Knowing that the TL is locked I was searching for other possibilities and supposedly Se tools can unlock any Sony erricson bootloader also without deleting drm keys, and is there any truth to this and is it possible with the TL? I also seen a sight called xperia unlock service (thumbnail included) has anyone seen this or thought about trying to see if they can unlock the bootloader for the TL?
If you have that site book marked, send it over.
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Here it is
hkjr said:
If you have that site book marked, send it over.
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http ://unlock-bootloader.com/
I emailed them but haven't heard from them yet. I just seen on G+ that Sony gave Adam Outler an Xperia T so maybe we can get a chance and his magic to unlock the bootloader on the TL #prayin on a long shot
I also seen this..
http://www.cellunlock.net/Unlock_AT_T_Sony_Xperia_TL_p/unlockatttl.htm
this site also offers unlocking. But not sure if its just sim unlock or bootloader unlock.
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http://www.cellunlock.net/Unlock_AT_T_Sony_Xperia_TL_p/unlockatttl.htm
this site also offers unlocking. But not sure if its just sim unlock or bootloader unlock.
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Just used this service to network unlock my TL.
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hello im trying to unlock my sony xperia its on 3 but where i live the signal is so bad i miss lots of calls no one can get though to me so i wonted to change but my device is locked to 3 is there a way i can unlock it to all networks useing software or flashing the framware i know i can phone up 3 and get the unlock code but i will have to pay for it and dont see why i should when its my phone they didnt say anything about it being lock to 3 so i was none the wiser so thats my problem is there a way around it or am i really stuck with haveing to pay for it if anyone could help that would be great thank you
Just pay for it, only costs £15.32 and is done in 48 hours, that's what I did with mine.
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is there no free way of doing it with software flashing i was going to unlock bootloaders is there a way of unlocking the network after unlocking the bootloaders
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Just pay for it, only costs £15.32 and is done in 48 hours, that's what I did with mine.
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I will be doing that to mine with a view to selling it. I was told by three though that I have to wait thirty days, and I got mine pre-ordered on the day of launch. Therefore I have to wait until this Saturday.
Did you manage to get yours done early? Or was the thirty day thing bull?
It doesn't really matter either way I am just curious.
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Just pay for it, only costs £15.32 and is done in 48 hours, that's what I did with mine.
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Hi dude !
Currently I have a Xperia Neo and I'm thinking to purchase a Xperia Z, and to save some money I'll try ti buy it with SIM LOCK to some operator.
But after you remove the SIM LOCK, are you able to unlock the bootloader?
Does your Xperia Z have the bootloader unlocked?
Btw, in which site did you unlocked it?
Thanks
what is the url website to unlock xperia Z for 15£ ?
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Just pay for it, only costs £15.32 and is done in 48 hours, that's what I did with mine.
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what is the url website to unlock xperia Z for 15£ ?
supergangan said:
what is the url website to unlock xperia Z for 15£ ?
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I would be also very interested to know who unlocks xperia Z.
Just filled in the online form to unlock mine yesterday. Presume it will get done soon, it's now been 36 hours.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/eek.gif
sony xp z unlock
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Just pay for it, only costs £15.32 and is done in 48 hours, that's what I did with mine.
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what is the url website to unlock xperia Z for 15£ ?
Thank you!
moakbr1 said:
what is the url website to unlock xperia Z for 15£ ?
Thank you!
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I recommend this one .
littlezec said:
Hi dude !
Currently I have a Xperia Neo and I'm thinking to purchase a Xperia Z, and to save some money I'll try ti buy it with SIM LOCK to some operator.
But after you remove the SIM LOCK, are you able to unlock the bootloader?
Does your Xperia Z have the bootloader unlocked?
Btw, in which site did you unlocked it?
Thanks
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Removing sim lock does not make the bootloader unlockable. Believe me I've questioned why they locked it and 3 just skirt around the question.
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Coming from HTC Desire HD, I was thrilled when I laid my hands on the Sony Xperia Z. But when I played around and wanted to tinker, I was utterly disappointed that my Xperia bootlaoder has a permanently locked bootloader. To my knowledge and spending hours on the net trying to figure out that there are no free or paid ways to get it unlocked I feel really disappointed that this powerful beast cannot be unlocked to run custom roms.
Thinking of selling my Xperia Z but it is such and elegant device. I wonder whether any developers are working on a solution for this or weather theres any prospect of finding a solution.
