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[Q] BL + sim unlock

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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xteejx said:
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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xteejx said:
Thanks mate
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Anytime buddy
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Excuse me for my ignorance bootloader re-lock?

Hi guys, played with some custom Roms for a while and I'm settled back with stock firmware now,
Could someone please point me in the right direction to re-locking my bootloader please.
Thanks in advance
Chris.
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Search search search. Use the right forum too. (Q&A)
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Alex Slane said:
Hi guys, played with some custom Roms for a while and I'm settled back with stock firmware now,
Could someone please point me in the right direction to re-locking my bootloader please.
Thanks in advance
Chris.
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Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924221
Download the file
put in Flashtool/firmware
Flash the ftf
You are locked!
Later you'll pray to be unlocked again!

Thanks for that guys will do it as soon ad I get home.
Chris.
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Erica Law said:
Search search search. Use the right forum too. (Q&A)
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Isn't this in the Q&A forum or am I missing something?
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del1701 said:
Isn't this in the Q&A forum or am I missing something?
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It wasn't originally, a mod moved it to the correct section. It was originally in the general section. But when you ask a QUESTION and you want an ANSWER this is the correct section for it

Ah ok
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Why do you want to relock?you wont have bravia engine back
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If u want relock bootloader, search forum first
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Hmmm so if you won't have bravia engine back it means also that you don't have guaranty anymore?
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I didn't lose my Bravia Engine when I unlocked mine...
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You didn't loser bravia engine, but you did lose your drm keys, and this can be spotted real easy.
They just need to hookup your device with Emma and it will say if you still have drm keys, and thus unlocked the bootloader sometime in the past.
Drm keys are not recoverable.
Luckily here in the Netherlands they aren't that strict in bootloader unlock xD
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crazymister said:
You didn't loser bravia engine, but you did lose your drm keys, and this can be spotted real easy.
They just need to hookup your device with Emma and it will say if you still have drm keys, and thus unlocked the bootloader sometime in the past.
Drm keys are not recoverable.
Luckily here in the Netherlands they aren't that strict in bootloader unlock xD
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Really !? I live in the Netherlands, The Hague, i bought my xperia T via marktplaats (you know what it is) The dude had it from T-mobile(saw the rom) And i unlocked bootloader and got CM10.1 on it, so where do i send it so they wont rage about it ?

I just locked it first and send it to T-Mobile itself since I have a contract with them.
After a month i got a new phone xD
But my case was a non working touchscreen (which I learned later was probably recoverable in another way)
But I don't know if your case will result in the same result ofcourse.
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Unlocking the bootloader? DRM keys?

Hello guys,
I want to know a little more about unlocking my bootloader.
In thi guide stands that it will wipe my DRM keys forever and I can't use some sony apps anymore and bravia engine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
However, on the official sony site, they don't speak about the los of DRM keys.
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Who tell the truth? And what should i do?

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The partition with the DRM keys on it can be backed up in order to restore them when relocking the bootloader.
See - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627
Read the thread carefully though, as the method carries a possibility of hard bricking your device if the wrong steps are taken.
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My Bad, I wasn't aware of that. So please read carefully, what @kingvortex mentioned above.

Ah thanks guys. Ill take a look

Backing up TA partition is still a bit in testing stage, i personally wouldn't unlock your bl yet intill you feel you are happy with what you are doing
With a locked BL it is harder to hard brick, worst is soft brick or bootloop which both with a bit of help can always be brought back to life

radarwolf said:
Hello guys,
I want to know a little more about unlocking my bootloader.
In thi guide stands that it will wipe my DRM keys forever and I can't use some sony apps anymore and bravia engine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
However, on the official sony site, they don't speak about the los of DRM keys.
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Who tell the truth? And what should i do?
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not true, just unlock my 6602 bootloader, bravia still work.

G1_enthusiast said:
not true, just unlock my 6602 bootloader, bravia still work.
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No. The option is still available in Settings, but it does not (cannot) work as DRM keys are gone.
Read this post by Doomlord - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38124886
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kingvortex said:
No. The option is still available in Settings, but it does not (cannot) work as DRM keys are gone.
Read this post by Doomlord - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38124886
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Understood I know that already but im a photographer I can tell the difference like night and day. It still work on 6602 version. Atheist on YouTube not sure about other players

G1_enthusiast said:
Understood I know that already but im a photographer I can tell the difference like night and day. It still work on 6602 version. Atheist on YouTube not sure about other players
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Then you're the only person in existence with an unlocked bootloader that also has BE2 working.
The fact is that if you have an unlocked bootloader, BE2 and several other features cannot be working. Ever.
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kingvortex said:
Then you're the only person in existence with an unlocked bootloader that also has BE2 working.
The fact is that if you have an unlocked bootloader, BE2 and several other features cannot be working. Ever.
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thats not true, if you read some of the post Doomlord post, he's not sure if it would take it away, he claims some people having the same result as me, most people cannot tell the difference, a photographer attention to detail can surely tell the contrast difference.
Again this is on 6602 not 6603 not sure if there is any difference.

