Hello.. Newbie here..
Here's the thing.. I have an NTT-Docomo branded Xperia x10 or SO-01B..
I've read that for you to be able to unlock it, you have to debrand it first to a generic firmware.. The phone had 2.1 update-1 initially..
I was able to update it with a pre-rooted 2.3 stock ROM.. I booted it up and asked for an unlock PIN..
And since I wanted to use it with a different SIM aside from NTT-Docomo, I took it to a store the next day to have it unlocked.. I waited like 2 hours then the technician told me that he couldn't unlock it because he couldn't find the needed drivers in unlocking it.. I think he was using SETool that time..
I left the shop.. and when I checked the phone, much to my surprise, it had signal bars on it.. It was only on for a few seconds then it disappeared.. I inserted another working SIM because I got curious if he was able to unlock it without him realizing..
I was expecting the phone to ask for an unlock PIN, but it didn't.. Same thing happened.. It had full signal bars for like 5 mins, but those disappeared..
I checked the phone's Service Menu and here's the info I got..
[ ] Network 5
[ ] Network Subset 5
[ ] Service Provider 5
[ ] Corporate 5
[ ] SIM 0
It doesn't have a cross mark unlike before for Network..
What could be the problem with this phone?
Thanks in advanced..
Try flashing to a Generic 2.1 stock ROM first. Check if it can hold signals for a longer period.
And did u also update to the required baseband and kernel for 2.3.3?
incomplet_ said:
I was able to update it with a pre-rooted 2.3 stock ROM.. I booted it up and asked for an unlock PIN..
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My x10 does the same thing sometimes, I just discard it and it works, I suggest trying different basebands/stock roms, for more information please read the newbie threads in the Q&A section and the several guides.
Manually enter your 3g settings or flash the rom
Sent from my x10 on official gingerbread
fawadmir said:
Try flashing to a Generic 2.1 stock ROM first. Check if it can hold signals for a longer period.
And did u also update to the required baseband and kernel for 2.3.3?
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Yes, I flashed it with Baseband 71 which is required for the pre-rooted 2.3.3 ..
Lion3494 said:
Manually enter your 3g settings or flash the rom
Sent from my x10 on official gingerbread
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I tried entering the 3G settings manually but it didn't work still..
SeZ87 said:
My x10 does the same thing sometimes, I just discard it and it works, I suggest trying different basebands/stock roms, for more information please read the newbie threads in the Q&A section and the several guides.
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What is it that you discard?
Anyway, thanks all for suggesting to have it flashed again with another ROM.. I'll try doing that..
BTW, yesterday I tried installing Wolfbreak's 2.3 .. I checked the SIM lock info under Service Menu..
And the previous
[ ] Network 5
[ ] Network Subset 5
[ ] Service Provider 5
[ ] Corporate 5
[ ] SIM 0
became like this
[? Network
]
[? Network Subset
]
[? Service Provider
]
[? Corporate
]
[? SIM
]
and under Configuration of Service Menu,
I can see
Working band/s :
Unknown
I know that there should be something like GSM 850 Mhz, GSM 900 Mhz etc under it.. but those were gone now.. And I'm pretty sure that kernel and baseband were installed..
Hello.. I'm sorry for reviving this old thread.. But I think it's better than creating a new one..
Anyway, is it possible that the phone is partially unlocked? Because it doesn't ask for an unlock code anymore and it can detect signals but can't connect to the network..
And can I revert the changes made to this phone? Like have the phone asks for an unlock code again.. Thanks
My advice is to repair it with pccompanion, then start again
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dont mess with service menu. you will get you sim card locked permenanently. coz service menu is for telecom operators.
I downgraded it again to 2.1 update-1.. Will relocking the bootloader to NTT-Docomo make the phone ask for an unlock code when an unsupported sim is inserted?
incomplet_ said:
I downgraded it again to 2.1 update-1.. Will relocking the bootloader to NTT-Docomo make the phone ask for an unlock code when an unsupported sim is inserted?
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I think u confusing bl unlock with sim unlock. If u have sim unlocked ur phone then don't unlock bl, u will lose radio.
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laneyofdeath said:
I think u confusing bl unlock with sim unlock. If u have sim unlocked ur phone then don't unlock bl, u will lose radio.
