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Signal problem with G1

my friends previous G1 met with with an unfortunate end so i helped her go to craigslist to find another one to replace it. the one she bought had a signal for all of about a minute (enough to enter her gmail info to register it the phone) she made 1 call to make sure that it was capable of performing that and paid. btw the call dropped but she didn't think anything of it. ever since that point shes had ZERO signal except one point after which it completely disappeared. she's not all that technical and i live in a different state plus i'm not too familiar with the android side of the house.
i know that she hasn't tried to flash a new anything but i don't know about the previous owner so i what i'm asking is, is there anything he could have done to the phone that would leave it in perfect working order (wifi/bt/os boots) but only affect the cellular radio? and if so is there anyway to fix it? push comes to shove i'll have her mail me the phone and i'll do all the flashing or whatever it needs.
i'm not sure what all info you'd need but i had her go into the bootloader and send me the info that appears at the bottom of the screen.
drea100 pvt 32b
hboot-0. 95. 0000
cpld-4
radio-2.22.19.26I
let me know else you need and if there's a way to bypass the login screen (i searched)
please, any help would be appreciated.

hi.
what you meant by bypass the login screen?
Is it the signing in of gmail account?

Well something may be wrong with the radio (hopefully the software one)
A potential fix would be to reflash the ROM which has the updated radio following the instructions here
However flash the Cupcake update as that has the actual radio update located here.
If that doesn't work or it wont let you, you *MAY* have to root. (PM me if you need a little more help/clarification

[Q] How Does One Unlock The HTCIS & What Is The Difference Between S-ON/S-OFF..?!

I got my phone through Virgin Mobile Canada and it has Android 2.3.3. How does one unlock this phone to use on another carrier?
Also, what is the difference between S-ON & S-OFF?
Currently, looking at the screen it says:
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.13.0000
RADIO-3805.04.03.27_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 1 2011, 18:34:39
Then goes on to list the menu.

Search the forum. I was doing all this a few weeks ago and was able to find everything from this forum.
Cheers!

mlauzon said:
I got my phone through Virgin Mobile Canada and it has Android 2.3.3. How does one unlock this phone to use on another carrier?
Also, what is the difference between S-ON & S-OFF?
Currently, looking at the screen it says:
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.13.0000
RADIO-3805.04.03.27_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 1 2011, 18:34:39
Then goes on to list the menu.
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To SIM unlock the phone for use on another carrier, you need to get an unlocked code either from your current carrier or a paid service that offers them.
S-ON/S-OFF involves turning the Security Flag on or off so that you can root the device, flash a custom recovery and flash custom rooted ROMs. Since you are on HBOOT 1.13, then you should be able to use http:revolutionary.io to S-OFF your phone.
You should have checked the sticky posts in this forum and read more about the phone and you would have discovered the answers.

There's no way Virgin would ever give me the unlock code.
To bad there's no free way to get an unlock code.
EDIT: I forgot to ask, on revolutionary.io it asks for the serial number, is that the actual serial number the device has, or like some of the places that sell the unlock code as for the IMEI number and call that the serial number?

mlauzon said:
There's no way Virgin would ever give me the unlock code.
To bad there's no free way to get an unlock code.
EDIT: I forgot to ask, on revolutionary.io it asks for the serial number, is that the actual serial number the device has, or like some of the places that sell the unlock code as for the IMEI number and call that the serial number?
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That is the serial number of the phone. You can get it by running the adb command "adb devices".

tpbklake said:
That is the serial number of the phone. You can get it by running the adb command "adb devices".
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My phone is not rooted, anyway, the serial number is on the back of the phone under the battery.
EDIT: Is there a way I can backup everything on the phone first, before trying the app from rev?

Well..?!
/10char

mlauzon said:
Well..?!
/10char
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Well did you search for the answer? Usually the best thing to do is S-OFF using Revolutionary and then you can make a full 'nandroid' backup which is a complete image of the phone at the current state in time. That is what most people do.
If you are asking to backup before Revolutionary, then your options are pretty limited. You can certainly backup your apps and settings, but as far as backing up your ROM and system data you usually need root access for that.