G1_enthusiast said:
thats not true, if you read some of the post Doomlord post, he's not sure if it would take it away, he claims some people having the same result as me, most people cannot tell the difference, a photographer attention to detail can surely tell the contrast difference.
Again this is on 6602 not 6603 not sure if there is any difference.
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Listen mate, I'm not going to argue about this with you. BE2 does not work if your DRM keys are gone, which they are if you unlocked your bootloader.
Read through this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627
People like Doomlord and the_laser that know much more than me and you are looking at keeping BE2 on an unlocked bootloader. Why would they be bothering if it was not lost when unlocking?
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kingvortex said:
Listen mate, I'm not going to argue about this with you. BE2 does not work if your DRM keys are gone, which they are if you unlocked your bootloader.
Read through this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627
People like Doomlord and the_laser that know much more than me and you are looking at keeping BE2 on an unlocked bootloader. Why would they be bothering if it was not lost when unlocking?
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video coming...I like to prove people wrong
also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38158985&postcount=19
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kingvortex said:
Listen mate, I'm not going to argue about this with you. BE2 does not work if your DRM keys are gone, which they are if you unlocked your bootloader.
Read through this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627
People like Doomlord and the_laser that know much more than me and you are looking at keeping BE2 on an unlocked bootloader. Why would they be bothering if it was not lost when unlocking?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S6sSi1qi6o
Clearly the contrast are different. pay attention to the mountain scene.

Not watching that. If you didn't backup your TA partition, you have lost BE2 for good.
Believe what you want, just don't give the wrong information to others, mmmkay?
This is the last post I will make on the matter as you obviously won't listen. (Ok, I lied )
BTW, a post from before when Doomlord or even anyone had the device is proof of nothing
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U know what sir,,,, in unlocked boot loader,,,, be2 is still working on videos but not on photos,,, ,, I know what you are trying toprobe about
sent from my white xperia z

kingvortex said:
Not watching that. If you didn't backup your TA partition, you have lost BE2 for good.
Believe what you want, just don't give the wrong information to others, mmmkay?
This is the last post I will make on the matter as you obviously won't listen.
BTW, a post from before when Doomlord or even anyone had the device is proof of nothing
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omg you are in denial. I even shown u the video if you denying knowledge then well...I dont know what to say. Go ahead and bring in someone, the video clearly show a difference between BE2 and none BE2
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mr_negative16 said:
U know what sir,,,, in unlocked boot loader,,,, be2 is still working on videos but not on photos,,, ,, I know what you are trying toprobe about
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I dont know, I dont really care about photos but surely video still working

Lol. I see you have been involved in the bootloader unlocking thread. It says many times in there that you will lose BE2. Why ignore that?
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Yes, me too,thisisofficialy proven by all xperiaz owners who unlocks their bootloader,,,,
Anyways,, you dont like having be2 on ur pgotos mate?
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kingvortex said:
Lol. I see you have been involved in the bootloader unlocking thread. It says many times in there that you will lose BE2. Why ignore that?
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because 1. I dont know if there is a difference between 6602 and 6603 and 2 DoomLord Clearly said that some people reported there is no difference 3. most people do not have the attention to detail unless you point it out. its clearly shown on that video and I point it out what to look for.
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mr_negative16 said:
Yes, me too,thisisofficialy proven by all xperiaz owners who unlocks their bootloader,,,,
Anyways,, you dont like having be2 on ur pgotos mate?
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I really dont like BE2...its contrast is too strong and sharpen the video too much to a point of Noise, so msot of the time i leave it off.

G1_enthusiast said:
because 1. I dont know if there is a difference between 6602 and 6603 and 2 DoomLord Clearly said that some people reported there is no difference 3. most people do not have the attention to detail unless you point it out. its clearly shown on that video and I point it out what to look for.
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The difference between 6602 and 6603 is the LTE radio. Nothing to do with the bootloader or DRM.
Just look in the service menu and see if your DRM keys are intact or not. I guarantee you that they are not.
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[Xperia T] 9.1.A.1.145 CERTIFIED

Great Sony!
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lelelix96 said:
Great Sony!
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Great, but where and when can we get it?

for now it is only the sources...and still JellyBean: http://www.google.de/url?sa=t&rct=j...AM6pbUxbIUK-UzA&bvm=bv.48340889,d.d2k&cad=rja

lelelix96 said:
Great Sony!
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Why are You all so freaking happy about such minor updates? Considering small number leap its only a bug fix. (not 4.2.2 update)

It's still a bump forward. The question is why are YOU so negative about it!
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He is not negative...he is probably indifferent...just like me!

