Hi guys. So to be certain I was trying to unlock my XZ bootloader but when I tried to look at the service menu it gave me alert dialog. I typed in this *#*#7378423#*#* and then the phone gave me alert dialog saying "Connection problem or invalid MMI code". May please anybody point me out? Thanks
Repair your phone using Sony update service and try again.
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Repair your phone using Sony update service and try again.
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I am using custom ROM. So can I use flashtool to reflash the firmware or I need to use Sony's update service?
helmanss said:
I am using custom ROM. So can I use flashtool to reflash the firmware or I need to use Sony's update service?
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Try first with Sony update service,and if you got any errors use flashtool.
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Try first with Sony update service,and if you got any errors use flashtool.
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Ok. Thanks a lot!
Problem persisting
I've tried what you said but the problem still persists any other suggestions?
Just a question, why would you want to look at the service menu to unlock your device?
DrKrFfXx said:
Just a question, why would you want to look at the service menu to unlock your device?
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I would like to check if my device is unlockable
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I would like to check if my device is unlockable
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Yeah, I kinda thought about it. But still, did you buy the device from a carrier? If so, chances are that your device is locked. If you bought it from a retailer or a Sony Store, it is most likely that you have an unlockable device.
The error is kinda weird though, never heard of it before.
DrKrFfXx said:
Yeah, I kinda thought about it. But still, did you buy the device from a carrier? If so, chances are that your device is locked. If you bought it from a retailer or a Sony Store, it is most likely that you have an unlockable device.
The error is kinda weird though, never heard of it before.
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I bought my device from retailer, but I would like to be sure before doing anything like unlocking my device and as well there will be problem with finding out my IMEI because *#06# is giving me the same error.
helmanss said:
I bought my device from retailer, but I would like to be sure before doing anything like unlocking my device and as well there will be problem with finding out my IMEI because *#06# is giving me the same error.
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Official Sony support says this about this error:
This issue is usually related to the SIM card in the handset rather than the phone itself. I'd recommend requesting a new SIM from your service provider.
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I don't really think so, but give it a go without having SIM card inserted.
DrKrFfXx said:
Official Sony support says this about this error:
I don't really think so, but give it a go without having SIM card inserted.
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Okey will try
Hehe it works now! Love ya! thanks a lot!!!!
helmanss said:
Hehe it works now! Love ya! thanks a lot!!!!
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No problem matey, but as Sony support recommends, ask for a SIM card replacement.
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No problem matey, but as Sony support recommends, ask for a SIM card replacement.
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No need to do it right now, because the service menu and IMEI works even with SIM inserted as of now.
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No need to do it right now, because the service menu and IMEI works even with SIM inserted as of now.
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Good to hear that. Maybe the card was not inserted properly before
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I have do unlocked bootloader....but after i finish it my phone can't turn on...plzzz help me my friend...
brofaris said:
I have do unlocked bootloader....but after i finish it my phone can't turn on...plzzz help me my friend...
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look like very2 scared!!
don't panic!
just use SEUS
1-update using SonyEricsson Update Service
2-click update and follow the simple step
(when u see "your phone software is updated") just click install
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yep, you can use seus. if you fix it and root it again, please try not to unlock your bootloader again please.lol
P.S if you think you could, could you tell me why did you try to unlock your bootloader. was it because of the modules you could add on?
SEUS is not available form long time
Use PC Companion
Why did SEUS disappear?
smyth12 said:
Why did SEUS disappear?
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maybe they make a new SEUpSkirt
runnnnnnn........!!
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maybe they make a new SEUpSkirt
runnnnnnn........!!
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Haha... or in Apples case... iWish
sorry bro late to reply....i cant do it because my phone totally not function...LED also not blink...and usb can't detect anymore...i have use W8 and i unlocked using x8 method...is it the cause for my problem??
I´ve heard of people unlocking the bootloader on their W8 without any brick, only the kernels didn´t work.
