If you have a Sony Xperia and also what you have acquired through adherence to a stay with an operator such as Movistar , Vodafone , Orange and Yoigo , know that it comes with a locked bootloader and there is no way to unlock it , since which is an option that comes factory well , contrary to what happens with the Sony Xperia smartphones we acquire free. This has a very clear and obvious final sense , but still there are chances that the bootloader is unlockable in a few steps.
To begin , note that the reason that the bootloader can not be unlocked in the devices acquired through signing portability with a company is that this can not be released . Any Android device can be releasably if you have unlocked the bootloader . At first it was thought that the operating companies were blocking the option to unlock the bootloader , but later learned that was not, when these accounts have asked Sony about what was happening.
And, just when portability , you can call your operator and say you want to unlock the phone , for which you will usually assign a release with which to carry out the process. However, the bootloader is exactly the same . Actually , we are entitled to from that point the bootloader is unlockable , even though we did not opt for unlock . Well, Sony has made moves to make it possible to do this after finishing the period of stay , but has some complication. We explain step by step.
1 - . Has run the permanence
The first requirement is that our stay is not in effect. That is, that either way, we are no longer subject to the operator, so that release the device , we have acquired through this term contract , it's something legal and easy to do .
. 2 - Order the unlock code to the operator
Once finished the permanence that allowed us to purchase this mobile, can call the operator and ask for the release . After a few steps and to supply the IMEI , they end up giving us the release code and tell us the process to carry out.
3 - . Contacted Sony
It's time to contact Sony using the e- mail questions.es @ support.sonymobile.com , and giving them something like this:
Recipient: questions.es @ support.sonymobile.com
Subject: Request FastBoot unlock Xperia S - IMEI: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
body:
@ S Good morning / afternoon.
I have a Xperia S ( or whatever ) which has no permanence with no operator and possess the unlock code unlocking the operator has provided me .
Therefore I request the unlock FastBoot that would change the " Rooting Status: Bootloader Unlock Allowed" Ayes to have the same privileges as a FREE terminal and then power if you wish to apply envuestra web opening Bootloader and apply root , which now I impossible by the above limitation obviously should not have to not have the terminal some permanence .
For this purpose I facilitate my data terminal :
IMEI: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ( which goes by dialing * # 06 * on the telephone terminal marker )
SimUnlock Code : zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ( which you have provided to release the SIMLock and confirm that the terminal is released)
Model: Xperia S
Tel: 666111222
Without further ado , receive a cordial greeting and I hope your answer.
Thank you.
Fulanito
We tell our IMEI number , your mobile device , our stay is over , and our number of smartphone release , confirming that the operating company has accepted our application , so there is no risk of illegal release .
. 4 - Sony respond
Sony can respond in several ways. If told that the code is incorrect , we can respond with a document attesting that our stay is complete , contacting the operator, or trying to give us a new number. If you say we are in the process of revising , just waiting to new reply. Best of all, you will be told to pick it up .
. 5 - Deliver the device to Sony
The computer ships pass through house to pick up your smartphone and you will be taken to modify this item. The time it usually takes to return the device is a week though you could go 15 days . In any case, not be long before we have our device.
Once done , we will have the ability to unlock the bootloader of our Xperia . Do or not do , that's our thing, but at least we have our right to have that possibility.