as i said in title i can unlock the bootloader of my phone even im on stock or using custom rom like WB 5.0? because this before after i downgrade to kernel but i stock at SE LOGO
First thanks for choosing the right section.
Second your title isn't a question, it is a sentence with a question mark at the end.
Third. Read that damn post!!! It is normal that you stuck at the SE logo after downgrading your kernel becuase the don't fit.
Fourth. I don't think you don't need to unlock the BL when you ask these question. Leave it! Safer for you and your phone.
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punkkeks said:
First thanks for choosing the right section.
Second your title isn't a question, it is a sentence with a question mark at the end.
Third. Read that damn post!!! It is normal that you stuck at the SE logo after downgrading your kernel becuase the don't fit.
Fourth. I don't think you don't need to unlock the BL when you ask these question. Leave it! Safer for you and your phone.
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Thanks, I have three newbie questions:
Does it mean I can flash WB's v. 5 with xrecovery without unlocking the bootloader?
I understand unlocking the bootloader and unlocking my AT&T phone are two different processes. So I gather that even if I unlock the bootloader, my phone is still locked to AT&T. Am I correct?
I have the unlock code from AT&T, but WB's ROM doesn't seem to let me unlock my phone, even when I insert a non-AT&T SIM card, my phone says "No SIM card". Do I need to go back to an earlier version of WB's ROM or even go back to Android 2.1 to unlock my phone? Also, the unlock instruction says press the "<" key. I don't see a "<" key on the X10. I am currently on WB 4.04S.
gAracUh said:
as i said in title i can unlock the bootloader of my phone even im on stock or using custom rom like WB 5.0? because this before after i downgrade to kernel but i stock at SE LOGO
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1.YES U CAN unlock on stock or custom kernel....
2.about stucking at SE LOGO just complete the process and it will be fine.
3.AT any time u want to Quit the process just flash the Upgrade package by aZUZU
3.Strictly follow steps by 9Lukas5..also check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256726
guywong said:
I have the unlock code from AT&T, but WB's ROM doesn't seem to let me unlock my phone, even when I insert a non-AT&T SIM card, my phone says "No SIM card". Do I need to go back to an earlier version of WB's ROM or even go back to Android 2.1 to unlock my phone? Also, the unlock instruction says press the "<" key. I don't see a "<" key on the X10. I am currently on WB 4.04S.
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Best is to get back to a generic one and then flash again a costum ron
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punkkeks said:
First thanks for choosing the right section.
Second your title isn't a question, it is a sentence with a question mark at the end.
Third. Read that damn post!!! It is normal that you stuck at the SE logo after downgrading your kernel becuase the don't fit.
Fourth. I don't think you don't need to unlock the BL when you ask these question. Leave it! Safer for you and your phone.
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sorry for my mistaken typing of sentence. im just confused yesterday thanks to all who replied in this thread
gAracUh said:
sorry for my mistaken typing of sentence. im just confused yesterday thanks to all who replied in this thread
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If you are not comfortable with the kernel downgrade/upgrade method try downgrading to 2.1, then root, then start unlocking your bootloader from there.
aR_ChRiS said:
If you are not comfortable with the kernel downgrade/upgrade method try downgrading to 2.1, then root, then start unlocking your bootloader from there.
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oh thanks for advice dude i appreciate it!
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ok so i used the tool to check see if i could unlock my boot loader, which said i had the semc certificate so i could proceed,
i then unlocked my bootloader , instaled custom kernel from doomlord, now my phone only makes emergency calls someone did mention about if it wasnt unlocked properly , it would lose my radio, so it would seem this is what has happened,
now my question is, how do i sort it any advice is greatly apreciated, i have tried multiple roms, kernels,
thanks andy
Did your phone locked simcard or not?
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ask the laser, I'm pretty sure he said the only way to fix it its to pay and use setool though
my phone was unlocked, and the bootloader test tool said it had the semc certificate,
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ask the laser, I'm pretty sure he said the only way to fix it its to pay and use setool though
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ye ive pmed him, awaiting response, that being said someone already said it]f the test too said sems certificate then it should be ok, the phone actually isnt recognizing any sim card now, saying baseband unknown altho ive tried to reflash 2.1.71
Try flash 2.1 and maybe try unlocking bl again, my bb was unknown after I unlocked my bl and that's what I did, so back to stock 2.1, than root, install xrec unlock bl,and than go from there.... hope you get it fixed
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Try flash 2.1 and maybe try unlocking bl again, my bb was unknown after I unlocked my bl and that's what I did, so back to stock 2.1, than root, install xrec unlock bl,and than go from there.... hope you get it fixed
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exactly what i done mate, so now i should be o to install a custom kernel and custom rom again without mucking it up again???
