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[Q] BL + sim unlock

Hi guys,
I have a question about bootloader unlocking. I know it doesn't unlock the carrier, so I've contacted Three UK and they're obtaining a code for my Xperia X8 that I bought on PAYG which will be £15.34 and can take up to 2 weeks.
My question is that if I go ahead and unlock the bootloader so that I can put newer kernels in (and therefore newer ROMs), will it remove the unlock code they gave me in any form, or will my phone always stay unlocked?
Also, if it goes back to locked, can I use that same code from Three and just unlock it again?
Thanks guys.

Also, I assume if anything goes wrong I can use the Pc Companion to practically wipe back to manufacturers kernel/rom/BL/settings?

You guys can't keep posting the Same question.
Anyway, your phone will get locked original network
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I believe if you use code to unlock SIM you' ll have phone same as one that was never locked. And none of your actions should lock it again.
It would be nice if somebody experienced confirm this, though.
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wilbso said:
You guys can't keep posting the Same question.
Anyway, your phone will get locked original network
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I didn't intend to ask the same question again. I did use the search so I apologise if it's already been asked but I'd love a definitive answer.
My guess is that either way, my IMEI will stay the same of course so in theory the same code could be used numerous times on the phone regardless. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I think I understand from your post that after unlocking BL it'll revert to original carrier lock? Same code or?
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xteejx said:
I didn't intend to ask the same question again. I did use the search so I apologise if it's already been asked but I'd love a definitive answer.
My guess is that either way, my IMEI will stay the same of course so in theory the same code could be used numerous times on the phone regardless. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I think I understand from your post that after unlocking BL it'll revert to original carrier lock? Same code or?
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That's alright. As long s you tried to use search button.
Anyway good luck with what your doin
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Thank you
I'm guessing that's a yes, I'm correct then?

xteejx said:
Thank you
I'm guessing that's a yes, I'm correct then?
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Yes, your right, unlocking BL will make your phone revert and lock to its original carrier
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Thanks mate
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xteejx said:
Thanks mate
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Anytime buddy
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[Q] Bootloader Unlock on[ factory unlocked] Phone

I think my phone had sim lock before i bought it, because it had 2.1 on it.
So i want to unlock the bootloader. In many threads about that i read:
Unlocking the bootloader of your phone will restore the original sim lock of your phone (if you had any) unless if you unlocked with EMMA/IMEI unlock code or it was factory-unlocked or if SE unlocked it!.
However, some users have reported that using msm7227_semc.cmd on their sim-unlocked phones did not restore the sim lock onto their phone. This has not been confirmed as of yet. Unlock the bootloader on your sim unlocked phone AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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so is that confirmed now and how safe is it to unlock it. which tool can i use?

Look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
Everything you need to know is there

In this thread i cant read something abour the sim lock ptoblem. The date code problen i knew before
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Ahem, hi, just wanted to point out that the quoted text you provided us with says it's unconfirmed. It will probably be safe but its unconfirmed if the sim-lock is restored

wilbso said:
Ahem, hi, just wanted to point out that the quoted text you provided us with says it's unconfirmed. It will probably be safe but its unconfirmed if the sim-lock is restored
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yes i wanted to know if someone knows sth about that

If your phone came factory unlocked (no SIM lock by default) then s1tool should tell you "no SEMC simlock certificate found"...
Align that information with the unlock thread in the dev section and you should have your answer (that you can unlock).

B.Jay said:
If your phone came factory unlocked (no SIM lock by default) then s1tool should tell you "no SEMC simlock certificate found"...
Align that information with the unlock thread in the dev section and you should have your answer (that you can unlock).
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really? great so i can safely unlock the bl.?
is flashtool good for that.
with factory unlocked i meant that it had no simlock when i bought it. maybey it had one before because it had 2.1 not the original 1.6 on it and the sellin package was sealed with a sticker of an german provider. so i think it was unlocked and sold as a kind of remaining stock

luisniklas said:
really? great so i can safely unlock the bl.?
is flashtool good for that.
with factory unlocked i meant that it had no simlock when i bought it. maybey it had one before because it had 2.1 not the original 1.6 on it and the sellin package was sealed with a sticker of an german provider. so i think it was unlocked and sold as a kind of remaining stock
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CHECK WITH S1TOOL!
(is even written in all the unlock guides)

B.Jay said:
CHECK WITH S1TOOL!
(is even written in all the unlock guides)
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i checked it it says :
PHP:
SEMC simlock certificate
i am only afraid of getting the original sim lock

luisniklas said:
i checked it it says :
PHP:
SEMC simlock certificate
i am only afraid of getting the original sim lock
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See this thread and carefully read through the steps dealing with "if you had SEMC simlock certificate".
EDIT: If you are having problems with the lousy English of that guide contact me by PM - I can talk German as well.

