I have done a thread search but no joy for answer to this question.
My T is at the end of its contract, with Orange in the UK. When I spoke to them about the unlock code so I can
put any sim in to use in the future, they stated that I had to speak with Sony, and that it would cost £20. I said
it was my understanding that at the end of the contract (2 years) the phone was mine and therefore I should get
the unlock code for free, but they said no.
Does anyone know if this is correct? My T is rooted with unlocked bl, but this makes no difference anyway. Running
latest stock, with recovery.
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Is there any way of sim-unlocking xperia z ?
ni15595 said:
Is there any way of sim-unlocking xperia z ?
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I am getting mine unlocked by my carrier. Three UK. It's £15, which is expensive but I would rather have it done officially. I have filled in the form but it looks like it might take a week to get the actual code from Sony.
Unlocked?
charlodroid said:
I am getting mine unlocked by my carrier. Three UK. It's £15, which is expensive but I would rather have it done officially. I have filled in the form but it looks like it might take a week to get the actual code from Sony.
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All phones can be unlocked if the carrier agrees. For example, in Japan you can pay NTT Docomo like 3000 yen and they will unlock it.
But...
1. Unlocking it doesn't make it work on all frequencies magically.
2. Even unlocking the SIM may not enable certain other features (i.e. tethering, etc.)
3. If you really want it unlocked, you should buy the unlocked version to begin with.
I didn't want that carrier option . I'm actually from india and wanted to buy a carrier locked XZ from US or canada to use here in India (via my relative living there) . Also can i buy a phone on contract and ask for it being unlocked there and then while paying something, let's say 15 20 dollars ?
shiruba2013 said:
All phones can be unlocked if the carrier agrees. For example, in Japan you can pay NTT Docomo like 3000 yen and they will unlock it.
But...
1. Unlocking it doesn't make it work on all frequencies magically.
2. Even unlocking the SIM may not enable certain other features (i.e. tethering, etc.)
3. If you really want it unlocked, you should buy the unlocked version to begin with.
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I had to renew my contract anyway, and am happy with what I have got. It is the same as I have been on for the past couple of years. The phone was very cheap on this contract. I am unlocking it to sell it so I can get an XZ with an unlockable bootloader. I will still be using the same provider. I am in the UK so the XZ works on all the right frequencies for me. I have absolutely unlimited tethering in my contract, that is why I have the contract.
I agree with your basic thoughts, but it's horses for courses.
Is it safe to buy this version? I mean, I'm buying it to use on GSM networks. If the seller couldn't unlock it thru an online request from AT&T, what's the rate of success that even when I buy an unlock code, it'll go thru?
I got it to use in Argentina... should have chosen the TMO one that works too (we have no lte here).
I could unlock it with unlockunit, but i can't unlock the bootloader.
I would recommend you buy the developer version as it is already sim unlocked and also the bootloader is unlockable.
I am using AT&T version now as I am using their service, and I am pretty sure there are many guys got unlock code from somewhere to get sim unlocked. However, in my opinion, just don't expect the bootloader unlock for AT&T version in a short period of time, or it won't happen at all( worst case). There is already a bounty raised for more than $1,000 dollars for long time, but on one could unlock the bootloader and claim it.
In one word, the AT&T version is sim unlockable. However, if you want to flash customize roms in the development thread, just avoid it.
I recently bought my Xperia Z1 online and Love the phone but can't unlock my boot loader. When I bought the phone I hoped that unlocking would be allowed but sadly it was locked. I found out that my device is from Canada and under the carrier Telus. I spoke with Telus and they told me that they charge 35 bucks to unlock boot loader and since I am with At&t with the C6906 they told me that I would need an active account to unlock but I was going to buy a sim and get a prepaid plan but they ship no items to the USA. So Im aware that it is $35 but I will pay whomever does this for the 35 dollar charge plus 40 dollars for your time and it should not even take an afternoon to help me unlock. So if you are a Telus user and able to invoice me the 75 dollars via PayPal or some other means I will gladly pay. ???
I don't think they would really unlock your bootloader though... As far as my experience with sony since 2011 nobody has yet manage to unlock a locked bootloader even thru network operators. I think what they are talking about is network unlock which reps usually mistake between bootloader unlocking. So better sell it and get a real unlocked version instead.
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I recently bought my Xperia Z1 online and Love the phone but can't unlock my boot loader. When I bought the phone I hoped that unlocking would be allowed but sadly it was locked. I found out that my device is from Canada and under the carrier Telus. I spoke with Telus and they told me that they charge 35 bucks to unlock boot loader and since I am with At&t with the C6906 they told me that I would need an active account to unlock but I was going to buy a sim and get a prepaid plan but they ship no items to the USA. So Im aware that it is $35 but I will pay whomever does this for the 35 dollar charge plus 40 dollars for your time and it should not even take an afternoon to help me unlock. So if you are a Telus user and able to invoice me the 75 dollars via PayPal or some other means I will gladly pay. ???