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Not necassarily, only certain sim unlock methods wil have that side effect.
If you used s1tool to simunlock you can still unlock the bootloader.
Read the_lasers original thread on unlocking the bootloader for the correct advice
gregbradley said:
Not necassarily, only certain sim unlock methods wil have that side effect.
If you used s1tool to simunlock you can still unlock the bootloader.
Read the_lasers original thread on unlocking the bootloader for the correct advice
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True well pointed out.
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i Flashed a1exander's M1U1 1.11.4 v11 ROM and I'm having some trouble dealing with No service bug , I'm really just a beginner and could use some help i want to keep my phone on this ROM cuz I really like it I'd appreciate ur help
some help here guys !
I've just flashed the stock ROM and now it says your sim card does not allow connection network , I really need some help here I'm sure there someone around here knows what to do !
cool_007 said:
I've just flashed the stock ROM and now it says your sim card does not allow connection network , I really need some help here I'm sure there someone around here knows what to do !
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Give some more info. Have you unlocked bootloader? Which baseband you are on. Is you sim unlocked.
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Give some more info. Have you unlocked bootloader? Which baseband you are on. Is you sim unlocked.
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yes I've have unlocked bootloader actually that sim issue started just after unlocking the bootloader , baseband is .71 I'm on stock right nw & yes my sim is unlocked I'm beginning to think that issue is a hardware thing :S
did you resolve problem witch the signal ??
no i didnt :S
Did you flash the A1 kernel before installing this rom.
You unlocked your bootloader with the wrong tool or you unlocked your X10 from another unlocking service than setool , next time read all info before unlocking your bootloader
You can unlock your X10 with setool then you will have the right certificates and it will work
or
you can relock it with the tool the_laser posted in this thread but ofc you won't be able to flash some ROM's
I resolve this problem
MeTheRebel said:
You unlocked your bootloader with the wrong tool or you unlocked your X10 from another unlocking service than setool , next time read all info before unlocking your bootloader
You can unlock your X10 with setool then you will have the right certificates and it will work
or
you can relock it with the tool the_laser posted in this thread but ofc you won't be able to flash some ROM's
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I did read the info and I unlocked it using a batch file from this post :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
badbar said:
I resolve this problem
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how did u do it ??? I was beginning to think there was something messed up with the hardware , plz tell me how u did it ?
ynkamat said:
Did you flash the A1 kernel before installing this rom.
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yes I did flash it
I wonder many ppl are facing this same problem after unlocking their bootloader. I reverted to 2.1 fw, unlocked it and restored 2.3 and flashed .71 baseband. Its working fine.
MeTheRebel said:
You unlocked your bootloader with the wrong tool or you unlocked your X10 from another unlocking service than setool , next time read all info before unlocking your bootloader
You can unlock your X10 with setool then you will have the right certificates and it will work
or
you can relock it with the tool the_laser posted in this thread but ofc you won't be able to flash some ROM's
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how can I relock it ?
problem solved !
any chance you nice chaps could tell me how to fix it i have same problem cheers
Hey
How did you resolve this problem.
I am having same problem, no service!!! sim is recognized but no service
please if you could help.
Regards,
hi, I have a questions..searched for it..did not found any conclusive answer:
-unlocking my bootloader- does that mean i have my sim unlocked aswell ?
(i can insert any sim card) ???
Nope,bootloader doesn't mean that u have your sim unlocked,its a different thing.
zehroone said:
hi, I have a questions..searched for it..did not found any conclusive answer:
-unlocking my bootloader- does that mean i have my sim unlocked aswell ?
(i can insert any sim card) ???
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Sent from my xperia "z10i"
It allows u to flash custom kernels to ur phone (ie doomkernel).
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thanks for help....
i have now another problem...i flashed my phone with a doomkernel after unlocking bootloader...it worked fine...tried custom room-failed...tryed to upgrade kernel, tryed downdrade...nothing works..it wont start...when i try to start the phone it shows the phone with an exclamation sign near it....
now i want to flash a 2.1 firmware(please post link) so i can ulock my bootloader again...also some advice on how to unbrick it......any advice....also...what the best way to get my sim unlocked....
thanks
Exactly.
laneyofdeath said:
It allows u to flash custom kernels to ur phone (ie doomkernel).
