Bootloader Unlocking
Official Unlocking
→ Advantages : Safest method possible
→ Disadvantages : Will void warranty , DRM & stuff will be wiped ,You will not be able to update your phone by SE's official programs
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Unofficial Unlocking Method
→ Advantages : Will not void warranty if relocked & given to service center, DRM & stuff will not be wiped,You can update your phone by SE's official programs
→ Disadvantages : might brick if selected wrong TESTPOINT
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FAQ's
*See Attachments for more detailed view*
1.What is a TESTPOINT ?
A.It is used for function-test during production.
2. What do we use TESTPOINT for ?
A. To unlock our bootloader
3. How do we do it ?
A. we use a special software SETool & We connect our phone's TESTPOINT to ground (-ve)
4. Do we need to dismantle our phone to do this ?
A. nope
5. Where is this testpoint in our phone ?
A it is just above the simcard slot (a bit right-top)(pic in attachments)
6.'Might brick if wrong Point connected to ground' cannot we unbrick our phone again?
A.sure you can (needs SETOOL credits which costs some bucks & an account)
7.Is this method free ?
A.yes it is FREE , you need credits only to repair trim area
8. Does it works on sim locked phones?
A.No cause fastboot will be locked by the carrier
9. How to see if my phone supports bootloader unlocking ?
A.Dial *#*#7378423#*#* , then goto service info > configuration . At the bottom you should see this 'Bootloader unlock allowed' :YES , IF YES UNLOCKING SUPPORTED IF NO IT DOESN'T SUPPORT
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Useful Posts
!!!!TESTPOINT TO GROUND!!!!(NEGATIVE BATTERY POINT)(important)
PROOF : Works for neo v
Info about credits(not so important)
credits consumption(not so important)
If anything goes wrong use this thread [How-to] Repair Damaged Bootloader + Trim Area
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Relocking
Video Tutorial----XDA thread
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maintain extreme caution
Great news. For all Neo V owners, please vote to support your phone.
Thanks!
I unlocked my new phone (neo v)today in order to root my device.
But I found that there's no tools to root it.I tried superoneclick ,z4root and gingerbreak ,but all failed.
I hope for a tool to root it!!!!!!!!
thank you!!!
298800577 said:
I unlocked my new phone (neo v)today in order to root my device.
But I found that there's no tools to root it.I tried superoneclick ,z4root and gingerbreak ,but all failed.
I hope for a tool to root it!!!!!!!!
thank you!!!
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yes i've tried them too , it seems the EXPLOIT by which they work has been taken care in android v2.3.4
yeah i am hoping for a method to root my device too
Thank You for your voting in the above thread +1
mansirawat said:
Great news. For all Neo V owners, please vote to support your phone.
Thanks!
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Thank You for your voting in the above thread +1
Unlock Neo V may be the same as the Xperia Neo in WotanServer use the same firmware as I have seen on their website
But I'm not sure if the same firmware
Karl.A.C said:
Unlock Neo V may be the same as the Xperia Neo in WotanServer use the same firmware as I have seen on their website
But I'm not sure if the same firmware
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I guess as the camera is diff, the libs will cause issues. Will not suggest to take risk.
All the old root methods are not working, looks like all old exploits are closed in 2.3.4. Looking for an exploit to root. Lets see. If anyone already rooted Neo v, please share.
I totally agree that it is a risk and I would not do it because I understand very little about the subject android.
but it is only a guess.
The issue is very large libraries because I do not understand
Is there any way relocking the bootloader ? Or still no change ?
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
ssimmmo said:
Is there any way relocking the bootloader ? Or still no change ?
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
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no change... cant re-lock yet
hey guys , an awesome thread struck my eyes today , it says we can RELOCK our UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER
it works on ARC , NEO ... so it will work on NEO V too (i guess )
for people waiting to lock bootloader
FIRST MAKE SURE THIS WORKS (i've posted about NEO V , lets wait for the reply)
IF YES ENJOY , HAPPY RE-LOCKING
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
Awsm Thread.................
Awsm Thread...Thank You and Great News to hear...... Neo V Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
actually we should be thankful to the DEV'S
vimjam said:
yes i've tried them too , it seems the EXPLOIT by which they work has been taken care in android v2.3.4
yeah i am hoping for a method to root my device too
Thank You for your voting in the above thread +1
Thank You for your voting in the above thread +1
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Why u cant Root........This method works perfectly on all 2011 xperia models......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353800.
