[Q] Unlocking bootloader/simlock Flashtool version 0.9.8.0 - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

If I unlock my bootloader with Flashtool version 0.9.8.0 will it also sim unlock the phone, or it is the same old bootloader only in easyer setup?

mile18 said:
If I unlock my bootloader with Flashtool version 0.9.8.0 will it also sim unlock the phone, or it is the same old bootloader only in easyer setup?
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it has been mentioned thousand times that unlocking bootloader does not sim unlock your phone.... new.old..any method...

It wont sim unlock it.
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Dr.Onion
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No it wont
You can only do this with paid methods..,
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Make sure that your phone manufacturing date is before 11W29, otherwise you may hard-brick your phone.
Check this important thread out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1481630

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Phone doesn't accept any SIM cards

I tried to unlock bootloader by this tutorial -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1267273) and unlocked successfully but something gone wrong and after unlocking my X8 doesn't accept any SIM card... so I lock again bootloader and use SEUS but it won't help, my phone still doesnt accept any SIM. What to do now?
EDIT: mobile is simlocked (if it can help)
i thin you should sim unlock it via imei or anyting that can sim unlock and it will accept sim cards
ok so I have found problem... that *** S1 tool said me, that i have locked bootloader but i haven't... so i locked bootloader and everything is OK now
Durmonius said:
ok so I have found problem... that *** S1 tool said me, that i have locked bootloader but i haven't... so i locked bootloader and everything is OK now
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Which way u use to lock ur bootloader? Flashtool or seus?
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first time i used SEUS and than i checked status and it writed R (locked) but it wasn't, but then i used S1tool and it worked

[Q] Did it work for you - X8 sim unlock?

Ok, I saw many people asking how to unlock our X8 on all networks and I tried it on four Xperia X8 phone's and it's true, bootloader unlock succesfully unlocked X8 on all SIM cards. Yes, it asks for SIM Unlock code but I've just pressed dismiss button and it connected succesfully on other networks. I've unlocked bootloader with Flashtool v 0.5.3 and it worked on all (2.1, 2.2 &2.3) ROM's. Please try it and answer if you've succesfully unlocked your phone.
pinkiee said:
You can get the sim unlock code for your mobile from theunlockarena.com .After getting your code, you may follow the instructions at http://www.mobileunlockguide.com/ .With the help of this you can unlock your mobile easily.
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Why the hell do we ned this if unlocked bootloader provide us x8 working on all sim cards...
I have unlocked bootloader.
in flashtool help->about it says x10 Flashing Tool, Version 0.2.9.1, Java Version 1.6.0_24, OS Version 5.1, By Bin4ry & Androxyde
if that is of any importance
I have T-mobile locked X8.
I try to put VIP SIM card but it just won't connect to network. when I manually select VIP I get some massage. don't remember what exactly, but about forbidden network or something like that.
So I guess you are just lucky, cause it doesn't work for me.
or perhaps somebody else could write if this works for him. which networks, which flashtool, how did you unlock ...
lsalamun said:
..... Yes, it asks for SIM Unlock code but I've just pressed dismiss button and it connected succesfully on other networks.
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everytime when i on my phone, it ask for SIM Unlock code n i press dismiss n it connected to my operator.
Does it meant my phone was bootloader unlocked or not?
i never unlock bootloader so it confused me.
lsalamun said:
Ok, I saw many people asking how to unlock our X8 on all networks and I tried it on four Xperia X8 phone's and it's true, bootloader unlock succesfully unlocked X8 on all SIM cards. Yes, it asks for SIM Unlock code but I've just pressed dismiss button and it connected succesfully on other networks. I've unlocked bootloader with Flashtool v 0.5.3 and it worked on all (2.1, 2.2 &2.3) ROM's. Please try it and answer if you've succesfully unlocked your phone.
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damn man, thank you so much for this!! i tried to put other sim card, it didnt even asked for SIM unlock code!
lsalamun said:
Ok, I saw many people asking how to unlock our X8 on all networks and I tried it on four Xperia X8 phone's and it's true, bootloader unlock succesfully unlocked X8 on all SIM cards. Yes, it asks for SIM Unlock code but I've just pressed dismiss button and it connected succesfully on other networks. I've unlocked bootloader with Flashtool v 0.5.3 and it worked on all (2.1, 2.2 &2.3) ROM's. Please try it and answer if you've succesfully unlocked your phone.
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The only time i have ever seen this is on phones that already have sim unlock. When you turn on your phone on a sim free phone which already had been unlocked it asks (EVERY TIME) to enter your network unlock code even do its already unlocked to all networks. The flash tool doesn't unlock your network
bahmonkeys said:
The only time i have ever seen this is on phones that already have sim unlock. When you turn on your phone on a sim free phone which already had been unlocked it asks (EVERY TIME) to enter your network unlock code even do its already unlocked to all networks. The flash tool doesn't unlock your network
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My phone is locked on one network and it still ask for network unlock code on almost all roms......so dont.....
lsalamun said:
Ok, I saw many people asking how to unlock our X8 on all networks and I tried it on four Xperia X8 phone's and it's true, bootloader unlock succesfully unlocked X8 on all SIM cards. Yes, it asks for SIM Unlock code but I've just pressed dismiss button and it connected succesfully on other networks. I've unlocked bootloader with Flashtool v 0.5.3 and it worked on all (2.1, 2.2 &2.3) ROM's. Please try it and answer if you've succesfully unlocked your phone.
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If you UNLOCK BOOTLOADER with FLASHTOOL, your mobile network will work on all operators! But if you unlock bootloader with msm7227 you'll not have signal!!
2010matej said:
If you UNLOCK BOOTLOADER with FLASHTOOL, your mobile network will work on all operators! But if you unlock bootloader with msm7227 you'll not have signal!!
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I l 'I unlocked the flashtool but I signal with a single operator ... why?
Oh,
I just realized what you wanted to say.
Bootloader can be unlocked with flashtool and, if done so, SIM unlocks too.
That's a huge thing, and should be made sticky, if so.
and what about us that unlocked bootloader before?
do we have to reflash stock kernel and relock bootloader? or can we just try to unlock with flashtool already unlocked bootloader?
I don't need my SIM unlocked now, but it would be nice to know. So, if somebody tries it please post how you did it.
I unlocked my bootloader (With msm7227), but its not sim unlocked. I have a custom kernel and custom rom, but still can't use my phone.
Any ideas?
sorry If I open this thread lot of months later, How can i unlock bootloader of this x8 with flashtool? these are the features of flashtool
Flash original Images (Android 1.6, 2.1, 2.3 Images)
Root your phone
Install Recovery, Busybox, custom kernels
Clean your Rom (remove /system/apps apps of your choice) (Be careful, unless you really know what you do, do not modify the default list. This can make your phone stuck at the SE Logo)
Clear dalvik cache
Optimize (install of JIT v2) (Disabled in 0.4, will readd it as a plugin for 2.1 phones only)
Customize (installs apps found in the custom/apps folder of the flashtool)
Clean uninstalled (remove any references to system apps removed in the Clean (root needed) step)
Edit any text file on the device
Rebrand your device
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Which one is for me? Thank you!
1. connect phone to pc
2. enable debugging
3. you must have latest flashtool
4.launch flashtool
5. go to "Plugins" at top and click unlock bootloader.
Good luck!
Or you can go on yt and search for 2011matej in channels and find my profile. There is my video how to unlock bootloader with flashtool:good:
i unlocked the bootloader by msm 7227 and it isnt sim unlocked.........the phone is e15a but it cannot be used in other networks......is there a way we can unlock a e15a that is rooted and bootloader unlocked by msm7227......help would be appreciated.....and i searched but didnt find any solution
I have unlocked with msm7227 and i just tried and it isn't sim unlocked. I already have an unlocked bootloader but Can I just go into flashtool and unlock it there?

