Hello everyone, I've been researching about unlocking bootloader for a month (kind of). Since my phone is 11w41, I won't do it by the free methods there are available since it's a risk I'm not willing to take.
Then there is paid methods (which I'm willing to do), and here comes my question:
- In this website - http://unlock-bootloader.com/unlock/ - the guy states: "This will unlock your SIM*, Bootloader and Fastboot at same time." - Process is setool2 + testpoints.
[Q] There are shops in my country (Argentina) where you take ANY phone and they "unlock it" - they unlock SIM, and install "last android" there is for the device -, so, would doing this also unlock bootloader?
The process is probably different, so I came up with "my original" question - Would unlocking SIM also unlock BL? Regardless the process?
Or there is a specific process that only unlocks SIM?
I'm aware in this shops they use some kind of boxes, which automatizes most of what "they" do to the phones. And then the employee had NO IDEA of what bootloader is. So I've asked, but they don't know.
Price is about the same in both methods 20 USD (x4,5 in Arg.) . So I'm not willing to pay 2 times, I got to be sure of what I'm doing!
Just pm that Site via contact us.
Ask about bootloader unlock.
I asked before he said 24usd for bl unlock
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Rderasta said:
Hello everyone, I've been researching about unlocking bootloader for a month (kind of). Since my phone is 11w41, I won't do it by the free methods there are available since it's a risk I'm not willing to take.
Then there is paid methods (which I'm willing to do), and here comes my question:
- In this website - http://unlock-bootloader.com/unlock/ - the guy states: "This will unlock your SIM*, Bootloader and Fastboot at same time." - Process is setool2 + testpoints.
[Q] There are shops in my country (Argentina) where you take ANY phone and they "unlock it" - they unlock SIM, and install "last android" there is for the device -, so, would doing this also unlock bootloader?
The process is probably different, so I came up with "my original" question - Would unlocking SIM also unlock BL? Regardless the process?
Or there is a specific process that only unlocks SIM?
I'm aware in this shops they use some kind of boxes, which automatizes most of what "they" do to the phones. And then the employee had NO IDEA of what bootloader is. So I've asked, but they don't know.
Price is about the same in both methods 20 USD (x4,5 in Arg.) . So I'm not willing to pay 2 times, I got to be sure of what I'm doing!
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I think it should unlock simlock and bootloader together....
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Both of these have been completed by the seller I am purchasing my HTC G1 from. I intend to attempt to root, mod, etc. the device, but I'm in foreign waters. I have experience with the Tilt, but never Android based phones.
So my question is:
Is there anything I will have to do, or could easily do by mistake, that would result in losing my subsidy unlock and/or activation, requiring me to redo either?
I'm sorry, this was posted originally but I don't seem to be able to find my post. I think I placed it in the wrong forum.
Ninjineer said:
Both of these have been completed by the seller I am purchasing my HTC G1 from. I intend to attempt to root, mod, etc. the device, but I'm in foreign waters. I have experience with the Tilt, but never Android based phones.
So my question is:
Is there anything I will have to do, or could easily do by mistake, that would result in losing my subsidy unlock and/or activation, requiring me to redo either?
I'm sorry, this was posted originally but I don't seem to be able to find my post. I think I placed it in the wrong forum.
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If you have an actual subsidy unlock code then no matter what you do that code will never change.
If you want to root your G1 you should start by looking here: ***Informative Threads*** - Read before clicking "New Thread" [06/18]
During the process of rooting, will I lose my Subsidy Unlock? I don't actually have the code, it's being sold to me by someone on eBay who has already unlocked it.
I think I understand enough about the rooting process to tackle it, but I just don't gather whether or not the device will need the subsidy unlock code again after a wipe or the flash.
Ninjineer said:
During the process of rooting, will I lose my Subsidy Unlock? I don't actually have the code, it's being sold to me by someone on eBay who has already unlocked it.
I think I understand enough about the rooting process to tackle it, but I just don't gather whether or not the device will need the subsidy unlock code again after a wipe or the flash.
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No. Once you unlock your phone it stays unlocked.
Thank you very much.
I recently bought the Xz on the 3 network (uk) and straight away wanted to get on aosp but this was shortly lived when my bootloader unlock status said no!!! Arghhh!!!
After moving from the HTC one X this was a massive disappointment as I loved the IceColdJelly Rom from Lord.
So I started to look into how to get around this and came across a solution online saying you need to network unlock the device officially from your network operator this would then change the bootloader unlock allowed status to yes.
Great but I cannot get this yet as 3 state you need to be over 1 month into the contract witch I sadly am not.
I then done a bit of thinking and wondered if I managed to get onto the official unbranded software from Sony via an official method I may be able to get round it.
To do this I:
Rooted for locked bootloaders
Installed twrp for locked bootloaders
Installed one of the roms for locked bootloader (353?)
Then plugged my phone into the computer and started up the Sony update software and this gave me the option to update my phone to the latest 434? Software (something I couldn't get while on the branded stock rom)
So update done I reset the phone from within settings and preyed my bootloader unlock allowed status had been changed from no to yes. But no it hadn't .
So what's the point of this post?
Well I'm sharing my way of getting the latest update from Sony officially if anyone would ever want to do it that way.
But also I'm opening this thread to discuss if anyone had unlocked their network limitations and found that it changed the bootloader unlock allowed status.
Thank you for your time
Hi.
I renewed my contract with Three and got the XZ, and like you was hoping it had the unlockable bootloader. I knew I had the contract I needed anyway and was prepared to do whatever I had to do if the bootloader was properly locked. In the end the only thing I could do was get rid of the phone and buy one that was Sim free and bootloader unlockable. I bought it from Phones for you and checked the bootloader status before I handed over any money.