Just Dwld,put u r phone in debugging mode and plug it in u r pc and Run the RUNME.bat file.It works perfectly on Neo V and all 2011 xperia models
yes i know NEO V can be rooted , i posted that comment before that method was released.....i rooted my device long ago...
vimjam said:
yes i know NEO V can be rooted , i posted that comment before that method was released.....i rooted my device long ago...
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oops!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sry didnt see the date
haha lol
Relock bootloader? Yes... we can =) here is Vid Guide for N00bs =) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVIUNXNbZhU
Enjoy
Thx you Blagus!
SĐF said:
Relock bootloader? Yes... we can =) here is Vid Guide for N00bs =) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVIUNXNbZhU
Enjoy
Thx you Blagus!
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Lol all I got to do now is unlock the boatloader as mine I can't unlock from what is says on the Sony Ericsson dev site. Mine phone is on T-Mobile any one got any ideas
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
if you are on t-mobile then your bootloader & fastboot will be locked by your carrier...
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* , then goto service info > configuration . At the bottom you should see this
Bootloader unlock allowed :YES or NO , IF YES UNLOCKING SUPPORTED IF NO UNLOCKING IS NOT SUPPORTED
If it says NO then you have to buy 5 credits to use a full SETOOL to unlock your bootloader & you fastboot(if it is locked too)
@vimjam : The link Unofficial Unlocking Method 2 does not work.
Can you please update the same ?
Related
hi guys
i want to show how to have r800i (( rooted )) with locked bootloader. easy and step by step :
1- i imagine that you have 2.3.4 , now unlock it :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
or
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/
2-root it easily from this link :
http://hp-gsm.blogspot.com/2011/08/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-tips-and_27.html
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098131
3-now relock it as drinking a water from this link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
now you have lock - and - rooted xperia play
please press the thanks botton
thanks you
Isnt this exactly the same as my topic?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634
Cat_On_Droid said:
Isnt this exactly the same as my topic?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634
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no dude
it's not the same.
i suggest a way to have root and locked phone .
mehdi.moha said:
no dude
it's not the same.
i suggest a way to have root and locked phone .
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This really isnt a thread that belongs in development. You also failed to mention the method above, will delete the devices DRM certificates for good, they will loose the abilty to use track id and sony music and video store forever.
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
mehdi.moha said:
no dude
it's not the same.
i suggest a way to have root and locked phone .
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it kinda is, you just include a link to the bootloader relock thread. that's all that's different. kudos for trying to be helpful, i just personally find this thread as a means to boost your thanks meter..
edit: and i also feel the topic is misleading. upon reading it, it sounds like you have a new method of rooting the new firmware, without unlocking the bootloader at all. which for many people with branded phones, will be horribly shot down to see that, yet again, they need to enable fastboot to do something they have probably already read else where (probably on the linked pages you provided)
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
yohandesilva1 said:
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
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no.since the OP said you need the BooTloader unlocked..
yohandesilva1 said:
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
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No you can't do this, hence you have to unlock your bootloader in the process to gain root with his tut and you'll loose trackID (DRM) and it won't come back even when you relock it.
You can root without unlocking bootloader on the newest FW 4.0.1.A.0.283 in another way. Check out the dev section for more info
Regards Dousan...
yohandesilva1 said:
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
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Dousan said:
No you can't do this, hence you have to unlock your bootloader in the process to gain root with his tut and you'll loose trackID (DRM) and it won't come back even when you relock it.
You can root without unlocking bootloader on the newest FW 4.0.1.A.0.283 in another way. Check out the dev section for more info
Regards Dousan...
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"hey guys , i'm sorry if i post my threat here by mistake and it's not right place "
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yes , you can root on 2.3.4 by OTA update , but i think the generic UK still not released .
when you unlock your phone , you can't recieve and use SEUS anymore , but if relock your phone , you can use it during update/repair without any problem .
How do I relock my Xperia Mini Pro? I unlocked it through the official way on the Sony Website and wanting to relock it now. I reflashed my phone to stock ROM with stock KERNEL and want to lock the bootloader. I downloaded Flashtool and now I don't know what to do. Should I use Flashtool or S1tool? Please help, thanks
Plus, Flashtool is not recognizing any drivers I have installed, I installed my phone's driver using Gordan Gate's which I got from WontanServer. Will I have to install the drivers manually?
If you used official method, you will need this file, attached to my post, inside the .rar file, and Flashtool. Just place the .ftf file in Flashtool/firmwares folder, then open Flashtool, flashmode and pick the relock_bootloader.ftf file. Make sure your phone is in Flashmode also.