The only thing I want to backup are all my text messages & phone book.

mlauzon said:
The only thing I want to backup are all my text messages & phone book.
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Running Revolutionary to S-OFF is not going to mess or touch that information in any way.
Sounds like you need to search the Android Market for a backup app. The 2 that I know of and use for backing up user data like this both require root access.

How do I search the market, I've got no service on my cell?!

mlauzon said:
How do I search the market, I've got no service on my cell?!
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Can't you use a WiFi connection?

I don't have wifi anywhere close to where I live.

mlauzon said:
How do I search the market, I've got no service on my cell?!
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mlauzon said:
I don't have wifi anywhere close to where I live.
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OK, so you have a Virgin Mobile IncS but you don't have Virgin SIM or service and you want to unlock it for another carrier. Sounds like you need to take it back to Virgin and get your money back and get something else.

I had Virgin until earlier this month, I refused to pay my bill because they [Virgin] were billing me for long distance on a toll-free number everytime I called my ISP.
So, now I need to unlock my phone to see if it'll work on Wind Mobile's network.

mlauzon said:
I had Virgin until earlier this month, I refused to pay my bill because they [Virgin] were billing me for long distance on a toll-free number everytime I called my ISP.
So, now I need to unlock my phone to see if it'll work on Wind Mobile's network.
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OK then try this:
http://android.modaco.com/forum-497...e-sim-unlock-any-htc-device-instantly-for-20/

That is only good if you've got a working connection, I don't.
I want to back up my texts & phone book first, and I'm still waiting for an answer for what app I can use.

Titanium backup was what I used. It backs up pretty much everything and a new feature let's you delete annoying system apps (such as twitter for a non twitterer). I have heard of Nandroid backup and it seems pretty popular but I don't know much about it .
As far as your contacts you could just export to SD and import after. You could also
Use your Google account to upload your contacts and reload them after.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App

mlauzon said:
I had Virgin until earlier this month, I refused to pay my bill because they [Virgin] were billing me for long distance on a toll-free number everytime I called my ISP.
So, now I need to unlock my phone to see if it'll work on Wind Mobile's network.
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Wind and Virgin use different frequencies.

thedosbox said:
Wind and Virgin use different frequencies.
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I know that, but certain phones will work on Wind's network, but they can't tell you which phones, so you need to have an unlocked phone so they can put in one of their SIM cards to test the phone out.

[Q] "Test device" forcing Tell HTC on

Hi all,
I have an HTC One m7. It is unlocked and S-Off but with the stock ROM reflashed. When I go through the setup routine, it shows the screen I attached below. Basically, it says it's a "test device" and that it automatically shares my personal info with HTC. Is this because of S-Off? Or is it because the phone is somehow different? I got it from a friend who used to work at Telus (Canadian carrier) and it was a demo device, but I never saw it stock. He had already flashed it with the Google Play edition ROM, which I didn't like, so I switched it around a couple times.
So, is S-Off causing this message? And is it actually sending my data to HTC? If so, what can I do to stop it?
Thanks!

buggaby said:
Hi all,
I have an HTC One m7. It is unlocked and S-Off but with the stock ROM reflashed. When I go through the setup routine, it shows the screen I attached below. Basically, it says it's a "test device" and that it automatically shares my personal info with HTC. Is this because of S-Off? Or is it because the phone is somehow different? I got it from a friend who used to work at Telus (Canadian carrier) and it was a demo device, but I never saw it stock. He had already flashed it with the Google Play edition ROM, which I didn't like, so I switched it around a couple times.
So, is S-Off causing this message? And is it actually sending my data to HTC? If so, what can I do to stop it?
Thanks!
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Yes this is because s-off and yes its probably sending some data to HTC, those same kind of data your send everyday to Google using Android, Microsoft using your PC, facebook when updating your profile, to your ISP when surfing on the internet and to your carrier when making calls and using mobile data....... so nothing to be afraid of. Just ignore this warning and you'll be fine.
btw, dont go back s-on.

