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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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.
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sony xp z unlock
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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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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
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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.
jewkhok said:
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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Hi guys, I'm a fellow XDA member from the HOX+ neck of the woods. Just got my dad an AT&T Xperia TL and wanted to unlock it for him since he uses it most overseas and was shocked at the cost difference between unlocking my HOX+ (also AT&T) and the Xperia TL...$15 vs $40...and 1hr vs 5 days.
What gives?
Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it. If he needs a sim unlocked phone that badly, he shouldn't have bought one on a contract. You could try searching online, but in my experience it's only shady websites offering sim unlocks. On the other hand, if it's absolutely necessary to sim unlock, $40 is not an extreme amount of money.
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Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it. If he needs a sim unlocked phone that badly, he shouldn't have bought one on a contract. You could try searching online, but in my experience it's only shady websites offering sim unlocks. On the other hand, if it's absolutely necessary to sim unlock, $40 is not an extreme amount of money.
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http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free
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http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free
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I think that quite clearly says iPhone, but worth a go I suppose
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http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free
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It says
All contract obligations, including any term commitment, associated with the device to be unlocked have been fully satisfied.
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I'm guessing the contract is still running, as the phone is not yet THAT old.
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It says
I'm guessing the contract is still running, as the phone is not yet THAT old.
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ATT said they would unlock any phone if you have been a good customer for at least
60
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Days and paid your bill
Yes, but that is stated under Additional. So the way I read it is that you first have to fulfill your contract and then, when you have no bills unpaid, they provide a sim unlock.
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When I switched from my Samsung S3 to my Xperia TL, I just asked for the unlock code on an online chat session. They gave me the unlock code for the S3 immediately during the chat. But, I guess it could have been because I was selling the S3.
I ended up forking over the $39 for the unlock code. Unfortunately, need to use the phone abroad next week, can't wait the 60 days
Considering I paid $0.01 for the phone from Amazon, $39 doesn't seems like much then.
Just need to wait for the unlock code now, takes up to 6 days. We'll post an update when I get it.
So sony starts accepting the 4gLTE variant of xperia Z today, i just wonder if i unlock the phone, will its work on AT&T 4GLTE network? cause on the description sony said its only works on 1900 mhz LTE band IV.
I am using At&t, and I got c6606 2 weeks ago.
I don't know how to unlock the phone to try it on at&t network.
jest403 said:
I am using At&t, and I got c6606 2 weeks ago.
I don't know how to unlock the phone to try it on at&t network.
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you can try "cellunlocker.net" ,or take it to your local phone store,they can unlock it
Jest403
Is the bootloader unlockable? Have you tried creating an FTF using _Flashtool? I wonder if it'll work on a c6602
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you can try "cellunlocker.net" ,or take it to your local phone store,they can unlock it
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unlocking became illegal in the US, right? The phone is officially announced but not out yet. I really want to use it on at&t, don't want to carry 2 phones when I go out.
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Jest403
Is the bootloader unlockable? Have you tried creating an FTF using _Flashtool? I wonder if it'll work on a c6602
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I haven't tried to unlock BL or root this phone. Do you want to flash a FTF of c6606 on your c6602?
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unlocking became illegal in the US, right? The phone is officially announced but not out yet. I really want to use it on at&t, don't want to carry 2 phones when I go out.
Its legal,u can buy the unlock coded online and unlock your phone ,or this whats i do, go to tmobile and tell them you need your phone unlock so you can use your phone while you on your business trip in Japan lol
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I will call to tmobile and ask for a permission to have an unlock code.
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jest403 said:
I am using At&t, and I got c6606 2 weeks ago.
I don't know how to unlock the phone to try it on at&t network.
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Just look in ebay they sell a unlock codes for every phone I do this all the time it works well.
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dante501 said:
Just look in ebay they sell a unlock codes for every phone I do this all the time it works well.
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Yes, I knew some sellers on eBay offer unlocking service. I am just afraid that unlocking my phone will break the law.
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Yes, I knew some sellers on eBay offer unlocking service. I am just afraid that unlocking my phone will break the law.
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Did you buy the phone outright from a Sony store? If so, go ahead and get an unlock code for it. According to most places reporting on the ban that I've looked at, it's only subsidised handsets that are covered under this downright stupid piece of legislation
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Did you buy the phone outright from a Sony store? If so, go ahead and get an unlock code for it. According to most places reporting on the ban that I've looked at, it's only subsidised handsets that are covered under this downright stupid piece of legislation
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I got this phone for free like 3-4 weeks ago on a sony experience conference. It was given to us as a display to introduce this cool thing to t-mobile customers. having one of the latest smartphone without the service would be useless. I just want to enjoy this phone under at&t service. oh man!
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I got this phone for free like 3-4 weeks ago on a sony experience conference. It was given to us as a display to introduce this cool thing to t-mobile customers. having one of the latest smartphone without the service would be useless. I just want to enjoy this phone under at&t service. oh man!
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Did you ask T mobile for the unlock code? I'm thinking about buying the phone and using it on AT&T
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Did you ask T mobile for the unlock code? I'm thinking about buying the phone and using it on AT&T
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Unlock code ebay best bet.
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I think at&t and t-mobile require a minimum period before they can give you an unlock code.
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I think at&t and t-mobile require a minimum period before they can give you an unlock code.
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Just have someone with T-mobile call t-mobile and get an unlock code. They do not require a minimum period. It only takes about 2 weeks for them to process it. I have done it many times with phones. That said, I am almost certain that this phone only works on T-mobile's bands, but I could be wrong. But it is branded for T-mobile. If you wanted one for AT&T, you should try selling the one you have and ordering an international version.
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Did you ask T mobile for the unlock code? I'm thinking about buying the phone and using it on AT&T
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The phone is actually out today. I will try to ask tmobile to get the unlock code probably next week. As I know there is a requirement to submit an unlocking request. The phone need to be used on a prepaid number, which I have, more than 40 days.
International version doesn't support US LTE at all unless there will be C6606 for international.
adamhlj said:
Just have someone with T-mobile call t-mobile and get an unlock code. They do not require a minimum period. It only takes about 2 weeks for them to process it. I have done it many times with phones. That said, I am almost certain that this phone only works on T-mobile's bands, but I could be wrong. But it is branded for T-mobile. If you wanted one for AT&T, you should try selling the one you have and ordering an international version.
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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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exekias said:
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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exekias said:
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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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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lukesjeans said:
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.
Okay, so my Xperia Z still has warranty. I have a locked bootloader status of NO. I want to send it in to get a replacement so I can get a phone with the status of YES. Can anyone go about telling me how to do this, what's a good excuse to tell them lool.
Depends, if you bought the phone off contract or not.
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LiLTrippz said:
Okay, so my Xperia Z still has warranty. I have a locked bootloader status of NO. I want to send it in to get a replacement so I can get a phone with the status of YES. Can anyone go about telling me how to do this, what's a good excuse to tell them lool.
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go there and talk about developing if u r developer
and wht about sell ur phone and buy another one and check status of bootloader permission first
anyway why do u wanna do that? for custom roms?
x102x96x said:
go there and talk about developing if u r developer
and wht about sell ur phone and buy another one and check status of bootloader permission first
anyway why do u wanna do that? for custom roms?
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yeah because I hate stock so much. and I live in Canada and only bell has the Xperia Z and bell are stupid bastards that lock the bootloader. I hate everything about stock I've ALWAYS used a custom rom on any android phone I've gotten and this is a big problem for me. it'd be very hard to obtain a Z that's from the US.
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Depends, if you bought the phone off contract or not.
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no contract at all.