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C
zehroone said:
i have now another problem...i flashed my phone with a doomkernel after unlocking bootloader...it worked fine...tried custom room-failed...tryed to upgrade kernel, tryed downdrade...nothing works..it wont start...when i try to start the phone it shows the phone with an exclamation sign near it....
now i want to flash a 2.1 firmware(please post link) so i can ulock my bootloader again...also some advice on how to unbrick it......any advice....also...what the best way to get my sim unlocked....
thanks
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Careful buddy u gonna mess ur phone up. U have no reason to downgrade kernel now flashtool can do it all on 2.3.3. If u unlocked successfully then it will still be unlocked unless u relock it yourself (flashing new Rom/changing kernel etc will not relock it). Refer to various guides on bl unlock but be careful. That sounds like a recipe for disaster pal. (if u need help pm me but it sleep time for me now so it'll b tomoz)
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solved
problem solved.....
flashed new kernel and rom
bootloader seems to be unlocked.....
only problem is: SIM UNLOCK any ideeas?
zehroone said:
problem solved.....
flashed new kernel and rom
bootloader seems to be unlocked.....
only problem is: SIM UNLOCK any ideeas?
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Have a look at s1tool (I think it called)
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Uhm...i have it but no info on how to use....no thread....tried pushing the flash button(whatever that does) but it sayd i need to select some king of packages....any ideeas
the s1 tool thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
Its just for unlocking the bootloader
Sorry yeah got name wrong (cant remember name of what I thinking of) from looks of it few sites offer this service, but at a cost.
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I'm trying to solve a problem, but I realize that I need some help, and I think that my question could be someone's question too.
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader with the smartphone locked to Vodafone or other service provider? If not, how can I unlock the smartphone?
Yes, you can. My sim-card is also locked, i suggest you unlock bootloader from newest flashtool cuz it's easier.
Or use the guide by 9Lucas5 (use semc.bat)
I tried to use the 9Lucas5 guide but I've got no results, probably because I have emuled Windows on my MAC OS .
But I haven't tried with this new version of the flashtool yet. Do I need any firmware?
nram said:
I tried to use the 9Lucas5 guide but I've got no results, probably because I have emuled Windows on my MAC OS .
But I haven't tried with this new version of the flashtool yet. Do I need any firmware?
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U just need to be on latest se firmware (BB .71) also u do know unlocking ur bl has nothing to do with what network ur on. It not sim unlock.
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yes you can, i unlock bootloader yesterday it took me 10 minutes, i have a x10i, what smartphone do you have?
read this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
juliospinoza said:
yes you can, i unlock bootloader yesterday it took me 10 minutes, i have a x10i, what smartphone do you have?
read this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
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I have x10i too, but it didn't work. Tomorrow I will try again.
I have many times unlocked bootloader, perfectly know this procedure and has noticed, that sometimes it is possible to reach result, only by preliminary flashing of official 2.1 ROM. Certainly, thus it is not more necessary to do "kernel downgrade"
verdazil said:
I have many times unlocked bootloader, perfectly know this procedure and has noticed, that sometimes it is possible to reach result, only by preliminary flashing of official 2.1 ROM. Certainly, thus it is not more necessary to do "kernel downgrade"
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Use flashtool method not kernel up/down method it slightly old and flashtool is a one button method which doesn't require changing kernel in any way (from gb)
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i unlock my bootloader, but not remove sim lock
infinityyyy said:
i unlock my bootloader, but not remove sim lock
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That's not what it does. It means that if u use a custom kernel it will boot into that straight away, saving time, rather than booting up semc kernel then custom one (hence why se logo disappears on boot)
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I was able to unlock the bootloader by following this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
my sim is not working in dark edition hd v1.5. cynogenmod 7.2.0 rc0 is not stable too in my xperia x10i. help me if u know what to do to get rid of these bugs...
Yup it sucks alright
Tried it
Random WLODs
FC's everywhere
Sms issues
Lag lag & lag
Really really SUCKS!!
My suggestion flash a stock based Rom there are many to choose from and most of them are having Xperia S features
Go ahead remove this
Black/Dark GARBAGE HD
You'll be a lot happier trust me
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Check this rom ya its great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
[X10] Semc Debrand Engine | V6.0 | FreeXperia Project | 6.0.A.3.62 | RELEASED !
