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[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
Hi all, I'm new here and before I tell you the problem, I appreciate all the info on these forums and the work that is put into everything. Thank you in advance.

So, I have a locked Rogers branded X10a, and I was unable to get the SIM unlock pin. So, I got the network unlock code, but whatever sim I put in, the screen always reads "no sim card" in the phone and then the activating screen loads and continues to load forever. Under settings (without a sim in the phone), there is the option for sim unlock pin, but that is the code that I am unable to get after numerous tries on different sites.

How can I get to the screen to enter the sim network unlock code if the phone in not recognizing any sim cards that I put in? Btw, I'm using AT&T. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sorry for the length of this post and thank you.
[XPERIA X10 General] GPdhillon:
I had similar issue my w580i. I had it after putting the unlocking code it stop recoganising SIM, havn't solution till now
[XPERIA X10 General] gavriel18:
Did you try using a different Rogers sim?
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
I don't have a rogers SIM, only AT&T. I bought the phone locked and just figured I would be able to get an unlock code like all the other phones I've had before, but no dice.
[XPERIA X10 General] gavriel18:
Check your pm :)
[XPERIA X10 General] phuangk:
I just tried to put in my deactivated Rogers SIM card from long time ago, and I am also getting "No SIM Card" ... Not sure if your problem has anything to do with Rogers Wireless used to be "Rogers AT&T" before:D

If you have any friends has SIM card from different carriers, try to put those in and see if you experience "No SIM Card" issue.

Regards
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
Mabye it does.. I'll try and find someone with a Tmobile sim I guess.. thanks for the advice though..
[XPERIA X10 General] 4mynikka:
Please keep me updated on this, I'm trying to unlock my X10, I got the code from cellunlock.net through the manufacturer and keeps telling me after I enter the code that it was unsuccessful.
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
I still can't unlock my phone either but I'm not sure about the SIM unlock code you're talking about. Are you talking about the IMEI? or the actual code that's used to unlock the phone? I've tried Mobileincanada.com but they couldn't unlock my phone and gave me a refund and I'm still waiting for this dealer on ebay. Good luck dude, keep us posted :)
[XPERIA X10 General] 4mynikka:
Got an unlock code, www.cellunlock.net

Make sure to pick the Sony Ericsson Manufacturer code it's 34.99 but well worth it. It works now.
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
the manufacturer unlock code is the one I got, but I just don't get the option to put it in because the phone doesn't recognize the AT&T sims that I've put into it...
[XPERIA X10 General] 4mynikka:
How old are the sim cards? If they are old, get new ones. Also, try re-installing the firmware through seus and then putting in your sim card. I never had that issue, I just had a hard time finding the code.
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
I had a real old one from cingular, but then I just went to AT&T and got a brand new one, but same issue. I'll try updating and see if that helps, but will the phone update without a valid sim inserted?
[XPERIA X10 General] RumpleStealthSkin:
I had that same problem. Call AT&T or go to your AT&T account online and get the PUK number. Also, did you call AT&T and told them you have a new phone? They need your phone's new IMEI number.
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
I'm sorry, what is the PUK number for and also, why does AT&T need my IMEI number? I mean, the phone is still locked to rogers right now regardless, right?

Lots of noob questions, sorry.
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
Also, i already spoke to AT&T, Rogers and Sony Ericsson about the issue, but none of them are any help of course. The PUK did nothing for me either. I feel like I am running out of options here...
[XPERIA X10 General] kbadone:
welcome to the club:(

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=717414&highlight=phone+stuck

so far no solution
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
So, I tried repairing through PC Companion and then I also ran the update and go the newest firmware installed now, but still same problem. Phone does not recognize the AT&T when inserted and therefore, no option to enter the network unlock code. Any others have any luck/make any progress??
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
wow... i guess i'm in the club as well. I just got back from the Rogers store and they wouldn't let me replace the phone anymore. I've bought the manufacturer's code which is suppose to work 100% but it didn't...so desperate :(
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
Sorry to hear that...

