possible to carrier unlock Bell xperia Z1 ? - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hey guys,
just wondering if there's a way to unlock this xperia z1
I'm currently on rogers and want to use this phone,
thanks

maxgohan said:
hey guys,
just wondering if there's a way to unlock this xperia z1
I'm currently on rogers and want to use this phone,
thanks
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I have Bell 6906 as well. The only website that was able to give me the unlock code was http://unlock.canadagsm.ca/. They say it will take 3-7 BD's for them to get the code, but I got it in 2 days. I was referred to this site by Sony store employee.

anyone know of a free way to do it?
I don't mind paying but why pay if it's free?

maxgohan said:
anyone know of a free way to do it?
I don't mind paying but why pay if it's free?
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Unlock Sim was always via paid method on any device and still in that way. There is no free way.

eclyptos said:
Unlock Sim was always via paid method on any device and still in that way. There is no free way.
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there was few loop holes for samsung devices.. until recent i think (s4 was the last one i think

eclyptos said:
Unlock Sim was always via paid method on any device and still in that way. There is no free way.
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Maybe it was never free for Sony devices, however Galaxy Note, Note 2, S3, S4 were free to unlock.

ruinkhan said:
Maybe it was never free for Sony devices, however Galaxy Note, Note 2, S3, S4 were free to unlock.
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Hello,
This is my first post on here, I was scrolling through looking for a way to get the glove mode on my xperia z1, but I cant find anything about it.
Anyway, I bought codes off two different websites and both ended up refunding me and saying that they couldn't get the code.
I went on eBay and bought a code for $30CAD and it was in my inbox the next day and worked fine. The guy that sells them is very nice too. His eBay username is rakeshb10.
Look him up and get your unlock code there. You can check his feedback before you buy it, he has all good feedback.
Oh and some websites say you need to put in a SIM card from another carrier to enter the unlock code, that's actually alot more work. Just open your dialer and type *#*#SIMLOCK#*#*
Obviously use the numbers instead of letters, I just can't recall them right now. You just click network lock and enter the code and your good to go. Make sure you get the code first because you only get so many attempts to enter the code. If you enter the wrong one and use up all your attempts, your phone will be locked out.
I am attaching a screenshot of the SIMLOCK app and proof that mines unlocked. I also just got this phone on a two year contract just weeks prior to unlocking it. I'm staying with Bell for now though.
Hope I helped.
*Sent from my Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone.

choihan06 said:
there was few loop holes for samsung devices.. until recent i think (s4 was the last one i think
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ruinkhan said:
Maybe it was never free for Sony devices, however Galaxy Note, Note 2, S3, S4 were free to unlock.
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So the Samsung is the only exeption. Good for Samsung guys.

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Will the update erase the unlock on captivate?