About drivers...I cannot remember, which drivers did I install...
Thanks, a lot, I have finally relocked the bootloader. But just to make sure, how can I check If my bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks
BudgyN1 said:
Thanks, a lot, I have finally relocked the bootloader. But just to make sure, how can I check If my bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks
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Dial *#*#7378423#*#* service info>cofiguration.If it says bootloader unlocked allowed : yes then it's locked, if bootloader unlocked : yes then it's unlocked.
One qeustion by my side: After relocking the bootloader, is it posiible when you send it to the servis to be detected that the bootloader has been unlocked (or maybe that the device has been rooted) previously? I have relocked the bootloader and done repair with Pc companion so everything is like before well.....except that before i did a root with flashtool and didn't knew that the stock firmware isn't rootable like that and i lost 3G!!!!!!...now i must set to 2g in order to get signal coz i get with 3g weak signal and when i make a call it drops off. That's why i want to send it to the service
T3sla said:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* service info>cofiguration.If it says bootloader unlocked allowed : yes then it's locked, if bootloader unlocked : yes then it's unlocked.
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Mine says bootloader unlocked : yes and it's unlocked !!!
babis01 said:
Mine says bootloader unlocked : yes and it's unlocked !!!
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I can't see the problem with that
T3sla said:
I can't see the problem with that
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Read the topic title.
Did you flash the .ftf file with Flashtool properly? It worked on me perfectly, was able to lock the bootloader without problems.
Someguyfromhell said:
Read the topic title.
Did you flash the .ftf file with Flashtool properly? It worked on me perfectly, was able to lock the bootloader without problems.
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I did.That's not the user who started the topic and he didn't provide info whether he tried to relock or not bootloader so...
T3sla said:
I did.That's not the user who started the topic and he didn't provide info whether he tried to relock or not bootloader so...
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No i didn't try to relock it and i'm sorry for the misunderstanding..
What i was trying to say is that if i reflash my phone to stock ROM with stock KERNEL and take it to service how will they know that it's unlocked?
If they try the known dial *#*#7378423#*#* method my devise says : bootloader unlocked allowed : yes
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No i didn't try to relock it and i'm sorry for the misunderstanding..
What i was trying to say is that if i reflash my phone to stock ROM with stock KERNEL and take it to service how will they know that it's unlocked?
If they try the known dial *#*#7378423#*#* method my devise says : bootloader unlocked allowed : yes
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I knew that your post had nothing to do with relocking patrida If you unlocked your phone with sony's official method you loose your DRM even if you relock it.Now, about the service, i highly doubt they gonna search if you unlocked it but i can't swear about that.There is also another method unlocking your phone without loosing DRM but didn't tried it and i don't know if they can detect it or not
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... you loose your DRM even if you relock it...
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Now i get it.. you loose your DRM the exact time you ask them to provide you unlock code!
So,no matter what you do afterwards they allready know which device is unlocked and which is not.. sosta thessalonikie mou??
My phone is unlocked with the "other" method and let's hope that i'll never have to take it to them and wonder if they detect it or not!!!
My phone now is locked and to check if your bootloader is locked or not, download S1tool. Open S1tool and click "Identify" and then follow the onscreen instructions. When your phone's information comes up it will say "R(some numbers and letters)". If you have a capital R means your bootloader is locked, if you have a small r means your bootloader is unlocked.
babis01 said:
Now i get it.. you loose your DRM the exact time you ask them to provide you unlock code!
So,no matter what you do afterwards they allready know which device is unlocked and which is not.. sosta thessalonikie mou??
My phone is unlocked with the "other" method and let's hope that i'll never have to take it to them and wonder if they detect it or not!!!
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You lose DRM, if you unlock via fastboot using official method. When DRM is gone, it is completely gone, currently there is no way of getting it back.
BudgyN1 said:
.. Open S1tool and click "Identify" and then follow the onscreen instructions. When your phone's information comes up it will say "R(some numbers and letters)". If you have a capital R means your bootloader is locked, if you have a small r means your bootloader is unlocked.
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Will try that tonight and get back to you with the results!
Can you guys please tell me what this "other" method is? The one by which you can unlock a Xperia Mini without loosing DRM.
papul said:
Can you guys please tell me what this "other" method is? The one by which you can unlock a Xperia Mini without loosing DRM.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
will this work on xperia active?
etherflux said:
will this work on xperia active?
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Yes. It should work on all 2011 xperia devices.
