperia phones.
We all have locked bootloaders, difference is some are unlockable and some are not. And no, so far no root exploit without unlocking bootloader first
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Yeah I know we do, I can't unlock mine, it's says NO when I check. I might have a go following some guides in the Z1 and Z1 Compact threads, there must be a way.
As of this moment sadly there are no root exploits, you can save yourself trouble. Usually someone finds exploit in older firmware version and uses it to gain root, but z2 shipped with 4.4, which due to google policy shouldnt have any. But fear not, device is not even worldwide available yet, im sure in some time someone is ought to find a security hole
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I know which is a shame, I might return it and just get the M8.
If root is such a big deal that you cant wait, then yeah, changing phones or provider is probably best for you
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Wait, that's what I say
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I have apps that depend on root, that's the only issue. And we no known exploit on KitKat on any Xperia phone, I find it unlikely we will get root soon, unless we get the mythical JellyBean FTF file for our phone, which I find unlikely we will.
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nintendolinky said:
I have apps that depend on root, that's the only issue. And we no known exploit on KitKat on any Xperia phone, I find it unlikely we will get root soon, unless we get the mythical JellyBean FTF file for our phone, which I find unlikely we will.
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Get the phone through Carphone Warehouse or Phones 4 U, you'll get a network unlocked handset with an unlockable bootloader.
The phone I got through 3 is both.
I got it through contract upgrade with o2 and got an xperia z2 tablet for £100 so if I take it back I have to take the tablet back, which I don't want to do, so I'm in a difficult decision.
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I got it through contract upgrade with o2 and got an xperia z2 tablet for £100 so if I take it back I have to take the tablet back, which I don't want to do, so I'm in a difficult decision.
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Ah I see your predicament. Maybe check to see what deal cpw or p4u can do, I'm pretty sure you can upgrade through them.
Not on o2 refresh which is a shame as I would have done it there.
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As far as i know if you change phone your 100quid tablet deal will not be valid aswell?
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Yeah its not so I have to take the tablet back also, which is something I don't want to do.
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Seriously dunno why some companies are so penny wise but pound foolish. Don't they know that ease of rooting can sell more phones than whatever advertising gimmicks?
Seifer1975 said:
Seriously dunno why some companies are so penny wise but pound foolish. Don't they know that ease of rooting can sell more phones than whatever advertising gimmicks?
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Tbh people here at xda is just a minority compared to global sales, so no, rooting is not something that would increase number of sales, what it would increase, is number of broken devices due to lack of knowledge in common user.
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Yeah its not so I have to take the tablet back also, which is something I don't want to do.
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Have you received your Tablet then as I haven't seen anyone else who took the o2 deal even having received notification they are getting yet ?
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BigladUK said:
Have you received your Tablet then as I haven't seen anyone else who took the o2 deal even having received notification they are getting yet ?
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As above.
I also got the phone from o2 but have had no confirmation of the tablet as yet.
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I actually work for o2, and yes all the devices are locked bootloader. I was gutted when I got mine. Just hoping someone finds a way to get around it. I have faith!
With regards to the tablet, you would have to return it yes, as part of the deal.
People who are awaiting tablets, I have heard they can be shipped any time in May and its a gamble as to if you get a 4G or wifi variant of it.
I will chase it up for more info though on the timescales for everyone
**Edit** those asking about tablets know that it was for preorder customers only? Did you get a leaflet at the till / delivery and have registered on the Sony website to claim it?
I have my tablet I didn't preorder either, I went in store asked about the deal and was offered it. I have a wifi model, didn't know I could have got a 4G one.

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