alray said:
Yes this is because s-off and yes its probably sending some data to HTC, those same kind of data your send everyday to Google using Android, Microsoft using your PC, facebook when updating your profile, to your ISP when surfing on the internet and to your carrier when making calls and using mobile data....... so nothing to be afraid of. Just ignore this warning and you'll be fine.
btw, dont go back s-on.
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I wasn't planning on going back s-on. Thanks for the extra confirmation!
My concern with this message was that it said the data is personally identifiable. I'd don't mind giving data, but it usually says it's anonymized.

buggaby said:
I wasn't planning on going back s-on. Thanks for the extra confirmation!
My concern with this message was that it said the data is personally identifiable. I'd don't mind giving data, but it usually says it's anonymized.
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well ''personal data'' like
your name: Facebook, Goolgle, Microsft, Your ISP, and you carrier have acces to it,
phone number: Google (android), your ISP and your carrier know it (even facebook, you can login to facebook using your phone #)
location: Google, your carrier and even facebook have acces to this info
e-mail adress: lol
Device ID: I personally don't care if HTC know that I use an HTC phone... and what model....
IMEI: HTC is providing the IMEI and your carrier also have this info everytime your phone is connected to the network.
Not very different from any other company that are collecting data from their users/products

[Q] H+ gone, can make calls; don't know what to look for.

Hello friends,
I have the Z for almost two years now, and have had a issue for a long time; here goes:
A long time ago, I started flashing roms, and everything was all right. After a few months I noticed that I had no H+ any more.
Because I thought that the TELE-2 service was horrible I left it. Eventually I thought I was shut off, and because I'm more of a WiFi user, I left the issue.
Now, after a year, I decided to call TELE-2 and they tried to help me restoring my APN settings. Everything was all right but I still can't use 3g.
I can make calls, but as soon as I turn off WiFi, my network connectivity disappears and shows a exclamation mark.
entering *#*#4636#*#* gives me some information, but I'm not sure what to make of it. Roaming is enabled, HTTP client test gives:
FAIL: IOexeption.
I'm thinking this has something to do with my modem/ baseband?
Can someone point me to a correct thread because I'm not even sure what this issue is called.
Or perhaps teach me how to treat network connectivity issues in the future?
If further information is needed I'll fill it in. Remember, I have some knowledge, but I'm still pretty much a noob!

Bump?

Nyahaha1171 said:
Hello friends,
I have the Z for almost two years now, and have had a issue for a long time; here goes:
A long time ago, I started flashing roms, and everything was all right. After a few months I noticed that I had no H+ any more.
Because I thought that the TELE-2 service was horrible I left it. Eventually I thought I was shut off, and because I'm more of a WiFi user, I left the issue.
Now, after a year, I decided to call TELE-2 and they tried to help me restoring my APN settings. Everything was all right but I still can't use 3g.
I can make calls, but as soon as I turn off WiFi, my network connectivity disappears and shows a exclamation mark.
entering *#*#4636#*#* gives me some information, but I'm not sure what to make of it. Roaming is enabled, HTTP client test gives:
FAIL: IOexeption.
I'm thinking this has something to do with my modem/ baseband?
Can someone point me to a correct thread because I'm not even sure what this issue is called.
Or perhaps teach me how to treat network connectivity issues in the future?
If further information is needed I'll fill it in. Remember, I have some knowledge, but I'm still pretty much a noob!
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Well, I would think you have either unlocked bootloader wrongly (usually slight chance) or flashed wrong FTF/ROM for your device.
Now I would suggest you go to STOCK ROM for your device first. You can flash it via flashtool
You would need FTF from general section and also flashtool which you can get from here
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
You can search xda for how to use it. If you still have questions, quote me and I would be glad to help

