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Confused with phone unlocking

Ok, so I've been trying to examine what I've done but i don't know. The problem is, I unlocked my phone to all networks for free, how, I don't know, I only rooted it and installed/restored 3-4 ROM's. I didn't mess with digging on system files etc. I tryed to do this on the same friend's X8 and it didn't work. So, have I burned something or what? Very interesting, huh..
P.S. I buyed it new and it wasn't unlocked.

Are your phone and your friend's phone the same model? If not, that's the answer. Not all phones can be unlocked by flashing a new ROM. For example, my dad's phone worked for that effect. (A ZTE Blade) But my phone (A Sony Ericsson Xperia X8) doesn't work for that effect.
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Quite interesting.
Gonna try this with my x8.
Well according to other user,the SIM lock is included in the bootloader or the kernel I don't know exactly so something must have happend to them.
Also are you 100% sure that your phone was locked to a single carrier?

i dont think that its possible to unlock a phone through installing custom roms, unless the phone that the custom rom was developed on was unlocked? :S
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SIM-lock info is stored in TA. It's hashed.
Baseband/radio reads this info. Radio handles SIM-card. It's hashed too (amss.sin/fota.sin).
Nothing can be done from within Android system to bypass this.

Yes, my friend's phone & mine are exactly the same. We even buyed it in the same store. One guy told me that unlocking with ROM is imposible and that's truth but in the other way he said that I burned radio controller or something like that.
@pandza94 Yes, I'm 100% sure, I tried with another SIM card and it didn't work (when i buyed the phone)

lsalamun said:
Yes, my friend's phone & mine are exactly the same. We even buyed it in the same store. One guy told me that unlocking with ROM is imposible and that's truth but in the other way he said that I burned radio controller or something like that.
@pandza94 Yes, I'm 100% sure, I tried with another SIM card and it didn't work (when i buyed the phone)
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It's bought not buyed.
And this is impossible. You cant burn anything when flashing rom.
Please, stop spamming.
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Ok, firstly sorry for my bad english and secondly I'm not trying to spam, I just asked how can it be possible to unlock phone with doing those steps. Sorry for asking..

lsalamun said:
Ok, firstly sorry for my bad english and secondly I'm not trying to spam, I just asked how can it be possible to unlock phone with doing those steps. Sorry for asking..
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Allright, but you got lucky - if its true
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You are not the only one that unlocked x8 on that way.
I bought xperia x8 in tele2 and it was locked. I tryed other operators sim card but it didnt work.
But after flashing rom (instaling custom rom) I got my phone unlocked. Dont know how I do it but I do it ( I didnt know that I can do that, I just wanted to install custom rom)

@r4z0ry I bought it in bonbon option, but they have same delivery as tele2. I'm not so smart about android developing etc. but maybe ROM can acces those amss.sin/fota.sin files and unlock them? Sorry if I asked a stupid question

I dont know
I just bought form tele2 and I tryed to insert bonbon (tmobile) sim card but it wasnt accepted, but after rooting (or rooting and flashing) I tryed to insert bonbon sim and it worked, so I know that I unlocked x8 but dont know how

lsalamun said:
@r4z0ry I bought it in bonbon option, but they have same delivery as tele2. I'm not so smart about android developing etc. but maybe ROM can acces those amss.sin/fota.sin files and unlock them? Sorry if I asked a stupid question
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Not possible to do this way currently.

2.3.4 will be available for unlocked Bootloaders SE say

hello,
As per http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/2011/09/26/new-gingerbread-software-available-in-nordic-countries/#more-3743 unlocked bootloaders will also be able to update to 2.3.4.
Can we take it to mean now SE will allow phones with unlocked bootloaders to update via OTA or SEUS! Good News i think.

I can only see unlocked phones, not unlocked boot loaders...

kiz1983 said:
I can only see unlocked phones, not unlocked boot loaders...
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Kiz1983 Thx for pointing it out guess i was carried away of having phones with Unlock BL able to update. You mean locked Phones= Sim locked phones or wat?
If yes you mean sim locked phones dont update via OTA or SEUS. I never had Sim Locked phones so i dont know
somebody might help me understand

centi50 said:
somebody might help me understand
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26th September 2011.17:10 Even a blind monkey that can't read could understand. It's telling you about 2.3.4, what most of us have been using for almost a month.

Someone plz edit this thread title cuz is totally misleading

So nothing new, right?
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Flo95 said:
So nothing new, right?
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Correct.....

Xperia z5 premium root, bl & roms!