If that don't work try the re-lock tool its in the dev section, it might work...
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exactly what i done mate, so now i should be o to install a custom kernel and custom rom again without mucking it up again???
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Once you get radio back, you can do whatever you want, just be carefull...
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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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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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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
Hello
Just purchased a SK17i Xperia Mini Pro Black Version that is locked to 02 (UK network). I am obvously new to all this stuff but do have a basic understanding but here are some questions:
1) I am thinking of waiting until Android 4.0 is Officially released by SE to update my phone (btw, anyone know when the update is coming). Was wondering when I update will I still be able to root my phone?
2) When I root (if I can) I want to install Set CPU to overclock my phone. However I have heard this drains batteries? Is this true and if so how can I make my phone faster?
3) I need to unlock my phone. Can this be done for free after rooting? If not, can someone link me to the cheapest place I can get this unlocked from?
Thanks in advance to anyone that answers
Hey dude,welcome to XMP family.
1)According to Xperia Blog,XMP will get the ICS update in the end of May or early June,after the first wave for arcS,neoV and ray.I don't know whether we can root it on official ICS or not,but I think to get a rooted phone is easy once you unlock the bootloader,and besides,there are so many developers here.
2)When it comes to overclocking,apparently it would cause battery drain faster.But with my experience,I hardly feel its difference on SE stock Rom.As for custom rom like FXP's,which I has used for a while,it drains about 2~3% per hour while idle(drop speed is two times than stock.)
3)Certainly you can unlock your phone for free,see this thread & tutorial.But it should be noticed that once you unlock it then you may invalidate your warranty.
Mine is on FXP CM9(ICS) and it's kind of laggy,but I can't tell it's because of the ICS rom or existed bugs.As SE said,we may not have the same experience like Gingerbread if we update to ICS.
noradoor said:
Hey dude,welcome to XMP family.
1)According to Xperia Blog,XMP will get the ICS update in the end of May or early June,after the first wave for arcS,neoV and ray.I don't know whether we can root it on official ICS or not,but I think to get a rooted phone is easy once you unlock the bootloader,and besides,there are so many developers here.
2)When it comes to overclocking,apparently it would cause battery drain faster.But with my experience,I hardly feel its difference on SE stock Rom.As for custom rom like FXP's,which I has used for a while,it drains about 2~3% per hour while idle(drop speed is two times than stock.)
3)Certainly you can unlock your phone for free,see this thread & tutorial.But it should be noticed that once you unlock it then you may invalidate your warranty.
Mine is on FXP CM9(ICS) and it's kind of laggy,but I can't tell it's because of the ICS rom or existed bugs.As SE said,we may not have the same experience like Gingerbread if we update to ICS.
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Hello mate, thanks for the great post
I think I will leave stock ROM once updated actually, seems to be running fine atm as it is.
I think I will still update to the official ICS when it comes out as does look worth it.
Just about no. 3) I think your talking about after rooting, the process to get custom ROMs by unlocking the bootloader? I was talking about the network? lol
Unless I'm mistaken?
Thanks again
subbyhasan said:
Hello mate, thanks for the great post
I think I will leave stock ROM once updated actually, seems to be running fine atm as it is.
I think I will still update to the official ICS when it comes out as does look worth it.
Just about no. 3) I think your talking about after rooting, the process to get custom ROMs by unlocking the bootloader? I was talking about the network? lol
Unless I'm mistaken?
Thanks again
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There is no way to get your phone unlocked from a network for free but WontanServer offers an unlocking for $15. You can try that out. Just type WontanServer in Google and click the 1st link. WontanServer is legit and won't steal your money
Though as a warning you might not be able to update to ICS as it also might unlock your bootloader. Just double check, as I am not 100% sure. Also it will void your warranty
BudgyN1 said:
There is no way to get your phone unlocked from a network for free but WontanServer offers an unlocking for $15. You can try that out. Just type WontanServer in Google and click the 1st link. WontanServer is legit and won't steal your money
Though as a warning you might not be able to update to ICS as it also might unlock your bootloader. Just double check, as I am not 100% sure. Also it will void your warranty
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Thanks alot, will take a look at that website
What do you mean by updating to ICS will unlock my bootloader? Isn't that a good thing? Don't mind about warranty, can have that sorted out but don't understand the bold line mate
Thanks
good thing in the sense? If you don't bother about warranty then you can try custom ROM ics.but the problem is some bugs are not fixed by developers they will take time.main bug is camera not working..i am using ics so just check k? Good luck
Xperian8~ click thanks if it helps...
