topic Re: E3 Bootloader Unlock in XPERIA archive

E3 Bootloader Unlock

nhartley87 — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:37:30 GMT

Hey there, i have a vodafone uk sim locked xperia e3, current boot loader status is unlock allowed: No

If i purchase an unlock code from vodafone, will the status change to yes as it will then technically be a sim free handset as the network has authorised its unlock?

If not how do i go about getting this device unlock?

Thanks In Advance

Re: E3 Bootloader Unlock

Uliwooly — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:53:05 GMT

You can unlock the phone to use on other networks but that won't change the bootloader, networks, in this case vodafone, requested the bootloader to be permanent locked, so that can not be changed.

Re: E3 Bootloader Unlock

nhartley87 — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:57:31 GMT

First of all thanks for the quick responce its appreciated.

Hmm that seems a bit harsh, i bought the phone out right, its not connected to any contracts. And i have paid vodafone to sim unlock the device, so would this technically not be the same as purchasing a sim free version which has the bootloader option enabled. After all i own the device i should be able to do what i please with it. Just wish i had known this before 😕

Re: E3 Bootloader Unlock

Uliwooly — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:58:43 GMT

I understand and totally agree with you, but there's no way around this issue, you will have to contact vodafone and get them to help you out.

Re: E3 Bootloader Unlock

nhartley87 — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:13:13 GMT

Ok but will vodafone actually be able to help in this situtation do they have the required tool's to process a bootloader unlock, i though this would lie with sony.

Re: E3 Bootloader Unlock

Uliwooly — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 16:29:16 GMT

I've seen a similar issue with a Spanish carrier, they agreed to allowed the bootloader to be unlocked, they communicated and had a new agreement with Sony and users were allowed to take their devices to their local Xperia Care.

Re: E3 Bootloader Unlock

nhartley87 — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 19:32:20 GMT

Yes i read this myself, whats the chances of sony uk playing by the same rules, they have no reason not to

Re: E3 Bootloader Unlock

Uliwooly — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 21:33:46 GMT

I don't think its about Sony but Vodafone