Hnk1 said:
Well, I would think you have either unlocked bootloader wrongly (usually slight chance) or flashed wrong FTF/ROM for your device.
Now I would suggest you go to STOCK ROM for your device first. You can flash it via flashtool
You would need FTF from general section and also flashtool which you can get from here
You can search xda for how to use it. If you still have questions, quote me and I would be glad to help
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Yes, I tried it already, I found a Dutch Generic FTF, flashed it but it didn't work. If I remember correctly there was a option to only flash the Baseband/Radio.
I expected that something like that was broken and that reflashing the original might fix it. But alas, bad luck. Would it be a good idea to learn how to logcat?
Would it be helpful if I provided these?
Thanks in advance.

Nyahaha1171 said:
Yes, I tried it already, I found a Dutch Generic FTF, flashed it but it didn't work. If I remember correctly there was a option to only flash the Baseband/Radio.
I expected that something like that was broken and that reflashing the original might fix it. But alas, bad luck. Would it be a good idea to learn how to logcat?
Would it be helpful if I provided these?
Thanks in advance.
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I would like you to check on your xperia Z box it's exact model number with baseband and every other detail you can provide. Also, tell me if you got it sim free or had a contract or something like that. Are you on unlocked bootloader ?

Hnk1 said:
I would like you to check on your xperia Z box it's exact model number with baseband and every other detail you can provide. Also, tell me if you got it sim free or had a contract or something like that. Are you on unlocked bootloader ?
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On a contract, but warranty doesn't matter. Unlocked Bootloader, Rooted, currently running 5.1 Resurrection.
All right, here goes:
- C6603
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900& UMTS/HSPA Bands 1/5/8 & LTE 1/3/5/7/8/20
- SI 1270-4181.6 NL
- S/N: CB5A1TNCA0
Let's hope this suffices. I presume that by flashing a ROM with wrong Baseband in the
past my phone can't communicate with the towers in my area; because every part of the world uses different frequencies?

Nyahaha1171 said:
On a contract, but warranty doesn't matter. Unlocked Bootloader, Rooted, currently running 5.1 Resurrection.
All right, here goes:
- C6603
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900& UMTS/HSPA Bands 1/5/8 & LTE 1/3/5/7/8/20
- SI 1270-4181.6 NL
- S/N: CB5A1TNCA0
Let's hope this suffices. I presume that by flashing a ROM with wrong Baseband in the
past my phone can't communicate with the towers in my area; because every part of the world uses different frequencies?
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Can you check which frequencies your network provider uses ?
Usually it's available on their websites. In the mean time I'll look for a ROM you can flash and see if that helps! We might be going to STOCK ROM !
Also check which model does your custom ROM shows!
In the pictures, you can clearly see the difference in basebands between C6602/03 models.

Hnk1 said:
Can you check which frequencies your network provider uses ?
Usually it's available on their websites. In the mean time I'll look for a ROM you can flash and see if that helps! We might be going to STOCK ROM !
Also check which model does your custom ROM shows!
In the pictures, you can clearly see the difference in basebands between C6602/03 models.
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All right. I've tried to find out what frequenties my provider uses, asked around on the forum and it seems no one is willing to help me.
It seems they are not willing to disclose frequency information and keep changing subjects; also when other people ask this question.
This might make things a little harder. Also, you advised me to try out stock again, I'm willing to do this, but I have to say:
I hate Google. I hate them more than anything and would like to leave the stock experience as fast as possible.
Let us see what the steps are I should take now.
- Flash Stock ROM/Baseband
- ???
- Profit
As mentioned earlier, I tried this before, and it didn't work. So I must be missing something. Just in case I didn't explain my self well enough;
I can make calls, I can't use 3G/HSDPA. When using network monitor, everything fails, unless I reconnect with WiFi. My Bootloader is unlocked, and I
am rooted. Resurrection Team uses Evo kernel (Which I hate because it's pretty unstable.), However, My issues predate the kernel by far.
It seems I'm really failing in correctly flashing my device, because there always seems to be something wrong.
Either it gets extremely laggy, or it randomly reboots (2 to 3 times a day. Unable to reproduce.), No audio when calling unless on speaker and a plethora of other issues.
This could also explain why my internet doesn't work. But it seems unlikely for me to fail in correctly flashing my device for 2 years, don't you agree?
EDIT: Can't even use *#*#service#*#*, doesn't work like everything else.

