I am portuguese and I bought a Sony Ericsson Xperia Play which is SIM locked for TMN this means i can't use my Vodafone SIM card on it.
Since all my friends are Vodafone I'd really like to use my Vodafone SIM card but its sort of expensive to get the unlock code so I was thinking that maybe if I root it maybe it would also get SIM unlocked so I could use another carrier's card.
Nope
.nope rooting your phone just gives you extra privileges but it doesn't unlock your SIM... Unlocking your bootloader unlocks your SIM but you have to pay for that to
cippi21 said:
.nope rooting your phone just gives you extra privileges but it doesn't unlock your SIM... Unlocking your bootloader unlocks your SIM but you have to pay for that to
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You do not have to pay to get your phone unlocked if its a 800i. you can do it directly from Sony's website. If you have a US version of the phone then yes you have to pay. tho i have the 800i and unlocked it my self directly from Sony's Developer side. it's free so assuming you have to pay for it is wrong in some cases ! when it's infact free just as often
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You do not have to pay to get your phone unlocked if its a 800i. you can do it directly from Sony's website. If you have a US version of the phone then yes you have to pay. tho i have the 800i and unlocked it my self directly from Sony's Developer side. it's free so assuming you have to pay for it is wrong in some cases ! when it's infact free just as often
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Let me correct u there... He's phone is carrie locked therefore more then likely he will have to pay...I have an r800i and I had to pay only SIM free phones can be unlocked through the Sony website most carrier locked phones can not be unlocked using the Sony website.
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hi guys
if i bought xperia play from telcel mexico, and then sim unlocked it with a code from a website, would the phone then be considered an unlocked phone, and therefore can unlock its bootloader?
thanks
It seems that it won't work. I read a post of someone saying that it has to come pre-sim unlocked to get unlocked bootloader
carlosaeg28 said:
hi guys
if i bought xperia play from telcel mexico, and then sim unlocked it with a code from a website, would the phone then be considered an unlocked phone, and therefore can unlock its bootloader?
thanks
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No, only factory unlocked devices can have the bootloader unlocked afaik
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I have paid for sim unlock with cellunlocker.net just waiting for code now. Are you sure i cant get fastboot when i unlock sim lock? Please dont tell me i paid for sim unlock and now i still wont be able to get fastboot
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We must tell you the truth: unless the phone was bought sim-unlocked from the factory, you won't be able to use fastboot. Phones bought to carriers can't access fastboot even if you sim-unlock them later.
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carlosaeg28 said:
hi guys
if i bought xperia play from telcel mexico, and then sim unlocked it with a code from a website, would the phone then be considered an unlocked phone, and therefore can unlock its bootloader?
thanks
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Hi, can you give me the link to the unlocker at [email protected], I am not finding any sim unlocker in US for the phone from Telcel.
if you get sim unlock it will not unlock bootloader but if you unlock bootloader it will sim unlock
I mean when unlocked via test point
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The answer is no, with the unlock code you can use the phone with any carrier like movistar, iusacel, unefon, telcel etc, but it doesn't unlock the bootloader.
The Xperia Play model from Telcel it's R800a, the only way to unlock the bootloader from R800a phones is with software like Setool or Omnius, those softwares need credits to unlock the phone
Here's a video to solve some frequently questions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn-Vubgka1M
If you want to unlock your bootloader, you can do one of these:
- Buy credits for Setool or Omnius and follow youtube tutorials for these softwares
- Contact this forum user Alejandrisimo, speaks English and Spanish, he can help you to unlock your bootloader from Remote Desktop (obviously for $$$, he use one of these softwares and need to pay the credits)
- If you live in Mexico City, you can go to Cell Phone Plaza ("La plaza del celular"), in some of these business offer sim unlock services using Setool software (if you watch the video, you will notice that using Setool software for sim unlock also unlock the bootloader). I unlock my bootloader of my Xperia Play from Telcel in one of these business
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carlosaeg28 said:
hi guys
if i bought xperia play from telcel mexico, and then sim unlocked it with a code from a website, would the phone then be considered an unlocked phone, and therefore can unlock its bootloader?
thanks
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Hey dude please tell me where did you buy the unlocking code for your xperia please I have a Xperia E and I have tried various sites and they say they cannot unlock telcel phones..
is better unlock the boot through tespoit without risk of losing the unlock code
hey guys, ive been reading a few places and read that you need to unlock the Bootloader to unlock the phone, is that true or can you unlock it using a Code? I plan to buy this phone soon and would probably end up using overseas hence the questions. Thanks
What do you mean by unlock the phone?
