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
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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 :/
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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?
Hey guys dads just givern me his sp but its locked to orange UK. Is there a way to sim unlock it? Thanks
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Get a sim code it does cost.
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Yeah that's not a problem were can I get them from eBay? Thanks
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Google is best bet or contact your local inpendant mobile phone store they normally offer unlocking,it can take up to 4-5days.
Look here for more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312632
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Be aware that if you unlock it, if you send it back to Sony for warranty repair, it will be reverted to factory settings, I.e. Simlocked again. I've just got my s back from having its yellow screen replaced and it's now simlocked to o2 and the bootloader unlock status is now no
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Call Orange
All you have to do is call Orange Customer Service and they will send you the code.
Last time I did it, it cost me £15 payable on my next bill (if you are on pay monthly).
They can't say no to your request as they don't own the phone. Actually, the didn't ask me any questions, they just did it.
Hope that helps :good:
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All you have to do is call Orange Customer Service and they will send you the code.
Last time I did it, it cost me £15 payable on my next bill (if you are on pay monthly).
They can't say no to your request as they don't own the phone. Actually, the didn't ask me any questions, they just did it.
Hope that helps :good:
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Wow you guys pay for sim unlock? All phones from carriers here are sim unlocked and have unlockable bootloaders.
It is required by law, but I like it.
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You forget we are in rip off UK.... If money can be made then it will be and as customers we have to pay....I love the UK so much:
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I don't have a second microSIM to check if it is network locked, but I am pretty sure it is... Could someone confirm?
troufitos said:
All you have to do is call Orange Customer Service and they will send you the code.
Last time I did it, it cost me £15 payable on my next bill (if you are on pay monthly).
They can't say no to your request as they don't own the phone. Actually, the didn't ask me any questions, they just did it.
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Wow, you were lucky. I purchased a second hand Orange locked phone and because it didn't come with its original SIM Orange couldn't/wouldn't unlock it. They said it needed an Orange SIM in for them to see it to unlock, the IMEI alone wasn't enough. And, if they could have done it, they would have apparently charged £30. Advised me to go to one of those little high street shops to have it done.
Orange customer service (a misnomer) sucks, by the way. I've dealt with them before with a similar experience. Rant over.
It's now £20.50! For the unlock!!!
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Yes, I bought one it set me back £19.50 :banghead:
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I don't have a second microSIM to check if it is network locked, but I am pretty sure it is... Could someone confirm?
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Go into the service menu *#*#7378423#*#*
Service info
SIM lock
If there's [x] next to network, it's locked. The number after it is the amount of unlock attempts remaining.
However, if the phone came from Orange, you will be able to use it on T-Mobile and EE without needing to unlock it.
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Yeah
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After a quick call to Orange customer service, I was told that I had to wait 5 months before they could unlock it as I bought it from new :crying:
In Spain I had to pay for the "International" version of SP because of my provder "Yoigo Spain" to unlock it, it costed me 24.50Eur
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After a quick call to Orange customer service, I was told that I had to wait 5 months before they could unlock it as I bought it from new :crying:
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Go on eBay, the codes are £19.50 and works fine, Deffo recommend
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This doesn't work on sprint HTC one too
This is for gsm only
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ykdr-scott said:
Go on eBay, the codes are £19.50 and works fine, Deffo recommend
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There is a seller who provides codes for £17.70 now. I used a code from him to unlock SP.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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