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Coming from HTC Desire HD, I was thrilled when I laid my hands on the Sony Xperia Z. But when I played around and wanted to tinker, I was utterly disappointed that my Xperia bootlaoder has a permanently locked bootloader. To my knowledge and spending hours on the net trying to figure out that there are no free or paid ways to get it unlocked I feel really disappointed that this powerful beast cannot be unlocked to run custom roms.
Thinking of selling my Xperia Z but it is such and elegant device. I wonder whether any developers are working on a solution for this or weather theres any prospect of finding a solution.
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What on earth are you on about, the Sony XZ is one of the ONLY phones you can get permanently UNLOCKED, you simply go to the Sony site and you sign away your warranty and bam in return you get a bootloader that is permanently unlocked that you "officially" cannot re lock.
I think OP means carrier branded phones that come with an unlockable bootloader. Even Sony can't unlock such devices.
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What on earth are you on about, the Sony XZ is one of the ONLY phones you can get permanently UNLOCKED, you simply go to the Sony site and you sign away your warranty and bam in return you get a bootloader that is permanently unlocked that you "officially" cannot re lock.
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Some phones (usually carrier subsidised handsets) have non unlockable bootloaders.
The OP is asking if anyone is working on a way to bypass that restriction.
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What on earth are you on about, the Sony XZ is one of the ONLY phones you can get permanently UNLOCKED, you simply go to the Sony site and you sign away your warranty and bam in return you get a bootloader that is permanently unlocked that you "officially" cannot re lock.
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exekias, i was referring to my phone which has "bootloader unlocked allowed: No" in the service menu. tried the flashtool too but it not working..
Im banging my head on the wall for not checking this earlier..i checked on the forums and there were loads of custom roms and thought bootloader can be unlocked!!!!
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Some phones (usually carrier subsidised handsets) have non unlockable bootloaders.
The OP is asking if anyone is working on a way to bypass that restriction.
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If its a carrier subsidised handset, I assume its restricted to one carrier. But mine is carrier unlocked! I dont understand...
Where did. you get it?
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Where did. you get it?
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It was bought in Sri Lanka..Made in China C6603
It's simple to understand, if your Phone comes from a carrier then there's a 99% chance the bootloader can't be unlocked. I've SIM unlocked mine but the bootloader is a no go.
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exekias, i was referring to my phone which has "bootloader unlocked allowed: No" in the service menu. tried the flashtool too but it not working..
Im banging my head on the wall for not checking this earlier..i checked on the forums and there were loads of custom roms and thought bootloader can be unlocked!!!!
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Have u tried the sony official system?
I got my XZ from a carrier in Ireland and Bootloader unlock allowed says YES.
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I got my XZ from a carrier in Ireland and Bootloader unlock allowed says YES.
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That's more the exception, rather than the rule. So backup TA partition, unlock bootloader, and start flashing Happy days :beer:
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Did that next day I got the phone happy days
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I know that Orange and T-Mobile brands their phones. O2 and Vodafone less likely.Not sure about Three (3).
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T-Mobile UK sent me an unbranded handset. They usually supply branded phones, but not this time.
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I don't have a z but I remember my xperia arc had same bootloader problem. To fix it you paid for a program (setool) or something...it was like a test point and you had to plug it into computer while holding tweezers to the SIM slot. Maybe someone can get that to work with the z?
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Have u tried the sony official system?
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No.. Havent tried it yet..will have a go at it tonight and report back..
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I got my XZ from a carrier in Ireland and Bootloader unlock allowed says YES.
I envy
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I don't have a z but I remember my xperia arc had same bootloader problem. To fix it you paid for a program (setool) or something...it was like a test point and you had to plug it into computer while holding tweezers to the SIM slot. Maybe someone can get that to work with the z?
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The only problem with XZ is that its sealed to ensure its water resistant and theres no way you can get access to tinker with internals
My question to developer community is...Is it a no go forever or will someone at some point invest their precious time and energy on developing an unlock solution or should i get rid of this permanently locked XZ? Coming from HTC, I have little or less experience with Sony. Has it been an issue before eg Xperia series and some where down the line, developers at XDA found a solution? If so i want to wait. XZ is damn good phone and i really love it!!
There are some workaround for it to unlock at the Sony Ericsson Xperia x10 forum, and there were some discussion in the qna thread about this. Better u check it out.