Okay, i am making this thread so people can find the answer for their questions here, some of these are the questions i was wondering too, but mostly these questions are what i think most people are wondering. And as always i want the answer to be heard from many people, so i really can be sure and know all about it!
ROMS..............
So, anyone got any idea when custom roms like cyanogen get compatibility for xperia z5 premium? how long does it usually take? and how do i get my current stock rom on my pc so i can customise it myself, and not die in waiting for cyanogen ? When the first cyanogen comes, it will be laggy, as everyone knows... Is it worth flashing? Can flashing ROMs break my phone, even when done right? Are they too risky for my brand new flagship beast?
ROOT..............
When do EASY one click rooting apps like kingroot, kingoroot and iroot work with the z5 premium? Does the "dirty" unlocked bootloader root made by androplus for xperia z5p work for the latest software update? When will the legendary locked bootloader root come?
BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED......
Okay this is what i can answer on!
Will the camera quality go really bad?
NO, it won't. Only in low light it will be terrible, only in low light! It is EXACTLY (for me) the same as locked bootloader on normal lightning. YOU CAN BARELY SPOT THE DIFFERENCE!
is the boot loader worth unlocking??
This is a hard one. Its different for everybody, someone LIKE ME thinks its worth it, some others think its not. (tell your opinions pls)
FOR ME IT IS. As with unlocked bootloader you will be getting root before the locked boys.
What does change?
For me, nothing really. No experience has changed for me, but everyone uses it differently!
Okey so thats it for now its sunday night soon, post your questions down below, ill answer IF I CAN xd. if i don't know the answer, other people will answer it (HOPEFULLY) please ask and comment below! Thank you guys!

And by the way, will there EVER be a android 4.x rom that works on z5p?

Android 4.x ? Are you kidding me? Nooooo of course there wont be...
Unlocked bootloader exists and so does root. We dont have locked Bootloader root yet.
Cyangenmod? Wont be for while I think.
Id just be happy you have a good device, unlock the bootloader and root.

fkofilee said:
Android 4.x ? Are you kidding me? Nooooo of course there wont be...
Unlocked bootloader exists and so does root. We dont have locked Bootloader root yet.
Cyangenmod? Wont be for while I think.
Id just be happy you have a good device, unlock the bootloader and root.
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Im not kidding i would really want android 4.x on this xddd

fkofilee said:
Android 4.x ? Are you kidding me? Nooooo of course there wont be...
Unlocked bootloader exists and so does root. We dont have locked Bootloader root yet.
Cyangenmod? Wont be for while I think.
Id just be happy you have a good device, unlock the bootloader and root.
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I just asked that is it anyway possible..

fkofilee said:
Android 4.x ? Are you kidding me? Nooooo of course there wont be...
Unlocked bootloader exists and so does root. We dont have locked Bootloader root yet.
Cyangenmod? Wont be for while I think.
Id just be happy you have a good device, unlock the bootloader and root.
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I have it allready unlocked but i havent rooted because i dont know does the root work on the newest software update that i have

Of course it does, Install customer kernel and recovery and flash Super SU if required
However be aware of which model you have....

fkofilee said:
Of course it does, Install customer kernel and recovery and flash Super SU if required
However be aware of which model you have....
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build number is 32.0.A.6.200 and its the no dual E6853 xdd ok ima try soon

masaforce said:
build number is 32.0.A.6.200 and its the no dual E6853 xdd ok ima try soon
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Has anyone tried new version of kingroot?I can't because I do not have the phone yet

josephnero said:
Has anyone tried new version of kingroot?I can't because I do not have the phone yet
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It does not work. Only root method is with unlocked bl, WICH DID NOT WORK FOR ME! I just installed a custom pre rooted rom, that worked. If u wanna do it the unlocked bl way, its pretty hard if u have only used kingroot for rooting.. And u can easily bootloop or brick ur phone. Thank me for helpful post if i helped pls xdd. I can ofc answer more questions if u need info.

masaforce said:
It does not work. Only root method is with unlocked bl, WICH DID NOT WORK FOR ME! I just installed a custom pre rooted rom, that worked. If u wanna do it the unlocked bl way, its pretty hard if u have only used kingroot for rooting.. And u can easily bootloop or brick ur phone. Thank me for helpful post if i helped pls xdd. I can ofc answer more questions if u need info.
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thanks a lot mate.Guess I'll have to wait a bit before getting the phone

josephnero said:
thanks a lot mate.Guess I'll have to wait a bit before getting the phone
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Yea, ALSO! If your getting it. The phone has one problem........ IT BENDS... I can confirm.. So i think its the best phone ever, but its batterylife is pretty poor and it bends.. So if u get it on really bendy places your eventually gonna end up with a samsung curve tv looking phone. Mine is not bent, well slightly, u can barely see it.