Does someone know what SEMC simlock certificate means?
Has some experiences with unlocking such a phone which had sim lock befor?
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luisniklas said:
I think my phone had sim lock before i bought it, because it had 2.1 on it.
So i want to unlock the bootloader. In many threads about that i read:
so is that confirmed now and how safe is it to unlock it. which tool can i use?
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Umm there was a special program for sim unlocking but I can't remember the gimme a sec ill check it later
I think the name was Se2tool
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I mean doess that line means that the has or had simlock?
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luisniklas said:
I mean doess that line means that the has or had simlock?
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Try different similar cards and if some cards want u an unlock code that means ur phone is locked
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ZeWhiteRabbit said:
Try different sim cards and if some cards want u an unlock code that means ur phone is locked
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luisniklas said:
I think my phone had sim lock before i bought it, because it had 2.1 on it.
So i want to unlock the bootloader. In many threads about that i read:
so is that confirmed now and how safe is it to unlock it. which tool can i use?
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Thanks for sharing!

My phone has n simlock now, but i.want to know ifmy phone had simlock. Can find that out?
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luisniklas said:
My phone has n simlock now, but i.want to know ifmy phone had simlock. Can find that out?
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Dude the sim lock is a PIN CODE and if its enabled when you reboot your phone it may ask you for PIN CODE BTW all sim cards has a password.....
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I dont mean that simlock. I mean that the phone can use only one sim card
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luisniklas said:
I dont mean that simlock. I mean that the phone can use only one sim card
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That means your phone is locked check the program Se2tool its for phone unlocking
PLEASE GIMME THANKS!
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unlocking

I cant find a guide to unlocking the galaxy mini, can anyone provide the best easy way to unlock to all networks.
thanks

healy2k said:
I cant find a guide to unlocking the galaxy mini, can anyone provide the best easy way to unlock to all networks.
thanks
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Maybe this can help
http://m.youtube.com/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=Am6Wh4Ts8TM&v=Am6Wh4Ts8TM&gl=PH
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kenjilucas19 said:
Maybe this can help
http://m.youtube.com/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=Am6Wh4Ts8TM&v=Am6Wh4Ts8TM&gl=PH
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i cant seem to get any of those vids to work, anyone know a fool proof tried and tested way please?
thanks

healy2k said:
i cant seem to get any of those vids to work, anyone know a fool proof tried and tested way please?
thanks
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am6Wh4Ts8TM
That's the video, but those services aren't free, there is no real fool-proof free way to unlock the phone (there was with omnius server, but it isn't free anymore, and it was very similar to this video).

healy2k said:
i cant seem to get any of those vids to work, anyone know a fool proof tried and tested way please?
thanks
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I have unlocked my SGM by following the tutorial here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335548

abdovar said:
I have unlocked my SGM by following the tutorial here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335548
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I unlocked mine using the second method on the above link

Mine got unlocked by flashing too many roms.. hahaha didn't know it was already unlocked. Only when I inserted a different provider simcard..
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Need help with Unlocking bootloader.

As the title says I need help with unlocking my bootloader for CWM because I have locked bootlader setted it on and it screwed my p880 so could someone help me?

deownagee said:
As the title says I need help with unlocking my bootloader for CWM because I have locked bootlader setted it on and it screwed my p880 so could someone help me?
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What version do you have? EUR-XXX ?
You followed the tutorial?

deownagee said:
As the title says I need help with unlocking my bootloader for CWM because I have locked bootlader setted it on and it screwed my p880 so could someone help me?
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You need to be on v20a, you can use the hacked kdz method as that's what I did. Then in dialer type in 3845#*880# then go to version info and look at software version. If it says euro xxx you can unlock if it doesn't then you most likely can't.
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I have v20a Eur-XXX

So what do I need to do? Because I still don't know what to do...

deownagee said:
So what do I need to do? Because I still don't know what to do...
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Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180688
follow that and no problem

RuedasLocas said:
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180688
follow that and no problem
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Thats Rooting I've already did that and it didn't unlock my boot loader Even thanks for the try
But well I still don't know how to unlock bootloader...

deownagee said:
Thats Rooting I've already did that and it didn't unlock my boot loader Even thanks for the try
But well I still don't know how to unlock bootloader...
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See this (it's for recovery but includes unlocking instructions) :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180138
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deownagee said:
Thats Rooting I've already did that and it didn't unlock my boot loader Even thanks for the try
But well I still don't know how to unlock bootloader...
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You're right, my mistake... Others already answered, my only advice is to pay attention to the tutorial don't do nothing you're not aware. A few persons already brick they devices, some still having problems to fix them. Take care and good luck.
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yeah good advice to double check everything and importantly make a quick backup would also be my advice,best of luck

Everyone thanks for the patience! I know how to do it right now. But not sure if I want to do

deownagee said:
Everyone thanks for the patience! I know how to do it right now. But not sure if I want to do
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If you just follow the instructions, two things can happend:
Unlock the bootloader, or not...
Allways able to go back to V10x or remain in V20A.
Now, if you start to mess with other commands and files and programs (like nvflash), than you might have a problem.