If you mean to root it, then no, you do not have to unlock the boot loader.
If on the other hand you mean unlock a phone from a specific carrier, then I truly do not know... bought my own phone carrier free.
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And now I saw that you will be using it while traveling overseas, so I suppose you mean unlock the phone from a specific carrier
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What do you mean by unlock the phone?
If you mean to root it, then no, you do not have to unlock the boot loader.
If on the other hand you mean unlock a phone from a specific carrier, then I truly do not know... bought my own phone carrier free.
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And now I saw that you will be using it while traveling overseas, so I suppose you mean unlock the phone from a specific carrier
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Network unlock, since i will be buying it from AT&T
thanks
The only way to unlock a usa phone (verizon or att) right now its through Alejandrissimo over in the general forums (I think...)
I don't know if once you unlock the bootloader it can change carriers...
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In my case I sim unlock my phone w/o unlocking my bootloader. I dunno in r800x & r800at.. But as pax said, you can try to contact Blagus or Alejandrissimo.
You can both sim unlock without unlocking the bootloader (with a code you can buy online) or unlock both Sim and bootloader at the same time thanks to Alejandrissimo.
Hi, I'm brand new to this kind of stuff. I've done some searching around, and I have come to the conclusion that I am one of the unlucky Rogers customers with a Play that is SIM-locked I can't unlock the BL.
I've seen the methods that Jinx and others have come up with using SETool but I was wondering if, since the SE site explains that my phone is SIM-locked, I could pay one of the unlocking companies like theunlock.ca and remove the lock from my Play.
Maybe this has been asked before, but after I remove the carrier lock, could I access the BL?
Nope, a sim unlock is just that, a bootloader unlock on the other hand will grant you access to fastboot and sim unlock your phone, although its a little more expensive.
Yes you can sim unlock your phone with a simunlock company. Mine cost 8 bucks to do. Bootloader will still be locked but who cares. The best roms are the stock ones anyway and there is no risk bricking your phone.
I have a Rogers Xperia Play; How can I tell if mine is SIM-locked, or are they all SIM-locked?
All roger xperia plays are sim and bootloader locked coming from rogers, to test out the sim lock just grab a sim from a different provider and pop it in (it wont work). As for testing the bootloader, turn off your phone, hold the search button and plug in the usb cable to your phone and computer, if it was bootloader unlockable your status LED will turn blue meaning you can use fastboot, if not, nothing.
My phone also came from Rogers, sim unlocked from some website for 8$ too.. I still have locked bootloader.. But I think that you can unlock your BL yourself if you already have an unlock sim phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034371
There is someone unlocking the rogers bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254416
U can get root by installing the original uk firware, ginger break, up date ota and you have the lastest firmware.
Hope this helps
Thats an expensive route to sim unlock though
wait so let me get this straight.... I have the r800a rogers branded simlocked phone.
If I were to pay someone to debrand it which is = sim unlock (correct me if wrong) , then I'll be able to unlock the bootloader myself right? or aka access fast boot.
JNo you can sim unlock but you will still be locked out of fastboot as it is factory locked. Here are your choices,
Sim unlock is 8 bucks
Or
Bootloader and sim unlock is about 28 bucks
Or
Unbranding is free, just flash a stock r800a generic rom
If I get the Xperia Play sim unlocked, Can I then unlock the bootloader?
if you unlock your bootloader via jinx or alejandrissimo it will unlock your sim at the same time... i used alejandrissimo, very professional and was unlocked in minutes but it is the paid way.
unlocking your sim will not change anything at all to do with your bootloader im afraid, if your sim locked the paid way is the only way - $24 well worth it!!
Looks like thats the way im going to have to go. On the plus side, I get paid tuesday. =)
But yeah, I was just wondering cause I know people were like you cant unlock the bootloader if its a sim locked phone and all this other stuff and I was thinking, What if I called up ATT and got them to unlock the IMEI?
But if that wont change anything, I guess the paid method is how im going to have to go about doing this.
Thanks
If you get it sim unlocked your bootloader will then be allowed to be unlocked.
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I believe the bootloader is specific Per-Device.
You can check if you can in your settings, excuse my newbieness,
Settings > Root Status (or something to this effect)
If your bootloader can be unlocked it'll be listed there.
I dont think the status of your SIM (locked or unlocked) affects the bootloader.
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If you get it sim unlocked your bootloader will then be allowed to be unlocked.
