A quick question.
Is there any way to network unlock the xperia play manually, I mean without paying for an unlock code. I've searched google & xda a lot but can't find much on the topic. (This likely means that it can't be done, I know)
But I ask anyway cause I sim unlocked my sister's Galaxy Ace & that was sooo easy, I'm just surprised that it can't be done on the xperia play.
/noob.
All responses appreciated!
No there isn't, contact your network they may do it for free... Unlocking your bootloader also unlocks your sim.
Nabeel_Nabs said:
No there isn't, contact your network they may do it for free... Unlocking your bootloader also unlocks your sim.
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Unlocking your bootloader does not unlock your sim, that's nonsense.
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Thanks for the quick replies guys.
Much appreciated.
I heard that it doesn't unlock the sim, I read up on it before posting here cause I'd seen some people posting that it unlocked the sim as well.
aaron187 said:
Unlocking your bootloader does not unlock your sim, that's nonsense.
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It does.
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No it does not unlock your sim, You obviously don't know what you're talking about.
unlocking bootloader doesnt mean unlocked sim butt yes my sim was unlocked when i unlocked my bootloader through through ominus, it came for free as an extra
Those who say it does, wanna cite a source? Rather than just saying "it does"
Sorry for the confusion, the paid method of unlocking your bootloader does unlock your sim lock - which is why i suggested it(wasn't telling you something irrelevant) , the free method via the sony website does not.
EDIT- http://unlock-bootloader.com/ This websites owned by one of the two people who do unlock bootloader and it says under bootloader unlock it's included with the sim unlock.
Sorry for the confusion, the paid method of unlocking your bootloader does unlock your sim lock - which is why i suggested it(wasn't telling you something irrelevant) , the free method via the sony website does not.
EDIT- This websites owned by one of the two people who do unlock bootloader and it says under bootloader unlock it's included with the sim unlock.
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Ah I see, thanks.
How do these guys do it? Do they have some kind of hardware tools or inside track? It's just weird to me that we can't unlock the sim ourselves when you can do nearly everything else with phones these days!
They use a software called SEtool or omnius, they have to pay for credits(which are only sold in bundles and so would be wasteful and expensive for somebody unlocking just their bootloader) to use the software which is why they charge you the equivalent- they dont make anything or make little from offering the service.
if it's just sim unlock and you don't want to unlock bootloader and fastboot then you can try here if your phone is At&t :http://sim-unlock.net/sim-lock/99/Unlock_by_code_any_Sony_Ericsson_network_AT&T_USA/
The cost is around $6 USD
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No it does not unlock your sim, You obviously don't know what you're talking about.[/QUOTE
Your the one who doesn't know what your talking about, when I unlocked my bootloader my sim lock was gone! Maybe do your research before coming in guns blazing and cutting people down
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aaron187 said:
No it does not unlock your sim, You obviously don't know what you're talking about.[/QUOTE
Your the one who doesn't know what your talking about, when I unlocked my bootloader my sim lock was gone! Maybe do your research before coming in guns blazing and cutting people down
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That's fair enough. But you paid to get your bootloader unlocked right?
I see how you can easily make the correlation.
But as Nabeel alluded to:
Sorry for the confusion, the paid method of unlocking your bootloader does unlock your sim lock - which is why i suggested it(wasn't telling you something irrelevant) , the free method via the sony website does not.
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The other guy replied rudely and thanks to thatsupnow for backing me up . Lets just say we were both incorrect.
its only like two dollars on ebay
free official bootloader unlock does not unlock sim network, don't u need the unbranded and unlocked phone to use that method?
paid hack method does unlock your phone to all networks
sorted?
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testpoint method
fma965 said:
free official bootloader unlock does not unlock sim network, don't u need the unbranded and unlocked phone to use that method?
paid hack method does unlock your phone to all networks
sorted?
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does the testpoint unlock method work to unlock sim also?
think so not sure
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Hi people, I cannot find how it can be unlocked for other carriers Does somebody did this?
perisicboro said:
Hi people, I cannot find how it can be unlocked for other carriers Does somebody did this?
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Yeah...I did.....
but I paid 14-16Euro...
Can find no free solution yet.
Search is your friend....it's in the Forum
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How about flashing Custom ROm would unlock sim lock of the phone from a carrier?
Its just not that simple. Special equipment is needed, or code from carrier.
Oh Ok.. Thanks for the reply..
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Hi people, I cannot find how it can be unlocked for other carriers Does somebody did this?
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U can use PUK code to unlock ur sim if you have. If not, only service provider can help u to unlock, just give them a call.
I think important words in OP are "unlocked for other carriers"....