Sim is not detected even after unlocking bootloader...
MY SIM IS NOT DETECTED IN MY XPERIA X10I EVEN AFTER UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER....... DO ANY ONE HAVE ANY IDEAL OR KNOW ANY PROCEDURE PLS POST ME..............
BL4CK H4WK said:
MY SIM IS NOT DETECTED IN MY XPERIA X10I EVEN AFTER UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER....... DO ANY ONE HAVE ANY IDEAL OR KNOW ANY PROCEDURE PLS POST ME..............
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Just flash global generic firmware with flashtool and start again from scratch,
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it still not working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i've downloaded and flashed global firmware 2.1.... it get's stucked with se text while booting..... pls give me the download link for the stock rom 2.1, kernel, baseband and the procedure for flashing it.........
my x10i shows incorrect pincode after rooting.... am in india... pls help....
my mobile is showing in correct pin code and it is showing no service..
am in india....... if any one knows how to correct it help me....
It says in the picture "incorrect pin".
Why is it saying that.
And has all that crap happened just after you've flashed the rom,or was it working before.
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what is the pin no. for sim pin unlock in achotjan_freexperia_semc_debrand_engine_v6.
it has'nt asked me any pin code........... what is the 4digit pin for sim pin unlock in achotjan_freexperia_semc_debrand_engine_v6.0_beta6.0.A.3.62
Every thing gone wrong only after i flashed a custom rom
yes, it is asking me only now, after i've rooted.....
everything was perfect before while am using the stock se rom 2.3.3 GB..........
ALL HAPPENED ONLY AFTER I FLASHED A CUSTOM ROM.......
What will happen if i flash a rom without the simlock.ta
CAN ANYBODY ANSWER ME WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I FLASH A ROM WITHOUT THE SIMLOCK.TA, WHICH IS PRESENT INSIDE THE CUSTOM ROM PACKAGE.........
IF I DID LIKE THAT WILL I GET RID OF THE SIM PIN PROBLEM....
I flashed a rom and when I switched on the phone,there was a screen asking for a sim unlock code.
All I done was press the button "dismiss",and the phone worked as normal.
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is there any truley talented up here in this forum
only a truley talented developer can solve my "no sim recogniztion" and to install my se stock 2.3.3 camera in my rooted x10i with android 2.3.7 without any bugs..., wifi thereing problem, if the developer in this forum are really tallented solve my problem!!!! and prove yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe the developer doesn't care since you've slagged off his rom.
I used to be like you until I read Feras statement about "roms he creates as for his use and he shares them for people to try".
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Right, so first: Have you unlocked your bootloader?
Second: Is your phone sim-unlocked? (In other words, are you able to use a sim card from another carrier in your phone?)
Third: If you haven't gotten your x10 sim-unlocked you're going to have to relock your bootloader.
Here is the tool to relock your bootloader.
Fourth: Assuming the above is all true, you need to sim-unlock your phone. You can either contact your cell carrier (if you bought the phone from them), or use one of the paid services online. I don't know which service can do it because I went with the cell carrier route
Hope I helped! If I did, don't forget to hit the 'thanks' button
BL4CK H4WK said:
MY SIM IS NOT DETECTED IN MY XPERIA X10I EVEN AFTER UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER....... DO ANY ONE HAVE ANY IDEAL OR KNOW ANY PROCEDURE PLS POST ME..............
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helle,
I have the same problem and I found the solution,
the problem exists on the unlock bootloder,
I try to unlock the bootloder by this method and it works fine now.
thanks
BL4CK H4WK said:
CAN ANYBODY ANSWER ME WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I FLASH A ROM WITHOUT THE SIMLOCK.TA, WHICH IS PRESENT INSIDE THE CUSTOM ROM PACKAGE.........
IF I DID LIKE THAT WILL I GET RID OF THE SIM PIN PROBLEM....
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Depends on your bootloader status. If u unlocked bl after SIM-unlock u may have broke radio. Revert back to stock and relock bl then u can start again
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I was just wondering whether (in my current condition) bootloader unlock allowed = no
should be bootloader unlock allowed = yes ?
I bought my sola from target (locked to vodafone AU) - but I already owned a telstra SIM, so I went to voda and got a SIM unlock code for my phone, and managed to successfully unlock my phone and use my telstra SIM, the thing is - shouldn't this mean that bootloader unlock allowed = yes ?