By the way:
Have you ever heard of the "search-function", because with this function, you´l find this if you search for "unbrick".
You probably have new security phone, so unlock method is outdated for your phone.
So what he need to do ?
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dotsen9 said:
So what he need to do ?
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Send it off to se
Blagus said:
You probably have new security phone, so unlock method is outdated for your phone.
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Are you sure
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XperianPro said:
Are you sure
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I am sure.
is there any telltale info that could indicate the phone has new security feature? I think it would be helpful for a lot of owners to know before they find out too late.
maybe year of fabrication?
I download seus from softpedia and its work
@Blagus-l have network locked phone,can l unlock bootloader?
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wilbso said:
Send it off to se
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can SE fix my phone???
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can SE fix my phone???
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Most likely they can fix your phone ... one would at least assume that a Sony Ericsson service center has some means to restore shot devices through a JTAG interface or by directly wiretapping the NAND and re-writing its contents.
Though - better ask them to call you back in case the repair would become too costly (i.e. the service center would replace the components boards instead of just restoring the NAND of the device)
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can SE fix my phone???
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yep. there the makers of the phone they can fix it.
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Most likely they can fix your phone ... one would at least assume that a Sony Ericsson service center has some means to restore shot devices through a JTAG interface or by directly wiretapping the NAND and re-writing its contents.
Though - better ask them to call you back in case the repair would become too costly (i.e. the service center would replace the components boards instead of just restoring the NAND of the device)
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yeah,before this i had see someone that have same problem with me and he fix it using JTAG...i think it'll costly..anyway thank you bro..
Hi guys,
I have a question about bootloader unlocking. I know it doesn't unlock the carrier, so I've contacted Three UK and they're obtaining a code for my Xperia X8 that I bought on PAYG which will be £15.34 and can take up to 2 weeks.
My question is that if I go ahead and unlock the bootloader so that I can put newer kernels in (and therefore newer ROMs), will it remove the unlock code they gave me in any form, or will my phone always stay unlocked?
Also, if it goes back to locked, can I use that same code from Three and just unlock it again?
Thanks guys.
Also, I assume if anything goes wrong I can use the Pc Companion to practically wipe back to manufacturers kernel/rom/BL/settings?
You guys can't keep posting the Same question.
Anyway, your phone will get locked original network
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I believe if you use code to unlock SIM you' ll have phone same as one that was never locked. And none of your actions should lock it again.
It would be nice if somebody experienced confirm this, though.
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wilbso said:
You guys can't keep posting the Same question.
Anyway, your phone will get locked original network
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I didn't intend to ask the same question again. I did use the search so I apologise if it's already been asked but I'd love a definitive answer.
My guess is that either way, my IMEI will stay the same of course so in theory the same code could be used numerous times on the phone regardless. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I think I understand from your post that after unlocking BL it'll revert to original carrier lock? Same code or?
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I didn't intend to ask the same question again. I did use the search so I apologise if it's already been asked but I'd love a definitive answer.
My guess is that either way, my IMEI will stay the same of course so in theory the same code could be used numerous times on the phone regardless. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I think I understand from your post that after unlocking BL it'll revert to original carrier lock? Same code or?
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That's alright. As long s you tried to use search button.
Anyway good luck with what your doin
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Thank you
I'm guessing that's a yes, I'm correct then?
xteejx said:
Thank you
I'm guessing that's a yes, I'm correct then?
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Yes, your right, unlocking BL will make your phone revert and lock to its original carrier
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Thanks mate
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Thanks mate
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Anytime buddy
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I think my phone had sim lock before i bought it, because it had 2.1 on it.
So i want to unlock the bootloader. In many threads about that i read:
Unlocking the bootloader of your phone will restore the original sim lock of your phone (if you had any) unless if you unlocked with EMMA/IMEI unlock code or it was factory-unlocked or if SE unlocked it!.
