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Sony XZ sim locked on o2 network UK.. Help needed unlocking!

Hi got a new Sony Xperia Z but can't use it yet
As title suggests its sim locked on o2 network. Is it possible to get it unlocked and if so where can I do it. Any help much appreciated.
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I'd like to see some dev able to unlock that...

There is a form On their website it is just hard to find. Search unlocking iPhone (it's the same form)
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I did it a few days ago just got my code today. Once I get another Networks micro SIM I'll let you know hoax get on!
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I've just got the purple pay as u go version from o2, though haven't played with it as not home. Was told I can only take the network lock after 1 year, the unlock request working for you guys? Or are you on monthly contract, not sure if its different to unlock
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Yeah that's it, monthly can unlock at anytime except iPhone 5.
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O2 pay monthly are always unlocked. Except iPhones

Are there any updates on this as my Xperia Z is also sim-locked to 3. thanks!

Is it possible to have free sim unlock?

Roms for T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z

Do any of the Roms in the Xperia forum work on the T-Mobiles Sony Xperia Z?? Ive looked around and couldn't find anything.
Thanks.

eckox09 said:
Do any of the Roms in the Xperia forum work on the T-Mobiles Sony Xperia Z??
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ROMS are not Provider specific, so if you own a Z then any Z FW will work.

XperienceD said:
ROMS are not Provider specific, so if you own a Z then any Z FW will work.
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Just asking here, why does s4 have different forums for different carriers ?
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Because S4 has different SoC for every carrier.
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Vaith said:
Because S4 has different SoC for every carrier.
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I though all in US got the exynos version? Even HTC one has different forums.
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joejoe23 said:
I though all in US got the exynos version? Even HTC one has different forums.
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US is whole world? No! There is Europe, Asia etc.

Would I lose Wi-Fi calling if I use a 6603 rom or any LTE functions?

jovyishere said:
Would I lose Wi-Fi calling if I use a 6603 rom or any LTE functions?
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You lose Wi-Fi calling, but lte sill works.
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theminigame said:
You lose Wi-Fi calling, but lte sill works.
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I realize I can use any Rom,but I'm having trouble figuring which firmware, I'm use to my HTC one where I just flash a Rom in recovery the firmware parts confusing and I've been reading up for a week
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Jonathan2677 said:
I realize I can use any Rom,but I'm having trouble figuring which firmware, I'm use to my HTC one where I just flash a Rom in recovery the firmware parts confusing and I've been reading up for a week
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I feel the same way so your not alone. Hehe
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Jonathan2677 said:
I realize I can use any Rom,but I'm having trouble figuring which firmware, I'm use to my HTC one where I just flash a Rom in recovery the firmware parts confusing and I've been reading up for a week
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I flashed c6603 firmware, since that model is the lte model.. And the firmware number is 10.3.A.0.423.. That's the 4.2.2 firmware.. And its significantly better that what the c6606 comes with... Whew.. That's a lot of numbers.. Heh..
Use the stuff in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42917602
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So even though the bootloader is locked we can? I have to read up allot coming from a nexus 4
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Will of fire said:
So even though the bootloader is locked we can? I have to read up allot coming from a nexus 4
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Yes even with the locked bootloader. There are links at the top of that thread I linked that link to the necessary tools needed to do so. You just need to root, install custom recovery, and flash the firmware with the flash tool and flash accompanying ROM in recovery..
As long as the ROM you're trying to flash is based on and uses the stock kernel, it will work with a locked bootloader.
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theminigame said:
Yes even with the locked bootloader. There are links at the top of that thread I linked that link to the necessary tools needed to do so. You just need to root, install custom recovery, and flash the firmware with the flash tool and flash accompanying ROM in recovery..
As long as the ROM you're trying to flash is based on and uses the stock kernel, it will work with a locked bootloader.
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Last time bugging you,you've been super helpful thanks,one last question can I do it using internal memory or must I pick up a sd card,I'm gonna anyways but money's tight this week just paying full for the phone
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Jonathan2677 said:
Last time bugging you,you've been super helpful thanks,one last question can I do it using internal memory or must I pick up a sd card,I'm gonna anyways but money's tight this week just paying full for the phone
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i feel you man, these phones aren't cheap... but, from what i've seen in the various threads around here, people say to use external memory to flash stuff.. but, that could be outdated information...
everything that says that is concerning older versions of recovery... so you could try it from internal memory... but to be on the safe side, i would get an sd card... luckily for me, i had a little 2gb card lying around, so maybe you can bum one off of someone so you don't have to go out and buy one right away.
fyi, even though you probably know this already... i would recommend not buying sd cards from a retail store... they're significantly cheaper online...