RuedasLocas said:
If you just follow the instructions, two things can happend:
Unlock the bootloader, or not...
Allways able to go back to V10x or remain in V20A.
Now, if you start to mess with other commands and files and programs (like nvflash), than you might have a problem.
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Okay awesome! but I tried to unlock it but it's getting stuck at: <waiting for device>

deownagee said:
Okay awesome! but I tried to unlock it but it's getting stuck at: <waiting for device>
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seems the device is not available...
you installed fastboot drivers? (updated CT_HsPhone_General_Drivers_ADB)

gtdaniel said:
seems the device is not available...
you installed fastboot drivers? (updated CT_HsPhone_General_Drivers_ADB)
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I have every driver downloaded that i saw I have 3 of the same drivers I think...

And does it mind i have Win 7 Pro 32 Bit?

deownagee said:
I have every driver downloaded that i saw I have 3 of the same drivers I think...
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The driver is inside of the folder you downloaded.
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RuedasLocas said:
The driver is inside of the folder you downloaded.
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Well yes I know it I even know how to do it but I'm getting stuck every time at: <waiting for device> while I did the fastboot oem unlock command so what do I need to do to fix it that it's unlocked?

P88020a-262-000
LGP880AT-00-v20a-262-000-MAR-04-2013
P88020a.1e56bb4c69
Should be implemented.
I can't unlock? :'(
(Sorry I cant post screens till I post 10msg)
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Emin3ms said:
P88020a-262-000
LGP880AT-00-v20a-262-000-MAR-04-2013
P88020a.1e56bb4c69
Should be implemented.
I can't unlock? :'(
(Sorry I cant post screens till I post 10msg)
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As far as I know, only one person was able to unlock a "262-000"...
It will be better for you to wait until tested method come out. Or for the official one.
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[Q] Sony Xperia 5303

Little stuck with a S X 5303.
I have rooted it no worries, but cant unlock it as the flash tool tells me it cant be officially unlocked. Help?
I used the DooMLoRD easy root, but not sure how to apply the custom kernel so I can flash this phone and unlock for any network.
Please advise? Dont want to be stuck on 02....

Stirlin said:
Little stuck with a S X 5303.
I have rooted it no worries, but cant unlock it as the flash tool tells me it cant be officially unlocked. Help?
I used the DooMLoRD easy root, but not sure how to apply the custom kernel so I can flash this phone and unlock for any network.
Please advise? Dont want to be stuck on 02....
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Have to install a custom recovery before you can install any kernal,
To unlock it buy a unlock code as far as im aware there is no way to do this other then that. I started a thread about unlock on this device before.
Also all the information you need can be found in the sp c5303 forums, Go take a look
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341666
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Sim unlocking and bootloader unlocking are Completely different.
To flash custom kernels,you need your bootloader unlocked search on Google Sony sp bootloader unlock for guide etc.
To unlock sim to any network then you need to buy a code or take to local phone shop for them to unlock.
Rooting will never give you these options it just allows you to customise your phone, give you control over device.
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Erm.
zolaisugly said:
Sim unlocking and bootloader unlocking are Completely different.
To flash custom kernels,you need your bootloader unlocked search on Google Sony sp bootloader unlock for guide etc.
To unlock sim to any network then you need to buy a code or take to local phone shop for them to unlock.
Rooting will never give you these options it just allows you to customise your phone, give you control over device.
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OK. I may be being thick here. I have googled guides as suggested, but my bootlocker status says NO. So, not possible? And the 2 sites i tried for sim unlock both were unable to get a code and refunded my money...
Help?
My Galaxy S2 was no bother.... :crying:

Stirlin said:
OK. I may be being thick here. I have googled guides as suggested, but my bootlocker status says NO. So, not possible? And the 2 sites i tried for sim unlock both were unable to get a code and refunded my money...
Help?
My Galaxy S2 was no bother.... :crying:
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Your bootloader is locked because your SIM is locked. Your carrier can give you an unlock code if you're not on contract

Stirlin said:
OK. I may be being thick here. I have googled guides as suggested, but my bootlocker status says NO. So, not possible? And the 2 sites i tried for sim unlock both were unable to get a code and refunded my money...
Help?
My Galaxy S2 was no bother.... :crying:
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Try this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377972
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