[Q] Stolen Xperia Z - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
My Xperia Z got stolen nearly a month ago!! Unfortunately, I didn't had anything installed on it that could help me track it down.. But it came with McAfee security installed as standard!! I had it registered but was not using it. On the McAfee website it shows my IMEI number.. but since my subscription has expired I cannot track it from there.. My question is, whoever stole my device obviously did a factory reset! As standard Mcafee should be up and running(atleast I hope so) do you think I should buy mcafee subscription,?? Is there a chance that I would be able to track my device back?? if anyone here know, weather the McAfee registration gets reseted if you do a factory reset?? Cause I did a few data wipe, for the brief time I had my phone.. It was always there.. and it didn't allow me to uninstall it..
Any inputs on weather buying th McAfee subscription will help me or not.. will be very usefull!! Thanks

Honestly not sure if it will help, but try it anyway.
You should've had an antitheft app installed for this very reason....
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What did McAfee say?
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I've not contacted my McAfee about this!! It got pick pocketed by :crying::crying::crying::crying:

nishantshekhar.02 said:
I've not contacted my McAfee about this!! It got pick pocketed by :crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Truth be told, Sony just launched the MyXperia stuff that helps you track and trace your phone with this link https://myxperia.sonymobile.com/ unfortunately it has to be activated on the phone. McAfee might be able to help you but I wouldn't hold my breath on that matter, good luck hunting down your phone!

Well, I know that there is very little if any chance of me finding my phone back.. But thank you for the input.. I'll try buying the Mcafee subscription, and see if it can locate my phone (fingers crossed).. The my xperia was not available to everyone when my phone got lost.. so no luck with that. till sony does not introduce something to keep track of their devices with IMEI, it thinks it pretty impossible!!

If you are in india. Report to police with u imei and police can track it and find it many of my friends who lost got back this way
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anirudhks said:
If you are in india. Report to police with u imei and police can track it and find it many of my friends who lost got back this way
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Nope, I'm not in India!! Lost it in Moscow!!!

nishantshekhar.02 said:
Nope, I'm not in India!! Lost it in Moscow!!!
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It´s bad luck.

I don't know how your local police work if I am totally honest but over here in the UK the police can track phones that are stolen, if there is enough evidence it was stolen and such. Speak to the fuzz, see what they say, the worst they can do is nothing, but nothing for free is better than paying for it.

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[Q] are you one of thoses people who flash roms alot

Then moan when you have lost all your apps ????…
Well use titanium backup it will save people time answerin your post
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stevenc19 said:
Then moan when you have lost all your apps ????…
Well use titanium backup it will save people time answerin your post
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OMG You have won first prize for most useless post on this forum
Seriously fella anyone that flashes roms a lot trust they know already
shadowch31 said:
OMG You have won first prize for most useless post on this forum
Seriously fella anyone that flashes roms a lot trust they know already
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well i had some guy who flashes alot complain to me cause he lost all his apps with no back up lol and what do i win????
stevenc19 said:
well i had some guy who flashes alot complain to me cause he lost all his apps with no back up lol and what do i win????
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You win.....
Well bugger all actually
You have won me over with the post though, made my night reading it last night
shadowch31 said:
You win.....
Well bugger all actually
You have won me over with the post though, made my night reading it last night
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yay i win
Or, just go onto the online android market and it saves all your apps there and do ota installation for them.
michael2041 said:
Or, just go onto the online android market and it saves all your apps there and do ota installation for them.
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Me and this Android online market (https://market.android.com/) website don't like each other...
There is a problem with this website's security certificate.
The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address.
Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server.
We recommend that you close this webpage and do not continue to this website.
Now call me a tight arse security freak but seems to me that a company the size of google could sign their certificates correctly.
Guess me and this online market will never be doing business.

[Q] I really could use some help please...