You said the code you got didn't work? In what way? did you try to get a refund by providing video evidence?

On a side note, does anyone know how to access a keypad on the x10 that enables you to imput the left arrow, *, * left arrow method to input the code? I realize I need to have a valid rogers sim inserted in order for this to work, but I do not see how to input the arrow keys. Any suggestions? As I've said, I'm new to android and to a device with no physical keyboard, so maybe this is very simple...

thanks and good luck to others in the same spot as me right now..
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
I'm not sure what you're talking about when you said inserting left and right arrow but I know if you turn the screen to landscape mode you'll have a bigger keyboard with more keys. Hope it helps.

I also found a program that claims to unlock the X10 according to this link: http://support.setool.net/showthrea...ia-x10-(s1-android-unlock-tool)with-USB-Cable

I got the program working to a point and I'm stuck with "bad username/password". Anyone wanna give it a try? I've attached the program here too. Good luck guys!
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
oops...couldn't attach the program, but you can download it if you go to the first post of the link from the reply above. Cheers.
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
I'll definitely check it out.. thanks for the heads up
[XPERIA X10 General] gavriel18:
Hey jikenda, its on its way. Got my fingers crossed for ya ;)
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
Thanks man.. update to come. I appreciate it.
[XPERIA X10 General] kitsVA:
Finally, I got the Manufacturer unlock code for my X10a (Rogers) locked phone and it DID work fine. But, $40 is way too expensive to unlock a phone these days.

I am curious if the cheaper network unlock code is already available for my phone now since:D.

I think it's better to buy unlocked unless you are getting a great bargain for a locked phone.
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
where did you get the manufacturer's unlock code from? and did you have a problem with entering the codes too many time that you get a SIM locked message? I bought my manufacturer's code for $40 too, but it didn't work :(
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
I got mine from.like unlocksony.com or something like that..

I haven't been able to.input it because the phone keeps asking me for the sim unlock and says no sim inserfed when i put a non rogerz sim in.
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
So you already got the code but you can't input the numbers into the phone? that's weird. When you tap in the box, doesn't a keyboard show up for you to put the code in?

oh, and the program I posted earlier is crap, you need credits to unlock your phone anyways and I'm not sure how or where to get those credits from. I think I am sh*t out of luck :( but...i'll keep trying lol
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
Yeah, i have the code but when i put the sim in it says no sim in phone. Also, with no sim in phone under security in settings, the sim lock is still on for what i assuming is the previous sim?? I have no idea, but there is a sim lock on track he phone and when i put qny sim in it always says no sim, so i never get the option to input the code.. very frustrating..
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
oh, ok i understand now. Yea that is kinda annoying. But have you tried other SIM cards but yours? you should go around asking your buddies SIM card that is different from AT&T and see what happens. I haven't got this problem myself but I wish you good luck dude.
[XPERIA X10 General] RumpleStealthSkin:
Quote from AT&T Answer page: A PUK (PIN Unlock Key) code is required to unlock SIM cards that have become locked following three successive incorrect PIN entries. If your SIM card becomes locked, you will need to get a PUK code from AT&T to unlock your SIM card.

"AT&T needs your device IMEI so they can identify on their side that your device (which is non-AT&T) is allowed to use their network." This is what I was told when I asked one of the AT&T sales rep that same question. I thought he probably pulled that out of his a** but when I did gave the IMEI to him, a few minutes after and the signal bars and the 3G sign appeared on top of my screen.

I was able to use my phone for a while under Roger's brand until I decided to root it (since the warranty is gone anyway). Now I'm using it like it was made for AT&T... no problem so far.

BTW, if you're not seeing the "enter unlock code" screen, you probably already unlocked it. Leave the SIM card on and try rooting it.
[XPERIA X10 General] kitsVA:
I first tried ebay, and several sites that can send unlock code for Rogers branded phone for around $5. None of them had Rogers unlock code for my X10a which was opened by me brand new. It was never tried to be unlocked before. It's just that none had the unlock code yet to unlock from Network. I guess some phones either miss getting into the database or take a little longer.

