[Q] Simlock unlock Xperia Z1 - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
is there a way to unlock the simlock of a Sony Xperia Z1? I've already read about unlock,io, sim-unlock.net, worldgsmcodes.com, with the first beeing the cheapest at € 29, which I find quite expensive... Does anyone know of a cheaper method?

alpenyodl said:
Hi,
is there a way to unlock the simlock of a Sony Xperia Z1? I've already read about unlock,io, sim-unlock.net, worldgsmcodes.com, with the first beeing the cheapest at € 29, which I find quite expensive... Does anyone know of a cheaper method?
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Sim unlocking is not something that XDA developers deal with as in some countries it is illegal.

alpenyodl said:
Hi,
is there a way to unlock the simlock of a Sony Xperia Z1? I've already read about unlock,io, sim-unlock.net, worldgsmcodes.com, with the first beeing the cheapest at € 29, which I find quite expensive... Does anyone know of a cheaper method?
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I found, in my town, in Croatia same thing (they order lock code online) - order number online and that's the best solution.
But first, check is your phone "unlockable".
Sent from my Z1

gregbradley said:
Sim unlocking is not something that XDA developers deal with as in some countries it is illegal.
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I haven't been aware of this, however, in my country it is perfectly legal.
funky0308 said:
But first, check is your phone "unlockable".
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thanks funky for the tip, tried the *#*#7378423#*#* code and the counter shows 5 so it should work.

Bootloader unlocking is not the same as sim unlocking
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alpenyodl said:
I haven't been aware of this, however, in my country it is perfectly legal.
thanks funky for the tip, tried the *#*#7378423#*#* code and the counter shows 5 so it should work.
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Then you can unlock it without any problems....
You have device like me - 5 chance to unlock
After unlocking my device is working without any probs, like it should.
Easiest way to unlock device.
Sent from my Z1

I found this website for unlocking.
https://www.safeunlockcode.com/sony-ericsson/unlock-xperia-z1
Is it safe?
Thanks.

Simlock Z1
I have got Z1 .. simlocked, failed with all 5 chances to unlock with code. ( Bootloader unlocking is YES)
What can be done now ?
is there any option left for me ?
can anybody please help with this step by step?
now as far as i read in XDA threads.. it need to be rooted first ..bootloader unlock and then flash any custom ROM

kaushalkavekar said:
I have got Z1 .. simlocked, failed with all 5 chances to unlock with code. ( Bootloader unlocking is YES)
What can be done now ?
is there any option left for me ?
can anybody please help with this step by step?
now as far as i read in XDA threads.. it need to be rooted first ..bootloader unlock and then flash any custom ROM
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Being an ex at&t CSR agent, I was told my tech reps that once you use all unlock attempts and fail then you're screwed big time. Only way is to call sony CS.

Simlock Z1
ruinkhan said:
Being an ex at&t CSR agent, I was told my tech reps that once you use all unlock attempts and fail then you're screwed big time. Only way is to call sony CS.
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so there is no way out ?? this phone bought in UK and now its in India... is there any way out ?

How did you fail all your attempts?
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I unlock the simlock of my Z1 by using http://sim-unlock.net/ and it worked. :fingers-crossed:

Has someone find out a way to unblock sim card using .apk or computer program?

Don_Perrignon said:
How did you fail all your attempts?
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Someone know about this?
When you click the link to download the file there's some comments about the program, I don't got the file to download because that stupids offers/survey to complete.
Can someone check this out to see if is true?
The video:
https://youtu.be/2zKXfO9DC7E
link to download:
http://filepixy.com/so101

The easiest way to unlock a phone for free is by downloading a generic version for your phone. Search for ex "Xperia z3 4.4.4 generic" download a filé and Flash to your phone using a flashtool

loppanjo said:
The easiest way to unlock a phone for free is by downloading a generic version for your phone. Search for ex "Xperia z3 4.4.4 generic" download a filé and Flash to your phone using a flashtool
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That won't unlock it to work on another network that only removes bloatware. You need something called a pac code from the network it is currently on
D2303 5.1 deodexed z2 port+z5+X apps+themes, be,xr,sv,ad,XZRt2urecovery,xposed,z5 cam2.0,xLOUD,S-Force,viperaudio+more

Is there any way to unlock Z1 compact for free with some tool or something ?