From my understanding and research, {if} SIM lock = no; {then} bootloader unlock allowed {should be} = yes; is this true ?
<Service menu screenshots attached>
I asked Vodafone and they gave me nothing useful, and then I asked sony and they reckoned it is not unlockable, but from what i have read, it should be ?
Their (SONY'S) Reply:
Unfortunately if the Bootloader is listed as not being unlockable this can not be changed. This is a choice of the network the handset is designed for and is not tied into any form of SIM or network lock.
Also something else that doesn't make sense is that Sony provided me with a bootloader unlock key even though they know it is not unlockable: ...
You have requested an unlock boot loader key from unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.
Your unlock boot loader key is: 8***************
------ YOU DON'T NEED TO FINISH READING THE REST (ONLY IF YOU NEED MORE INFO), OTHERWISE PLEASE REPLY and thank you soo much in advance :fingers-crossed::good:------
{What I Sent Them}:
I unlocked the phone successfully from Vodafone using the unlock code they supplied to me to be able to use it with any carrier, but my Bootloader Unlock Status Allowed = No. Shouldn't it be yes, as I have no SIM lock now?
{Handset Unlock Procedure for IMEI: 352264057451326
Your unlock code is: 2159974611920211
Manufacturer/Model: SE_Xperia Sola}
Details From Service Menu:
Service Menu(apk)>Service Info > SIM lock:
[ ] Network Unlimited
[ ] Network subset Unlimited
[ ] Service provider Unlimited
[ ] Corporate Unlimited
Service Menu(apk)>Service Info>Configuration:
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
Their (SONY'S) Reply:
Unfortunately if the Bootloader is listed as not being unlockable this can not be changed. This is a choice of the network the handset is designed for and is not tied into any form of SIM or network lock.
Firstly
It took me a long time to read this m tired now
Secondly
Sim lock has nothing to do wid bootloader unlock
Sony gave u an unlock key
Bt remember u have to put only 14digits of ur imei to get a key
So u can say that its not DEVICE specific ( there are probabilities that key will work on 10 sony devices wid same 1st 14digits of imei) ( not necessarily true)
Its only a matter of luck that u got a handset wid unlock bootloader
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Firstly
It took me a long time to read this m tired now
Secondly
Sim lock has nothing to do wid bootloader unlock
Sony gave u an unlock key
Bt remember u have to put only 14digits of ur imei to get a key
So u can say that its not DEVICE specific ( there are probabilities that key will work on 10 sony devices wid same 1st 14digits of imei) ( not necessarily true)
Its only a matter of luck that u got a handset wid unlock bootloader
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Okay thanks man, you gave me exactly what I wanted to know :good::laugh::silly:
But is there anything I could do about unlocking it ? :fingers-crossed:
patsater said:
Okay thanks man, you gave me exactly what I wanted to know :good::laugh::silly:
But is there anything I could do about unlocking it ? :fingers-crossed:
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Unfortunately not my friend
Bootloader info is present on trim area
And messing wid it results in a hard brick no doubt
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Unfortunately not my friend
Bootloader info is present on trim area
And messing wid it results in a hard brick no doubt
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Okay, thanks for the help, really appreciate it :good:
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Unfortunately not my friend
Bootloader info is present on trim area
And messing wid it results in a hard brick no doubt
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just one more thing, why does my phone say that bootloader unlock allowed = no but i can flash kernels using flashtool without any problems?
patsater said:
just one more thing, why does my phone say that bootloader unlock allowed = no but i can flash kernels using flashtool without any problems?
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U can flash kernel.ftf via flashmode using flashtool
Because it is sony signed
U will never b able to flash any custom kernels
drsanket_xperia_u said:
U can flash kernel.ftf via flashmode using flashtool
Because it is sony signed
U will never b able to flash any custom kernels
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Okay, that makes sense. You've been a great help for me man! :laugh::good:
drasnket i got a question for ya please help me i sent u to your mail box
Desparoux said:
drasnket i got a question for ya please help me i sent u to your mail box
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I responded about loader.sin
Did u checked??
Yes ive solved it but now cant instal boot img I think its cwm but it fail dont understand anything
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