yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rxmann:
Sorry, I feel like an ass. I was clicking "DONE" on the keyboard after entering the unlock code. That's why it wasn't going through. I got it done now. Thanks for helping out.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] st3ch:
got mine from http://www.sonyericssoncodes.com today

and it works :laugh:

Xperia U btw
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xperia t:
xperia ion cancelling the contract

what are the charges to cancel an xperia ion 2yr contract?? after cancelation will i be able to unlock it to an asian gsm network??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Call your carrier and find out the charge.

Sent from my LT28 w MIUI
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
Confirmation also I got my codes today from sonyericssoncodes.com an it works using it right now am so happy 4G is good to for 39.99 it worth it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Virus_UTECH:
so we all getting phones unlocked

so what about the price is it dropping any further :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Hairball97:
Been doing a lot of research on unlocking (this thread seems quite informative), Xperia phones seem very tricky, never had that issue before.

I just ordered a code for my Xperia U ST25a from that site, I hope it's good this time.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Hairball97:
Just wanna confirm that sonyericssoncodes.com worked to unlock my phone. :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ayvee:
OP here. sonyericssoncodes.com worked for me too (finally!)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Virus_UTECH:
which one did u pay for the one for 44.99 or 39.99
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] killerskincanoe:
By worked u mean it SIM unlocked UR phone? Did it change bootloader unlock status?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] guylerm0:
hi, i want to unlock in sonyericssoncodes.com but i dont see the phone serial?

please help.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] FYeahSpaceMt:
Settings > About Phone > Status (then scroll down ) :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] guylerm0:
i dont see. you can explain?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thanitos:
Push your home button

swipe down on the screen from the top

Push the Wrench/Screwdriver Icon

Go to the bottom of the list, tap About Phone

Tap Status

Scroll to the bottom of the list find Serial Number

???

Profit.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
No serial number there on my lt28at running -i firmware. Just remove back bottom plastic cover.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Weird it's there on mine, I'm on MIUI/29fw.

Sent from my LT28 w MIUI
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
Sorry just looked again. It's under status. Settings/about/status-scroll down works for me

I missed the status part, reading to fast:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] FYeahSpaceMt:
Sonyericssoncodes.com

Sonyericssoncodes.com does indeed unlock Sony Xperia Ion. I just got my code today and it worked to unlock my phone from At&t

If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

I want to thank Ayvee for putting it this website first. I'm just confirming as a second person.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
What of phone u have
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] FYeahSpaceMt:
At&t Sony Xperia Ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kdogbr:
Doubt about the codes

Could Anybody explain how to unlock the phone without the sim? is it possible?

If not, what code do I have to use when I put another carrier SIM? I have the SPCK, NCK, NSCK and CCK.

Do I have to use only one of these codes?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Virus_UTECH:
dont think it can be unlocked with out a sim card.....

and the the code which is 15 digits is ur sim unlock code which is the NCK code
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] FYeahSpaceMt:
You usually can't I believe. If you put in another SIM card and the phone boots up, a screen would pop up asking for a SIM unlock code.

Why don't you try all the codes and see which one works? One of them has to work.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Starbomba:
I'm helping a friend unlock his Ion on sonyericssoncodes, but what difference is there between the $39.99 and $44.99 codes, besides the obvious extra $5?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] FYeahSpaceMt:
I'm not too sure, but I know for sure that sonyericssoncodes works for sure on the Xperia Ion cause I got mine unlocked from there for $44.99
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] josemald:
How long did it take for you to get the code, from the moment you placed the order? I'm traveling abroad in December, and would like to wait as much as possible in case I can get the code for free from AT&T or I have to get a warranty replacement (I'm already on the second phone, I wouldn't want to unlock it and then have to return it).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] FYeahSpaceMt:
For me... I ordered it... I think it was on a Tuesday and they emailed the code to me the following monday. I think it was because when I tried to get it unlocked at another site, they said they couldn't do it.

At&t did not let me unlock my phone because they have "specific" things they need for you to qualify. They sent me a email saying...

"After a review of your account, we have determined that your device is not eligible to be unlocked from the AT&T network because you have not met one or more of the following requirements:

Completed a minimum of ninety (90) days of active service with AT&T Mobility.

The account is in good standing and payments are current at the time of the request.

The device does not have a long-term exclusive sales arrangement or any period of exclusivity associated with the device has expired.

No more than five unlock codes per year are permitted.

Prepaid/GoPhone customers:

Completed a minimum of 6 months of service.

If less than 6 months of service, provided a copy of the sales receipt or other proof of purchase of the device."

So yeah... up to you.

Hope this helps.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cj28sc:
hi

what carrier are u using it with
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
Who are you asking??

