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[Q] Unlocking Bootloader & Removing Sim Lock

Hey guys my cousin gave me his Xperia X8 to remove the SIMLOCK from. Its an Xperia X8. I found this guide however the programs included arent working for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
It says that the phone must have manufacturing code 11W28 and below and the Xperia X8 I have got it 11W22
It says run s1tool and click DO JOB. However the s1tool has been updated and when I click identify and connect Xperia X8 when turned off as well as pressing the back button nothing appears within S1Tool. So I cant continue the remaining steps.
The phone is not unlocked and runs stock SE Firmware.
FYI: I am trying to unlock the bootloader and then remove network lock. Im just saying this so you clever guys know what my objective is
Thanks in advance

Is it possible to unlock the bootloader on a network locked phone? I also have the X8 and apparantly I cannot unlock it's bootloader.

Yeah, its possible, you should try it
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zeshansajid said:
Hey guys my cousin gave me his Xperia X8 to remove the SIMLOCK from. Its an Xperia X8. I found this guide however the programs included arent working for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
It says that the phone must have manufacturing code 11W28 and below and the Xperia X8 I have got it 11W22
It says run s1tool and click DO JOB. However the s1tool has been updated and when I click identify and connect Xperia X8 when turned off as well as pressing the back button nothing appears within S1Tool. So I cant continue the remaining steps.
The phone is not unlocked and runs stock SE Firmware.
FYI: I am trying to unlock the bootloader and then remove network lock. Im just saying this so you clever guys know what my objective is
Thanks in advance
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You can safely unlock the BL on yoyr phone. Here is what you have to do in order for S1tool to read your phone properly.
1. Install the Flash mode and ADB drivers for your phone. These drivers are bundled with Flashtool, just download and install Flashtool (link in dev section) and then go into the drivers folder and install. Then reboot your computer.
2. Turn off your phone. Then go into S1tool and click identify. Press and hold the back button while connecting your phone to the computer via USB cable. A green led light should appear to indicate that your phone has entered flash mode. S1tool should then start identification.
ShinOrochiX said:
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader on a network locked phone? I also have the X8 and apparantly I cannot unlock it's bootloader.
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You can unlock a sim-locked phone's bootloader.
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try install gordon gate drivers, and you must have PC Companion, and then you can connect phone to s1tool
1. install PCC
2. install gg-drivers
3. restart your PC
4. connect phone to s1tool
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Hi guys, can somebody confirm that if I unlocked my phone by Omnius than if I unlock it with S1Tool then it will work? There are a lot of discussions about this on the net but it is not clear. On many sites written that I will lose the network signal or the radio if I do it...or the sim-lock will be restored again...So if somebody know this please write a clear answer for example:
Yes you can unlock it with S1Tool without any problem or
Yes you can unlock it with Omnius without any problem or
No because...
Thank you very much!

atomeec said:
Hi guys, can somebody confirm that if I unlocked my phone by Omnius than if I unlock it with S1Tool then it will work? There are a lot of discussions about this on the net but it is not clear. On many sites written that I will lose the network signal or the radio if I do it...or the sim-lock will be restored again...So if somebody know this please write a clear answer for example:
Yes you can unlock it with S1Tool without any problem or
Yes you can unlock it with Omnius without any problem or
No because...
Thank you very much!
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You will not be able to unlock your BL safely with the free tools listed here if you have sim unlocked your phone with Omnius.
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try to read this thread man!
careful for trying unlock bootloader!
and check for you mobile version..
read this!
is your version can to doing unlock BL
press thanks if I help to solve your prob! :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Q] simunlock

Is there any way to find out what method was used to simunlock an x8 (without asking the guy who atualy did the deed, ofc)?
Sorry if this was allready asked, but couldnt find anything on this...

