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[Q] Unlock Xperia X8 via Data Cable

Hi guys, my doubt is the following:
I have unlocked bootloader but I want to unlock the "network lock" so my X8 can use any operator but I don't know what happens with my bootloader, it locks again? Thanks in advance
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If you have unloceked bootloader, then you should have sim unlock too. Look at that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225

Welded said:
If you have unloceked bootloader, then you should have sim unlock too. Look at that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
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What are you talking about? That thread actually says bootloader unlock does not sim unlock the phone.
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Calm down, NIMBAH - there are always people who fail to understand what a particular guide is all about (or not).
EDIT: @OP
Your other chance, which may be the better solution, is to SIM unlock through an EMMA/IMEI code. There are some sites on the net offering this kind of service.

Then, unlocking via EMMA/IMEI code my boootloader won't suffer any change, right?

Jimmy Thrashmetal said:
Then, unlocking via EMMA/IMEI code my boootloader won't suffer any change, right?
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No, your boot loader won't suffer changes ... the one has not really anything to do with the other.
The only relevant thing is at boot loader unlock - there's a scenario (read the guide in the development section!) where the original SIM lock could return, but that entirely depends on how the phone got SIM unlocked in the first place.

I unlocked bootloader and it unlocked my phone, and now i can use any sim card (t-mobile, vip.....)
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Unlock Xperia X8
Please tell us how do you get it.
I have an Xperia X8 and I finalised the year, so I can ask to my operator to unlock the phone. The problem is that I have modified the original system (Android 1.6) the actual system is Android 2.3 (MiniCM 7-2.2) and I supose the operator will rejected to unlock my phone.

in my opinion should take. and as pujdzie something wrong, and so it can upload the unlocked bootloader 2.1 stock under flashtool and then bootladera lock without restoring your stock. And then you can return to normal rom coustom

NFC broken after flashing

Hi guys,
i flashed my japanese version of XZ (SO-02E) with UK unbranded stock Firmware (C6603) 10.1.A.1.350
After flashing it, everything seems to work fine, except the NFC doesnt seem to work.
When i try to check the checkbox to enable NFC, it just unchecks itself.
any help?

stryker.jp said:
Hi guys,
i flashed my japanese version of XZ (SO-02E) with UK unbranded stock Firmware (C6603) 10.1.A.1.350
After flashing it, everything seems to work fine, except the NFC doesnt seem to work.
When i try to check the checkbox to enable NFC, it just unchecks itself.
any help?
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Its the same problem as many ppl had after rooting.
I solved it, credit to goroh_kun, by deleting a folder called /data/usf, but you have to be rooted to do that.

SO-02E has different NFC hardware than the other hardware versions.
SO-02E NFC-A SE is SIM-card based. Only the Felica SE is on the phone.
Supporting evidence: http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/info/notice/page/130222_00.html

it no longer vibrate?

@evildave, thanks, is there no way to get it to work then.
@zippo, yes it still does vibrate, only NFC is broken.

Might be possible with a custom kernel compiled off the SO-02E sources, but working NFC/Felica is probably not in the cards using a stock rom from one of the other hardware variants.

yes it still does vibrate, only NFC is broken.
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does anyone know how to enable NFC after flashing other firmware?

stryker.jp said:
does anyone know how to enable NFC after flashing other firmware?
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i just fixed mine try this http://blog.huhka.com/2013/03/root-xperia-z-so-02e-rootingkit.html

I bought international back cover with built in NFC. I think that should solve the problem or not.
well when I get it and try it out I'll post back.

Same problem with my Xperia ZR C5502. NFC unchecks immediately. I had custom ROMs installed and rooted my phone earlier, but now it is on Sony Xperia's stock firmware.
Xperia service test - NFC Diag Test says "The NFC device cannot be used". Reseting, downgrading to older android version, safe mode, renaming data/usf folder, none worked. What could be the problem?

[Q]Anyone have this problem?

I have this problem when i tried to update firmware
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lionboy12 said:
I have this problem when i tried to update firmware
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Use flashtool

dipesh1502 said:
Use flashtool
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Flashtools at 30% when copy system.ini frozen there and dont start to copy

Use Sony Update Service (download from Sony website). Perhaps this works
Edit: Did you come from a other ROM? Locked or unlocked bootloader?

If your device is stock try using a different USB cable i also couldn't flash or even root when I bought this phone it turned out to be the USB cable!!

If you got unlocked bootloader PC companion or sus will not work.
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zolaisugly said:
If you got unlocked bootloader PC companion or sus will not work.
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no root no bootloader unlock i will try with another cable
in flashtools here frozen

lionboy12 said:
no root no bootloader unlock i will try with another cable
in flashtools here frozen
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Try different usb cable or different usb port

mrjraider said:
Use Sony Update Service (download from Sony website). Perhaps this works
Edit: Did you come from a other ROM? Locked or unlocked bootloader?
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SUS dont have Xperia Sp in list at me in romania

That is not true and weird:
If this does not work at all just open PC companion > Check for updates > Restore your phone or tablet.
Perhaps this will do..

mrjraider said:
That is not true and weird:
If this does not work at all just open PC companion > Check for updates > Restore your phone or tablet.
Perhaps this will do..
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at me is not

