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Sim Unlocking the Xperia T

Hey guys,
Was trying to extract my unlock code from block device mmcblk0p6. I've rooted my phone and have ssh, busybox but when I check that block nothing makes sense. So my question is is that block now encrypted or something ? Or should I be looking elsewhere for UN_lock_code ?
Cheers.

drgr33n said:
Hey guys,
Was trying to extract my unlock code from block device mmcblk0p6. I've rooted my phone and have ssh, busybox but when I check that block nothing makes sense. So my question is is that block now encrypted or something ? Or should I be looking elsewhere for UN_lock_code ?
Cheers.
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If its anything like the Xperia P then finding that unlock code is like impossible or so i've heard...Contact your carrier maybe? they might unlock it for like £15

True, I have never heard of any free way to sim unlock apart from speaking VERY nicely to your carrier and they are unlikely to do it for free...

Just a heads up, if you took your phone out on contract with O2 (UK) they will give you the unlock code for free, providing you are still in contract.

M3lt3mi said:
Just a heads up, if you took your phone out on contract with O2 (UK) they will give you the unlock code for free, providing you are still in contract.
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You can only ask...its all up to them.

gregbradley said:
You can only ask...its all up to them.
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Yeah, with O2 in the UK it is free of charge. I have requested a SIM unlock code with my previous phone - an arc - which took 3 days for them to respond. With my Xperia T they took a week to respond and I got my unlock code last week.
A word of caution, you only get 5 attempts to enter a wrong unlock code so don't **** around and try random numbers like 0000 or something like that. After that, the phone is SIM locked permanently and you're screwed. With previous phones you could unlock the bootloader, using the SETOOL, which also wipes the simlock but with the Xperia T I dont think you can do the SETOOL thing no more...
Have a look here: http://service.o2.co.uk/IQ/SRVS/CGI...ef(User):str(Mobile),CASE=ref(unlockmymobile)
...or go directly here: https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/help/help?qid=1&q1=2&route=unlocking&case=Handset Unlocking Form
The email you then receive looks like this:
Dear O2 Customer,
Thank you for your email.
The code you require for IMEI No - 123456789012345 is as follows:-
1234567890123456
For Unlatching Sony Ericsson Devices;
- Power on device with a non O2 UK SIM card
- The device shows: "SIM network unlock PIN"
- Enter the unlock code (NCK) for the network lock and press "Unlock"
- Device will pop up a message "Network unlock successful"
Kind Regards
The-A-Team

[Q] Quick bit of help - SimLock

Hi all,
Stuck in work at the moment and struggling for time, got the chance of buying an SP but suspect its locked to Orange UK (I'm on Vodafone).
Other than paying for the Network lock to be removed can i unlock it easy enough?
Would flashing it remove the network lock? Presume it would but would like to grab the offer while its there.
Any help much appreciated and apologies for not having the time to check into this myself!

No. Nothing that I know of.
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Thanks mate, that seems to be what i've found too. I got a little bit extra off the price of the phone and am now looking for a cheap and reputable place to get an unlock code.
If it helps anyone buying an Xperia SP i've also discovered this evening;
You can see if the phone is locked by following these steps;
1. Turn on the phone without the SIM card in
2. Type *#*#7378423#*#*
3. Select 'Service info'
4. Select 'SimLock'
5. Check what services have an 'X' next to them / in the box
6. If X is shown next to "NETWORK" the phone is locked to your network.
7. If the value next to "NETWORK" is greater than 0, the phone can be unlocked (this is the number of attempts remaining).
Check if the bootloader be unlocked;
1. In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
2. In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. Check Bootloader unlock allowed - it should say Yes or No.

Final FYI for this one in case anyone finds it useful; i got the SIM lock removed via cellunlocker .net
Took 4 business days (less than the stated average).
YouTube Video of the unlocking is ZnEoub6hSoY

Camy said:
Final FYI for this one in case anyone finds it useful; i got the SIM lock removed via cellunlocker .net
Took 4 business days (less than the stated average).
YouTube Video of the unlocking is ZnEoub6hSoY
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I'm wondering why there is no any free methods to unlock Xperias from any network and why no tools was created for that.