I unlocked my samsung captivate right after i got this beautiful phone. And I am expecting the Froyo now. I am not sure if the unlock will be erased by new new version of android.
If it will happen, I will just wait until XDA release the new unlock app.
pobinghun said:
And I am expecting the Froyo now.
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You know something that the rest of us do not?
Once the captivate is unlocked, it stays unlocked. Im not sure about factory reset but nothing else will remove the unlock.
pobinghun said:
I unlocked my samsung captivate right after i got this beautiful phone. And I am expecting the Froyo now. I am not sure if the unlock will be erased by new new version of android.
If it will happen, I will just wait until XDA release the new unlock app.
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No one knows what the next version will do - but you should know this. The unlock happened because Samsung stored the code in a file. It looks like new firmwares fixed this, so if the unlock is removed, it may not be so easy to get.
The app just read a file and got the code. You didn't need the app, you could have opened the file and read the read the code. IF the unlock is removed and the original code doesn't work, it will be a while before someone finds a new way to unlock.
alphadog00 said:
No one knows what the next version will do - but you should know this. The unlock happened because Samsung stored the code in a file. It looks like new firmwares fixed this, so if the unlock is removed, it may not be so easy to get.
The app just read a file and got the code. You didn't need the app, you could have opened the file and read the read the code. IF the unlock is removed and the original code doesn't work, it will be a while before someone finds a new way to unlock.
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Thx, I can wait till I see a new post about what gonna happe.
captivate is coming here in Canada but I cant wait to grab the captivate so i get the AT&T version. to my surprise, i got it factory unlocked (the online store where i purchase GSM phones factory unlocked). It has all AT&T bloatwares and logo but I punch in and use my non-AT&T sim on the captivate.
i removed the bloatware apps. now the problem is I cannot update OTA, coz AT&T server for update is the captivate recognizes.
this would be a regret on being impatient on grabbing the captivate that will be launched here, but i learned a lot of tricks and hacks from this forum. I believe that developers will come up with a ROM flash technique to update the captivate even not OTA. (like the N900 re-flash).
I was told by an AT&T rep (so take it for what it's worth) that for any phone except the iPhone, you could simply call AT&T and ask for an unlock code. Don't if this would work on rooted phones or not though.
Rambler358 said:
I was told by an AT&T rep (so take it for what it's worth) that for any phone except the iPhone, you could simply call AT&T and ask for an unlock code. Don't if this would work on rooted phones or not though.
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hmm...so that is for a SIM unlock right? To be able to use the device with non-at&t sim....but not to get rid of the whole at&t thing from the device.
Rambler358 said:
I was told by an AT&T rep (so take it for what it's worth) that for any phone except the iPhone, you could simply call AT&T and ask for an unlock code. Don't if this would work on rooted phones or not though.
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I ask att rep for the code. They told me based on their agreement with samsung it is only possible to get this code after two years use of the phone.
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pobinghun said:
I ask att rep for the code. They told me based on their agreement with samsung it is only possible to get this code after two years use of the phone.
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Well that's a bunch of BS. The rep I spoke to said you needed to call in for it, so I don't know if that makes a difference. And he seemed to be one of the senior guys there. The reason I even asked the rep about this is because my wife goes to the Philippines a lot, and it's cheaper to buy a local SIM card there than use AT&T's coverage.
Hey guys! The unlock for this phone has been out for weeks. Easy to do yourself. Just search the forums and google...
even better..
..Market search SGS Unlock.. theres an app that gives you the code..
Unlock app not working for me
mostyle said:
..Market search SGS Unlock.. theres an app that gives you the code..
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Hello. I'm on Cognition (SREV2) and the SGS Unlock app isn't working. Is this because of the newer firmware?
elgo said:
Hello. I'm on Cognition (SREV2) and the SGS Unlock app isn't working. Is this because of the newer firmware?
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Yep. See forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8330830&posted=1#post8330830 to get the code using the SDK. There may be other ways further on in that thread.

[Q] How to unlock tmobile Z1s

I just recently bought a z1s coming from an s3. so far i love how smooth and fast the phone is. The camera quality is pretty bad however but thats beside the point. I need to unlock my phone does anyone know how i can do this? i heard the bootloader is locked or something, does that affect the phone being able to be unlocked? any help would be appreciated thank you
What I know your phone is Locked and it cannot be Unlocked, there is no workaround, thanks to TMO. You will still get Root anyway so is not so bad.
eclyptos said:
What I know your phone is Locked and it cannot be Unlocked, there is no workaround, thanks to TMO. You will still get Root anyway so is not so bad.
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but ive seen ebay sellers selling Z1s factory unlocked. So theres got to be a way, tommoro ill call tmobile and see whats up i just dont know what to say
It will unlock with an unlock code. You can get that from T-Mobile. If you bought the phone outright, you can get the code from them. If upgraded, then you can wait 90 days... Or, 40 days, I've heard both. I don't know if those third party websites can unlock it with the code. Yes, the bootloader is locked, but with the released kernel source, we will have root once someone can figure it out.
Coming from the S3 like you, I know of that hidden menu that allows you to SIM unlock Samsung phones, from my research I've done, I don't think Sony phones have that. It needs a direct code.
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My T-Mobile is unlockable
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Lets clarified, your phone can be SIM unlocked, No Booloader Unlocked, this are 2 different things.
Don_Perrignon said:
It will unlock with an unlock code. You can get that from T-Mobile. If you bought the phone outright, you can get the code from them. If upgraded, then you can wait 90 days... Or, 40 days, I've heard both. I don't know if those third party websites can unlock it with the code. Yes, the bootloader is locked, but with the released kernel source, we will have root once someone can figure it out.
Coming from the S3 like you, I know of that hidden menu that allows you to SIM unlock Samsung phones, from my research I've done, I don't think Sony phones have that. It needs a direct code.
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i just looked at the tmo sim unlock requirements. I need to pay the phone off fully and have had it for 40 days before requesting an unlock code.
this site however says i can purchase an unlock code for the Z1s, has anyone used it before? Im scared of giving away my IMEI but idk if theres any risks involved with that
https://www.unlocklocks.com/
Sonic Marvel said:
i just looked at the tmo sim unlock requirements. I need to pay the phone off fully and have had it for 40 days before requesting an unlock code.
this site however says i can purchase an unlock code for the Z1s, has anyone used it before? Im scared of giving away my IMEI but idk if theres any risks involved with that
https://www.unlocklocks.com/
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I'd like to know this.
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eclyptos said:
Lets clarified, your phone can be SIM unlocked, No Booloader Unlocked, this are 2 different things.
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i do know the difference and sadly, it still says: "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes"
follows the line, my sxs (t-mobile) was unlockable also
Sonic Marvel said:
i just looked at the tmo sim unlock requirements. I need to pay the phone off fully and have had it for 40 days before requesting an unlock code.
this site however says i can purchase an unlock code for the Z1s, has anyone used it before? Im scared of giving away my IMEI but idk if theres any risks involved with that
https://www.unlocklocks.com/
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I bought the unlock code for my Z1s online, different seller but worked none the less. Took about 4 days turnaround on the code, Sony unlock codes seem to take longer to generate than other manufacturers. Many of us have been buying unlock codes online for some years now, I've never heard of any IMEI related issues.
tbh i think im just gonna return this and get the LG G2. do you guys know how i could avoid paying the restock fee?
Sonic Marvel said:
tbh i think im just gonna return this and get the LG G2. do you guys know how i could avoid paying the restock fee?
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I work for TMo and can tell you that the official policy is that the restocking fee is only waived for defective devices, and then only if it's being exchanged for the same model. That being said, it's often left to the rep's/manager's discretion and some may waive it for you. I often waive it for people just to be nice, but it really just depends on who you go to and how strictly they are adhering to T-Mobile policy.
trickinit said:
I work for TMo and can tell you that the official policy is that the restocking fee is only waived for defective devices, and then only if it's being exchanged for the same model. That being said, it's often left to the rep's/manager's discretion and some may waive it for you. I often waive it for people just to be nice, but it really just depends on who you go to and how strictly they are adhering to T-Mobile policy.
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i ended up being charged the waving fee, oh well. Im in LOVE with the G2. I had the G2x back when it was out and im blown away at how far LG has come.