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Riyal said:
I don't think they would really unlock your bootloader though... As far as my experience with sony since 2011 nobody has yet manage to unlock a locked bootloader even thru network operators. I think what they are talking about is network unlock which reps usually mistake between bootloader unlocking. So better sell it and get a real unlocked version instead.
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It's already a SIM unlocked phone and I already spoke with Sony and they informed me to talk with Telus because it's carriers that request that bootloaders come locked. I called Telus and they told me that they had no problem providing the boot loader unlock code but I needed an active account to charge the fee. It's even on the Telus page somewhere where it states the fee for unlocking the boot loader.
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It's already a SIM unlocked phone and I already spoke with Sony and they informed me to talk with Telus because it's carriers that request that bootloaders come locked. I called Telus and they told me that they had no problem providing the boot loader unlock code but I needed an active account to charge the fee. It's even on the Telus page somewhere where it states the fee for unlocking the boot loader.
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That's the keyword there "Unlock Code" There's no unlock code when unlocking sony's bootloader. You generate a unique key file by executing some fastboot commands on your phone. An unlock code is used to unlock a network locked phone. Hate to be a bringer of bad news but network reps tend to have this reputation about misinforming you when it comes to technical details such as this. Once you say the words lock and phone they instantly associate it on network unlocking regardless of the other info you mentioned.
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Your Bootloader is locked permanently and cannot be Unlocked.
End of story.
Hi, everyone I have an att samsung galaxy s5 and I moved outside the U.S. I rooted my phone but I don't know how to sim unlock it so that I can use another sim do you know a way I can unlock it besides paying third parties websites, thanks :fingers-crossed:
ste0495 said:
Hi, everyone I have an att samsung galaxy s5 and I moved outside the U.S. I rooted my phone but I don't know how to sim unlock it so that I can use another sim do you know a way I can unlock it besides paying third parties websites, thanks :fingers-crossed:
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If it was brought from a carrier (ATT, Tmobile etc) and you have completed the contract or paid ETF or paid phone in full, you can contact the carrier.
They will unlock for free.
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If it was brought from a carrier (ATT, Tmobile etc) and you have completed the contract or paid ETF or paid phone in full, you can contact the carrier.
They will unlock for free.
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I did contact them but im still under contract, now i looked up a seller on ebay but it says that if he gives me a code it probably wont ork because i rooted it, im still on the original room i only flashed the kernel and used towelroot to root it, is it true that it wont work the unlock code?
ste0495 said:
I did contact them but im still under contract, now i looked up a seller on ebay but it says that if he gives me a code it probably wont ork because i rooted it, im still on the original room i only flashed the kernel and used towelroot to root it, is it true that it wont work the unlock code?
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No. If you are on stock ROM, code should work.
I had phone in the same state (running kitkat, rooted with towelroot). When I completd/terminated my contract, got the code from ATT and it worked.
You can only try the code few times. After that phone will lock to the operator and no code will work after that (even if right one).
So make sure the ebay seller is giving you the right code for your IMEI.
If its under contract, even 3rd party seller may not be able to unlock. Check with them before you buy.
ATT has given me the unlock code in years gone by, even when I didn't have the phone paid off. I explained that I need local SIM-as-you-go accounts when traveling for work. (true BTW)
Hello, i'm considering in buy a brand new Z3C online (from my carrier discount program), how ever i can't use any device without CM13. I wonder if any Z3C can have the bootloader unlocked.. and if not, if someone have a way to unlock the bootloader without the Sony method.
I can't check if the device i want to buy can be or can't with the dialer code as it would be bough online.
Impossible to say, if it's a sim free network unlocked device they supply then there's a good chance it'll be unlockable. The only network I know of that supply sim free network unlocked device's for both payg and contract are three UK. Without checking the device before buying it's a lottery basically.
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Impossible to say, if it's a sim free network unlocked device they supply then there's a good chance it'll be unlockable. The only network I know of that supply sim free network unlocked device's for both payg and contract are three UK. Without checking the device before buying it's a lottery basically.
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Thanks. In the past, my carrier was well know to be the only one in the country with unlock devices that they sell and contract free. I'll call then and ask if it still is like that (i think so).
Also, a guy said that it is possible to install custom ROM with a locked bootloader... far as i know it isn't true. I'm right, or this guy is?