masaforce said:
Yea, ALSO! If your getting it. The phone has one problem........ IT BENDS... I can confirm.. So i think its the best phone ever, but its batterylife is pretty poor and it bends.. So if u get it on really bendy places your eventually gonna end up with a samsung curve tv looking phone. Mine is not bent, well slightly, u can barely see it.
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I just bought a note 4 I will wait for Z6.thanks a ton mate

josephnero said:
I just bought a note 4 I will wait for Z6.thanks a ton mate
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No problem have a good weekend.

masaforce said:
No problem have a good weekend.
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on the sidenote.I hate my new Note 4

josephnero said:
on the sidenote.I hate my new Note 4
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Lol.. Samsung sucks. Everything they make sucks.. I got a 4000€ tv wich sucks.. I got s5 wich is ok but against my z3 or z5p it sucks baaaad m8.. My dad also had samsung tvs on work and he threw them straight to trash ... Ill never buy any samsung.. Maybe i will sometime if a miracle happens lol. But i wont reccomend buying a samsung. I hate samsung, for a good reason

masaforce said:
Lol.. Samsung sucks. Everything they make sucks.. I got a 4000€ tv wich sucks.. I got s5 wich is ok but against my z3 or z5p it sucks baaaad m8.. My dad also had samsung tvs on work and he threw them straight to trash ... Ill never buy any samsung.. Maybe i will sometime if a miracle happens lol. But i wont reccomend buying a samsung. I hate samsung, for a good reason
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To be honest I blame myself,I fell for the hype some sites like gsmarena and phonearena created about that damn AMOLED and samsung cam quality.If I post a comparison with my old Z2 you,ll see how note gets destroyed.the only positive side is deep blacks

josephnero said:
To be honest I blame myself,I fell for the hype some sites like gsmarena and phonearena created about that damn AMOLED and samsung cam quality.If I post a comparison with my old Z2 you,ll see how note gets destroyed.the only positive side is deep blacks
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Yeaas

masaforce said:
It does not work. Only root method is with unlocked bl, WICH DID NOT WORK FOR ME! I just installed a custom pre rooted rom, that worked. If u wanna do it the unlocked bl way, its pretty hard if u have only used kingroot for rooting.. And u can easily bootloop or brick ur phone. Thank me for helpful post if i helped pls xdd. I can ofc answer more questions if u need info.
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Actually I'm expecting a Z6 with Snapdragon 820 in mid of 2016 already...

jerryhou85 said:
Actually I'm expecting a Z6 with Snapdragon 820 in mid of 2016 already...
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Kk.. I usually buy a new phone or 2 in one year..

Boot loader unlock

I guess it may be too early to know, but does anyone know if the boot loader will be unlockable on the US version? I know it doesn't release until mid July. I'm contemplating this because I like the looks and even the specs (I don't need the latest and greatest processor). The copper colored one on Amazon looks fantastic.

I think this thread is important. Keeping an eye on it. Would consider a purchase if unlockable. It would be a ****ty move to not unlock it. They could sell more phones if unlockable

Hello guys, im not sure but lenovo k6 note has equivalent specification as Nokia 6 so i think is possibile to root/unlock bt using k6 note methods ?? anybody can check ?

famouzkk said:
Hello guys, im not sure but lenovo k6 note has equivalent specification as Nokia 6 so i think is possibile to root/unlock bt using k6 note methods ?? anybody can check ?
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Ok so i got all the files required to root a lenovo k6, theres probably something that will need to be modified.
File are here : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2dVzKZymUDWQnJXbFlBeXZCQUk?usp=sharing
please correct me if im wrong. Hopefully someone can dig into this because i really dont get time to search and try and test it on my own. Plus this is my main phone, cant ruin it.(half ruined with no g services already)
Also i want to add that i tried the blackberry method too, https://forums.crackberry.com/black...lts-official-google-apps-landing-page-965257/
its pretty outdated i guess.

