Hello,
I read in a couple of threads that it is possible to sim unlock the X8 via unlocking the bootloader, I am not sure if this true, so could someone confirm it?
Thanks.
just use Google for instruction!
matija.aurer said:
just use Google for instruction!
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Well, aren't you a smart ass.
I dont think so bcoz there is a thread for BL unlocking process said when u unlock it, u should relock sim or somethinv like that i dont really remember
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Absolute NO. The bootloader and the sim unlock is totally different.
You can unlock your bootloader for free IF your manufacture date is week 29, 2011 or earlier. If you have younger phone (manufactured on week 30, 2011 or later) you must use paid methods (you can try with the free method but the probability of a hard brick is more than 90%).
To unlock you sim lock you must use paid method (only the plasmatool was free in a limited time period).
So, if you unlock your bootloader, it will NOT unlock your sim lock, and if you unlock your sim, it will NOT unlock your bootloader.
Note: the first bootloader unlock method relocked sim lock if you unlocked it with omnius.
nor is there a free solution?
please help
if i install new android would that work
krukipo said:
if i install new android would that work
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No
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Is there any way to find out what method was used to simunlock an x8 (without asking the guy who atualy did the deed, ofc)?
Sorry if this was allready asked, but couldnt find anything on this...
I dont think there is a way......may i know why do u want to know.....?
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binhari said:
may i know why do u want to know.....?
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Well, if its unlocked via imei, Im safe to unlock the bootloader... at least thats as far as I could gather by all the info scattered around.
To help narrow down the possible unlock method used, I can add that whenever the phone is rebooted, and there is a sim from a different Service Provider than the "original" one, it asks for a network unlock code. By tapping "skip" the phone then boots up and works just fine with any other Service Provider's sim.
This leads me to believe the phone was unlocked by other means than IMEI. And hence, all hopes of unlocking the bootloader are obliterated.
SnooSnoo said:
Well, if its unlocked via imei, Im safe to unlock the bootloader... at least thats as far as I could gather by all the info scattered around.
To help narrow down the possible unlock method used, I can add that whenever the phone is rebooted, and there is a sim from a different Service Provider than the "original" one, it asks for a network unlock code. By tapping "skip" the phone then boots up and works just fine with any other Service Provider's sim.
This leads me to believe the phone was unlocked by other means than IMEI. And hence, all hopes of unlocking the bootloader are obliterated.
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Ok....:-S
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Well, I still don't know what method was used to apply the simunlock, but, I was able to find out that my bootloader is unlocked.
So, that's cool :cyclops:
SnooSnoo said:
Well, I still don't know what method was used to apply the simunlock, but, I was able to find out that my bootloader is unlocked.
So, that's cool :cyclops:
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Nice! Have fun!
If I unlock my bootloader with Flashtool version 0.9.8.0 will it also sim unlock the phone, or it is the same old bootloader only in easyer setup?
mile18 said:
If I unlock my bootloader with Flashtool version 0.9.8.0 will it also sim unlock the phone, or it is the same old bootloader only in easyer setup?
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it has been mentioned thousand times that unlocking bootloader does not sim unlock your phone.... new.old..any method...
It wont sim unlock it.
Cheers,
Dr.Onion
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No it wont
You can only do this with paid methods..,
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Make sure that your phone manufacturing date is before 11W29, otherwise you may hard-brick your phone.
Check this important thread out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1481630
Is there genuine way to unlock sony xperia T with rooting and flashing ...
I am ready to buy unlock code too but major sites don't accept indian credit card what should I do ?
rupesh1718 said:
Is there genuine way to unlock sony xperia T with rooting and flashing ...
I am ready to buy unlock code too but major sites don't accept indian credit card what should I do ?
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Do you mean to Sim unlock? If so then no.
Do you mean unlock bootloader? If so its free to do via the sony official method, just google "Sony unlock bootloader"
Do you mean gaining root acces? If so google "Bin4rys root many android" or search for it on xda.
gregbradley said:
Do you mean to Sim unlock? If so then no.
Do you mean unlock bootloader? If so its free to do via the sony official method, just google "Sony unlock bootloader"
Do you mean gaining root acces? If so google "Bin4rys root many android" or search for it on xda.