~Jaramie

sent from my ION
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
Difference is the time frame 44.99 says online only while the 39.99 will take at lease 5 days
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dharmin:
I have unlocked my phone by using Sonyericssoncodes website. I paid $45 and they emailed me the code within 3 days. . Now I can use this phone with Canadian

Carrier "FIDO". My bootloader is still unlocked.

I also have rooted my phone and now what next? Can some one direct me? So I can start exploring whole new android world.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Wyzco:
You may have a look at this thread,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2022334
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nooby7:
Help...

I read all this thread, so I learned a lot, (should done it before buying used sony ion on ebay), thanks to everyone. I called at&t for an unlock code was told they don't have one yet, but also that the phone was "under contract" (didn't ask what that means) and I could not activate the phone with them. Which I didn't want to do anyway, so my questions are these: I want to use the phone with Straight Talk, will the phone work with them even if it is "under contract" and locked with at&t? And if I pay to get the unlock code will it make any difference?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
U need to get it unlock from att u can get the codes from sonyericsson.com then I will make a difference
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jonathann0222:
what carrier are you using if you dont mind me asking cause i have t mobile and i have no 4g aly edge
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
Am using Digicel in antigua in the caribbean digicel use the same bands that at&t use for 4G T-Mobile use a different band
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jonathann0222:
Yep no 4g fir me,
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Black24Mamba:
Does sonyericssoncodes also unlock boot loader?

A lot of people got unlock codes for there AT&T ions LT28at from sonyericssoncodes.

I know it unlocks the sim so it will work on any network, thats great, but does it change the 'bootloader unlock allowed' status from to No to Yes??

That would be really helpful if someone could share

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
Nope it will not
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lewdvig:
You can still flash different roms if the bootloader is locked, right? So what do you lose not being able to unlock the bootloader?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
You lose custom roms that use custom kernels. CM, AOKP, Paranoid....

Custom kernels require unlocked bootloader

You can still use any stock ION firmware on any stock ION phone gingerbread or ICS. Version doesn't matter. Lt28i = generic with LTE, LT28h = generic no LTE, LT28at = AT&T bloatware with LTE.

Sent from my X10
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] connorjohn:
got the same

got the same procedure.. couldn't figure it out :crying:. to hell with at&t
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] connorjohn:
I got the same :(

Even i got the same and can't figure it out... have u tried calling the customer service :confused:

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Has anyone tried simlock calculator for their Ion and does it work!!!!

Don't know if this works!!!! Just asking has someone tried this for their Ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
Just pay to get it unlock online
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thanitos:
Simunlockcalculculator.com has a survey attached to download which in my experience means fake.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
Go to sonyericssoncodes.com I got mines unlock from them
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] connorjohn:
Ya heard dat sonyericssoncodes.com works... But I already have a code from at&t. just can't figure out that goddamn procedure. I am not from US so there is one lengthy procedure if I want a refund from at&t. Can't go through al dat.....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
OK so u bought ur phone from att? An wat procedure u talking about
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chyckyn:
One of the cheapest unlocking solutions is Electrofrance on ebay $33us, their wait time is a bit long 12 days but got it in 5...I think they can unlock any Xperia on any network,worked for my Ion, Unlocked and working on Digicel Antigua.. Here's the link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121018648615?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2661
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chasthanhburns:
lt28at please help im noob and stupid

shout out to specter51

Just got my nck installed so phone is carrier unlocked.I was worried about it becouse of trouble i went through getting it, and reading how people had issues with the procedure. but as soon as i put in a virision sim powered on it asked for the code and walla!

Now the verison sim didnt allow any calls. i assume becouset the are not gsm or my phone cant send cdma.

any ideas? it did unlock the phone with code so it knew there was a sim. any way i degress. i am new to phone software flashing so even after reading this thread im a lil concufed

What i want is to keep 4glte be able to teather phone while on unlimited data plan. now rooting sounds good. i think it means ill be able to access the system folders. like in windows. so i could install apps that run under the firmware.

Looking for guidance with everything. should i root? should i flash? flash what firmare?and how do i install backup and restore? man a step by step with video whould be nice

Any help would be nice but please rember im stupid and smoked way to much.

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
If you want LTE and tethering and root easiest thing to do is flash the LT28i firmware found in the stock firmware thread via flashtool. Instructions are in that thread. Then root using bin4rys .bat file or through flash tool. Backup & restore are already installed on the LT28i firmware.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chasthanhburns:
2 or 3 questions. Do I need back up and restore first? And I can't seem to find it if I do. Can I flash back to original if needed? How Likley am I to brick it? Sure would be nice to have a app that runs from phone and installs root and firmware!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
You only need back & restore when you want to root. Yes you can always flash back to at&t stock firmware. Not likely to brick anything by flashing a ftf as long as you don't interrupt the flash process.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chasthanhburns:
Tried flashing last night and kept getting a error.