PUK has nothing to do with this!!
And your Carrier will normally ask for payment to Network Unlock ....if at all.
Don't forget, they have provided the phone, probably under contract for a period, at a fraction of the "open market" price!!!
Just go check what is SIM-free price???
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The title says it all
I didn't see any good anwsers at the forum, so I thougt that I'd just ask =)
So if I pay a sum of money, to unlock my SIM. Does that unlock my bootloader aswell?
No. Officially only sim-free phones can be unlocked(e.g. if you buy it sim-free or if it's on contract with some providers) but there are ways round it. Don't know myself, mines was sim-free, but there's a few threads...
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No. Officially only sim-free phones can be unlocked(e.g. if you buy it sim-free or if it's on contract with some providers) but there are ways round it. Don't know myself, mines was sim-free, but there's a few threads...
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Thanks bro!
Setools will unlock bootloader and sim.
It is a paid for service,search forum.
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Depends how you sim unlock...
If you unlock by IMEI then no!
If you unlock with setool remotely then yes. (and will also enable fastboot)
Other programs like octupus sim unlock but do not unlock the bootloader so make sure you know what you are getting before you part with money
Jinx13
Contact jinx13 I did with similar locked phone, he will unlock it and bootloader using test point method and se tool remotely
Doh just seen jinx is here
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FAQs about the bootloader:
Use wotanserver. Really cheap and easy process
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i just want to know because of the 4 day promotion they're are giving and how do you set your phone up.
Yes, some friends did it, with a test point and the Omnius, they unlock the bootloader and sim-lock!!! today is last day to do it for free
how do you do it with the r880x? it has no sim card
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how do you do it with the r880x? it has no sim card
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It doesnt make a difference, sim or no sim you still connect the same parts
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i've seen that it is not compatible for the r800x phone by other users. i just checked. very disappointing
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i just want to know because of the 4 day promotion they're are giving and how do you set your phone up.
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i've tried several times...and the result is always get "the communication error" continously. i follow all steps both from gsm cure the omnius forum and the direct instructions from omnius properly and keep getting not work for my R800x.
may be u can try to unlock your r800x with omnius. just wonder if the same devices have different luck for getting successful unlocking
good luck mate
Hello everybody, i'm french and i don't know really how to use this forum.... I buyed an xperia arc lt15i, but it is sim unlocked and i don't know if it's possible to unlock it ? I searched on the forum but i don't find nothing. ... Somebody can help me ? Thank you
You Want to Remove SIM Lock?
Or Unlock Bootloader?
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jader13254 said:
You Want to Remove SIM Lock?
Or Unlock Bootloader?
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I want to reove sim lock !
The only option is to use setools which is a paid service, this will unlock SIM card and also unlock bootloader without losing drm etc, however the bootloader can be relocked.
xda member jinx13 offers this via remote access, search his name in search bar.
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Superdrac said:
I want to remove sim lock !
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Check the Internet for one of the SIM unlock services for your area. For example in Canada I can get a Xperia Arc unlocked(allows you to use any provider) for $8.
If none are available in your area(for provider) then maybe you will need the advise above and unlock the BL....for bootloader I used Alejandrissimo
mrmike7 said:
Check the Internet for one of the SIM unlock services for your area. For example in Canada I can get a Xperia Arc unlocked(allows you to use any provider) for $8.
If none are available in your area(for provider) then maybe you will need the advise above and unlock the BL....for bootloader I used Alejandrissimo
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Thank you but i can't contact the two members that you give to me... I'm not allowed to contact jinx13 and Alejandrissimo don't answer me...
Superdrac said:
Thank you but i can't contact the two members that you give to me... I'm not allowed to contact jinx13 and Alejandrissimo don't answer me...
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Just use Omnius then.
In many countries this service is available in local shops that sell and repair mobile phones for small price. Since you dont know english that well you should consider that instead of using google and xda to find it...
This thread is old, but maybe someone still searching for solution... here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D-FZusYCTU
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This link is a con. A lot of people have lost the use of their phones due to advice in the video this link take u too. Troll!
Was wondering if it would Sim Unlock. Thinking about buying the Rogers version and using on Fido.
Krizid said:
Was wondering if it would Sim Unlock. Thinking about buying the Rogers version and using on Fido.
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As far as I know, the FreeGee for the E971 only unlocks the bootloader to allow Flashing and App removal seamlessly. I would probably consult the actual development thread to see the entire changelog. It might be a long term goal of thecubed but don't know that the sim unlock is there yet.
I remember reading that a "side-effect" of the bootloader unlock was also SIM unlock. I don't know if that also applied to the Canadian variants though.
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