Nyahaha1171 said:
All right. I've tried to find out what frequenties my provider uses, asked around on the forum and it seems no one is willing to help me.
It seems they are not willing to disclose frequency information and keep changing subjects; also when other people ask this question.
This might make things a little harder. Also, you advised me to try out stock again, I'm willing to do this, but I have to say:
I hate Google. I hate them more than anything and would like to leave the stock experience as fast as possible.
Let us see what the steps are I should take now.
- Flash Stock ROM/Baseband
- ???
- Profit
As mentioned earlier, I tried this before, and it didn't work. So I must be missing something. Just in case I didn't explain my self well enough;
I can make calls, I can't use 3G/HSDPA. When using network monitor, everything fails, unless I reconnect with WiFi. My Bootloader is unlocked, and I
am rooted. Resurrection Team uses Evo kernel (Which I hate because it's pretty unstable.), However, My issues predate the kernel by far.
It seems I'm really failing in correctly flashing my device, because there always seems to be something wrong.
Either it gets extremely laggy, or it randomly reboots (2 to 3 times a day. Unable to reproduce.), No audio when calling unless on speaker and a plethora of other issues.
This could also explain why my internet doesn't work. But it seems unlikely for me to fail in correctly flashing my device for 2 years, don't you agree?
EDIT: Can't even use *#*#service#*#*, doesn't work like everything else.
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Thank you so much for your detailed response. We love as much information we can have to answer your queries better.
I was trying to find out your network baseband because this would help me establish which STOCK ROM to flash. To inquire about your baseband, call your network provider from your phone and ask them these questions. Tell them you need to know for a phone you bought internationally and want to know if baseband matches or not. They would tell you in a moment.
I am sure you must know alot about flashing but sometimes, some roms are specific for certain models. Like it might be for a different baseband but not for other. Usually flashing roms doesnot play with your basebands but if you got some home brewed rom which is made over stock, this can actually mess up your device. Same goes for kernels if they are directed at a particular model, and it can act differently.
I am not sure why you blame Google as Sony is responsible for producing this phone so maybe enlighten me a bit ?? Sony has got custom UI , not actually Google.
What I would suggest is that flash an older FTF like KITKAT or Jeally Bean to your device and see if it works. Next if it doesnot, update your device using SONY COMPANION and not flashtool. Sometimes this also helps.
By the way do you have an official Sony care near your place ?

Hnk1 said:
Thank you so much for your detailed response. We love as much information we can have to answer your queries better.
I was trying to find out your network baseband because this would help me establish which STOCK ROM to flash. To inquire about your baseband, call your network provider from your phone and ask them these questions. Tell them you need to know for a phone you bought internationally and want to know if baseband matches or not. They would tell you in a moment.
I am sure you must know alot about flashing but sometimes, some roms are specific for certain models. Like it might be for a different baseband but not for other. Usually flashing roms doesnot play with your basebands but if you got some home brewed rom which is made over stock, this can actually mess up your device. Same goes for kernels if they are directed at a particular model, and it can act differently.
I am not sure why you blame Google as Sony is responsible for producing this phone so maybe enlighten me a bit ?? Sony has got custom UI , not actually Google.
What I would suggest is that flash an older FTF like KITKAT or Jeally Bean to your device and see if it works. Next if it doesnot, update your device using SONY COMPANION and not flashtool. Sometimes this also helps.
By the way do you have an official Sony care near your place ?
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I blamed Google, because I genuinely hate them. They step on people, and violate human rights many people died defending. But that's a different story. Alas, I eventually flashed Stock 10.3.1.A.2.67; the first rom my phone came shipped with. It didn't work either. I'm starting to think that something might be broken because I don't have warranty any longer that would be a bummer. But let's continue. I can't use Sony update service because my bootloader is unlocked. And last time I checked it couldn't be relocked right? Also, there isn't anything like a Sony center near me.

