Download Xperia Unlock Software

Our Xperia Unlock Software reads the original unlock code from your Sony Ericsson Xperia and enters it automatically into the phone to unlock it. Unlocking lets you use your phone on any carrier that uses SIM cards. The warranty is maintained because there is no alteration of the phone's software. 

In order to use the software, you need a license key. If you have not purchase one yet, please do it here.

download xperia unlock software

System Requirements:
Windows 7, Vista, or XP (32bit and 64bit supported)
USB cable

Phone Requirements:
Docomo SO-01B (Japan Sony Ericsson Xperia X10)
Sony Ericsson Xperia W8
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini Pro


Get Started

Part 1/2: Prepare For Unlocking

Before You Start: You will need a USB cable to connect the phone to the computer.
 

xperia usd cable

Check that your device is GSM. Our program only works on GSM devices. GSM devices will have a SIM card slot in the battery case (see the top right in the below diagram):

xperia gsm phone

Please make sure that:

 

  • Your Xperia is not running ANDROID V1.6 (if it is, please update your phone before unlocking. Do not attempt to unlock V1.6)
  • Your Xperia is running Android 2.1 (if you have a higher version such as 2.2 or 2.3, please first DOWNGRADE. You can later upgrade again. If you need help with this step, please contact us at support@xperiaunlocked.com)
  • You have a standard non modified kernal on your phone (you have not flashed custom firmware to your Xperia)
  • You must have a stable Internet connection

 

Trouble Shooting:
 
Error message: Invalid File
 

Possible cause 1:
On Vista or Windows 7 32/64 byte OS, client must be run as administrator (right click on shortcut, select "run as administrator")

 

Possible cause 2:

Firewall or antivirus is deleting files in the “loaders” folder. Uninstall software turn off antivirus and reinstall.


FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions & Answers:

Q - Is it a permanent unlock?
A - Yes

Q - My Xperia unlock counter is blocked (entered wrong code too many times).
A - No problem, your Xperia can still be unlocked.

Q - If I flash the phone, will the phone get locked again?
A - No. The unlock is permanent.


Part 2/2: Unlock Instructions

Step 1: Driver Installation

Before you can unlock your phone, you must install two types of drivers. This sounds complicated, but is in fact a very simple process. Make sure you have installed the unlock software. Then follow this procedure (see the video for further guidance).

Follow every single step carefully and it will be guaranteed to work!

1. Go to START > ALL PROGRAMS > MULTI UNLOCK CLIENT > X10 DRIVERS
2. Select the correct 32 bit or 64 bit shortcut folder for your Operating System
3. First run "SEMC Flash Driver Install"
4. Complete the install wizard that appears
5. Second run "ADB Driver Install"
6. Complete the install wizard that appears
7. Next we need to connect the Xperia phone in Flash Mode (sometimes called boot mode)
8. Remove the battery for 10 seconds and replace it
9. With the phone still powered off, Press & HOLD the "Back Button"
10. Still holding the Back Button connect the USB cable
11. Windows will now detect the new hardware and automatically installs the drivers
12. Once complete, remove the USB cable from the phone and power the phone on
13. Next, we will connect the phone with "USB Debugging" Enabled
14. On the phone go to "Settings"
15. Next go to "Applications"
16. Next go to "Development"
17. Now enable "USB Debugging"
18. Click "OK" to confirm enabling of USB Debugging
19. Now connect the USB cable
20. Windows will now detect the new hardware and automatically installs the drivers
21. Once complete you can proceed to unlock your Xperia
 

Note: If Windows states that it did not find the required drivers when connecting your Xperia phone in Debugging Mode, please open device manager (Right Click on "My Computer" and select "Properties", then select "Hardware > Device Manger"). You will see a yellow asterisk against the "SDB Device". Right Click and select "Update Driver". Then, from the nest set of options, select "I have Drivers Browse to location", then Browse to C:\Program Files (x86)\Multi Unlock Client\adb on WIN Vista/ Windows 7 or C:\Program Files\Multi Unlock Client\adb on Windows XP, then click Next. Windows will install the drivers.

Watch Driver Installation Video Guide

Please note the video is demonstrating the driver installation on an X10 phone, but the process is the same for all supported Xperia models.
 

 

Step 2: Unlock Your Xperia Phone

Follow every single step carefully and it will be guaranteed to work!

1. First you must open the unlock software and enter your USERNAME and PASSWORD. If you don't have login information yet, buy it here.
2. Go to START > ALL PROGRAMS > MULTI UNLOCK CLIENT
3. If you are using WINDOWS VISTA or WINDOWS 7 right click on "Unlock Client" the software and select "Run as administrator"
4. Windows XP, double click "Unlock Client"
5. Under the settings tab, Enter your LOGIN/USER NAME and your PASSWORD
6. Click "Save Login Data"
7. Now we can proceed to unlocking your phone.
8. Now click on the "SE" tab of the software
9. Make sure that your phone is running a later version of ANDROID than 1.6 (tick the box to confirm on the Unlock Client)
10. If you are unsure whether your phone is running v2.1 or later, connect the phone in USB Debugging Mode & click "Check Phone"
11. Ok, we now know we are running ANDROID 2.1 or above (if you are not, then please upgrade your phone and start again)
12. Remove your phones battery for 10 seconds and replace it
13. Press and HOLD the phones back button
14. While still holding the phones back button connect the USB cable
15. The unlock client will now start the unlock process
16. When prompted by the UNLOCK CLIENT, remove the USB cable and power on the phone
17. Make sure the phone is in USB Debugging Mode and connect the USB Cable again
18. The UNLOCK CLIENT will now complete the unlock

Watch Unlock Video Guide

Please note that the video shows the process for the X10, but the process is the same for all Xperia models (the X10 mini/pro/x8/w8 will reboot twice and not once as shown in the video. Please pay attention to the instructions given by the software during the unlock).


 

Finished! Your phone is now unlocked for use on any compatible carrier. It will never re-lock even if you update or wipe the phone. Enjoy mobile freedom.


Trouble Shooting:
 
Error message: Phone unlocked but no service

Solution: Run software again and start from stage 4 (put phone in boot mode and proceed). Ignore “account has zero credits” message. You can unlock the same phone as many times as you wish.