First off, I apologize if I come off as "noobish". I joined this site about 10 minutes ago. Anyway, last week I left my Samsung Captivate unattended (like the drunken fool I am), someone guessed my pattern too many times and now I'm at the "too many pattern attempts" screen and of course I do not have a Google account. From my understanding, after readin some threads on here, one of the solutions is to use the ODIN program to flash the phone, is that correct? And also, is there any possible way, via ODIN or some other program, for me to view my text messages before I flash it and lose everything? I would very much like to know the contents of the texts I've been receiving all week. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this, and perhaps help me out.
The too many pattern attempts only locks the phone for a set time. Sounds to me like you "found" a phone that you want help with. Why not take it to at&t and have them return it or ask them for assistance if you are indeed the rightful owner.
I can assure you I'm the righful owner. I left my phone unattended at a party and my fantastic friends tried guessin my pattern too many times. I'm now stuck at a screen where you have to enter your Google account. Like a dumbass I didn't create a Google account when I first purchased the phone. So now I'm locked out of my phone for good. And I've already been to AT&T. We tried the hard reset, and just does not work and they won't give me a new phone.
**** flashed with Odin and create a new Google acc or call art and said that u lost the phone and paid those 125 but u still can keep the phone u have now and sell it truogh Craigslist or some place like that !
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Pictuers or it didnt happen lets see your proof of purchase
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I dont believe that anyone uses a android phone without making a google account.
So you've NEVER gone to the android market? That's the first thing anyone does that has a Droid phone.
you sir are not smart enough to trick us real owners. Google account creation is required to access the market. you telling us you've never tried to access the market?
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rjblack11 said:
you sir are not smart enough to trick us real owners. Google account creation is required to access the market. you telling us you've never tried to access the market?
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Lol! Ive never met anyone who had an android and not access the market. This would be the first.
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What you need a google account to access the market?
Damn...........Who would have thought that.......
There are ways around this.........OP I don't think your going to get any help here.......
So just get on a computer and create a Google gmail account. It does not have to be created by your phone. Once you have created your account, you can then enter your gmail ID when the phone prompts for it.
But I agree. Something is fishy with this story.
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redger725 said:
So just get on a computer and create a Google gmail account. It does not have to be created by your phone. Once you have created your account, you can then enter your gmail ID when the phone prompts for it.
But I agree. Something is fishy with this story.
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False info......once you link your account....it's linked..........
nickm50 said:
False info......once you link your account....it's linked..........
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He said that he never linked it to an account. That was the basis of my reply.
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redger725 said:
He said that he never linked it to an account. That was the basis of my reply.
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So its going to verify whatever he puts in there to a "blank" file, it won't match The point of entering the Gmail account is a second means of verification, if there is no account registered to the phone, it won't work.
His best bet is to return the phone to its owner.....the dead give away that it is not his, is that he has not had it for a week...who can go a week without their Captivate?
Agreed....return to owner
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Haha,notice how the OP hasn't reply ever since you guys uncovered his evil plan.
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I haven't posted because I have been quite busy with work and school. I have accessed the Market before. But it never asked me to create a Google Account. Not that I remember anyway. I wish there was a way for me to prove to y'all I am very sincere about my situation. I really do need help with this. It is true, I have been locked outta my phone for over a week now and it is drivin me crazy. But I'm explorin other options that doesn't cost money, like the ODIN program, that was what I really wanted to know about. Anyway, judgin by all the post, I'm some evil asshole tryin to get into someone else's phone. Which, I guess, is somewhat understandable, and with y'all not knowin me or me not bein able to show proof of my sincerity, I guess I can't be too upset about the accusations. I guess, I will just download the ODIN program, try to find some steps on how to use it and see if I can't mess my phone up even more.
There's a freaking thread dedicated to odin in the dev forum. Read search comprehend.
And there is no way at all that you used the market without a google account.
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Wiggins_Crony said:
I haven't posted because I have been quite busy with work and school. I have accessed the Market before. But it never asked me to create a Google Account. Not that I remember anyway. I wish there was a way for me to prove to y'all I am very sincere about my situation. I really do need help with this. It is true, I have been locked outta my phone for over a week now and it is drivin me crazy. But I'm explorin other options that doesn't cost money, like the ODIN program, that was what I really wanted to know about. Anyway, judgin by all the post, I'm some evil asshole tryin to get into someone else's phone. Which, I guess, is somewhat understandable, and with y'all not knowin me or me not bein able to show proof of my sincerity, I guess I can't be too upset about the accusations. I guess, I will just download the ODIN program, try to find some steps on how to use it and see if I can't mess my phone up even more.
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I think you are straight up lying. dude, att isn't going to just say "sorry, can't help you" if its really your phone. plus, Google account creation is (almost) unsurpassable when you insert sim card for first time. please tell us how you used market without Google account because im pretty sure its more secure than that(especially for situations like the one you brought here).
if its truly your phone, go to att tomorrow, give them the last four of your social security no. and they will be more than happy to reset your phone.
btw none of the people who use XDA frequently have ever come across someone who hasn't created a Google account for market use.
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reset unlock counter for sony T