theminigame said:
i feel you man, these phones aren't cheap... but, from what i've seen in the various threads around here, people say to use external memory to flash stuff.. but, that could be outdated information...
everything that says that is concerning older versions of recovery... so you could try it from internal memory... but to be on the safe side, i would get an sd card... luckily for me, i had a little 2gb card lying around, so maybe you can bum one off of someone so you don't have to go out and buy one right away.
fyi, even though you probably know this already... i would recommend not buying sd cards from a retail store... they're significantly cheaper online...
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Man I'm so stressed I flashed I 6603 ftf with the flash tool actually three of them and they all have like a demo screen on them from like a store display I don't know what I'm doing wrong
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Jonathan2677 said:
Man I'm so stressed I flashed I 6603 ftf with the flash tool actually three of them and they all have like a demo screen on them from like a store display I don't know what I'm doing wrong
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define demo screen... like this welcome screen?... does it come up with like a black screen that says "power button not available right now"?

theminigame said:
define demo screen... like this welcome screen?... does it come up with like a black screen that says "power button not available right now"?
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No I wish that comes up I walk through all that, but for example when screen goes off and u turn back on its a pink experia page if you don't hit home it starts a demo video showing people's faces eyes waterproof camera info etc, like a demo unit but three different tft flashes all the same
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Open the dialer and dial *#*#SELLMORE#*#*, it will disable the retail demo mode
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theminigame said:
define demo screen... like this welcome screen?... does it come up with like a black screen that says "power button not available right now"?
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Yes thanks two different ftf one has the demo screen it falls back to which now stopped but also for future one was the black screen and had two squares use phone and wait for power button sorry for not explaining better
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how to get hot spot

I've allways bought phones that are unlocked from a network,but i saw this razr i on 3 vv cheap so bought it . Problem no hotspot .can someone post it in an apk or tell me how to get it? its in the menu but when i look at it there is nothing behind it.
thx
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howard bamber said:
I've allways bought phones that are unlocked from a network,but i saw this razr i on 3 vv cheap so bought it . Problem no hotspot .can someone post it in an apk or tell me how to get it? its in the menu but when i look at it there is nothing behind it.
thx
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I find it intriguing on why would you post on the development section instead of the general as a question? There is a setting called Wi-Fi tethering in the settings, don't use any app.

i know its out of order but I've broken my right arm and hand.
dont have my laptop and did nit realise it was in the wrong thread.
cant even type.....
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howard bamber said:
i know its out of order but I've broken my right arm and hand.
dont have my laptop and did nit realise it was in the wrong thread.
cant even type.....
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There is the Tethering & Mobile Hotspot under settigs and it works. If you cannot enable it, the reason is false insettings under APN. Check it and add supl and dun to APN type if you doesn't have them already.

Will there ever be a bootloader unlocker for permenantly locked Xperia Z???

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.

deathrowz_sri said:
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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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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shoey63 said:
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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deathrowz_sri said:
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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MinedSafe said:
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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exekias said:
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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MinedSafe said:
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.

locked boot loader xperia z

Just curious if anyone thinks that there will eventually be away to unlock xperia z bootloader.
checked mine and says it can not be unlocked according to offical sony steps.
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Well, I can't unlock mine either...

If you got it through a carrier, the answer is no. Unless you pay for it at Sony store, i mean.
You can send the pgone over repairs claiming something about the battery, and pray for them to return a new one, but this is my opinion, not a fact
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Im honestly still waiting on that, I don't know why t-mobile wouldn't want Us to be able to unlock the boatloader. It sucks that we pay for it and not able to use it freely to its full potential.
It makes us c6606 users feel left out. Lol
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