I dont think there is a way......may i know why do u want to know.....?
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binhari said:
may i know why do u want to know.....?
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Well, if its unlocked via imei, Im safe to unlock the bootloader... at least thats as far as I could gather by all the info scattered around.
To help narrow down the possible unlock method used, I can add that whenever the phone is rebooted, and there is a sim from a different Service Provider than the "original" one, it asks for a network unlock code. By tapping "skip" the phone then boots up and works just fine with any other Service Provider's sim.
This leads me to believe the phone was unlocked by other means than IMEI. And hence, all hopes of unlocking the bootloader are obliterated.

SnooSnoo said:
Well, if its unlocked via imei, Im safe to unlock the bootloader... at least thats as far as I could gather by all the info scattered around.
To help narrow down the possible unlock method used, I can add that whenever the phone is rebooted, and there is a sim from a different Service Provider than the "original" one, it asks for a network unlock code. By tapping "skip" the phone then boots up and works just fine with any other Service Provider's sim.
This leads me to believe the phone was unlocked by other means than IMEI. And hence, all hopes of unlocking the bootloader are obliterated.
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Ok....:-S
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Well, I still don't know what method was used to apply the simunlock, but, I was able to find out that my bootloader is unlocked.
So, that's cool :cyclops:

SnooSnoo said:
Well, I still don't know what method was used to apply the simunlock, but, I was able to find out that my bootloader is unlocked.
So, that's cool :cyclops:
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Nice! Have fun!

[Q] bootloader not allowed xperia z

my phone is showing me that it cant unlock boot loader when i see in service test bt typing *#7378432#*#*
i am from india and using normal xperia z (not any docomo or any)
can any one say what to do for getting permission for unlocking boot loader

Short answer - you can't unlock it ever.
The only exception would be if the status changed to disallowed after rooting. There is a fix for that somewhere in Doomlord's rooting thread.
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meghanath reddy said:
my phone is showing me that it cant unlock boot loader when i see in service test bt typing *#7378432#*#*
i am from india and using normal xperia z (not any docomo or any)
can any one say what to do for getting permission for unlocking boot loader
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First time I checked, I was also disappointed, a few days later I realized that I checked the status without having a root phone. After I rooted the phone it said yes for me.

Dsteppa said:
First time I checked, I was also disappointed, a few days later I realized that I checked the status without having a root phone. After I rooted the phone it said yes for me.
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Mine has always said 'Yes', even before I rooted.
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But here I checked after rooting my phone only
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I have checked after rooting my phone
Can I get unlock boot loader option as yes if I return to stock using pc companion
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meghanath reddy said:
I have checked after rooting my phone
Can I get unlock boot loader option as yes if I return to stock using pc companion
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Maybe. Only if the bootloader was actually unlockable to begin with.
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meghanath reddy said:
my phone is showing me that it cant unlock boot loader when i see in service test bt typing *#7378432#*#*
i am from india and using normal xperia z (not any docomo or any)
can any one say what to do for getting permission for unlocking boot loader
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Short answer:
If your device says Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No, it means you CAN'T unlock your bootloader.

diego9016 said:
Short answer:
If your device says Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No, it means you CAN'T unlock your bootloader.
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Unless it was rooted, as this sometimes changes the status to 'No' as stated in the first post of Doomlord's thread. I used bin4ry's tool and the bootloader status was untouched.
Edit:
DooMLoRD said:
if u had an unlockable bootloader device, after using this method the device will be detected as LOCKED or unlock not possible!!! (to fix this use this fix)
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Troubleshooting:
if your device has unlockable bootloader then after applying this hack the bootloader status will turn "Bootloader unlock allowed: No"
in that case dont worry the users have reported that doing a repair via SEUS will flash back stock firmware and turn this status to "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" (the same might also be achieved by flashing a stock FTF using FlashTool )
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Thax bro it worked for me
Thax a lot
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Hello, everyone.
I know nothing about rooting, flashing or unlocking bootloader. What I really need is to unlock the network of my phone. It was bought in Portugal locked to the TMN network. I am now back to Brazil and want to use it here. The conventional method of unlocking network is buying a code, but I want to know if there's a way to do it with no expense. What do you guys recommend?
Sony XPeria Z
Model: C6603
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO!!!
Thanks!