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Unlock bootloader etc of Xperia phones good price

Hi,
just want to share a good deal :
http://cgi.ebay.fr/UNLOCK-Xperia-Ar...Accessories&hash=item2a1e7ce1e9#ht_2327wt_989
his profile : http://myworld.ebay.fr/ovidiu1306
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Really nice he unlocked the bootloader of my r800i & lt15i.
Both had "bootloader allowed : no" & r800i was sim locked, now it's "bootloader allowed : yes" & fastboot works. (Track id & other sony apps still work too )
We can do it for free. I have too. ;-)
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bombayboy said:
We can do it for free. I have too. ;-)
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Really ?? I'm interested for future xperia phones
bombayboy said:
We can do it for free. I have too. ;-)
Sent from my Sony Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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What? : O
bombayboy said:
We can do it for free. I have too. ;-)
Sent from my Sony Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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I seen your thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680233
And I think you confound the unbranded phone that are unlockable for free (with sony method or s1tool)
and the branded phone (so with this message "bootloader unlock allowed : no") that need paid testpoint method (setool2, omnius, etc).
you dont need to pay for an unlocked bootloader! its really easy to do it yourself
nonamenix said:
you dont need to pay for an unlocked bootloader! its really easy to do it yourself
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Unless you're CDMA, then you have no choice but to pay. Unless there's something you know that nobody else does.
gundam 00 said:
Hi,
just want to share a good deal :
Really nice he unlocked the bootloader of my r800i & lt15i.
Both had "bootloader allowed : no" & r800i was sim locked, now it's "bootloader allowed : yes" & fastboot works. (Track id & other sony apps still work too )
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You need to take a second look at this service. I see no mention whatsoever to unlocking the bootloader. I think they may be referring to the carrier lock that may be in place on some phones if under contract etc...
bombayboy said:
We can do it for free. I have too.
Sent from my Sony Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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Really? Who is we,a company or a xda community page and are you sure its for a factory locked loader that says No when you look at the Service Info config?
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nurofenplus said:
You need to take a second look at this service. I see no mention whatsoever to unlocking the bootloader. I think they may be referring to the carrier lock that may be in place on some phones if under contract etc...
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He says that they unlocked his on 2 phones already tho
gundam 00 said:
Hi,
just want to share a good deal :
Really nice he unlocked the bootloader of my r800i & lt15i.
Both had "bootloader allowed : no" & r800i was sim locked, now it's "bootloader allowed : yes" & fastboot works. (Track id & other sony apps still work too )
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You do realize that the seller on eBay is NOT unlocking your bootloader.... right? HE is unlocking your phones SIM so that you can use another carriers sim card with it. Then again though, as I am CDMA with an unlocked bootloader I have read that, correct me if I am wrong, that by unlokcing the bootlaoder it also unloks the SIM restrictions as well. I do not know if this is the case with this seller. He may just simply be unlokcing the SIM card restriction.
Quoted from the eBay sellers listing:
"Unlocking a phone is primarily done to allow the user to use the phone with a carrier other than the contracted carrier .By unlocking your phone a user could theoretically use it with any carrier that you choose.
Reseting the user code means reseting the phones user code that is preventing the user from accesing the phone's content to 0000."
Notice I marked where the confusion arises. Perhaps someone should email this seller and ask him if he is just unlock SIM card or the whole shebang....
EDIT: I have emailed the seller. Will report back if/when I hear anything
Help with my BL please
bombayboy said:
We can do it for free. I have too.
Sent from my Sony Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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Did you say that you can do it for free? OMG I'm trying to unlock it a lot of time, I got the unlock sim code (paid) thinking that it will turn "Unlock BootLoader allowed:No" into "Yes" but not and I'm looking for a free method to do it, can u help me? How can I do it from home? I read that if you send an email to Sony with phone's IMEI and unlock SIM code provided and after a few days you need to deliver the phone to Sony and after 15 days it back home full unlocked, but I cannot still 15 days without phone. If you know another method without sending the phone, please, help me with my issue. Thank you very much in advance.
Dont spend ur money, just read more
You means that we must reset code to 0000 to unlock bootloader? I don't understand, I'm waiting for someone who can unlock my branded play from France(for free).
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ubzflam said:
Dont spend ur money, just read more
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help us find the thing to read, and we gladly will
my current phone is unlocked, but I can foresee its eventual death, and the replacement might be locked...