[Q] Unlocking Samsung Ativ S neo

Hello all,
Firstly appologies if I'm on the wrong thread I couldn't find one for the Ativ S neo.
I've just bought a Samsung Ativ S neo locked to AT&T, I thought I would only be a question of paying for the unlock code et voila. But the 2 unlocking company I have used so far could not get a code. I was wondering if someone here had similar experience and if they manage to sort it out.
Thanks in advance,
Cheerio
I thought the Neo was on Sprint only? In any case, have you tried talking to AT&T directly?
It was extremely recent.
GoodDayToDie said:
I thought the Neo was on Sprint only? In any case, have you tried talking to AT&T directly?
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AT&T release their Neo in November. I've tried to phone them but gave up aafter a while being sent from service to service, I try to send them an email but it came back saying that they don't deal with customer care by email anymore. I'll try to call them again, the 8hrs difference makes it a bit tricky ...
LouPapy said:
Hello all,
Firstly appologies if I'm on the wrong thread I couldn't find one for the Ativ S neo.
I've just bought a Samsung Ativ S neo locked to AT&T, I thought I would only be a question of paying for the unlock code et voila. But the 2 unlocking company I have used so far could not get a code. I was wondering if someone here had similar experience and if they manage to sort it out.
Thanks in advance,
Cheerio
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I have the exact same problem. I also tested with two different services and non of them was able to unlock my device both said that they couldn't find my imei in the database.
I've called them twice now and both time they told me I need to have an account with them to get te unlock code. If there is anyone with an AT&T account willing to help to would be appreciated, it's free for you I could reward you for your help...
PM me if willing.
Cheerio
I have ordered a at&t go sim from eBay hopping that when I register it I will be a costumer. Don't know if that will work but guess it's worth a shot.
borgchrist1 said:
I have ordered a at&t go sim from eBay hopping that when I register it I will be a costumer. Don't know if that will work but guess it's worth a shot.
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Please let me know if you succeed. I had no luck with AT&T nor with unlocking website. I have a brand new phone that I can't use, very frustrating.
LouPapy said:
Please let me know if you succeed. I had no luck with AT&T nor with unlocking website. I have a brand new phone that I can't use, very frustrating.
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Of course, haven't got my sim yet. Expecting it next week.
Don't know if it's true but I read somewhere that you must activate the phone with an at&t sim before entering an unlock code or it will get permanently locked.
ativ s neo unlocked
borgchrist1 said:
Of course, haven't got my sim yet. Expecting it next week.
Don't know if it's true but I read somewhere that you must activate the phone with an at&t sim before entering an unlock code or it will get permanently locked.
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I've finally managed to get it unlocked through "theunlockingcompany.com" At first they didn't have the code and refunded me straight away asking me to check with them by email in 2-3 weeks, which I did and they now gave me the code. It cost me £18
No need for AT&T sim card.
Cheerio
can sprint ATIV S neo sim unlock ?
Can ativ S neo be flashed with i8750 rom, i would like to have 4G and local italian rom on ativ S (phone has been stolen and i need a new one)
have got code
me faced the same issue , submitted order to attlumiaunlockcode.com at that time code was not found. it received an email few days before that codes are available for AT&T Samsung Ativ s neo .. so submitted order again,now my phone is unlocked. hope my answer is helpful for you. Thanks