Also what are apns and how who'll I put in new ones? I read a guy's post that said he got no data after flashing to lt28i from lt28at.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] luisoman2000:
APN: access point name(if i remember correctly), you need it to get data.

How to put it in: settings>more>mobile networks>APN>(press the menu capacitive button to bring up the options)New APN.

You will need your carrier's APN settings(name, APN, proxy, etc.) once you fill the info press the menu button and save the apn.

Quick Question:

I got my ION unlocked(AT&T carrier locked) at a shop and the bastards didnt give me the code, is there any firmware that could relock my ion(carrier lock)? I wouldnt want it to be locked again. Also, is there any setting on the phone which would let me see the unlock code(I figure since it is unlocked the code should be somewhere).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
The stock att apn is listed in the xda wiki for the ion.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Special_fx:
Hi there, i have a Sony ION Lt28at, I was chequing the " SIM LOCK " on " SERVICE INFO " using the *#*#7378423#*#* code, and all of the 5 options on it has a ? sign, that does mean that i can not unlock it ? before that i put some other carrier sim card on it and it was asking for the unlock code, i am worried about it because i just ordered a unlock code, thanx a lot in advanced
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] luisoman2000:
Do you still have any tries left to input the unlock code? If you do and have 5 or more it should be ok.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ravenx1911:
how to unlock Sony Xperia S (LT26i) sim lock, please some one help me.

how to unlock Sony Xperia S (LT26i) sim lock free unlock, please some one help me.im from sri lanka.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] luisoman2000:
Many have looked for a free unlock but sadly no one has had any livk. Only known way is to pay for the unlock code.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] LordJohnWhorfin:
You're misunderstanding the question. To find out if you have any unlock tries left, you're supposed to dial *#*#7378423#*#* which displays

[x] Network 4

[x] Network Subset 0

[x] Service Provider 0

[x] Corporate 0

[x] SIM 0

and in my example tells you you have 4 tries left to unlock the network.

What Special_fx is seeing instead is this:

[?] Network

[?] Network Subset

[?] Service Provider

[?] Corporate

[?] SIM

I'm having the same problem on my LT28at. When I purchased it I entered a MetroPCS SIM card, which worked in a Samsung S3 T999 before. I got a message asking for an unlock code. I purchased an unlock code online, entered it, and got an OK -- but it's still not working.

Now, here's an extra bit of information: on my phone, if I insert a StraightTalk AT&T SIM, the service menu shows me this instead:

[] Network 0

[] Network Subset 0

[] Service Provider 0

[] Corporate 0

[] SIM 0

I'm hoping it means it's unlocked... That still doesn't explain why my MetroPCS card doesn't work, but I'm suspecting it's fried.

[update]

I tried a friend's T-Mobile SIM card in my phone and sure enough... it worked. My phone is unlocked, but the stupid MetroPCS SIM card is fried.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] luisoman2000:
well, glad to know ir worked for you. mine also displays The 0s justo as yours after ir was unlocked. as for special_FX, me thinks he got TVE shi-tty ene of The stick.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] LordJohnWhorfin:
After 4 calls to MetroPCS, I finally have the obvious answer to my problem: in order to access their network, a phone's IMEI must be registered to the SIM you use; unlike most GSM carriers, including their parent company T-Mobile, you can't just move a SIM between phones without notifying them first. Otherwise, you get the "Phone not authorized: MM #6" error message. It's a shame their support people are not better trained for this. On the positive side, the LT28at converted to LT28i, unlocked and rooted is wonderful, I'm surprised it's not a more popular phone. What an amazing value, especially on T-Mobile.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] EEngineer:
Can anyone tell me if the LT28AT is the device I can use on T-Mobile and get LTE?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] atintan:
My phone is a Xperia ION AT&T.

I tried this method for unlocking SIM Lock but at the end I got the possibility to unlock the boot loader.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1790180

For fully unlocking the bootloader you need the latest flash tool: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/

Follow the instructions and you will end up at this website: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

Follow the respective procedures. Before starting the whole set save your IMEI as you will need it to unlock the bootloader.

The website asks you for a 14 digits IMEI. Ours have 15 Digits IMEI. Therefore, I took off the last digit and I got the code for unlocking the bootloader. Entered the code at the flashtools and everything is done.

Also I followed the procedures for rooting the phone. The Doomloard guidelines are OK but you need to put the kernel at the same folder where fastboot drivers are.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Well that's pretty awesome news!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] killerskincanoe:
Curious if this works for others too
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] atintan:
It should work without any problem.