pxnx said:
I'm wondering why there is no any free methods to unlock Xperias from any network and why no tools was created for that.
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If I remember rightly it is because unlock codes come direct from sony and to use them you have to connect to sony servers which they charge hence unlock codes cost.
On my old arc you could use test point method which was under sim card for unlocking but with Sp you can not access anything when you take the back off so codes is the only way.
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Xperia SP locked network, 0 attempts
Hi Guys,
Long time lurker here, appreciate the work. I can usually find an answer in the comments so never made an account.
But I am now stumped with a problem. I have an Xperia Sp that has 0 attempts left.
I followed all the steps:
1. Turn on the phone without the SIM card in
2. Type *#*#7378423#*#*
3. Select 'Service info'
4. Select 'SimLock'
5. Check what services have an 'X' next to them / in the box
6. If X is shown next to "NETWORK" the phone is locked to your network.
7. If the value next to "NETWORK" is greater than 0, the phone can be unlocked (this is the number of attempts remaining).
Check if the bootloader be unlocked;
1. In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
2. In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. Check Bootloader unlock allowed - it should say Yes or No.
And the response was 0. Does anyone have an idea if it is possible to unlock a phones with 0 attempts left and how?!
Looking forward to your reply guys, thanks in advance.
Regards,

I have a question... I know my SP is locked. But how do I know which network it's locked to? I can't go and buy every single sim card and test them.

[Q] Xperia Z, sim locked, 244 version

Hi guys! I just bought a used xperia z and it is updated to 244 version. I want to get rid of the carrier lock because I have no idea what carrier it is, and when putting my sim in the phone it just tells me "emergency calls only".
So, I have read about rooting and unlocking bootloader etc. What I have not figured out is witch of these actually unlocks the sim
I have no warranty so I don't care at all about that. Is it a good idea to root and unlock?
The problem is that when entering service menu and looking at SIM lock its like this:
[] Network 0
[] Network subset 0
[] Service provider 0
[] Corporate 0
[] SIM 0
Am i screwed or is it possible anyway?
I also got stuck at flashtool because my windows8 64bit has issues with usb drivers. I think I need a windows7 32 system to do it right?
PS. I can also buy the unlock code but if I read correctly because it now says 0 tries left that is no longer an option!?

My handset is SIM unlocked and the SIM lock section looks exactly like yours.
Perhaps try another SIM in the phone.
FYI, neither rooting or unlocking the bootloader affect the status of the SIM lock in any way.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 4

I have tried 2 different SIM cards from different carriers. So what is the suggestion to do now? If neither rooting or unlocking bootloader will do the magic?

Hm, the guys over at htccode say they can unlock for 50dollars even though it says 0 tries left. Does it sound legit?

pixellegolas said:
What I have not figured out is witch of these actually unlocks the sim
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None.

pixellegolas said:
I have tried 2 different SIM cards from different carriers. So what is the suggestion to do now? If neither rooting or unlocking bootloader will do the magic?
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i believe that your phone is network blocked.
that phone will never get network whatever simcard you use. it will only work if the imei is changed(its impossible), or use the phone in another country(it will not be network blocked in that country).
edit: and probably the phone is allready sim unlocked!

Yeah that is what I believe to. Seems it is stolen so its blocked. Trying to get money back from the guy, otherwise I will sell it to someone outside sweden Thanks

Z3 compact network unlock

Hello
Please tell me which is the most reliable online network unlocking site for an ee uk z3compact ?
I've been to shops but they ask like £ 45/60 for unlocking and they do it the same by using internet sites ....
I also found some sites but not sure if they are trustworthy.
Thanks!

cybrg4life said:
Hello
Please tell me which is the most reliable online network unlocking site for an ee uk z3compact ?
I've been to shops but they ask like £ 45/60 for unlocking and they do it the same by using internet sites ....
I also found some sites but not sure if they are trustworthy.
Thanks!
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Do you mean
unlock=root or
unlock=boot loader or
unlock=phone from a specific carrier?

He said network unlocking.I think he means unlock phone from specific carrier.

The last one unlock=phone from a specific carrier and the carrier is EE uk !

Can you post a screen what are the values for your SIM LOCK?
in the phone dialer enter *#*#7378423#*#* (SERVICE)
Enter Service info > SIM Lock

Network is 5 so is not blocked , the unlock counter is not 0 !

I've been reading up a little on this, and found out that there not so many tools to force unlock the phone without an unlock code.
Also reports of using tools for HTC/Samsung (could not find any Sony related) not correctly (or sometimes correctly) resulted in a HARD bricked device.
So I suggest to get that unlock code, so you'll be on the safe side.

Yes I'm asking what is the best site to buy the unlock code ???
Which is the most used by the xda developers users ......?

I never used it, hence I always buying already unlocked phones.
My friend used this site to unlock his T-mobile GS4 and it worked.

