Hi , my friend asked me if I can unlock her X8 from T-mobile . After few theards on this x8 forum I thinked I can . I rooted the phone , installed cwm recovery , unlocked the bootloader and flashed nAa kernel, and I flashed a CM7 rom. The phone ask for pin code with an O2 SIM but there is no signal at all and a small icon like sim erro or something like that, When i go to settings and research for networks an try connect to o2 there is a message (cant connect to network). I read somewhere that relock the bootloader would help. Thanks .
AND I´am not such a noob, i had 3 android phones all were rooted , now I have an I9100(Galaxy s2) and i unlocked the phone.
Ehw, sorry wrong thread , can someone redirect it to Q and A
I don't think that if you unlock BT it will Sim Unlock phone. It only allow you to use Custom Kernel. Correct me if I'm wrong
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Unlocking Bootloader or relocking it won't sim unlock ur phone.
Also flashing custom recovery or custom rom won't help.
you sure you using the right kernel? check the date under the battery first, then use this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
same error
Hey, my x8 has no 3g signal after official update, i think that maybe because he is imported. Anyway, i changed basebands in this new version( 2.1.1.a.0.6) and no 3g, update to 2.1.1.C.0.0 and all basebands and nothing 3g. I want the 2.0.2 firmware to install.
And i think that your problem dude, your version isn'r compatible with your signal, u will ahve to install another version
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After i unlocked the bootloader of my x8 i lost the signal, i tried with original elclair and also with cm mini rom.
What can i do?
relock it...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304258
i already make a post for that concern. go to that thread
Hello,
Someone gave me a Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15i and I'm wondering how to unlock it. I was thinking that it's easy to unlock because unlocking an iPhone is really easy and free of charge most of the time. Is it also possible with Sony Ericsson phones specifically the Android-based ones?
I did some research about the unlock code stuffs and a money must be used to use it but is there an alternative for that? Like is it possible to completely unlock a phone using a software and just the USB cable that comes with the phone?
I badly need to use a different network on that phone. Please help me out.
Thanks.
I unlocked bootloader and after booting x8 sometimes it shows me message ´Enter network unlock code´ i chose dismiss and after that i use unlocked phone (I can put any sim card and it works, just click on dismiss that`s all )
mirkovidovic said:
I unlocked bootloader and after booting x8 sometimes it shows me message ´Enter network unlock code´ i chose dismiss and after that i use unlocked phone (I can put any sim card and it works, just click on dismiss that`s all )
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okay, so how iwll i be able to do that?
Just unlock bootloader, you can find tutorial in android development columne
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mirkovidovic said:
Just unlock bootloader, you can find tutorial in android development columne
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so let me just get this straight, i can just simply unlock the bootloader and not to install any custom firmwares etc? just unlock it and the phone will definitely be unlocked? like i can use any sim cards?
another thing, upon exploring this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=846 it contains lots of custom firmwares as well as http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/sony-ericsson-xperia-x8 <-- i didn't understand it. is it a custom OS?
also is it possible to install the latest version of android in an x8? like the gingerbread or the ice cream sandwich?
and what happens when something went wrong when unlocking the phone?
My recommendation is to unlock the bootloader, root x8 and install a custom kernel and ROM. Of course you'll be able to install ICS or any other custom firmware (I use 1.1 firedroid together with Alfs v07-ICS kernel). Unlocking the bootloader you will be able to use any SIM card.And if anything goes wrong flash your phone using SEUS and in addition have at least 10 topics to unbrick yours mobile phone.
Unlocking bootloader unlocks SIM also only if you do it with Flashtool. And it was not clearly confirmed that it works every time.
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kulen said:
Unlocking bootloader unlocks SIM also only if you do it with Flashtool. And it was not clearly confirmed that it works every time.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI8Jnqnx5ao I just choose to dismiss, and it is
no way, i have unlocked with flashtool and netlock are active
superoneclick
I have an e15a, 12w02.
I was wondering if superoneclick works for all versions, I read somewhere that anything after 11w35 gets bricked, but I couldn't find evidence if superonclick is a fix all for root.
So, will superoneclick give me root access for my e15a 12w02?
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I have an e15a, 12w02.
I was wondering if superoneclick works for all versions, I read somewhere that anything after 11w35 gets bricked, but I couldn't find evidence if superonclick is a fix all for root.
So, will superoneclick give me root access for my e15a 12w02?
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Rooting the ROM does not have anything to do with the hard brick danger related to boot loader unlock.