Nyahaha1171 said:
I blamed Google, because I genuinely hate them. They step on people, and violate human rights many people died defending. But that's a different story. Alas, I eventually flashed Stock 10.3.1.A.2.67; the first rom my phone came shipped with. It didn't work either. I'm starting to think that something might be broken because I don't have warranty any longer that would be a bummer. But let's continue. I can't use Sony update service because my bootloader is unlocked. And last time I checked it couldn't be relocked right? Also, there isn't anything like a Sony center near me.
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i think you have lost some values from TA backup. Use flashtool to relock it and see if that helps. Did you make a TA backup when you unlocked it ?

Hnk1 said:
i think you have lost some values from TA backup. Use flashtool to relock it and see if that helps. Did you make a TA backup when you unlocked it ?
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Nope, saw a thread coming by this morning, also about TA partitions. I'm afraid that at the time I wasn't aware yet of the TA. Is this really bad or can it still be saved? When flashing
a rom, does it get overwritten?
Also, the SI number on my box says 1270-4181.6, yet the customization version on the phone states that I'm running 1270-4975_R3B. Even though I found a Dutch version.
Is this correct?

Nyahaha1171 said:
Nope, saw a thread coming by this morning, also about TA partitions. I'm afraid that at the time I wasn't aware yet of the TA. Is this really bad or can it still be saved? When flashing
a rom, does it get overwritten?
Also, the SI number on my box says 1270-4181.6, yet the customization version on the phone states that I'm running 1270-4975_R3B. Even though I found a Dutch version.
Is this correct?
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TA numbers are device specific and if lost, they can result in WIFI and Bluetooth problems for most users but it is rare. Sometimes relocking bootloader can fix these as well but you said you havenot been able to . Are you connecting in fastboot mode for that using flashtool?
I think you should look at this thread for SI number and try to change it accordingly. Remember only the first link is Xperia Z specific and other links for other devices which might work to change your SI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/info-xperia-z-firmware-customizations-t2287283
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/change-si-easy-t2005562
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/change-si-easy-t2005562
TA partitions have been successfully repaired by SONY service centres. you can mail them your phone and wait for them to return it back. Make sure you email/call before you dispatch your phone and make details accordingly!

Nyahaha1171 said:
Nope, saw a thread coming by this morning, also about TA partitions. I'm afraid that at the time I wasn't aware yet of the TA. Is this really bad or can it still be saved? When flashing
a rom, does it get overwritten?
Also, the SI number on my box says 1270-4181.6, yet the customization version on the phone states that I'm running 1270-4975_R3B. Even though I found a Dutch version.
Is this correct?
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Hey I remember that you have not tried this so I thought you should give it a try.
Sony Emma Flashtool
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
How to use it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8azjXu4etI
Try repairing your phone with this and see what happens.
Quote me in case you expect a reply. Good Luck

Received this today out of the blue.

I got a pop up notification "UICC Unlock" that says my SIM is now unlocked. This happened while I was in the shower and playing music via Bluetooth. I haven't taken the zv5 update not have I attempted the just released root method. Is anyone able to explain this and what it means? Thank you.

That means your phone has been unlocked for GSM/International use. IE. your phone has been unlocked. (not your bootloader) This usually occurs when you tell Sprint you need to travel internationally.

tabp0le said:
That means your phone has been unlocked for GSM/International use. IE. your phone has been unlocked. (not your bootloader) This usually occurs when you tell Sprint you need to travel internationally.
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Thanks for the reply. I find it interesting because I've been reading posts regarding Sprint's reluctance to unlock phones (not bootloaders). I never asked for it but I'll take it as I seem to get faster data speeds on Global with little to no affect on battery life.