Ok thanks , unfortunately I've used another site ... hope is ok , I will let you know.

Today I got the unlock code , all worked 100%.

cybrg4life said:
Today I got the unlock code , all worked 100%.
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u
Would you please provid me with that website of unlocking
Thnx

What do I to unlock my Z3 if it isnt asking for an unlock code even when I use a non T-Mobile SIM while at the same time a scrolling notification at the top of the screen says phone is perso locked, emergency calls only.

z3 compact hard locked
Hello,
Can someone help me to unlock my Xperia Z3 Compact or point me to another thread? The phone is network locked in Orange Romania, the Network counter is 0.
Thanks,
Iulian

Where from. And hhow much please?

Rooting status: Uknown

Hello xda's!
I unlocked the bootloader on my Sony Xperia z3+. It worked just fine, but after a sertain time (I think it was after I rebooted the phone first time after unlocking) it now says under "Service info->Configuration" the following:
Rooting status: Unknown
HW Config rev.: Unknown
Remote Lock State: Not Lockable
Security Configuration: Test
When I check status either using "Emma" (Sony's own flashtool) or Flashtool, they both indicate that the phones bootloader is locked. I tried running the same prosedure using the Sony Android SDK to unlock it "again", but the command return a fault indicating it has already been run succesfully once and of course can't do it again. I have tested the "Remote Lock State", and it works (unlike what the Service info. reports). I can't seem to find anyone that have similar problem. Suggestions for a solution?

How did you unlock your Z3+ bootloader in the 1st place? The official site (http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/) does not even list the Z3+ as one of the supported devices for unlocking.

Found partly answers to my questions.
Before I unlocked the bootloader I forgot to deactivate the "My Xperia" (Xperia Theft Protection = MXTP). It is all explained at "developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader : After unlocking your device, you should not enable My Xperia (found in the settings menu under security on some devices running Android 5.0) as this might cause the device to malfunction". As mentioned, "My Xperia" was already active before I unlocked the bootloader. It was probably not the wisest thing of me not reading the instructions thoroughly anough. But at the same time can a serious company offer unlocking the bootloader and at the same time having one of their own proprietary programs causing the phone to malfunction? Then I think they should not offer that kind of service at all.
I was wrong when I said that I was able to remotely lock the phone in that satus. If u remove your google account on the phone under "accounts", you can just restart the phone after locked state shows up and the phone will work normaly. But, you will not be able to remove/deactivate the "My Experia" and the bootloader seems to be in a locked state (even if Flashtool reports it as unlocked in flashmode).

Hello Hush!
hush66 said:
How did you unlock your Z3+ bootloader in the 1st place? The official site "developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/" does not even list the Z3+ as one of the supported devices for unlocking.
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...the Z3+ is just not yet officially suported. If u trough the " developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader " site, choose for example the Z3 together with the IMEI code and u will be provided with a bootloader code.

T.ghouas said:
Before I unlocked the bootloader I forgot to deactivate the "My Xperia" (Xperia Theft Protection = MXTP). It is all explained at "developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader : After unlocking your device, you should not enable My Xperia (found in the settings menu under security on some devices running Android 5.0) as this might cause the device to malfunction". As mentioned, "My Xperia" was already active before I unlocked the bootloader. It was probably not the wisest thing of me not reading the instructions thoroughly anough. But at the same time can a serious company offer unlocking the bootloader and at the same time having one of their own proprietary programs causing the phone to malfunction? Then I think they should not offer that kind of service at all.
I was wrong when I said that I was able to remotely lock the phone in that satus. If u remove your google account on the phone under "accounts", you can just restart the phone after locked state shows up and the phone will work normaly. But, you will not be able to remove/deactivate the "My Experia" and the bootloader seems to be in a locked state (even if Flashtool reports it as unlocked in flashmode).
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Hi T.ghouas,
I am facing same exact problem as you. Did exactly what you did. Unlocked bootloader, rooted and then activated myXperia.
And I am stuck with locked bootloader and it cannot be unlocked now!!
Were you able to find a solution to unlock the bootloader again?