I have a vodafone factory locked sony xperia T, bought an unlock code for the device then i descover that 0 tries left. whenever i enter the unlock code it says "wrong code"
by the way i bought all levels codes but 0 tries left for all.
help plz
I thought Vodafone didn't lock their devices, it may already be SIM unlocked. All my Vodafone devices are always SIM free
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if vodafone locked the device, it might be possible that they changed the unlock code.
also when going to service info->sim lock, if you device is sim unlocked all the values are 0, so maybe your device is already unlocked
Sisqo said:
if vodafone locked the device, it might be possible that they changed the unlock code.
also when going to service info->sim lock, if you device is sim unlocked all the values are 0, so maybe your device is already unlocked
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hi
the device is locked & there 's no more tries to enter unlock code. for now it accepts only vodafone sim card
hi
i am still waiting for the solution. any expert here?
ready to risk it.
paloma728 said:
hi
i am still waiting for the solution. any expert here?
ready to risk it.
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if your device is hard locked there should be 'x' between [] like this" [x] network 0" (service menu)
please help i have the same problem thanxs
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who has & faced problem with Sony counter 0 left or blocked, contact me, I got solution
javokhir said:
who has & faced problem with Sony counter 0 left or blocked, contact me, I got solution
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Why cant you just post the solution here?
solution hardlock xperia?
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Just contact Vodafone about sim-unlocking your device
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xperia blocked
hey javokhir, please help me. can you give me the solution for xperia with counter 0? at least tell me how to contact you. plssss. thanks.
I think you will find his solution will cost you money...but you can always message him on the PM service on xda
thanks greg bradley
I am facing a same issue
javokhir said:
who has & faced problem with Sony counter 0 left or blocked, contact me, I got solution
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Hi There,
I am facing a same sort of problem with my Sony Xperia T. Please Please tell me what to do? My [x] Network is 0. Looking forward to hear from you.
my xperia s is hardlocked win 0 attempts left
javokhir said:
who has & faced problem with Sony counter 0 left or blocked, contact me, I got solution
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hi plz if you have the solution how could i contact you in order to help me ?
Look folks,
I strongly suspect this is a con.
XDA is about freely sharing ideas and developing, putting a random post saying "I can help you, please get in touch" leads me to believe he is expecting money for his services (Which is OK) but in this case I suspect he cannot do what he claims, otherwise there will be more evidence...
yes, exactly, this is a place where I can share all my knowlagde from my expirience, but here are 99% of members are smarter than me & they still can not find Sony counter block solution, everyone is looking for free solution, if you are smart enough, why not to post here free solution? ohh, I forgot one thing, because nobody have this free solution & will not have next 1 year at least.
if I claim got solution, that means I can do that for 100% no matter it's paid or free sloution, I don't throw words in air like someone else
you can search & search, if you cn not find, your last hope is paid service, then contact me.
sony counter block
javokhir said:
yes, exactly, this is a place where I can share all my knowlagde from my expirience, but here are 99% of members are smarter than me & they still can not find Sony counter block solution, everyone is looking for free solution, if you are smart enough, why not to post here free solution? ohh, I forgot one thing, because nobody have this free solution & will not have next 1 year at least.
if I claim got solution, that means I can do that for 100% no matter it's paid or free sloution, I don't throw words in air like someone else
you can search & search, if you cn not find, your last hope is paid service, then contact me.
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pls we need ur help,iv already pm u,waitihg for reply
Xperia z c6603
javokhir said:
who has & faced problem with Sony counter 0 left or blocked, contact me, I got solution
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Hello can you please help me? what have you done for this problem? [x] network 0" (service menu) Thank's

Xperia Z1 help

So I found a Z1 on the street but it is locked by pattern, it's bootloader is locked and i don't know what to do, I'm thinking bout flashing a stock firmware but I'm not so sure if that'll work... any advice?
DaveDudeM said:
So I found a Z1 on the street but it is locked by pattern, it's bootloader is locked and i don't know what to do, I'm thinking bout flashing a stock firmware but I'm not so sure if that'll work... any advice?
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First. I'll give it to the police department first if no one claims it come back and we helps
Yeah the thing is that in my country you give it to the police dept and they keep it, no one claims anything here
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Found an IPhone 6...

Is there anyway I can get it to work again and have my daughter use it? I'm just stuck at the Icloud Activation screen. I already restored trough iTunes. But would like for her to use it. Might as well, you know. I found it in a parking lot. Thanks in advance.
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noodles2224 said:
Is there anyway I can get it to work again and have my daughter use it? I'm just stuck at the Icloud Activation screen. I already restored trough iTunes. But would like for her to use it. Might as well, you know. I found it in a parking lot. Thanks in advance.
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Why not turn it in at the closest store to the parking lot? Or look at the phone details ...messages or phone log, find out who's it is and get in touch with them or a frequently messaged/called contact??
Anything....aside from keeping it and trying to get it to work. Cause they will likely report it lost and it will be blacklisted anyway and no longer function. Plus as it is, it's tied to their account.
Oh wait....instead of any of that, you wiped it it seems. So you basically stole it. (or at least did absolutely nothing to find the owner.....and wiped it to try and make it yours.....which you won't, cause it will be attached to someones account...and eventually will be IMEI Blacklisted. Please don't say you tried....cause one call or text to a contact and you would have tracked down the owner. You could have called the carrier to and reported it found.)
You won't find help on XDA with that. And I hope despite your actions....that if you lose your phone, wallet, or something important....a respectable citizen returns it to you.
Disappointing thread is now closed.
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