When I had my "old" XZ, I put it up for sale and in the hope of getting it sold easier I had it sim-unlocked by Three and I flashed UK unbranded firmware. As expected, unlocking the Sim and flashing unbranded firmware did not change the bootloader status.
In short, the only way to run something like CM is to sell your blower and buy one with a suitable bootloader.
Ah well that sucks surely it's not down to the carrier to impose these limitations apon the end user? There must be a way around this even if it is contacting Sony, surely if I the owner of my phone want to. Unlock my bootloader it's for me to decide, not the middle man.
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Hi All,
Hi have the HTC One Locked to Rogers, I had previously unlocked the phone as Im with Koodo. I purchased an unlock code and everything worked just find I was using the phone on the Koodo network for several months, then one day it lock up at the quietly brilliant screen after several attempts I was able to reboot the phone and same thing happened, again after a reboot it finally wouldn't power up. Needless to say I had to send it in under warrantied repair. I got the phone back and the main-board had to be replaced. I attempted to unlock the phone again via code just as I did before using IMEI, each individual states that a code could not be generated. I have rooted devices before but I'm no seabiscuit if you know what I mean and am not entirely sure to what extent I need to go to root and unlock the phone. Before anyone says anything about the rooting/unlocking i know this wont immediately solve my problem but if I have this access can I not find the unlock code in the phone once rooted in addition to other alternatives?. I appreciate any help you guys and gals have to offer.
Thank you
spannertanner said:
Hi All,
Hi have the HTC One Locked to Rogers, I had previously unlocked the phone as Im with Koodo. I purchased an unlock code and everything worked just find I was using the phone on the Koodo network for several months, then one day it lock up at the quietly brilliant screen after several attempts I was able to reboot the phone and same thing happened, again after a reboot it finally wouldn't power up. Needless to say I had to send it in under warrantied repair. I got the phone back and the main-board had to be replaced. I attempted to unlock the phone again via code just as I did before using IMEI, each individual states that a code could not be generated. I have rooted devices before but I'm no seabiscuit if you know what I mean and am not entirely sure to what extent I need to go to root and unlock the phone. Before anyone says anything about the rooting/unlocking i know this wont immediately solve my problem but if I have this access can I not find the unlock code in the phone once rooted in addition to other alternatives?. I appreciate any help you guys and gals have to offer.
Thank you
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Anyone??? I'm sure I can root this thing but don't know where to go from there.
You will need a new unlock code generated to sim unlock the phone. Has nothing to do with rooting the device. Unless you mean bootloader unlock??
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SaHiLzZ said:
You will need a new unlock code generated to sim unlock the phone. Has nothing to do with rooting the device. Unless you mean bootloader unlock??
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I mentioned I had done this! Unlock code cannot be generated for this IMEI after repair. I am fully aware that rooting will not resolve this. However I will need to root in order to attempt an unlock of carrier via whatever methods are available once rooted such as using hex editor custom roms or whatever other methods are available. Again phone was unlocked via code previously after repair the main-board was replaced and an unlock code cant be generated apparently for the new IMEI.
Are you saying that you can't buy a SIM unlock code?
BenPope said:
Are you saying that you can't buy a SIM unlock code?
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I bought an unlock code twice, both times I was told that my IMEI could not generate an unlock code. The codes were bought from a reputable source. I was refunded both times. This phone was sent for repair they replaced the main-board. Prior to this repair phone was unlocked via sim
There is no way to unlock via rooting currently.
Perhaps wait a few months and the code may come in to system
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I'm looking into buying a used SP and I got somewhat confused about sim- and bootloaderlocks.
If I get a (cheaper) simlocked phone - is there a chance the bootloader is unlockable? (Guess not since it would help in removing the simlock...)
Given a simlocked phone with 'bootloader unlock allowed:no' - will having a phoneshop remove the simlock result in an unlockable state?
Do I have to get a factory unlocked non-carrier-branded phone to get unlockability?
If not - how do I recognize unlockable ones prior to the sim-unlock?
Edit:
Shops in my country charge about 45 dollars for unlocking sony phones. Is there any detriment in using a web-based service instead?
Can someone recommend a trustworthy one they've used themselves? How much was it and how long did it take?
Thanks for your insights
ZanyG said:
I'm looking into buying a used SP and I got somewhat confused about sim- and bootloaderlocks.
If I get a (cheaper) simlocked phone - is there a chance the bootloader is unlockable? (Guess not since it would help in removing the simlock...)
Given a simlocked phone with 'bootloader unlock allowed:no' - will having a phoneshop remove the simlock result in an unlockable state?
Do I have to get a factory unlocked non-carrier-branded phone to get unlockability?
If not - how do I recognize unlockable ones prior to the sim-unlock?
Thanks for your insights
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You're basically flying blind unless you buy a factory sim unlocked phone which should have the bootloader unlockable. If the carrier has simlocked it then they usually bootloader lock it too.
I know for the HTC G2, you can downgrade the Android software version to unlock the bootloader, are there any software solutions like that for locked devices?
No, theres nothing you can do about that unfortunately.
When you get a phone from a network provider, it is likely the phone would not be allowed to have the bootloader unlocked. They request Sony to do that before they ship it out to them.
My advice next time is to buy it FACTORY unlocked. If you're buying an unlocked Sony phone secondhand online, ask the seller if it has been previously locked to a network provider before. If the seller not so sure, guide them to the service menu to where the bootloader status is. That's what I would do.