Scrolled down the list?
Edit:
Okay: After an update of SEUS... There is no C530X anymore? Weird...
I will contact Sony Mobile to point this out because this is unfair for us SP users

mrjraider said:
Scrolled down the list?
Edit:
Okay: After an update of SEUS... There is no C530X anymore? Weird...
I will contact Sony Mobile to point this out because this is unfair for us SP users
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i select only smartphone list and is not with pc companion will delete my firmware and then phone stay at sony logo and dont boot now i have a original usb from arc s i will try with that and se what do
Edit: With original Cable work great ty for help me

I just got an Xperia Z, and I don't know the pattern

Alright, I just purchased an Xperia Z, second hand, but i don't know the pattern. I have tried various times to hard reset it, using dozens of tutorials online and it wouldn't work. Another problem is that my computer is unable to find drivers for it, so I could not even reset it using Sony PC companion. Tips please?
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Contact the person that sold it to you and ask them what the pattern is.

kingvortex said:
Contact the person that sold it to you and ask them what the pattern is.
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My brother purchased it from France, and brought it to me. I live in Algeria. I have no contact with the original owner.

Did you install the drivers that are supplied with Flashtool?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830

Im in no way an expert on this subject but have you tried these drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830 ?
Also install fastboot, flashtool etc etc
Then when they're installed, get the 4.3 FTF and flash it with flashtool, wiping the entire phone.

Metal Slug said:
Alright, I just purchased an Xperia Z, second hand, but i don't know the pattern. I have tried various times to hard reset it, using dozens of tutorials online and it wouldn't work. Another problem is that my computer is unable to find drivers for it, so I could not even reset it using Sony PC companion. Tips please?
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If you're stuck at the lockscreen pattern, and your phone is stock Sony and unrooted, then invoking the retail demo bypasses the lockscreen. Press emergency call and type "star-hash-star-hash-S E L L M O R E-hash-star-hash-star" ( *#*#73556673#*#*). This causes the store demo mode to run and bypasses lockscreen. Press volume or any part of the screen to exit, go to settings and disable screen lock....
Dead Cookies leave no trails...

Assuming that you don't have any data you'll require and it's all stock.
Just download and use Sony Update Service and restore the phone. That should install the appropriate drivers too in the computer.
@Cookie Ninja That's a pretty cool method but won't it ask you to enter the pattern when you try to disable pattern unlock?
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Guys, he obviously got past this and couldn't be bothered to let anyone know or say thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658102

[Q] AT&T Branded Xperia TL to T-Mobile?

Hey guys. I recently unlocked my Xperia TL (LT30at) and want to move over to T-Mobile. Since the bootloader can't be unlocked on this phone, what ROMs would you recommend and how would I set it up to work with the T-Mobile basebands?

dermo529 said:
Hey guys. I recently unlocked my Xperia TL (LT30at) and want to move over to T-Mobile. Since the bootloader can't be unlocked on this phone, what ROMs would you recommend and how would I set it up to work with the T-Mobile basebands?
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I wonder if you can just flash a stock FTF rom (that is, say, generic LT30p) but just exclude the baseband portion - would the rom know to work with the AT&T baseband you're keeping?
I know that with my LT30a (Bell), I can flash generic LT30p FTF stock roms (fully, including the baseband) and still get LTE (by going into the dialer and doing the *#*#4636#*#*, then Phone Info, and choosing LTE/GSM/WCDMA). But -- It's a LT30a, not an LT30at. Is AT&T that specific in their baseband needs?
Sorry if this isn't helpful... but hey, if you have your stock AT&T FTF (which you can find easily in this forum), why not try one? ( a generic LT30p FTF)... I don't think that would brick the phone. If you find it's not working, you can flash back to your AT&T FTF and be back to normal. Just make sure your battery is full before you begin.
Also, if you're going to be flashing FTF's for the first time, read up on everything you need first (base drivers via pc companion? latest flashtool? the drivers that are located in the folder where flashtool is installed? - and if you're using Windows 8 or 8.1, there will be an extra step or 2 to get those flashtool drivers working properly).

I thank you very much for taking the time out to answer my query! Since the phone is AT&T-branded and unlocked, it supports MOST of T-Mobile's basebands AFAIK (some LTE ones aren't supported). Flashing a LT30p stock ROM works, but I'm not sure how well it plays with T-Mobile. That's what I'm trying to figure out here, specifically. This phone has to be one of the most confusing phones I've ever dealt with when it comes to what can and can't be flashed over, having to reflash the Recovery after flashing a ROM, being stuck with a locked bootloader, etc.
Either way, I do wanna keep this thread updated with my findings. I'm spending way too many hours on this phone though, unfortunately. I REALLY wish the bootloader could be unlocked. I'm tempted to sell the thing and buy something a little more open, unfortunately.
EDIT: So I've flashed over this ROM and its nice to get rid of the AT&T bloatware on the phone. I've still gotta look further into alternate ROMs and whatnot. It appears some people have had better luck flashing Europe-based ROMs over to the phone (they support a wider range of basebands).
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Here's the problem: Bands 1700 and 2100mHz aren't showing up, which are needed for 3G/4G on T-Mobile. I know this phone supports them, I'm just not sure what to flash to get them to show up. Also UMTS - BC4 is also necessary for T-Mobile to get anything more than Edge (2G) coverage.