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Well... Then I guess Im just gonna call up ATT and get the unlock code. Unlock the phone's sim lock and see if I can, Worse comes to worse, I cant. I still have the paid method available and I havent paid any money what so ever.
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I believe the bootloader is specific Per-Device.
You can check if you can in your settings, excuse my newbieness,
Settings > Root Status (or something to this effect)
If your bootloader can be unlocked it'll be listed there.
I dont think the status of your SIM (locked or unlocked) affects the bootloader.
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Ive looked there and it doesnt show. Which is what brought my hopes down in the first place but everywhere I looked... it said I cant because the device is simlocked. Which is why i wanna know if getting the sim lock removed would then allow me to access and unlock the Bootloader via FastBoot.
I have never owned a phone that has stopped me from rooting and installing custom roms to it. This is kinda a dissapointment but on the plus side, its a good phone.
Hard to get an unlock code from AT&T Or so I heard, but if you do, if you can tell me what you said, that'd be great.
If you do get an unlock code from them, Cant hurt to try to unlock the bootloader after that.
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Hard to get an unlock code from AT&T Or so I heard, but if you do, if you can tell me what you said, that'd be great.
If you do get an unlock code from them, Cant hurt to try to unlock the bootloader after that.
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Im a "Valued" member of ATT. Had them for years. So, They dont question me. As long as youve had the phone on your account for 90 days, they dont bother you if you ask for a unlock code.
I will most likely do this tomorrow and will post the outcome. because like I said, if it just takes unlocking the sim card from ATT to be able to unlock the bootloader... id rather do that.
Im not against paying 24$ to have it done.. but why not try what I can for free first?
Hi everyone, I'm completely new to smartphones, just bought an Xperia Play 800i. I have been keenly reading the forums, going through everything I need to know.
My android version is 2.3.4 and build number is 4.0.2.A.0.42. Phone is network locked.
If you don't mind letting me know, the best way to start is by unlocking the SIM right? Then unlock the bootloader,then custom kernel and flashing?
Your advise would be appreciated.
AFAIK regular SIM unlocking doesn't let you unlock your bootloader.
I've read of people who pay a little or get sim unlock from other methods which isn't enough for the bootloader.
It's just that Alejandrissimo's method unlocks both sim & allows for bootloader (it's a 2 for 1 method).
Hope it helps, and if AT&T gives you a free sim unlock code then give it a shot, but it's said it doesn't work that way.
I'm trying Alejandrissimo's method and I'm lost. Have PM'd him and waiting for his reply. I am not on the AT&T network.
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Im a "Valued" member of ATT. Had them for years. So, They dont question me. As long as youve had the phone on your account for 90 days, they dont bother you if you ask for a unlock code.
I will most likely do this tomorrow and will post the outcome. because like I said, if it just takes unlocking the sim card from ATT to be able to unlock the bootloader... id rather do that.
Im not against paying 24$ to have it done.. but why not try what I can for free first?
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Thought that was only T-Mobile. Sadly I dont even have an account with them, Just bought the phone from ebay. So im probably gonna have to spend more to get the thing sim-unlocked.
Oh, look what I found on AT&T's website.
Requirements for monthly wireless plans:
Your wireless service has been active for 90 days or longer
Your account is current and in good standing
Your phone is not sold exclusively by AT&T
Your phone's unlock code is available from the manufacturer
Your phone does not have a long-term exclusive service agreement, or the contract time period has expired
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I'm stuck at the USB over Network stage, keeps saying server unreachable when I select MY PC. What am I doing wrong? So frustrated!
You can get your Xperia unlocked in less than 10 minutes by Alejandrissimo. When he SIM unlocks your Xperia he will also automatically unlock bootloader.
You can visit his website here.
LFSPovo said:
You can get your Xperia unlocked in less than 10 minutes by Alejandrissimo. When he SIM unlocks your Xperia he will also automatically unlock bootloader.
You can visit his website here.
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I visited his website, downloaded the zip file, and then I'm stuck not knowing what to do next.
So, you are saying I have to wait for him to respond to my request? So, I guess the USB over Network program will be used by him, to remote unlock my Xperia? I'm cool with that because I want to pay for the service.
I recently bought Xperia Arc S but it is sim lock to my service provider in Bulgaria. Can I unlock it for free or I have to pay on omnius server. And also I want to unlock bootloader but in service menu it is writen BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED NO.
I'm fairly certain that yes, you have to pay to get Sim-Unlocked. I'm not all too savvy yet on technical phone stuff, but I'm fairly certain that you'll be stuck with a locke bootloader.