However, some users have reported that using msm7227_semc.cmd on their sim-unlocked phones did not restore the sim lock onto their phone. This has not been confirmed as of yet. Unlock the bootloader on your sim unlocked phone AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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so is that confirmed now and how safe is it to unlock it. which tool can i use?
Look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436957
Everything you need to know is there
In this thread i cant read something abour the sim lock ptoblem. The date code problen i knew before
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Ahem, hi, just wanted to point out that the quoted text you provided us with says it's unconfirmed. It will probably be safe but its unconfirmed if the sim-lock is restored
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Ahem, hi, just wanted to point out that the quoted text you provided us with says it's unconfirmed. It will probably be safe but its unconfirmed if the sim-lock is restored
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yes i wanted to know if someone knows sth about that
If your phone came factory unlocked (no SIM lock by default) then s1tool should tell you "no SEMC simlock certificate found"...
Align that information with the unlock thread in the dev section and you should have your answer (that you can unlock).
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If your phone came factory unlocked (no SIM lock by default) then s1tool should tell you "no SEMC simlock certificate found"...
Align that information with the unlock thread in the dev section and you should have your answer (that you can unlock).
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really? great so i can safely unlock the bl.?
is flashtool good for that.
with factory unlocked i meant that it had no simlock when i bought it. maybey it had one before because it had 2.1 not the original 1.6 on it and the sellin package was sealed with a sticker of an german provider. so i think it was unlocked and sold as a kind of remaining stock
luisniklas said:
really? great so i can safely unlock the bl.?
is flashtool good for that.
with factory unlocked i meant that it had no simlock when i bought it. maybey it had one before because it had 2.1 not the original 1.6 on it and the sellin package was sealed with a sticker of an german provider. so i think it was unlocked and sold as a kind of remaining stock
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CHECK WITH S1TOOL!
(is even written in all the unlock guides)
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CHECK WITH S1TOOL!
(is even written in all the unlock guides)
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i checked it it says :
PHP:
SEMC simlock certificate
i am only afraid of getting the original sim lock
luisniklas said:
i checked it it says :
PHP:
SEMC simlock certificate
i am only afraid of getting the original sim lock
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See this thread and carefully read through the steps dealing with "if you had SEMC simlock certificate".
EDIT: If you are having problems with the lousy English of that guide contact me by PM - I can talk German as well.
Does someone know what SEMC simlock certificate means?
Has some experiences with unlocking such a phone which had sim lock befor?
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I think my phone had sim lock before i bought it, because it had 2.1 on it.
So i want to unlock the bootloader. In many threads about that i read:
so is that confirmed now and how safe is it to unlock it. which tool can i use?
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Umm there was a special program for sim unlocking but I can't remember the gimme a sec ill check it later
I think the name was Se2tool
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I mean doess that line means that the has or had simlock?
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I mean doess that line means that the has or had simlock?
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Try different similar cards and if some cards want u an unlock code that means ur phone is locked
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ZeWhiteRabbit said:
Try different sim cards and if some cards want u an unlock code that means ur phone is locked
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luisniklas said:
I think my phone had sim lock before i bought it, because it had 2.1 on it.
So i want to unlock the bootloader. In many threads about that i read:
so is that confirmed now and how safe is it to unlock it. which tool can i use?
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Thanks for sharing!
My phone has n simlock now, but i.want to know ifmy phone had simlock. Can find that out?
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luisniklas said:
My phone has n simlock now, but i.want to know ifmy phone had simlock. Can find that out?
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Dude the sim lock is a PIN CODE and if its enabled when you reboot your phone it may ask you for PIN CODE BTW all sim cards has a password.....
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I dont mean that simlock. I mean that the phone can use only one sim card
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I dont mean that simlock. I mean that the phone can use only one sim card
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That means your phone is locked check the program Se2tool its for phone unlocking
PLEASE GIMME THANKS!
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I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
yes
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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yes
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funky0308 said:
As Greg already said - yes.
Branded version is same ROM but without a craps from your carrier.