surya467 said:
Ok so i got all the files required to root a lenovo k6, theres probably something that will need to be modified.
File are here : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2dVzKZymUDWQnJXbFlBeXZCQUk?usp=sharing
please correct me if im wrong. Hopefully someone can dig into this because i really dont get time to search and try and test it on my own. Plus this is my main phone, cant ruin it.(half ruined with no g services already)
Also i want to add that i tried the blackberry method too, https://forums.crackberry.com/black...lts-official-google-apps-landing-page-965257/
its pretty outdated i guess.
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Blackberry method can be optimized for Nokia 6, but it's a very hard work

mauronofrio said:
Blackberry method can be optimized for Nokia 6, but it's a very hard work
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i thought so too. I wish root was a little more easier/Nokia would be cool to release bootloader unlock :s

surya467 said:
i thought so too. I wish root was a little more easier/Nokia would be cool to release bootloader unlock :s
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Yes it will be more easier and more functionally

Frendly reminder to unlock your bootloader

If you intend to do basically anything with this phone I highly recommend unlocking the bootloader and leaving it in that state always. Especially do this before accepting any kind of beta ota because you might not be able to roll back without bootloader unlock. Do not for any reason try locking your bootloader again unless a rom you are using specifically says to do so like Copperhead or you may end up semi or hardbricking your device. Having and leaving your bootloader unlocked also makes it possible to recover from almost every single possible problem that can arise with the device on a firmware/os level.

Yes,
Recent Non Beta OTA Update also Ruined the Phone. Since the Device was Locked it turned into a Useless Brick Now.
So its Strongly advisable to keep the Developer Mode on with USB Debugging ON and Allow Boot-loader Unlock Option ON at-least.

senthil19 said:
Yes,
Recent Non Beta OTA Update also Ruined the Phone. Since the Device was Locked it turned into a Useless Brick Now.
So its Strongly advisable to keep the Developer Mode on with USB Debugging ON and Allow Boot-loader Unlock Option ON at-least.
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This is mostly the problem I'm referring to as I've now seen like 5 people who are stuck with a broken ota or are stuck on beta with no way off

I bought a second hand Pixel phone(small version) this summer and it came with locked bootloader. But i live in Russia now, so i dont use verizon. Is there any way to unlock bootloader on verizon phone? Android 8.1 last release

Karolei said:
I bought a second hand Pixel phone(small version) this summer and it came with locked bootloader. But i live in Russia now, so i dont use verizon. Is there any way to unlock bootloader on verizon phone? Android 8.1 last release
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Doesn't matter where you are, but there is a post or two on here talking about a guy who can unlock it using remote access and installing flexihub on your machine. If you wanna try it make a windows VM real quick and wipe ur phone after you back everything up that you need

Edit: double post

KittyRgnarok said:
Doesn't matter where you are, but there is a post or two on here talking about a guy who can unlock it using remote access and installing flexihub on your machine. If you wanna try it make a windows VM real quick and wipe ur phone after you back everything up that you need
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Can you give me a link to this thread or to this guy?

Karolei said:
Can you give me a link to this thread or to this guy?
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Literally first non-stickied thread in q&a

KittyRgnarok said:
Literally first non-stickied thread in q&a
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Oh, you are right, sorry. Thank you!

Karolei said:
Oh, you are right, sorry. Thank you!
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No problem my dude. Make sure to do this in a sandbox environment please. Have fun

Karolei said:
I bought a second hand Pixel phone(small version) this summer and it came with locked bootloader. But i live in Russia now, so i dont use verizon. Is there any way to unlock bootloader on verizon phone? Android 8.1 last release
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today，i spand 150￥ on chinese Taobao.he let my 8.1 verzon pixel unlock,its amazing,i found all bbs ,only fine one way to unlock，our phone need S-OFF S-OFF S-OFF（importance say third）s-off need our chinese is king-card，i dont know what speak in english（Key words：S-ON S-OFF htc） through it to return android 7.1 （sorry my english is pool，but i think you can understand，wish you an early unlock）

pingzi- said:
today，i spand 150￥ on chinese Taobao.he let my 8.1 verzon pixel unlock,its amazing,i found all bbs ,only fine one way to unlock，our phone need S-OFF S-OFF S-OFF（importance say third）s-off need our chinese is king-card，i dont know what speak in english（Key words：S-ON S-OFF htc） through it to return android 7.1 （sorry my english is pool，but i think you can understand，wish you an early unlock）
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Do You have bootloader unlocked now?
And how you did it? remote over internet?
can you post link no this service?

KittyRgnarok said:
This is mostly the problem I'm referring to as I've now seen like 5 people who are stuck with a broken ota or are stuck on beta with no way off
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Can you explain this further please, are you saying regular update can brick the phone?

invisibles said:
Can you explain this further please, are you saying regular update can brick the phone?
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A misparsed or improperly fetched OTA can semi-brick a phone yes. It can also happen when the manufacturer or carrier push a broken update. Both scenarios have happened many times with lg and Samsung phones for example