So yes, it's perfectly safe to root your ROM with SuperOneClick.
unlocking bootloader
So I'm guessing that the 12w02 will be bricked when I use the SE tweak tool to attempt to unlock the bootloader?
This means that I can only install custom roms using the xRecovery tool and not any of the newer more awesome that requires a different kernel (gingerbread rom etc?)
Hi! I know this post is veeeeery old, but I have this little [noob] problem heheh..... I changed the basebands (from 06 to15 as directed to change the ROM), flashed oxydo zfc3 (latest) and installed this ROM ZenceFil Veda (Which looks great!).... But I still have the sim locked!! How do I unlock it?! I just got this phone and I really need to use another network !!! Please , can somebody help me???!!:crying::crying::crying:
Hi i bought an Simlocked S3 Mini with crashed LCD.
Then i repaired it and flashed new Stock rom for provider A1 from Austria over it. Then i saw the Pre Rooted Rom i flashed it and Rootet my phone.
Then i wanted to unlock it via the Service menu but no Network lock Menu was there. So i flashed Dmod rom and hoped it will be unlocked, because in my galaxy note i only flashed pre rootet rom did Triangle away and flashed a Custom rom and had no simlock. Same on the htc Desire from my girlfriend, after flashing Custom rom no simlock. But s3 mini flashing custom rom simlock stayed.
Now i looked for the nv_data.bin method did not work then i wanted to make it with the nv_core.bak but in my efs folder there is no file named like that?!
What can i do? i have no warranty on this phone. i mean real warranty ^^ because i bought it. i can use it only with a1 sim.
Thx for help or other instructions. greetz tom
Have you tried to flash other official firmware throught ODIN?
Yes i flashed Stock Roms with odin to geht the EFS folder rebuild but always same. i flashed the DBT Germany Rom the Open Austria rom then the Stock Provider rom nothing.. what can i do now?
mfg Tom
Antoz1103 said:
Hi i bought an Simlocked S3 Mini with crashed LCD.
Then i repaired it and flashed new Stock rom for provider A1 from Austria over it. Then i saw the Pre Rooted Rom i flashed it and Rootet my phone.
Then i wanted to unlock it via the Service menu but no Network lock Menu was there. So i flashed Dmod rom and hoped it will be unlocked, because in my galaxy note i only flashed pre rootet rom did Triangle away and flashed a Custom rom and had no simlock. Same on the htc Desire from my girlfriend, after flashing Custom rom no simlock. But s3 mini flashing custom rom simlock stayed.
Now i looked for the nv_data.bin method did not work then i wanted to make it with the nv_core.bak but in my efs folder there is no file named like that?!http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=41190752
What can i do? i have no warranty on this phone. i mean real warranty ^^ because i bought it. i can use it only with a1 sim.
Thx for help or other instructions. greetz tom
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Unlock via IMEI or Unlock Box.
you can also try this option: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2082626
What u mean with unlock via imei how that work?
The method i tried and i dont have the network lock menu there shows not active up.
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What u mean with unlock via imei how that work?
The method i tried and i dont have the network lock menu there shows not active up.
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its pay in some dedicate web for your network unlock code.
Ah like on Sammobile? i choose model and type in the imdi number and then get the unlock code? then i have to put in another Sim and when network lock pops up i give that code in therE? is that then a Permanent unlock or will i loose the unlock after flashing a new rom or making a Factory Reset?
Hope u can answer this Question.
Greetz
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Ah like on Sammobile? i choose model and type in the imdi number and then get the unlock code? then i have to put in another Sim and when network lock pops up i give that code in therE? is that then a Permanent unlock or will i loose the unlock after flashing a new rom or making a Factory Reset?
Hope u can answer this Question.
Greetz
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Its permanent unlock.
Ok then i will try the unlock will be saved to in efs folder? or how that work? because i unlock and then i will save the efs for having ever unlocked phone
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Hi i bought an Simlocked S3 Mini with crashed LCD.
Then i repaired it and flashed new Stock rom for provider A1 from Austria over it. Then i saw the Pre Rooted Rom i flashed it and Rootet my phone.
Then i wanted to unlock it via the Service menu but no Network lock Menu was there. So i flashed Dmod rom and hoped it will be unlocked, because in my galaxy note i only flashed pre rootet rom did Triangle away and flashed a Custom rom and had no simlock. Same on the htc Desire from my girlfriend, after flashing Custom rom no simlock. But s3 mini flashing custom rom simlock stayed.
Now i looked for the nv_data.bin method did not work then i wanted to make it with the nv_core.bak but in my efs folder there is no file named like that?!