Today I installed the international version...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Are you or have you already unlocked bootloader since using this service?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] popfan:
bad info
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] npspears:
Isn't there an ICS leak? You should try to install it. Tell us what happens.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Clarify your statement please.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] popfan:
These leaks don't install unless the bootloader is unlocked, or at least don't seem to ever.

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what I originally posted was bad info.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
I'm tempted to try it but don't really wanna throw $40 at it and not have it work.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] popfan:
well, most place do refund your money fairly easily, so I don't think you will lose your money.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] npspears:
Right, but if his bootloader is unlocked then shouldn't it work?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] npspears:
Well if it unlocks his phone to be able to accept non-AT&T Sims then he won't get his money back. The service is being advertised as sim-unlock only. The bootloader being changed to 'unlock possible' is just a bonus.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] killerskincanoe:
so they have to have our IMEI for this to work and go through?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] atintan:
My boot loader is unlocked. My phone is rooted. I am using another sim card. I wanted to share such information with you. I spent my money on unlocking the SIM. The rest depends on your personal choices.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] popfan:
Yes, the IMEI help the program generate the unlocking code.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] raginginferno:
Any chance you can show us a screenshot/camera pic of your phone on another network with model number (if you haven't flashed the international firmware) and the "Bootloader unlock allow = Yes"?

I have a friend who is interested in getting an Ion and I'm always temped to upgrade. Would love to confirm that there's finally a sim lock with a possible bootloader unlock.

Hoping it will work on the Rogers one too.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Just got a PM from another guy that had success with this service.... bootloader unlocked.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] atintan:
Attached in a picture of my phone. It is Albanian language as I live in Albania.

Phone IMEI is of sony ion at&t.

My 2.3.7 version is .111 international.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Auggy99:
It's annoying seeing a misleading title, please change it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
How is it misleading?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] raginginferno:
Sweet :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] killerskincanoe:
Not really misleading at all. He posted a service that carrier unlocks the phone. The bootloader unlock is just extra sauce. And it would be nice if your pic of what phone you have also showed the bootloader unlock = yes, screen as proof this worked. BC running the international Rom doesn't for sure mean the bootloader is unlocked. I can do that right now. ..... I think ill wait till there is a relocking

Method as well
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] atintan:
Is this ok as a proof? I am not joking with you neither making any profit. I just want to help this community. Unfortunately I am not e developer...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] killerskincanoe:
Yup that's what we needed thx.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] baryar86:
I had been following Spectre51 posts from last one month about unlocking the Lt28AT locked to ATT.

Finally, when he proposed there is a service which we can use to unlock the Sony Ion , i thought to give it a go.

I paid $40 for the service and i received a username and password in an email .After attaching the phone in the flash mode i could get it unlocked. Also, the bootloader unlock allowed changed from No to Yes itself, i did not do anything special for it.although not too clear here are some screenshots for the proof .

Note: T-mobile users will have to buy a microsim from the tmobile, which i am goin to get tomarrow. It will work only on 2g or edge speeds but T mobile is expecting to get 1900 MHz Aws in the beginning of 2013 and then we will be able to use T-mobile's 4g Speed.Until then , just enjoy this brilliant phone at 2g speeds.

thanks Spectre51 for putting your valuable time in researching about this phone.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] popfan:
Good to hear, have you tried to root the phone yet?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] baryar86:
No, popfan
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] apkraven:
is that login tied to the imei?:angel:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Jammol:
Just called att and the report was super willing to give me the unlock code, researched and asked different reps but apparently there isn't one available yet. She told me to return it for a different phone of I could check back in a few weeks before I leave on my trip.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
xperia lt28at

have anybody use fastgsm.com to unlock the xperia LT28AT please let me know
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Bryan858:
Trying fastgsm. Second day with no codes yet. They say it will be mailed once ready. 69$ I have my fingers crossed. Will post updates when I hear anything.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] atintan:
69 USD for an unlock code?

I paid 40 and was too much compared to what I paid for unlocking my X10 back in 2010....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Bryan858:
Agreed, I was not getting a response from the guy that does the 40$ thing with software so I thought I'd give fastgsm a shot. Day 4 without a code. I'm going to request a refund. I think I paid 6 or 7 bucks to get my x10 unlocked awhile back... ahahaha times have changed...

Can you or anyone give a confirmed to work site that can unlock our LT28at's??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Bryan858:
As of right now I can not recomend FastGSM unless you are willing to wait up to 26 days for either a code or refund. Its in the disclosure, refunds won't be given untill 10 days past the expected date of recieving the unlock code. Expected day to recieve the code is 3-16 so I'm assuming 26 days before getting a refund initiated.

I have not requested the refund yet as I am pretty patient although now I can't test any other place till I recieve something. Just a heads up if you plan to unlock this or any phone through FASTGSM.