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Yup I'm asking about sim unlock is it possible by rooting ? If not please suggest me a paid way in which I can get unlock code (note that site must support Indian credit/devout card)
No, SIM (un)lock has nothing to do with rooting. SIM locking is done by your carrier, so you should ask them. Here in the Netherlands carriers provide SIM unlocks after your contract has ended, but I don't know what the policy is in India.
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Hi all,
My question is rather simple.
I received my HTC One yesterday. It is branded by the French carrier Sosh.
I'd like to debrand it, so I cans put the stock HTC Sense Rom.
The carrier will send me an unlock code next week.
Can I do everything to debrand my phone, and then only sim unlock it?
Will I lose the official sim unlock passing the device to S-OFF, unlocking the bootloader, etc...?
Thank you very much for your help, I'd really appreciate.
Boldup
boldup said:
Hi all,
My question is rather simple.
I received my HTC One yesterday. It is branded by the French carrier Sosh.
I'd like to debrand it, so I cans put the stock HTC Sense Rom.
The carrier will send me an unlock code next week.
Can I do everything to debrand my phone, and then only sim unlock it?
Will I lose the official sim unlock passing the device to S-OFF, unlocking the bootloader, etc...?
Thank you very much for your help, I'd really appreciate.
Boldup
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Unlocking the bootloader, rooting, s-off and stock rom will not remove the sim lock.
The only way to sim unlock without paying a third party is to wait for the unlock code
Thank you for your answer.
And in another way, I can do everything, and only then, enter the code?
boldup said:
Thank you for your answer.
And in another way, I can do everything, and only then, enter the code?
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Yes you should be fine
I also think it does not make sense which you will do first. If unlocking the bootloader, S-Off, root cannot unlock the phone wwhy they will locked it after unlocked from the carrier with code from same. Also if there is any reason the phone to be locked itself you will have already the code to unlock it again.
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okay so i just recently unlocked my phones sim , from fido
i bought a code online from cellunlocker.net
it shows that i dont have a sim lock, yet in my service menu it still shows "bootloader unlock allowed : no"
isnt it supposed to say bootloader unlock allowed : yes now? or is it supposed to be like this?
Bootloader and sim unlock are different things just by unlocking one of them, doesn't mean the other will be unlocked.
By unlocking sim it just means you can use another carriers sim.
Bootloader is kernel related, unlocking will allow the use of custom kernels which means custom ROMs.
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zolaisugly said:
Bootloader and sim unlock are different things just by unlocking one of them, doesn't mean the other will be unlocked.
By unlocking sim it just means you can use another carriers sim.
Bootloader is kernel related, unlocking will allow the use of custom kernels which means custom ROMs.
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Bootloader is bootloader related. By unlocking the bootloader you can indeed install custom kernels.
@ Sahaab:
http://androidforums.com/sony-erics...om-kernel-cwm-firmware-flashing-adb-root.html
Some basic info about android you should definitly read.
Robin>Hood said:
Bootloader is bootloader related. By unlocking the bootloader you can indeed install custom kernels.
@ Sahaab:
http://androidforums.com/sony-erics...om-kernel-cwm-firmware-flashing-adb-root.html
Some basic info about android you should definitly read.
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zolaisugly said:
Bootloader and sim unlock are different things just by unlocking one of them, doesn't mean the other will be unlocked.
By unlocking sim it just means you can use another carriers sim.
Bootloader is kernel related, unlocking will allow the use of custom kernels which means custom ROMs.
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Guyz I thank you for replying
But I do know this already
I am not asking y the bootloader is not unlocked
I am asking shud my service menu still say that my bootloader is not unlockable? From what I know, unlocking the sim shud make the bootloader unlockABLE (not unlocked)
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Sahaab said:
Guyz I thank you for replying
But I do know this already
I am not asking y the bootloader is not unlocked
I am asking shud my service menu still say that my bootloader is not unlockable? From what I know, unlocking the sim shud make the bootloader unlockABLE (not unlocked)
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Like zolaisugly says, there is no connection between sim lock and bootlocker. A sim lock is a sim lock and the bootlocker is a bootlocker.
I also think if you read this thread this question has already been asked and answered. So, it is normal that your phone still says "Bootlocker unlcok allowed: no". It is impossoble to unlock your bootlocker (for now).