fran__cisco said:
Hello, everyone.
I know nothing about rooting, flashing or unlocking bootloader. What I really need is to unlock the network of my phone. It was bought in Portugal locked to the TMN network. I am now back to Brazil and want to use it here. The conventional method of unlocking network is buying a code, but I want to know if there's a way to do it with no expense. What do you guys recommend?
Sony XPeria Z
Model: C6603
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO!!!
Thanks!
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Hello and welcome to the forums.
The only way to network unlock this device is with a code, either from the original network provider or from an online seller. It is not possible to unlock any other way.
Additionally, as you're new here, I will suggest you should start a new thread when you have a question in future instead of bumping a very old thread unrelated to your question.
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kingvortex said:
Hello and welcome to the forums.
The only way to network unlock this device is with a code, either from the original network provider or from an online seller. It is not possible to unlock any other way.
Additionally, as you're new here, I will suggest you should start a new thread when you have a question in future instead of bumping a very old thread unrelated to your question.
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Ok. Sorry about that. I am also new here on XDA.
Thanks for the help. I will have "open my wallet" then

You're welcome and don't worry about it.
It might be helpful for you if you read the forum rules and a message from the moderators, as they both contain some useful information for your time on XDA.
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Root Xperia Z3 D6603 build 23.0.A.2.98 bootloader locked
Hi to everone. First time on the forum. Please can you help me to root my Xperia Z3?

Petopjasp69 said:
Hi to everone. First time on the forum. Please can you help me to root my Xperia Z3?
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Hi, welcome to the forums.
This is the Xperia Z section. You should ask questions regarding the Xperia Z3 in the Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum.
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I'm thankful that there are still wanting to address this issue of the bootloader not being unlocked. So my question is as such - Is there anyway (either by contacting T-Mobile, or Sony) that my phone, which is is SIM Unlocked (I know SIM unlock has nothing to do with bootloader unlock), can be bootloader unlocked? I'm just hoping that I can either get with Sony/Tmobile and have them do it, or even if there is a legitimate paid service out there then I will do that too! Any kind of help or anything would be appreciated! All I read is, 'If you're bootloader says no than that means NO', or I will often see people say that their bootloader says no and yet they can still enter fastboot mode.
Currently my device is Sony Xperia Z C6606 Tmobile version. I'm going to try to switch out my microUSB cord and see if fastboot works then. I'm still trying to have some kind of hope that maybe it will somehow work and I can flash a custom rom. Currently, whenever I plug in my phone into any computer, (with drivers installed) it never even shows up in the Device manager so I'm thinking it's an issue with my cord. It charges the device only.
Or should I just sell this phone and get a different android phone where I can unlock the bootloader? lol
Thanks!

You can only flash stock based roms with a stock, unmodified kernel.
Fastboot will connect even with a locked bootloader, but the commands you can use are extremely limited and in your case you cannot do anything with it at all. Your USB cable is not the problem.
If you want to flash CM/PA/AOSP etc, then you'll have to buy a new device. The bootloader is non unlockable. Nobody has cracked the security yet and I don't think anyone is even working on it, to be honest.
Sony or T-Mobile will not unlock it.
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[Q] i am a newbie and i want to unlock my xperia z1

hello frnd
please help to unlock my mobile to install new themes and apps ..
thank you:silly:

Use search button first! Don't spam and next time you ask some question you should type more details. Type like this will make us more confuse..

tollytrendz said:
hello frnd
please help to unlock my mobile to install new themes and apps ..
thank you:silly:
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First of all, welcome to XDA.
Second, you dont need to "unlock bootloader" for themes and apps. Root is enough.
You can find how to root it in Development section of Xperia Z1 forum.
For any question, write here, and i will reply as soon i can.