So, I had to take the option to buy Manufacturer unlock code which is expensive. Took about 6 days to get it after I paid and it unlocked my phone.

I tried AT&T and T mobile SIMs in my Rogers branded X10 and both pop-d up for unlock code initially.

You should try the htccode unlocker site. They claim they can unlock even the phones that are locked for exceeding unlock attempts.
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
Yea, that's what happened to me too! they said the IMEI is not in their database and I heard I should wait a while before buying the code again as they update their IMEI database often. I guess that makes sense because my phone is fairly new in stock so the IMEI might not appear in their databases yet. I also bought my manufacturer's code from cellunlocker.net, they claimed it'll take a couple of days to get my code but it took a night to receive it, which was good but the code didn't work. They never gave me a refund ($40) until I filed a complaint with PayPal so I suggest anyone new NOT to use their service. They wouldn't even pick up my calls or even answer my emails.

Anyway, I'm trying htccode right now and I'm waiting for a reply cuz my PayPal doesn't work for some reason, it says I'm in Canada. I'm waiting to get my code and hopefully it'll work. I'll let you guys know if it works or not. Thanks for the reply!
[XPERIA X10 General] ferraripassion:
HTCCODE offers direct cable unlock and not by code. So there is no question of wrong code. Your phone will be unlocked even if you have hard locked your phone by entering the wrong code more than the alloted number of times.

The cable unlock takes about 10 seconds and it is a 2 step process.
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
really? I just got an email from them saying that my IMEI is not in their database again. They didn't say they have cable unlocking method, can you tell me how to do that? I'm not sure where I can the cable method. Are you able to do it?
[XPERIA X10 General] ferraripassion:
you might have bought a HTC unlock instead of a x10 unlock.
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
Hey Jikenda! I just unlocked my phone!! yayy lol. You should really check out htccode.com. They finally unlocked my phone for me with a reasonable price. I just got my phone unlocked with them and I am very very happy right now :). Go to there website, sign up for an account, then goto their Contact Us page and email them about the unlocking the X10. If the Live Support is online, click the button and you can talk to them directly, they are very helpful. You can also follow this link I got from ferraripassion: http://www.htccode.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1916 if you're lost. I'm sure they can unlock your X10 too, cuz even mine was an extreme case and I had to replace my phone twice. I hope you can unlock your phone and you can pm me as well if you're stuck. I'll be glad to help. Thanks for everyone's help and for anyone who's reading this post and couldn't get their phone unlocked, goto htccode.com. I am very grateful that they could unlock my phone :)))
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
Awesome news man! Glad to hear that.. I'm gonna try some things this week I guess I'll check them out too. I've had this thing for a week now and haven't been able to make a single call yet! haha. Well, at least there's still hope for me then I guess. I'll definitely look into it and thanks for the update for us all. Enjoy your phone and start the rooting process now..

I really do appreciate everyone's input on this thread by the way.. You have all been very helpful great resources for me. Thank you.
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
yea i've had the phone for almost a week too. Let me know if you need assistance and keep us posted alright. Hope you get your X10 unlocked as well. It's an awesome phone and you'll love it. I'm starting the rooting process right now. Cheers buddy.
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
I have finally broken free!! I am finally unlocked, all systems are go and i'll begin the debranding and rooting process this weekend. Thank you for all the info and help, u guys have all been great! I love the phone..
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
Congrats! good to hear that :) so how did you finally unlocked your phone?
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
Just for anyone that is still looking for ways of unlocking or updates...

I ended up having to go with htccode.com, and although expensive, the service was quick, they were very helpful and I now have my rooted x10a up and running and all is right with the my world again... I highly recommend them.
[XPERIA X10 General] demo.ckp:
Hi!

i have the code to unlock, but i dont know how to insert this code!

please, help me!
[XPERIA X10 General] Jikenda:
Hey, depends which code you have, but if you put in an unaccepted sim (from a network other than the one that the phone is locked to), then there should be an option when you turn the phone on to unlock.