What can i do? i have no warranty on this phone. i mean real warranty ^^ because i bought it. i can use it only with a1 sim.
Thx for help or other instructions. greetz tom
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The FIRST thing you have to do after anything is to backup your EFS folder...
I did. Yesterday i then shut down phone. it shuttet down in split second and then today i wanted to start it but nothing happened.
I cant start it and no recovery and no download mode. if i plug it in to a/c nothing. nice ****ing bricked phone.
first phone which is bricked for me....... man or is it only a security shutdown?
mfg tom
Hi!
I'm a newbie and a total noob on modifying phones..
i just accidentally saw on the internet that it is possible to change the OS of an android phone so i researched it over the net and then i finally arrived at this forum..
Is it possible to unlock and change the ROM of my Sony Xperia x8 E15i?
Here Is the Specs:
Baseband :015
OS: 2.1-update1
Sim lock settings:
Network 5
Network Subset 5
Service Provider 5
Corporate 5
Sim 0
The thing is, i dont have a message below those settings whether i can unlock my phone or not
(Unlocking the bootloader is the next step after rooting it, right?)
My X8 can use any philippine based simcards (eg. smart, globe, sun)
i dont know if it can use any sim cards outside our country.
Can anybody please answer this?
Thank you in advance everyone.
First step is to root your phone. You can change roms (firmware) even with a locked bootloader. You have to look for a rom that works with stock kernel (gingerdx has a version for stock kernel).
Do you want to unlock your bootloader? Take out your phone's battery and check the manufacturing date. If it's 11w28 and below you can unlock it so you can install custom kernels. If it's 11w29 up, forget about it. The risk is too great.
How to flash roms and/or unlock bootloader? Check the guides. There are a lot in xda.
Good Day!, i purchase a z1 on Claro El salvador, phone is still runing 4.2.2 and theres no signs on an update and of course the bootloader is locked, can i update to kit kiat just by flashing the firmware using flash tool, or im just **** up? :s
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Good Day!, i purchase a z1 on Claro El salvador, phone is still runing 4.2.2 and theres no signs on an update and of course the bootloader is locked, can i update to kit kiat just by flashing the firmware using flash tool, or im just **** up? :s
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Download first the flashtool then download ftf filein the general section..be sure to download the correct model number..you can update to 4.4 by this.. What country are you from?
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Download first the flashtool then download ftf filein the general section..be sure to download the correct model number..you can update to 4.4 by this.. What country are you from?
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El Salvador, model number is c6902, so its doesnt matter if i have a locked bootloader i can just flash any ftf file?
Yup..but make sure that you only flash c6902 ftf..or you will problems later...in locked bootloaders you cant flash custom kernels..thats it..as long as it is stock you can flash it..
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Yup..but make sure that you only flash c6902 ftf..or you will problems later...in locked bootloaders you cant flash custom kernels..thats it..as long as it is stock you can flash it..
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Great!, tnx a lot for the help!.
sFranKv said:
Great!, tnx a lot for the help!.
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Happy to help mate...
Branded phone. on stock 14.2.a.1.136
I have a question, Would my phone Imei number set itself to 000000000 if I flash the kitkat rom for my device? I tried flashing a stock rom on another build number which was unbranded and that resulted in no service, no connection to my sim manufacturer or able to look up the kernel, nothing worked. So please reply to my post. My phone is bound for 12 months and I would really like to flash a custom rom like Cyanogen on my device. Is there a way to do this or do I have to wait for a year?
After searching the xda forums I finally found a way to get my phone service up and running again.
My phone is Sony Xperia z1 build 6903 Stock 14.2.a.1.136. bound to a norwegian phone service named Telenor.
Any help or tips are much appreciated, I would really like to avoid encountering the same problem again it costed me alot of grief and will not continue to flash or do anything regarding my phone until someone would be kind enough to point me towards the how to's. Thank you for reading
The "how to's" are very well sign posted in the general and development threads, they are stickies
No, you will not lose IMEI
Thx for replying to my post. one up
gregbradley said:
The "how to's" are very well sign posted in the general and development threads, they are stickies
No, you will not lose IMEI
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I flashed a rom on saturday, stock unbranded. resulted in my IMEI settings to dissappear. They came reapeared after i flashed 290 build back on my phone.
can I ask you to please point me to the right thread regarding this problem?
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I flashed a rom on saturday, stock unbranded. resulted in my IMEI settings to dissappear. They came reapeared after i flashed 290 build back on my phone.
can I ask you to please point me to the right thread regarding this problem?