[Q] Sim Lock Question

Howdy folks,
I've recently bought an X8 for my daughter on Ebay and it's currently locked to Three UK.
I've done some searching here and noticed that most threads are saying that there are no free Sim Unlock ability for this phone. However, since the threads I browse through was way back in 2012/early 2013;
I was wondering if there's any free unlocks available now? or any methods I can try to get it unlock.
Thanks fellas.
Powermonger said:
Howdy folks,
I've recently bought an X8 for my daughter on Ebay and it's currently locked to Three UK.
I've done some searching here and noticed that most threads are saying that there are no free Sim Unlock ability for this phone. However, since the threads I browse through was way back in 2012/early 2013;
I was wondering if there's any free unlocks available now? or any methods I can try to get it unlock.
Thanks fellas.
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No, there is no free way to SIM-Unlock the Xperia X8 and probably never will be...
TheScriptKitty said:
No, there is no free way to SIM-Unlock the Xperia X8 and probably never will be...
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If that's the case then can someone recommend a reliable and not too pricey unlocking company?
I've seen "Classic Unlocking" company being mentioned several times in this forum, anyone knows how reliable they are?
hi
Powermonger said:
If that's the case then can someone recommend a reliable and not too pricey unlocking company?
I've seen "Classic Unlocking" company being mentioned several times in this forum, anyone knows how reliable they are?
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i can unlock it ... contact me on gtalk [email protected]
No, there is no free way to SIM-Unlock the Xperia X8 and probably never will be
No, there is no free way to SIM-Unlock the Xperia X8 and probably never will be
counter-stike said:
No, there is no free way to SIM-Unlock the Xperia X8 and probably never will be
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Just out of curiosity, why isn't there any?
After so long no one can crack this? I don't believe that Sony is better than Iphones in sense of locking up their devices.
New device donot unlock
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Galaxy S8 T-Mobile USA Unlock

I bought a used T-Mobile Galaxy S8 to a third party, I found it on FB and I tough it would be a good deal. Unfortunately it is locked to T-Mobile and it is hard to unlock it by T-Mobile since I don't have any proof of purchase. I have been looking for unlock services but looks like nobody is really able to unlock the T-Mobile "Unlock App". Today I found this page which claims to be able to unlock the phone but I am not sure about it.
attunlockcode.com
Somebody has tried it, or any unlock service truly working for this phone and carrier?
Simaldonado89 said:
I bought a used T-Mobile Galaxy S8 to a third party, I found it on FB and I tough it would be a good deal. Unfortunately it is locked to T-Mobile and it is hard to unlock it by T-Mobile since I don't have any proof of purchase. I have been looking for unlock services but looks like nobody is really able to unlock the T-Mobile "Unlock App". Today I found this page which claims to be able to unlock the phone but I am not sure about it.
attunlockcode.com
Somebody has tried it, or any unlock service truly working for this phone and carrier?
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hi bro did you get your phone unlocked with attunlockcode.com?
Linkzz said:
hi bro did you get your phone unlocked with attunlockcode.com?
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no, I sent them an email and they replayed about 24 hrs later saying they don't have service for T-Mobile by now. So far I have tried at least 5 different webpages with no luck by now.
Simaldonado89 said:
no, I sent them an email and they replayed about 24 hrs later saying they don't have service for T-Mobile by now. So far I have tried at least 5 different webpages with no luck by now.
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yes my experience as well. i know a guy that can unlock it but i am not prepared to pay $120usd to unlock a phone. there must be a way to unlock that phone without going through all this. i am searching..

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