So, not only you'll be able to flash it without any problems but you'll be very happy when you see that your phone is little bit faster and "cleaner".
Also, if you want to unlock SIM lock (if it's available on your device), you can do that by simple code order via Internet.
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Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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yes
I started with an EE Z1. Since then it's been generic European, generic global, and currently on Generic Nordic (so I can have 4.3). You'll be.fine
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choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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I've got the same phone from bell. First thing I did was flash an unbranded ROM. Bell has a few bloat apps that I hate. Best part is if you flash unbranded you don;t need to wait for updates. I got my update through PC Companion the day it was released.
Search the forums please.
choihan06 said:
I have C6906 from Bell and i can't wait for bell to release 4.3
can i just flash unbranded 257 using flash tool
and use pc companion to update to 290?
my phone is not sim unlocked yet / never touched boot-loader / didn't even bother rooting it.
I am still on stock 534
thanks in advance guys
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Already been discussed here in detail.
Sony Xperia Z1 > Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > Debrand xperia Z1?
I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
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I'm also on Bell with a c6906 and have done exactly what you are asking about and you will be fine. In case you didn't know we can't unlock our bootloader so the fix in 4.3 does not benefit us. Still 4.3 is a great update, loving the phone regardless.
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arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
choihan06 said:
arggg we can't unlock bootloader? then no custom kernels, recoverys and roms are available for our phone? man i should grab one from sony.. screw bell lol
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Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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metal_god69 said:
Copy *#*#7378423#*#* to your phone dialer and it will open up a service menu. Go to Service info then Configuration. The last line in that screen will say Boot loader unlocked allowed: No
So we are outta luck.
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I guess.. it says NO,
i guess I should have bought unlocked one from sony store..
choihan06 said:
Thanks guys!
I see few postings about problems upgrading such as losing imei or sim not accepting. since my z1 isnt rooted i wont be able to make any ta backups. Am i still clear to go?
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Losing IMEI and SIM not accepted problems happen when you downgrade, not update.
Hey guys. I'm trying to unlock my booaloader of my Xperia Z C6603.
When I go to the service menu and check it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: No".
The point is, that I haven't bought my phone from a carrier, it's unlocked from factory and I don't know why I can't unlocked it
If it says "No", then it's permanently locked.
Did you purchase it brand new, directly from a store or used from a third party?
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If it says "No", then it's permanently locked.
Did you purchase it brand new, directly from a store or used from a third party?
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I bought it second hand from ebay
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I bought it second hand from ebay
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Then it's possible that the seller flashed generic software on a carrier supplied phone that they network unlocked before selling it to you.
You should contact Sony support and they should be able to confirm this if you supply your IMEI number.
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Then it's possible that the seller flashed generic software on a carrier supplied phone that they network unlocked before selling it to you.
You should contact Sony support and they should be able to confirm this if you supply your IMEI number.
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I contacted Sony and my phone was branded to Three UK, so I can't unlock the bootloader
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I contacted Sony and my phone was branded to Three UK, so I can't unlock the bootloader
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Sorry to hear that.
Did the seller advertise it as an unbranded phone? Perhaps you can contact eBay to see if something can be done, even if it's some time after purchase. It's worth a try.
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I was just thinking, what will happend if I try to unlock the BL with flashtool? Will it brick my device?
plamen97 said:
I was just thinking, what will happend if I try to unlock the BL with flashtool? Will it brick my device?
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You cannot unlock a BL locked phone using flashtool.
If you want a different rom there are plenty of stock based custom roms just use the search function
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I was just thinking, what will happend if I try to unlock the BL with flashtool? Will it brick my device?
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It 100% won't work. You may soft brick the device, but most probably it will just fail with no adverse effect.
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You cannot unlock a BL locked phone using flashtool.
If you want a different rom there are plenty of stock based custom roms just use the search function
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I know, but I want Paranoid and to have it I need a custom kernel :/