Yawn, Another thread about a firmware certification.
Please understand that just because a firmware gets certified it does not mean it will get released, or that it fixes any bugs, or that's it better than previous releases, or even a higher version. All talk of this is pure speculation unless you happen to be a member of the Sony development team who worked on that particular firmware.
And do we really need a whole thread about every certification? Personally I think not.

Better be 4.2.2, probably just a normal minor update

It's not 4.2.2, that would be something like 10.1.x.x (see e.g. on the Z). And indeed, firmware certification is nothing to make a fuzz about, most won't even make it to a real update.
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I was be sarcastic

gregbradley said:
Yawn, Another thread about a firmware certification.
Please understand that just because a firmware gets certified it does not mean it will get released, or that it fixes any bugs, or that's it better than previous releases, or even a higher version. All talk of this is pure speculation unless you happen to be a member of the Sony development team who worked on that particular firmware.
And do we really need a whole thread about every certification? Personally I think not.
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I've got it available yesterday evening. Was .140 region Russia.

alexstar87 said:
I've got it available yesterday evening. Was .140 region Russia.
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do you mind to share? Did kernel change? Can you provide screenshot of 'Settings - About Phone', please?

eybee1970 said:
do you mind to share? Did kernel change? Can you provide screenshot of 'Settings - About Phone', please?
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Kernel version was not changed. Changed only the firmware version, was 9.1.A.1.140 became 9.1.A.1.145.
Unfortunately I don't have firmware file. It's updating through the PC Companion, and I can not get ftf file (I'm newbie ).
Have no screenshot now, but here is versions:
Android 4.1.2
version of the communication module
8960A-AAAAANAZQ-3003032-56
Kernel
3.4.0-1731-g5b052b2-0815-g719dabf
FW
9.1.A.1.145

alexstar87 said:
Kernel version was not changed. Changed only the firmware version, was 9.1.A.1.140 became 9.1.A.1.145.
Unfortunately I don't have firmware file. It's updating through the PC Companion, and I can not get ftf file (I'm newbie ).
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thx anyway....I will try for my own
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version of the communication module
8960A-AAAAANAZQ-3003032-56
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9.1.A.1.145
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also new kernel...promising

eybee1970 said:
thx anyway....I will try for my own
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also new kernel...promising
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date of kernel build is the 4th of june 2013

Can you root it and make a cwm backup for us?

Sisqo said:
Can you root it and make a cwm backup for us?
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Guys, I'm sorry for incorrect data... I have Xperia V LT25, and this update is not for Xperia T, that will be available soon...

alexstar87 said:
Guys, I'm sorry for incorrect data... I have Xperia V LT25, and this update is not for Xperia T, that will be available soon...
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I liked the Xperia V footprint/size, fits perfect in working peoples pocket but now I am upset of the Sony updates (who isen't).
Nothing for LT25i since long time .140
Going to buy an Xperia Z-Ultra instead and give my phone to my mum.

datagubben said:
I liked the Xperia V footprint/size, fits perfect in working peoples pocket but now I am upset of the Sony updates (who isen't).
Nothing for LT25i since long time .140
Going to buy an Xperia Z-Ultra instead and give my phone to my mum.
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Guys from 4pda tried some regions and tell that new firmware (.145) for Xperia V available for Russian and Hong-Kong regions. For Singapore, North Europe and Central Europe it's not available for this moment. I think it would be in a few days...

alexstar87 said:
Guys from 4pda tried some regions and tell that new firmware (.145) for Xperia V available for Russian and Hong-Kong regions. For Singapore, North Europe and Central Europe it's not available for this moment. I think it would be in a few days...
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Is it officially launch in rusia and hk?
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[Q] help for locked s3 mini

hi all
my friend sent me gs3 mini
but it locked on O2 uk
how can i unlock this phone please ?

romano_ezzat said:
hi all
my friend sent me gs3 mini
but it locked on O2 uk
how can i unlock this phone please ?
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Best thing to do it take it to a phone shop, they will unlock the phone for a small fee.

Im in Egypt
And the phone came from England
How can I go there
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romano_ezzat said:
Im in Egypt
And the phone came from England
How can I go there
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Just go to any phone shop in your country and ask them to unlock, they will help you.

romano_ezzat said:
Im in Egypt
And the phone came from England
How can I go there
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As said by the previous post, any phone can be unlocked in any country. Go to any local shop and they should be able to help, be sure to use a trusted and well-known shop as some may end up messing up your phone.

Dont mess up your phone as i did mine a start

eswarvf said:
dont mess up your phone as i did mine a start
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can i unlock by root this phone ?

romano_ezzat said:
can i unlock by root this phone ?
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No.

romano_ezzat said:
can i unlock by root this phone ?
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No rooting is unrestricting the phone not the network
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Dude find a guy who have those unlocking codes . Its usually done in small stores

romano_ezzat said:
can i unlock by root this phone ?
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Try this or this if you want, but don't blame me if you f*ck up your phone or sim card.