subbyhasan said:
What do you mean by updating to ICS will unlock my bootloader? Isn't that a good thing? Don't mind about warranty, can have that sorted out but don't understand the bold line mate
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He meant that the Wotanserver network-unlock method might unlock your bootloader (which it does). This bootloader unlock, whilst giving you access to custom ROMs etc, might not behave with official SONY updates (such as ICS) - I'd link you for proof but I'm not allowed to due to my low post count .
Also, Google 'Omnius Unlock'. They will unlock your phone for free over the next few days (Easter promotion). I'm not sure how reputable those guys are though so you'll want to check.
Thanks for that Omnius Lock thing, looks great and will check it out
So, if I unlock it I may be unable to upgrade to 4.0? That is a bit stupid to say the least? Anyone on an Xperia that was unlocked then ugraded to 4.0? Did it become locked again?
subbyhasan said:
Thanks for that Omnius Lock thing, looks great and will check it out
So, if I unlock it I may be unable to upgrade to 4.0? That is a bit stupid to say the least? Anyone on an Xperia that was unlocked then ugraded to 4.0? Did it become locked again?
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If your phone's bootloader is unlocked you can not recieve any official update through Sony as it will brick your phone but you can install a ICS ROM.
subbyhasan said:
Thanks for that Omnius Lock thing, looks great and will check it out
So, if I unlock it I may be unable to upgrade to 4.0? That is a bit stupid to say the least? Anyone on an Xperia that was unlocked then ugraded to 4.0? Did it become locked again?
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Well I'm not sure about 'stupid', you'll have to weigh it up. If you look in the development section, there's already a very useable version of ICS (look for MiniCMSanwich), which is potentially better than Sony's bloatware-infused and themed version (not to mention probably unrootable) due in a couple of months.
I think it's mainly FOTA bricks that happen (over-the air updating from Sony), and some bootloader unlocks allow for this by just patching the bootloader to make it seem unlocked (any SETool unlock will do this). So there are a number of options.
Be careful also of some bootloader methods stripping the DRM keys, these are used by Sony services like TrackID, which will cease to work (permanently) following a bootloader unlock.
Edit: There's a distinct difference between a network unlock and a bootloader unlock, the former will nearly always also execute the latter, but the latter can be done by itself (obviously only on unbranded phones). The method of getting a custom ROM is basically network unlock > bootloader unlock > root > install custom kernel > install custom ROM. Root can be done before the unlocks, I believe.
I'm new to all this too, only trying to explain because I know how much of a total pain it was to work it all out .
BudgyN1 said:
If your phone's bootloader is unlocked you can not recieve any official update through Sony as it will brick your phone but you can install a ICS ROM.
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He is talking about network lock.
Network lock stays away, updating probably won't lock it again, but no one has tried and we do not have any sure information
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notoxa said:
Well I'm not sure about 'stupid', you'll have to weigh it up. If you look in the development section, there's already a very useable version of ICS (look for MiniCMSanwich), which is potentially better than Sony's bloatware-infused and themed version (not to mention probably unrootable) due in a couple of months.
I think it's mainly FOTA bricks that happen (over-the air updating from Sony), and some bootloader unlocks allow for this by just patching the bootloader to make it seem unlocked (any SETool unlock will do this). So there are a number of options.
Be careful also of some bootloader methods stripping the DRM keys, these are used by Sony services like TrackID, which will cease to work (permanently) following a bootloader unlock.
Edit: There's a distinct difference between a network unlock and a bootloader unlock, the former will nearly always also execute the latter, but the latter can be done by itself (obviously only on unbranded phones). The method of getting a custom ROM is basically network unlock > bootloader unlock > root > install custom kernel > install custom ROM. Root can be done before the unlocks, I believe.
I'm new to all this too, only trying to explain because I know how much of a total pain it was to work it all out .
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Ah, right. Makes everything at lot clearer thanks
So if I do unlock through the Wotanserver place, my bootloader will be unlocked but I wouldn't be able to get official ICS, but a just as good if not better copy? Is the ROM fully stable as in does everything function fine? I have heard of an ICS ROM which stopped HD recording on Xperias. Does this have any such problem?
Someguyfromhell said:
He is talking about network lock.
