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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.
Hi there,
I bought a Sony Xperia Z1 from kijiji (like graiglist) and when I came to unlock it, I released I couldn't. After going to the service menu, I realized that there are no attempts left!
I called the carrier Bell and they said they cant unlock it since it has not been 90 days since the day of purchase.
Is there anything I can? If I unlock the bootloader, will it reset the counter?
Thanks!
gohabs93 said:
Is there anything I can? If I unlock the bootloader, will it reset the counter?
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No, sim locking is unrelated to the bootloader lock. I would look in other forums and Google at large, this isn't an Xperia issue and someone else will have run into it.
Ouch, thats very bad. That son of a gun screwed up and decided to sell his phone via kijiji. There are a lot of scumbags out there, thats why I always check unlock attempts (via phone service menu) and also check whether the device is stolen or not (Protect your Data by CTIA)
As for your problem I'm not sure what you could do at this point. Best way is to contact Sony CC.
ruinkhan said:
Ouch, thats very bad. That son of a gun screwed up and decided to sell his phone via kijiji. There are a lot of scumbags out there, thats why I always check unlock attempts (via phone service menu) and also check whether the device is stolen or not (Protect your Data by CTIA)
As for your problem I'm not sure what you could do at this point. Best way is to contact Sony CC.
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I had checked if the device is stolen but not for the attempts. Sony wont do anything about. I thought maybe I could flash a new firmware and that would give me an extra attempt.
Thank tou.
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.....
What the title of the thread say. What are the apps/functionality/things we lose when we root our beloved Mi 9T Pro?
I know what we get when we are Admins, like:
Nandroid backups,
Titanium Backup,
capability to freeze apps that drains the battery,
capability to install a powerfull firewall like AFWall+,
block ads,
Xposed,
call recording,
ViperX,
CustoMIUIzer, etc
Can someone create a list like this with the cons?
Thanks in advance.
Ale
Some things that quickly come to my mind are:
- You may loose warranty - some sellers may refuse exchange or repair if the phone was rooted
- Some regular apps won't work with rooted phones (yes, this can be circumvented with magisk hide for example, but does not work every time)
-- This point counts especially for payment-related apps / functionality (just look around the forums how many hacks there are for getting gpay to work - however not all of them are caused by rooting the phone)
- You have a higher risk of installing malicious apps / modules - that have more rights than a regular app if you grant them root rights (yes i know, there are also malicious apps on the regular app store)
- You can easily break your system or make it very unstable, because, obviously, some modules change major system functionality
But overall, also in my opinion the pros overweigh the cons, if you know what you are doing.
lemacx thanks for your reply! .....and what about NFC usability and Device Localization? The option to upload backups into the gdrive, etc?
You loose Widewine DRM L1 support, but only on Chinese variants.
Your warranty is the most important thing that may be affected. Just unlocking the bootloader may void your warranty.
Some banking apps may not work, but that can be solved with MagiskHide.
Everything else doesn't really care about root.
I always want 3 facilities immediately whenever i get a new phone-- firewall, tracking blocking, and app freezing. I rooted my phone pretty soon after buying in the past. But using my last phone, I found I could get those 3 facilities without root. Netguard takes care of firewall and tracking+ads. And icebox freezes apps.
It seems I'll remain rootless until I'm close to the end of my warranty period (or an official release of Lineage OS).
Since everyone is mentioning voiding your warranty: When using Mi Unlock to unlock my bootloader, there was no Note about loss of warranty, as far as i remember.
Is there really some legal mumbojumbo about warranty loss when rooting your phone (that you could perhaps point me to), or do you just assume it's there?
By EU law it is prohibited to refuse warranty when the device is unlocked.
But.... still some vendors refuse warranty and when they have your phone for repairing damage covered by warranty not caused by unlocking they will only return it after you pay the examining costs without repairs done.
And nobody will suing them because no one can afford that.
So before buying a device ask the vendor for a written statement that unlocking does not void warranty and refer them to the EU law.
alxtorrentazos said:
What the title of the thread say. What are the apps/functionality/things we lose when we root our beloved Mi 9T Pro?
I know what we get when we are Admins, like:
Nandroid backups,
Titanium Backup,
capability to freeze apps that drains the battery,
capability to install a powerfull firewall like AFWall+,
block ads,
Xposed,
call recording,
ViperX,
CustoMIUIzer, etc
Can someone create a list like this with the cons?
Thanks in advance.
Ale
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A pro somewhat related to the backup. If you root as soon as you get phone. A week later you delete a load of files accidentally (before doing any backup), files can be recovered easily. Especially, If you stop writing to the disk, most file recovery applications will be able to recover the files if you have root access.
Rhoban said:
Your warranty is the most important thing that may be affected. Just unlocking the bootloader may void your warranty.
Some banking apps may not work, but that can be solved with MagiskHide.
Everything else doesn't really care about root.
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False. You can unlock Xiaomi phones without loosing warranty as long as you don't flash custom ROMs or root you device, you can swap firmware this way to global or EU for example
IoIam said:
False. You can unlock Xiaomi phones without loosing warranty as long as you don't flash custom ROMs or root you device, you can swap firmware this way to global or EU for example
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Not entirely correct.
It is true that Xiaomi themselves stated that unlocking the bootloader does not void the warranty, but this applies only to the warranty provided by them.
If you're buying the phone from a third-party seller, or maybe on a contract from a carrier, then they are usually the ones taking care of the warranty and you're bound by their warranty terms.
I bought mine from a local store and they specifically stated that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty.
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Not entirely correct.
It is true that Xiaomi themselves stated that unlocking the bootloader does not void the warranty, but this applies only to the warranty provided by them.
If you're buying the phone from a third-party seller, or maybe on a contract from a carrier, then they are usually the ones taking care of the warranty and you're bound by their warranty terms.
I bought mine from a local store and they specifically stated that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty.
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Yes but usually you bring you phone to its service center not to the shop
IoIam said:
False. You can unlock Xiaomi phones without loosing warranty as long as you don't flash custom ROMs or root you device, you can swap firmware this way to global or EU for example
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IoIam said:
Yes but usually you bring you phone to its service center not to the shop
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I don't know about your country, but where I'm from we take the device to the place where we bought it from (or send it there) and they take care of the rest. Nobody here tells you to send your device directly to a service center if it is still under warranty.
Hi,
have you found a way to record calls with this device?
Thanks
maicol07 said:
Hi,
have you found a way to record calls with this device?
Thanks
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If you have locked bootloader, you won't do anything. Even the paid skvalex (one of the better call recording software) records very quietly. Once unlocked, skvalex (paid) works fine.
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If you have locked bootloader, you won't do anything. Even the paid skvalex (one of the better call recording software) records very quietly. Once unlocked, skvalex (paid) works fine.
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Does unlocking the bootloader void warranty? The Sony Open Devices program doesn't give an absolute answer to this topic...
maicol07 said:
Does unlocking the bootloader void warranty? The Sony Open Devices program doesn't give an absolute answer to this topic...
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To obtain the unlock code, you must agree to:
I acknowledge that i may void the warranty of my device by unlocking the bootloader. I acknowledge that, if Sony does perform any warranty repairs, Sony may charge a service free for additional costs associated with modified software.
For me, this is tantamount to a loss of warranty.