[Q] Unsimlock Xperia T

Hi everyone !
First of all, I'd like to introduce a little of myself because i'm new here ! My name is David, I'm 22, and i'm from France (Sorry for my English :angel. I just switched from an iPhone 4s to a Sony Xperia T (obvious in this section of the forum, right? ^^)
I'm a total beginner about Android development, but i'm learning more and more everyday !
Here is my problem : The xperia I bought is simlocked to Orange, a french provider (even though I know it exists in other countries), and i'd like to know how I could get rid of this lock so I can use my phone with my unlimited plan from another provider.
Does the lock come from the fact that the it's a Orange Firmware ? Can I bypass it by flashing the firmware and installing another firmware that won't be from Orange?
Do I have to unlock the bootloader ? Root the phone ?
Thanks for your answers and your help ! :good:
It will be simlocked to Orange regardless, you'll have to call Orange or a third party to unlock it for you.
Only Samsung devices and certain HTC have certain ways to unlock the phone freely. I don't know about Sony, as this is my first Sony phone.
I already called them, they told me that it costs 76€.. And a third party would be pretty much the same I guess..
Well I hope there's gonna be another solution, because I can't wait to fully use it ! :fingers-crossed:
Thanks for your answer though !
Most t third pairs will do it for around 30 bucks
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well I can't find one that'll do it for 30 bucks, so if you know one !
French law about cellphone states your service provider is to unlock your phone free of charge (considering you ask for it) after the sixth month of your engagement.
It can be done sooner but as you said, it's not free at all, and you'll still have to pay for your monthly plan for the rest of your engagement period.
Nickola
Big **** the phone who orange fr cell is branded and we need to unlock gsm but the big problem is the bootloader who is in statu locked. We can unlock the bootlaoder i going crazy
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sessel said:
Big **** the phone who orange fr cell is branded and we need to unlock gsm but the big problem is the bootloader who is in statu locked. We can unlock the bootlaoder i going crazy
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well if it is in status locked, you can unlock it (if i understand correctly). type *#*#7378423#*#* service info, configuration (or similar, am on cm10 so cannot look) and check if you can unlock it.
Sent from my Xperia T
The phone is in status locked when I look in Service Info, but I believe some members here already did unlock their bootloader.
Also I flashed the original Orange branded rom and replaced it with the Generic UK one, which is not branded (I thought by doing this it might disable the simlock, but it didn't..)
Dad0u said:
The phone is in status locked when I look in Service Info, but I believe some members here already did unlock their bootloader.
Also I flashed the original Orange branded rom and replaced it with the Generic UK one, which is not branded (I thought by doing this it might disable the simlock, but it didn't..)
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what i mean is not simlock, of course, but it should say in that menu if you can unlock bootloader.
it should say something like: Rooting: Unlock of bootloader: Yes
edit: from sonymobile site:
Instructions
First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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It actually says "No" to unlock the bootloader, that's what I was trying to say previously lol
That's why I said that I believe,even though it says no, that some members managed to unlock it. Or maybe that status is proper to each phone?
Dad0u said:
It actually says "No" to unlock the bootloader, that's what I was trying to say previously lol
That's why I said that I believe,even though it says no, that some members managed to unlock it. Or maybe that status is proper to each phone?
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ah ok lol
i don't know, but i guess it is each operator thing.. i am new to xperias, but i think i read there was some people that could unlock your bootloader even if it said no.
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Lol ,and i'm new to Android ^^ I'm pretty sure I read that too !
Is the bootloader unlocking linked to the simlock ?
Dad0u said:
Lol ,and i'm new to Android ^^ I'm pretty sure I read that too !
Is the bootloader unlocking linked to the simlock ?
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no. but seems that some operators prefer not to allow bootloader unlocking and that is ****ty.. verizon did that with sgs3, people got angry and they stopped doing it (or at least said they will).
someone correct me if i am wrong.
Sent from my Xperia T
tumult said:
well if it is in status locked, you can unlock it (if i understand correctly). type *#*#7378423#*#* service info, configuration (or similar, am on cm10 so cannot look) and check if you can unlock it.
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For me is No. I'm crazy i never have one divice with this statu.
I want my cm10 too lol
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sessel said:
For me is No. I'm crazy i never have one divice with this statu.
I want my cm10 too lol
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well that is ****ty damn :/.. and i stand corrected by @waynekirby in the other thread, only factory simfree can have bootloaders unlocked..
pfff.. i hope some solution will be found for you guys.
Sent from my Xperia T
tumult said:
ah ok lol
i don't know, but i guess it is each operator thing.. i am new to xperias, but i think i read there was some people that could unlock your bootloader even if it said no.
Sent from my Xperia T
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That's true for the 2011 line and some of the 2012 line. But for Xperia t it is not (yet) possible. And if they unlocked while bootloader unlock allowed stated no they paid for it.
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Hi everyone,
Just wanted to know if any solution has come up about the unsimlock for the Xperia T !
Thanks !
None other than to ask your carrier nicely it for a paid for service. And its unlikely there ever will be one.
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Unlock Bootloder