Network lock stays away, updating probably won't lock it again, but no one has tried and we do not have any sure information
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Hopefully will but doubt I can update now anyways
Can I just say thank you to every single poster on this thread. You have all been immensely helpful. There are few forums which reply so quickly and as well as many people on here have done so thanks a lot to everyone
ya noob question
but help..
im not able to load the ftf file or even see it from the flashtool
i put it in the firmware folder
check the image i attached and see if you can help
lord.tomriddle said:
ya noob question
but help..
im not able to load the ftf file or even see it from the flashtool
i put it in the firmware folder
check the image i attached and see if you can help
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What you on about mate? Make your own thread
Also, just a quick question to add: Do I have to go to SE to get my boot loader unlocked? Or will it automatically unlock with Flashtool when I flash the Kernel?
Thanks
subbyhasan said:
What you on about mate? Make your own thread
Also, just a quick question to add: Do I have to go to SE to get my boot loader unlocked? Or will it automatically unlock with Flashtool when I flash the Kernel?
Thanks
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MY flashtooll aint showing the ftf files..
and you need to unlock bootloader..
got to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
you can also use the program called SE Bootloader unloker-relocker.Its very simple to unlock it,easyer than ofical way on se website.
piotrasss87 said:
you can also use the program called SE Bootloader unloker-relocker.Its very simple to unlock it,easyer than ofical way on se website.
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Thanks for that, do you have a link for me which I can use?
And just generally, can I add that this is the way to get MiniCMSanwich ROM on my XMP:
Root (zerg's software) (not needed but useful so might as well do it then)
Unlock Bootloader (from SE's website or the link which hopefully the above poster/someone else gives me)
Kernel Installation (Flashtool)
Finally, flash the ROM and Gapps using Clockwork Mod Recovery
Thanks
piotrasss87 said:
you can also use the program called SE Bootloader unloker-relocker.Its very simple to unlock it,easyer than ofical way on se website.
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It is the same unlock method, just everything brought to one place by that app maker.
Rooting your phone before custom ROM installation is not needed, because old ROM(stock) gets deleted anyway and custom ROMs include root already.
Someguyfromhell said:
It is the same unlock method, just everything brought to one place by that app maker.
Rooting your phone before custom ROM installation is not needed, because old ROM(stock) gets deleted anyway and custom ROMs include root already.
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Ah, right will probably leave it then
Thanks a lot
As I said its make much easyer
there you go mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
hi i am a new user of xperia neo.....in my device bootloader unlock allowed says NO...now can anyone help me to unlock my bootloader ???? plzz someone help me ,which method i can use to unlock bootloader....and if my bootloader is lock can i use recovery mode on my device ????
Please read the stickies before posting.
Boot loader unlock no= no fast boot so you cannot flash custom kernels, but you can flash all stock ones including ics.
You can still root and install cwm, this will allow you to flash any rom for locked boot loader.
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Minhazxda said:
hi i am a new user of xperia neo.....in my device bootloader unlock allowed says NO...now can anyone help me to unlock my bootloader ???? plzz someone help me ,which method i can use to unlock bootloader....and if my bootloader is lock can i use recovery mode on my device ????
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You can unlock your booloader but you will have to pay for the service, pm Jinx13 about it
i have rooted my phone & installed cwm recovery...but when i reboot my phone,it hanged on sony ericsson logo screen...and i have to open my battery to restart my phone...plzzz explain how gain recovery mode on my device..
Minhazxda said:
i have rooted my phone & installed cwm recovery...but when i reboot my phone,it hanged on sony ericsson logo screen...and i have to open my battery to restart my phone...plzzz explain how gain recovery mode on my device..
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How did you installed CWM?
i have used the first method of this thread.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=74
Follow this one instead, you missed an important bit of info on the other, only use on fw 2.3.3
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your post said...."No thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator"...plzzz give me a valid thread
and bro my android version is 2.3.4 & build number is 4.0.2.A.0.42...how can i downgrade my android version to 2.3.3 ????
Actually no you can just read the stickies, you are going to murder your phone, you cannot downgrade to 2.3.3 you'll get the 0% battery issue.
Why people start messing with things without research I don't know.
Do your self a favor and read the stickies before you try anything else you will find the right way to root
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mpiekp said:
you cannot downgrade to 2.3.3 you'll get the 0% battery issue.
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I think that's only when going down to 2.3.2. Not sure, but I think.
Madfysh said:
I think that's only when going down to 2.3.2. Not sure, but I think.
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Either way he doesn't need to too root
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