Looking to get myself a Sony Xperia Z at the shops tomorrow.
I've found one thats locked to the 3 network (UK).
Just wanted to check that it should be simple anouph to unlock it to any network
Thanks
Ben
You will be able to buy an unlock code to network unlock it.
However, as it is a carrier branded handset, the bootloader will be permanently locked, which means you will be unable to flash CM/PAC/AOSP based roms. I don't know if that's important to you or not, but you should be aware of that.
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Just a word of caution. I tried to have mine unlocked from 3 and they point blank refused. High street shops won't touch it either. I had to do some dodgy dealings to get mine unlocked.
But yes it will be bootloader locked whatever you do.
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Dodgy dealings? There are many unlocking services online (on eBay especially) that will send an unlock code for a fee. Nothing dodgy about that.
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Dodgy dealings? There are many unlocking services online (on eBay especially) that will send an unlock code for a fee. Nothing dodgy about that.
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I haven't got an eBay account sadly. I ended up going to a market trader and he did it for a fiver.
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Thanks guys, I think I'll stump up the extra and get an unlocked one then! Even though it'll be £50 more :/
Hello,I bought an Xperia Z online.The phone is sim unlocked but bootloader can't be unlocked.I believe the phone was bought originally from 3 UK as it's shown on boot.To whom do I need to talk so I can unlock it? Thanks
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It's permanently locked. I've never heard of anybody that has got Sony to change a non-unlockable bootloader to an unlockable one. I'm not even sure the local service centres even have the facility to do so.
You can try contacting Sony directly, but be prepared to be disappointed.
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It's permanently locked. I've never heard of anybody that has got Sony to change a non-unlockable bootloader to an unlockable one. I'm not even sure the local service centres even have the facility to do so.
You can try contacting Sony directly, but be prepared to be disappointed.
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I did and you are right.I tweeted Sony and they said the warranty would be void,bla bla bla.Anyway thanks for reply.
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I wanted to unlock bootloader and therefore checked the root settings. It says that unlock is not allowed. Is that because I bought it over network provider or can I simply ignore it? Is everyone of you able to unlock it?
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I wanted to unlock bootloader and therefore checked the root settings. It says that unlock is not allowed. Is that because I bought it over network provider or can I simply ignore it? Is everyone of you able to unlock it?
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This has been covered a few times. This means that your carrier has blocked unlocking of the bootloader, so you will NEVER be able to unlock it. There is no way around this.
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This has been covered a few times. This means that your carrier has blocked unlocking of the bootloader, so you will NEVER be able to unlock it. There is no way around this.
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True. +1
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This has been covered a few times. This means that your carrier has blocked unlocking of the bootloader, so you will NEVER be able to unlock it. There is no way around this.
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As far as I read in the net there is a paid way to unlock it. Does anyone know if it is possible to unlock without opening it to activate test point...
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Mighty_X said:
As far as I read in the net there is a paid way to unlock it. Does anyone know if it is possible to unlock without opening it to activate test point...
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Do you know what is Unlock Bootlader? Do you know what is SIM Unlock? They have nothing to do one to each other.
Unlocking Bootlader will not Unlock SIM Carrier. To unlock SIM Carrier you have to pay for it.
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Do you know what is Unlock Bootlader? Do you know what is SIM Unlock? They have nothing to do one to each other.
Unlocking Bootlader will not Unlock SIM Carrier. To unlock SIM Carrier you have to pay for it.
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Actually I did not say any words of unlocking SIM. Talking about bootloader... there is a tool called SETool2. With that it is possible to unlock phones that aren't unlockable. The phone needs to be put into test point mode connecting some pins on the board.
Just wanted to know is anybody has experiences with that.
Ps. .. And in most cases when unlocking the phone the SIM lock vanishes too
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Actually I did not say any words of unlocking SIM. Talking about bootloader... there is a tool called SETool2. With that it is possible to unlock phones that aren't unlockable. The phone needs to be put into test point mode connecting some pins on the board.
Just wanted to know is anybody has experiences with that.
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I don't know about that.
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Ps. .. And in most cases when unlocking the phone the SIM lock vanishes too
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Can be some exception but not most of them.
Well i did a test point bl unlock on my xperia play but that was easier because it had a removable back...unfortunately the Z1 does not so you will have to take the back off and find the test points
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