You can't use a sim from the network that the phone is locked to and I don't believe (correct me if I'm wrong anyone...), that you can use an inactive sim either..

Good luck!
[XPERIA X10 General] ferraripassion:
This is correct, usually you must turn on the phone with a non accepted sim card( In this case a sim card other than Rogers ) , on startup the phone will ask for an unlock code, enter the code that you received.

Incase you have problems PM me.
[XPERIA X10 General] vicc84:
Can u tell me the code and i'll try on mine see if it does the same? x :) Thanks
[XPERIA X10 General] petric1:
Why didnt you tried Wotan it is much cheaper .Fast unlocking by your self!

http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-x10/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freddyferret:
Is there a thread here on how to do it? I did a search in the Q&A forum and can't find anything. I'm trying to use MetaMorph and I need to nandroid unlock first.

Help please?
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] MoreGone:
Hey everyone, is there any apps out there that will make it so I can change tracks with a long press of the volume key? Up for next, down for back for example.

Thats about it, thanks
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] Penutbutter_N_Jelly:
Also looking for a way to do this. It's about the only thing I miss from my blackberry
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] Cole119:
CyanogenMod had this when I used it on my Droid, I bet the v6 will have it eventually if it doesn't already.
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] CashMoney474:
I'm not sure if its part of vanilla android or CyanogenMod but my g1 had this too. Worked great and would love to see it implemented
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] dkhait:
Has anyone figured it out yet??? some sensless rom have it, but i cant figure out what to change
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] Scray:
It's most likely in the android.policy.jar.

Unfortunately I am not familiar with java, so I can't change it ;)
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] patchnauty:
bump would also like to know this. perfect for motorcycling.
[Captivate Android Development] j.a:
For those of you who are uncertain of how to use adb commands or are afraid of editing their db check out the link below for more details about the app.

This is a quote from the site below explaining what it is:

"It's a Windows application that lets you sideload apps on ANY Android device, on any carrier, without the Android SDK installed. And you DON'T HAVE TO BE ROOTED"

Sideload Wonder Machine

***Note I am not the developer of this app or have any connection to it other than the fact that I happened to see the post and figured I would spread the word to everyone here. I have tested it on a ATT Captivate (which was already rooted) and it works as described.
[Captivate Android Development] poulosjr:
so does this mean you can load any .apk file from the web into this Sideloader program and when the Captivate is plugged into the computer it will install it without issues?? and no need for modifying the no-market value settings thru root explorer?
[Captivate Android Development] warri:
Sticky Needed.
[Captivate Android Development] steeldragonnyc:
IT WORKS!!!

I tried this program yesterday and can confirm that it works
[Captivate Android Development] poulosjr:
so its a cleaner way to install apk files into the captivate instead of editing the dbsettings file?? do I just save the apk file to my computer then just plug the captivate into the computer then select the file and run the program?
[Captivate Android Development] clocke:
This lets you sideload any app (.apk file - android app file extension) that you can download on your computer, and it does not require rooting.

You need to download the samsung drivers for the phone (sammy website), upgrade to .net 4 (google search), download the wonder machine program from the beginning of the thread, and turn on usb debugging on the phone (settings>applications>development>usb debugging on)