I have a one simple Question, Does any one know how to unlock the bootloder in sony xperia z (unofficially) officially not possible.
thank you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
However, note that the method in that thread will not allow you to unlock if the status of your bootloader is "Unlock allowed : No"
Check this by entering *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialler then look in Service Info -> Configuration
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kingvortex said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
However, note that the method in that thread will not allow you to unlock if the status of your bootloader is "Unlock allowed : No"
Check this by entering *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialler then look in Service Info -> Configuration
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Thanks a lot for reply, i allrady sayd officially not possible :silly:
there was a software name omnius, with that we can unlock bootloder unofficially. it will cost 15 Euro(tested with Xperia play) .. but Xperia Z is not supperted right now.
polash said:
Thanks a lot for reply, i allrady sayd officially not possible :silly:
there was a software name omnius, with that we can unlock bootloder unofficially. it will cost 15 Euro(tested with Xperia play) .. but Xperia Z is not supperted right now.
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You said the official method was not possible, not that your bootloader is permanently locked. There is a difference, as there is an unofficial method of using your unlock token
The security on the bootloader is very very strict and is unlikely to be broken any time soon, if ever. There have been discussions on it by some very knowledgeable people on these forums and they all seem to conclude that there's no way around it.
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polash said:
there was a software name omnius, with that we can unlock bootloder unofficially. it will cost 15 Euro(tested with Xperia play) .. but Xperia Z is not supperted right now.
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If it was possible then there would be a thread about it and a link to it would probably be found in one of the stickys as there isn't and you can't then just like the rest of us you will have to wait.
XperienceD said:
If it was possible then there would be a thread about it and a link to it would probably be found in one of the stickys as there isn't and you can't then just like the rest of us you will have to wait.
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Soo M8, here is the link for flash & unlock bootloader for sony Ericcson phones .. http://www.omnius-server.com/
i personaly use it for unlock my xperia play witch was locked in Three network in austria
polash said:
Soo M8, here is the link for flash & unlock bootloader for sony Ericcson phones .. http://www.omnius-server.com/
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Wow, I've been a member here for over three years, I've had an X10 an Arc a Ray and now an Z and I've never heard of Omnius before. Please tell me how that or any other such service is going to unlock unlockable devices.
XperienceD said:
Wow, I've been a member here for over three years, I've had an X10 an Arc a Ray and now an Z and I've never heard of Omnius before. Please tell me how that or any other such service is going to unlock unlockable devices.
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M8 I am realy suprissed , i think there are more service like this,, but right now i am serching for my xperia Z (not yet any luck).
polash said:
but right now i am serching for my xperia Z (not yet any luck).
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It's pointless searching because there isn't one.
XperienceD said:
It's pointless searching because there isn't one.
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M8, do know any CM 10.1 rom for locked bootloder . . .
polash said:
M8, do know any CM 10.1 rom for locked bootloder . . .
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Without an unlocked bootloader you can't use custom kernels which in turn means you can't use such ROMs I'm afraid.