[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] Sim Unlock

Hello,
I read in a couple of threads that it is possible to sim unlock the X8 via unlocking the bootloader, I am not sure if this true, so could someone confirm it?
Thanks.
just use Google for instruction!
matija.aurer said:
just use Google for instruction!
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Well, aren't you a smart ass.
I dont think so bcoz there is a thread for BL unlocking process said when u unlock it, u should relock sim or somethinv like that i dont really remember
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Absolute NO. The bootloader and the sim unlock is totally different.
You can unlock your bootloader for free IF your manufacture date is week 29, 2011 or earlier. If you have younger phone (manufactured on week 30, 2011 or later) you must use paid methods (you can try with the free method but the probability of a hard brick is more than 90%).
To unlock you sim lock you must use paid method (only the plasmatool was free in a limited time period).
So, if you unlock your bootloader, it will NOT unlock your sim lock, and if you unlock your sim, it will NOT unlock your bootloader.
Note: the first bootloader unlock method relocked sim lock if you unlocked it with omnius.
nor is there a free solution?
please help
if i install new android would that work
krukipo said:
if i install new android would that work
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No

bootloader unlocked allowed : no , sim unlocked

okay so i just recently unlocked my phones sim , from fido
i bought a code online from cellunlocker.net
it shows that i dont have a sim lock, yet in my service menu it still shows "bootloader unlock allowed : no"
isnt it supposed to say bootloader unlock allowed : yes now? or is it supposed to be like this?
Bootloader and sim unlock are different things just by unlocking one of them, doesn't mean the other will be unlocked.
By unlocking sim it just means you can use another carriers sim.
Bootloader is kernel related, unlocking will allow the use of custom kernels which means custom ROMs.
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zolaisugly said:
Bootloader and sim unlock are different things just by unlocking one of them, doesn't mean the other will be unlocked.
By unlocking sim it just means you can use another carriers sim.
Bootloader is kernel related, unlocking will allow the use of custom kernels which means custom ROMs.
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Bootloader is bootloader related. By unlocking the bootloader you can indeed install custom kernels.
@ Sahaab:
http://androidforums.com/sony-erics...om-kernel-cwm-firmware-flashing-adb-root.html
Some basic info about android you should definitly read.
Robin>Hood said:
Bootloader is bootloader related. By unlocking the bootloader you can indeed install custom kernels.
@ Sahaab:
http://androidforums.com/sony-erics...om-kernel-cwm-firmware-flashing-adb-root.html
Some basic info about android you should definitly read.
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zolaisugly said:
Bootloader and sim unlock are different things just by unlocking one of them, doesn't mean the other will be unlocked.
By unlocking sim it just means you can use another carriers sim.
Bootloader is kernel related, unlocking will allow the use of custom kernels which means custom ROMs.
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Guyz I thank you for replying
But I do know this already
I am not asking y the bootloader is not unlocked
I am asking shud my service menu still say that my bootloader is not unlockable? From what I know, unlocking the sim shud make the bootloader unlockABLE (not unlocked)
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Sahaab said:
Guyz I thank you for replying
But I do know this already
I am not asking y the bootloader is not unlocked
I am asking shud my service menu still say that my bootloader is not unlockable? From what I know, unlocking the sim shud make the bootloader unlockABLE (not unlocked)
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Like zolaisugly says, there is no connection between sim lock and bootlocker. A sim lock is a sim lock and the bootlocker is a bootlocker.
I also think if you read this thread this question has already been asked and answered. So, it is normal that your phone still says "Bootlocker unlcok allowed: no". It is impossoble to unlock your bootlocker (for now).

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