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Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

NixHex311 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:16:12 GMT

Hello all,

Will it ever be possible to unlock the bootloader on the AT&T branded Xperia TL? I just bought this phone, and I am willing to wait if it's possible in the near future to unlock the bootloader. But if this AT&T nazi-esque oversight is really determining what I do with MY phone, I am returning it, 100%. Please respond if you have any information on unlocking the bootloader, or any future prospect of doing so.

Thank you,

Mike

Xperia TL (model LT30at). Sofware version 1265-1567_7.0.B.1.152)

PS If this is a matter of someone needing to hack around the tyranny of AT&T, I will pay good money to whoever has the skills to figure this out. I'm serious. Nothing crazy, but depending on how quickly it could be done, I'd be willing to pay $50-100.

Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

Uliwooly — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:47:13 GMT

you can't unlock it, networks request OEMs to lock the bootloader, Sony won't be able to help you, why do you want to unlock it? is it to root it? or to flash a custom ROM?

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Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

Uliwooly — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:47:57 GMT

I got the TL too but I'd flashed the T's firmware just exclude the baseband so the LTE will work

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41609

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Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

NixHex311 — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:27:02 GMT

So I wanted to unlock it for both of those reasons. I just figured out how to root it last night. What is the advantage of having the T firmware? Aside from removing the annoying AT&T startup. Also, in the thread you sent below, is excluding the baseband part of the process or is that something I would have to know how to do on my own?

Thanks for you quick response

Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

Uliwooly — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:37:51 GMT

excluding the baseband its something you will have to uncheck on flashtool. you also get rid of all AT&T bloatware and you can tether w/o them blocking it.

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Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

NixHex311 — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:04:12 GMT

So, are you saying you would flash the T's firmware if you were me? Or that you have flashed the T's firmware on your TL excluding the baseband, and everything works fine?

Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

Uliwooly — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:12:45 GMT

yes to both, I have the Xperia TL and Ive flashed T's firmware as soon as it was done downloading, I was playing with the TL w/ all AT&T's bloatware and it sucks, you can make a backup and if you don't like it flashback, and yes my LTE works just fine I get 10MB-12MB up and 4-6MB down

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Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

NixHex311 — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 04:06:44 GMT

Awesome. Thanks dude, I really appreciate it.

Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

Uliwooly — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 05:32:10 GMT

anytime, let me know how it goes

Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

hsklak — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:50:24 GMT

so that i am clear (as this is my first sony device...but have done everything and anything to all other devices to void all sorts of warranties, etc., etc.)

i own an xperia TL, att, 7.0.B.1.152, already rooted...

by using the flashtool for the T mode (excluding baseband)l, 6.1.A.2.45 method - i can unlock the bootloader?

Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

Uliwooly — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:14:07 GMT

you can not unlock the bootloader, even if you debrand or unlock it from AT&T your phone you can NOT unlock the bootloader.

Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

hsklak — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:21:42 GMT

thats what i thought, and thanks. even at its rooted state, the tl isnt that bad.

Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

Uliwooly — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:31:05 GMT

indeed, do you have this issue?

NFC issues between Xperias & other brands?

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/59359

Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

hsklak — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:56:21 GMT

i will have to try that out. the only person i know with another xperia, i havent shared anything with. ill let you know.

Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

Uliwooly — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:40:22 GMT

test with people that have different brands.

Re: Xperia TL (AT&T) unlock bootloader?

Aliias — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:08:36 GMT

I was dumb enough to buy a vendor locked phone on ebay.com - and then I had to fear about all those fake unlock sites. First one I choose did not work, but luckily they returned me all the money. Then I tried safeunlockcode.com. It took them some time (2,3 days), but then I got my code (two, actually) and it worked like a charm. I was really surprised,