[Q] Xperia SP HELP SIM Free

Hi,i got Sony Xperia SP C5303 for my birthday,i've been having it for 2 months but i still haven't found a way to make it SIM FREE.So i was wondering if any of you can set sim free rom or somthing like that. Thank You
From my understanding A ROM won't make it sim free.
it needs a code look on internet for company who sell unlock codes or try your network provider for unlock code.
It will cost.
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zolaisugly said:
From my understanding A ROM won't make it sim free.
it needs a code look on internet for company who sell unlock codes or try your network provider for unlock code.
It will cost.
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Ty, but for example, Samsung Galaxy S2 have some roms which are sim free... But i still haven't found any for my SP...
If i understand correctly sim free is a phone with no simlock? If so, here is my idea. When i was reflashing my phone with flashtool i noticed is skipped/ignored the file simlock.ta. Why not try to make your stock ftf file and simply reflash it, wouldnt that fix your issue? Correct me if im wrong
Sony phones dont support sim free ROMs as these are hard coded...hence you need a unlock code
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tyrael_pl said:
If i understand correctly sim free is a phone with no simlock? If so, here is my idea. When i was reflashing my phone with flashtool i noticed is skipped/ignored the file simlock.ta. Why not try to make your stock ftf file and simply reflash it, wouldnt that fix your issue? Correct me if im wrong
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Can u explain me that a little better, I'm a newbie and don't understand u very well or if u can send me some download link. Thank You...
kronos94 said:
Can u explain me that a little better, I'm a newbie and don't understand u very well or if u can send me some download link. Thank You...
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nah doesn't need elaboration he is wrong u can't unlock the phone just by flashing the stock firmware u have to ask your carrier there's no way to unlock if there is way its in future. ask your carrier or company who sales unlock code.
Prm593 said:
nah doesn't need elaboration he is wrong u can't unlock the phone just by flashing the stock firmware u have to ask your carrier there's no way to unlock if there is way its in future. ask your carrier or company who sales unlock code.
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I'm already asked my carrier, that's the first thing i've done, but they can help me. I'm from Serbia, my phone is bought in Austria. In Serbia no one know how to unlock it. Everyone wants to try to unlock it, but i'm afraid to give them to try, because they don't know how, they just want to experiment on it. There must be some way which I can do my self. Please help, anything is worth to try.
kronos94 said:
Hi,i got Sony Xperia SP C5303 for my birthday,i've been having it for 2 months but i still haven't found a way to make it SIM FREE.So i was wondering if any of you can set sim free rom or somthing like that. Thank You
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contact me i can unlock your phone with low prices

Not Recognized Simlock Certificate Help

Hello I have this message after using s1tool, is there any other way of unlocking bootloader? how much does it cost to buy credits? Really bored of just using stock kernal, wanna try other kernals and non-stock roms...
Gregorio99 said:
Hello I have this message after using s1tool, is there any other way of unlocking bootloader? how much does it cost to buy credits? Really bored of just using stock kernal, wanna try other kernals and non-stock roms...
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What is the manufacturing date of your X8?
TheScriptKitty said:
What is the manufacturing date of your X8?
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10W40
But I also heard that August on how to make
Unlock Not Recognized Certificate cracking the boot then we can not have coverage or simi card will not read the phone.
Gregorio99 said:
10W40
But I also heard that August on how to make
Unlock Not Recognized Certificate cracking the boot then we can not have coverage or simi card will not read the phone.
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Use FlashTool and this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043491
[quote name="Gregorio99" post=51006212] Use FlashTool and this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043491
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Not Really an in-depth tutorial. Op would be better off reading Spyder's thread (links are outdated but tackles the not recogized simlock issue). Op can unlock the bl. The issue is the possibility of losing signal when he does. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17378137
hi
Gregorio99 said:
Hello I have this message after using s1tool, is there any other way of unlocking bootloader? how much does it cost to buy credits? Really bored of just using stock kernal, wanna try other kernals and non-stock roms...
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hi i can unlock it contact me on gtalk [email protected]
kks111 said:
hi i can unlock it contact me on gtalk [email protected]
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As described in many forums Tables of S1 tool check if the phone can unlock or not you're Englishman because I'm Pole and I write a little bit of google translat.mail sent
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kks111 waited for you yesterday as you told me but the zero response from you I know that it is time difference and a big but you promised you'd help me write something on google hangouts'll be waiting to hear from you have enabled communicator
Welcome back!
I have a problem or you would not be able to unlock Bootlader again because something went wrong, as I wrote you checked the S1 tool and should be small letter ra is not as big R is large or Bootlader not properly złamany.Teraz I can only remain servicing 4SEtool and nothing more as he could, another program I would not bother your head and no one android forum does not have 4SEtool so I would ask you for help again with this unlocking the BL and I would be grateful to know also that you have your job with the site but I would ask with the answer that any
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Gregorio99 said:
I do not recommend using the services of kks111
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ya correct not recommended for people looking for free solutions.... i purchased 4setool .... i cannot do service for free...

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