No change in staus.
Rookie123 said:
Hi T.ghouas,
I am facing same exact problem as you. Did exactly what you did. Unlocked bootloader, rooted and then activated myXperia.
And I am stuck with locked bootloader and it cannot be unlocked now!!
Were you able to find a solution to unlock the bootloader again?
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Hello Rookie!
Sorry, no change in status. I guess we have 2 wait for the more experinced ones 2 come up with a solution, if there ever will be. Another downside to this is that the DRM keys are also lost. You will notice that on the cameras problem 2 autofocus, especially on close up objects. Apart from that, the phone is working just fine. "MyXperia" is not someting I will miss, apart from being that tiny safety.

you are lucky the device is still working
@T.ghouas
From what I read here (maybe a bit sensational journalism) and these guys know what they are writing about:
http://fxpblog.co/2015/07/03/dont-destroy-your-unlocked-device.html
They have bricked their devices beyon soft repair so they need to send them in.

DHGE said:
@T.ghouas
From what I read here (maybe a bit sensational journalism) and these guys know what they are writing about:
http://fxpblog.co/2015/07/03/dont-destroy-your-unlocked-device.html
They have bricked their devices beyon soft repair so they need to send them in.
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Hello DHGE!
Thx for the info. I'm not sure how they managed to brick their devices the way they did? Cause it seemed to me they did pretty much the same mistakes I did. My phone as resaulted more in the way that the MXTP is not working, lost DRM keys and an uknown status of the bootloader. Phone is working just fine, apart from that.

DHGE said:
@T.ghouas
From what I read here (maybe a bit sensational journalism) and these guys know what they are writing about:
http://fxpblog.co/2015/07/03/dont-destroy-your-unlocked-device.html
They have bricked their devices beyon soft repair so they need to send them in.
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It's amazing that Sony is embracing the open devices meme but does such a bone-headed thing as to allow one of their own apps to permanently lock down a device if inadvertently activated. These Xperia's have really nice hardware design but they're a real challenge on the software side of things.
The first thing I did after rooting my device was to delete the MyXperia app from the phone thanks to the public reports from those unfortunate enough to have fallen victim to Sony's apparent obsession with locking down phones. Having owned only Samsung devices for the last 4 years or so, I complained bitterly about Knox. However, they're neophytes when stacked up against Sony's shenanigans.
I wish these manufacturers would get it. I don't give a sh1t about their software. I just want a device with cool design and decent hardware. I'll put my own software on it thank you very much. And the degree to which they lock it down is inversely proportional to the phones desirability to me as a customer.
Ha, rant over. Sorry for running off on a tangent.

Hi ,
At first take my thanks .your answer is very informative.Go ahead

Rooting status: Unknown
HW Config rev.: Unknown
Remote Lock State: Not Lockable
Security Configuration: Test
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You will notice that on the cameras problem 2 autofocus, especially on close up objects
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The same problem does not yet have a solution?

Hello Seriousstas!
Most likely it will never be solved, according to Sonys respond to my question on this matter. You can send it in for repair, which means replacing the motherboard. That will be approx half/60% of the price of a new phone. Don't want to sound to negative, but for me there is no more Sony on the basis of:
1. Unlocking boot loader vs MXTP prob.
2. Unlocking boot loader and loss of DRM keys and the effect that has, especially on the camera.
3. Z3+ has the same rear glass probl. has the Z3, it breakes easily. This has happened to boths phones (Z3+) where I work, incl. my own. 1000 of ppl reported this on the Z3. Sony would not admit that this was a serious production error, which ended up in ppl having to pay for the repair them self. Of all the ppl I have talked to, that encounterd that problem say they will never buy Sony again.
4. There are always some annoying prod. errors with their phones, which at least I always think is either that they don't care about or that they are not checking the product thoroughly before it is released.
(5). Bloatware.
Sony phones usually come have really nice feauters, like good camera, IP67 certificated and nice design. But, as mentioned there are to many repeating draw backs. Sony has been asked a few times why their phone sale does not "take off" and that they are considering stopping the phone prod. I think a good deal of it comes from to many dissatisified customers that easly find comfort in other brands, and stay with them. Its hard to clear a bad reputation. Yes, I think they should stop selling phones.
I'm sorry for the offload here, and its questionable if some of my views belongs to this tread. I just say this so that you and others in same position should not have to high hopes solving the "main issue", cause there will be no help from Sony.

i unlocked bootloader using flashtools
Rooting status: unknown
HW Config rev: HWC_Kitakami_Com_009
Remote Lock State: Unlocked
Security Configuration:
Live
return to relock
Rooting status: Bootloader unlocked:Yes
HW Config rev: HWC_Kitakami_Com_009
Remote Lock State: Unlocked
Security Configuration:
Live
there is any sulotion for this issue pls help me guys..........................................

nothing happen never buy sony mobile ever.....