Download an .apk somewhere on the net (I chose bansai blast as my first one). MOVE THAT FILE INTO THE FOLDER WITH THE UNZIPPED WONDER MACHINE. If you don't then you will get a "loader.bat" not recognized error when you hit go. Next, plug in your phone, pull down the notification tap and mount your sd card to the computer (I know that the instructions on android central say to keep your phone in charge only mode, but then the program will not find your phone if you don't mount the card). On the wonder machine hit choose file, and select the apk file you downloaded (again, in same folder as wonder machine program). Hit ok. Then hit go. It should pull up a dos looking command window and display your serial number (If you have a firewall like zonealarm, be sure to let the program access the net and your trusted zone - serial won't display if you don't) and a "press any key to continue." Do that and it should take a second to say "install successful. press any key..." Check your phone and the app should be in your apps list. Hope this helps, as it took me a while to figure all this out.
[Captivate Android Development] systoxity:
droid explorer offers better functionality. still, good find :)
[Captivate Android Development] poulosjr:
with droid explorer am I able to copy the dbsettings file directly to my micrsd card then open SQLite from my phone edit and paste back into the origin dbsettings and overwrite it? or does that have to be done thru the comp??
[Captivate Android Development] tikicult:
I can confirm too that this program works great.
[Captivate Android Development] j.a:
Sorry for the late responses but here they go:

That is correct, plug in your phone, place the apk anywhere on your comp, and browse for the apk thru the app. this then installs the apk directly into your phone.

With this app you do not have to edit the db, the only down side of this app is that you have to install the apks via your comp.

You are right, with this app you lose a bit of flex ability since this method installs via your comp. But for those people who dont want to edit or use the adb push method it could not get any easier. I personally end up installing apks when i am on the road all the time so i prefer the permanent methods on my phones.
[Captivate Android Development] Little Dragon:
this works awesomely! :D

just make sure to put the .apk's in the same folder as the sideload program
[Captivate Android Development] ozy944:
+1 to this. Not the most convenient method but quick if you have your computer with you :D
[Captivate Android Development] madjsp:
i hate logging into windows. I'd love a mac version!

but I do have this on my windows ( i believe it is an androidcentral.com app ) and i used it a lot until i started messing with my phone and learned about adb.
[Captivate Android Development] j1mb34m:
I just wanted to say thanks for the quick guide. I was concerned about messing around with the db settings and screwing stuff up. I have absolutely NO problem installing non-market apps through my pc--thanks a lot dude!
[Captivate Android Development] galaxyjeff:
I've been using it. My phone is unrooted. I used it to add 2 apps. A live wallpaper and a need for speed game demo.
[Captivate Android Development] atcsgod:
Thanks to all of you !!

by following all that you posted I was able to root with super user , save with rom mgr , load wireless tether which was my goal.

Just to update were i screwed up must remember with super user (update zip) put the whole zip file on phone as a stand alone not in any folder . With side loader must be in the same folder as side loader to work , of course with micro net 4 installed, on the pc and debugging enabled , samsung usb driver installed on pc and superuser must installed to use side loader

thanks for all you help !!!
[Droid X General] wad3g:
I have a Facebook and a twitter account, among others, added in "my accounts" and Facebook is the default source for pictures (this works fine).

I have several friends who have Facebook and twitter accounts, some of whom were already in my phone. I know the easy way to deal with this is to link the contacts, but the problem I have is this: if I link a twitter contact and a Facebook contact, the entry in my contact list shows the twitter name instead of the Facebook and/or already listed in my contacts with their name, number, and e-mail.. This seems odd since most of the time people's real names are on Facebook, or at least much more so than twitter. Even more odd is that the picture associated with the contact is still the Facebook picture since I set Facebook as the picture source.

This does not occur with all of my contacts that I try to sync with Twitter either, it's only a select few.

Example:

Google Sync Name: John Doe

Facebook Name: John Doe

Twitter Name: johndoe

Is there any way I can change the order of precedence so that contacts display facebook names?

P.S. I hate the way syncing has been done with the Droid X. I don't want all of my Facebook contacts in my Dialers contact list.
[Droid X General] GoldenCyn:
You and I are in the same boat with this frustration. I just removed my twitter and facebook from" my accounts" and just installed the official twitter and facebook apps.
[Droid X General] wad3g:
Yea, it's pretty frustrating. I see no pattern either of why it chooses to do this to some contacts and not others.
[Droid Incredible General] Kipphh:
What is busybox?
[Droid Incredible General] ghostrida:
you're being ridiculous

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BusyBox