electrash said:
First of all, welcome to XDA.
Second, you dont need to "unlock bootloader" for themes and apps. Root is enough.
You can find how to root it in Development section of Xperia Z1 forum.
For any question, write here, and i will reply as soon i can.
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Hello its a new person as you can see. I do have a few questions for concerning root. I am in the process of trying to learn how to root my phone which is the Z1 S. Would you be able to explain the difference in root with lock boot loader and a root with unlocked boot loader? I have tried the search button but came up little info on it. I would like to be able install roms, themeing, apps,modz, wifi and blue tooth tethering the whole nine yards lol. Maybe I should be asking which method would be best for all that. Locked or unlocked bootloader?
Thank you for all the help and your time it is greatly appreciated.
Not sure if you need this info
model- C6916
Build-14.4.13.0.37

willdoe said:
Hello its a new person as you can see. I do have a few questions for concerning root. I am in the process of trying to learn how to root my phone which is the Z1 S. Would you be able to explain the difference in root with lock boot loader and a root with unlocked boot loader? I have tried the search button but came up little info on it. I would like to be able install roms, themeing, apps,modz, wifi and blue tooth tethering the whole nine yards lol. Maybe I should be asking which method would be best for all that. Locked or unlocked bootloader?
Thank you for all the help and your time it is greatly appreciated.
Not sure if you need this info
model- C6916
Build-14.4.13.0.37
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You are using Z1s so you cant unlock your bootloader. It's locked by request of T-Mobile...
However you can root without unlock bootloader
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53407127&postcount=1004
or just use Towelroot to root
You can install recovery (must have for rooted device), ROM, any many things...but no Kernel for now (require unlocked bootloader...)

willdoe said:
Hello its a new person as you can see. I do have a few questions for concerning root. I am in the process of trying to learn how to root my phone which is the Z1 S. Would you be able to explain the difference in root with lock boot loader and a root with unlocked boot loader? I have tried the search button but came up little info on it. I would like to be able install roms, themeing, apps,modz, wifi and blue tooth tethering the whole nine yards lol. Maybe I should be asking which method would be best for all that. Locked or unlocked bootloader?
Thank you for all the help and your time it is greatly appreciated.
Not sure if you need this info
model- C6916
Build-14.4.13.0.37
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Unlocked bootloader is always rootable. But there is no difrence if you achive root with BL or UBL.
ROOT is just admin right and gives you option to mess around your phone.
And if you aim just to modify your phone a little bit, always try to root it without unlocking bootloader.

Hello again I am hoping someone would be willing to help me understand whats in this link a little more!! There are a few things I dont understand. Like what does he mean by some on boot app to run as root. Does he mean like titanium backup? Also would I run this command in adb? /system/xbin/kill_ric.sh. Thank yall a bunch for the help its greatly appreciated!!!! Below is the link I need help with thanks again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=1004

[Q] Bootloader unlocking?

Hi all.
Sorry if i'm repeating a question which has probably been asked many times here, but i can't find any help.
I have Z1 C6903 with root status "bootloader unlock allowed: no".
Is there any possible (safe/unsafe/other) way or method to change this to "yes" and to unlock my bootloader?
Thanks for your help.

I don't believe so. If it says no, unknown, or anything other than yes you are out of luck same boat unfortunately.

SavageRobot said:
I don't believe so. If it says no, unknown, or anything other than yes you are out of luck same boat unfortunately.
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Majority of the posts i've read say this.
But, i've also read that if you can get your provider/operater to SIM unlock your phone (which i can for free), then you can contact sony by email, send them the sim unlock code wirh other relevant data, and if the data is correct and the code genuine, they pick up your phone and change the status to "yes" within 15 days, and return it back to you.
I'm trying to find out if thats true or just a rumor.

Aha, I wasn't even aware of this! But a quick search looks like you might be right, I had no idea...
[GUIDE] Unlocking Bootloader with Unlock Allowed:NO!
I think I will look into this....

SavageRobot said:
Aha, I wasn't even aware of this! But a quick search looks like you might be right, I had no idea...
[GUIDE] Unlocking Bootloader with Unlock Allowed:NO!
I think I will look into this....
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Yeah, i saw that thread already, but i dont see how using test pins is possible with the z1, as it doesnt have a temovable back cover or battery?
Please post your findings here, and i'll get a sim unlock code from my operator and then try to contact sony.
Good luck to us!