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Flash a 534 FTF
instal dual recovery
flash SuperSU from chainfire
flash a prerooted 4,4 rom
21 times this week.....
floezz said:
I have a question, Would my phone Imei number set itself to 000000000 if I flash the kitkat rom for my device? I tried flashing a stock rom on another build number which was unbranded and that resulted in no service, no connection to my sim manufacturer or able to look up the kernel, nothing worked. So please reply to my post. My phone is bound for 12 months and I would really like to flash a custom rom like Cyanogen on my device. Is there a way to do this or do I have to wait for a year?
After searching the xda forums I finally found a way to get my phone service up and running again.
My phone is Sony Xperia z1 build 6903 Stock 14.2.a.1.136. bound to a norwegian phone service named Telenor.
Any help or tips are much appreciated, I would really like to avoid encountering the same problem again it costed me alot of grief and will not continue to flash or do anything regarding my phone until someone would be kind enough to point me towards the how to's. Thank you for reading
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you cant use cyanogen rom bcoz it needs a custom kernel, and for you to be able to flash custom kernel you must have an unlocked bootloader..
im not an expert here but i think you cant unlock your bootloader if it is simlocked to your operator
you can only use modified stock rom as mention here by "gregbradley"
so i think you'll have to wait for 12 months for you to flash cyanogen based rom
Sim lock had nothing to do with boot loader unlock. Some Sim locked devices can be unlocked, some Sim free devices can not be unlocked
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Well i already have the sim unlock code. so i Will still use the same sim card, but how do warp into the sim unlock mode? I tried setting in another sim card but the phone just asked me to insert the pin for that as well. Then again I would love to unlock my phone and use the same sim card, only difference the phone will be totally mine. So i can flash whatever rom and kernel that suits me. I have been using cyanogen since day one and would love continue to do so.
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Well i already have the sim unlock code. so i Will still use the same sim card, but how do warp into the sim unlock mode? I tried setting in another sim card but the phone just asked me to insert the pin for that as well. Then again I would love to unlock my phone and use the same sim card, only difference the phone will be totally mine. So i can flash whatever rom and kernel that suits me. I have been using cyanogen since day one and would love continue to do so.
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Your SIM unlock code will not unlock the bootloader, so you will still be unable to flash custom kernels.
Please read what I have said, SIM unlock has nothing to do with Bootloader unlock.
It is true most branded phones have bootloaders which cannot be unlocked and most SIM free phones canbe unlocked. But that is not an exclusive rule.
If you cannot unlock it now, entering a SIM unlock code will NOT unlock your bootloader.
To enter your SIM unlock code, contact your provider who would have given it to you.
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You may want to not show your IMEI number to the world.
You can now goto the Sony website and unlock your bootloader using the official way. You can do this whilst you are still SIM locked, proving my point that SIM lock has nothing to do with bootloader unlock
What possible harm can be done with my imei number? Well sim lock certainly voids the service connection flashing builds earlier than 290.
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What possible harm can be done with my imei number?
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If you don't know, then don't worry about it....but now anyone in the world can block your phone
Well sim lock certainly voids the service connection flashing builds earlier than 290.
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That's not the SIM lock that does that. It does it on my phone and its SIM free.
Ok
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If you don't know, then don't worry about it....but now anyone in the world can block your phone That's not the SIM lock that does that. It does it on my phone and its SIM free.
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I deleted the post, now final question deleting the sim lock literally will then not unlock my bootloader, that I am able to do as of now. But Completely deleting the sim lock will then leave my phone at my disposal, right? Since I have the sim unlock code, but I need to know how to remove the sim lock from my phone, cause using another sim card, which is not from the same company does not jump start the unlock mode.
Tell me if I got everything right. when I insert the sim unlock the sim lock will be completely gone from my phone right? regardless of what kernel or rom I use? and it can never come back?
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Ok
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I deleted the post, now final question deleting the sim lock literally will then not unlock my bootloader, that I am able to do as of now. But Completely deleting the sim lock will then leave my phone at my disposal, right? Since I have the sim unlock code, but I need to know how to remove the sim lock from my phone, cause using another sim card, which is not from the same company does not jump start the unlock mode.
Tell me if I got everything right. when I insert the sim unlock the sim lock will be completely gone from my phone right? regardless of what kernel or rom I use? and it can never come back?
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Yes, just ask the provider of the sim unlock code how to enter it. It should be your network provider. SIM locks or restrictiosn are nothing to do with firmware, android versions or kernels.
Your bootloader can be unlocked now by visiting the official sony website.
Please do not confuse bootloader and sim lock. they are two different issues and you keep talking as if they are related.