Sent from my ST15i using XDA
papul said:
Yes. It should work on all 2011 xperia devices.
Sent from my ST15i using XDA
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thanks mate. i owe you one
---------- Post added 2nd April 2012 at 12:15 AM ---------- Previous post was 1st April 2012 at 11:53 PM ----------
thanks! this method works for xperia active
Hello
Iam using SE NEO V...on ICS 4.0.3
I just need to know whether can i still use the testpoint method and unlock my phones bootloader or not?
Also if no .. then any other alternatives except official way..without losing warranty and drm
Thank You
sidsmasher said:
Hello
Iam using SE NEO V...on ICS 4.0.3
I just need to know whether can i still use the testpoint method and unlock my phones bootloader or not?
Also if no .. then any other alternatives except official way..without losing warranty and drm
Thank You
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Firmware version doesn't matter. 2 things that matters.
1) that your phone is older than 12w14, which you can check under battery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25802604&postcount=144
2) go to service menu (dial *#*#7378423#*#*), then go to service info > configuration . At the bottom you should see this 'Bootloader unlock allowed': , if yes unlocking supported, if no it doesn't support
well it says 11w51......
so i guess i should continue
thank you..
I too want to unlock my bootloader
you can search on forums it's somewhere there
http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
Take a look
unlocking bootloader
Madfysh said:
Firmware version doesn't matter. 2 things that matters.
1) that your phone is older than 12w14, which you can check under battery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25802604&postcount=144
2) go to service menu (dial *#*#7378423#*#*), then go to service info > configuration . At the bottom you should see this 'Bootloader unlock allowed': , if yes unlocking supported, if no it doesn't support
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my neo v says its 12w19, that means i cant unlock my bl.??? is it right.. or there is sum other way..
nd in service information it says yes. means i can unlock. what to do bro. plss help me .. i want to unlock my bl..
official method will work or not??
thanks..
12w19 = official unlock only,
luckily yours is unlock allowed =yes.
Sent from my MT11i using xda app-developers app
unlocking bl
Madfysh said:
Firmware version doesn't matter. 2 things that matters.
1) that your phone is older than 12w14, which you can check under battery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25802604&postcount=144
2) go to service menu (dial *#*#7378423#*#*), then go to service info > configuration . At the bottom you should see this 'Bootloader unlock allowed': , if yes unlocking supported, if no it doesn't support
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so on my neo v only official unlock will work..
but want to know that how much i will suffer by unlocking my neo v via officail method, cz there is so much of warnings posted on official site, regarding OTA nd DRM rights,, what actually i ll lose nd what i ll gain. can anyone help me on this.
what is DRM nd risk of losing it????
thanks...
Does anyone know the easiest way to root (no downgrade, etc.) for WT19i with android ics 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)?
Sent from Bregenz, Austria
Either unlock bootloader and install custom kernel or downgrade.
Someguyfromhell said:
Either unlock bootloader and install custom kernel or downgrade.
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How this works?
With downgrading
Sent from Bregenz, Austria
You must first have your bootloader unlocked. Search the forum for ways on how to, there are (2) current methods being used to. When your bootloader is unlocked, download either expeacer's extended kernel or krsh v 3.0( check my sig ) and install it via fastboot mode. By following this you accomplish the ff: root your phone, install cwm and busybox. Btw, someguyfromhell has made a tut for this. Check it out.
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
click here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
mad at leechers
zalamikazee said:
click here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
mad at leechers
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P2P, are you on the wrong forum? This is called community bro, no one leeches from one another. Information gathered from one's experience and from our experts are being shared in here for free and so is with whatever MOD you find in here. When someone post a question, try to answer it with what you know otherwise read and observe. Know the forum rules, respect community members and acknowledge post you found helpful by a simple thanks. It's free afterall.
Downgrading is the best option, even for noobs like you and me
I did it on my xperia mini pro and it worked like a charm, just follow the instructions, it's really easy once you've read them carefully
Sent from my SK17a using XDA
luiphilip
is using the method in your sig safe ? cuz theres lots more post suggesting a downgrade to GB , and thrs also another post saying that we could use the SE bootloader unlocking tool v1.6 to do the same..
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
The above link mite help you
so is downgrade the better option ?
kokzhanjia said:
so is downgrade the better option ?
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If you want to keep your warranty, definitely
ldinor
is there any posts that can help by just rooting wt19i buildnumber 4.1.B ? without unlocking the bootloader thanks
kokzhanjia said:
is there any posts that can help by just rooting wt19i buildnumber 4.1.B ? without unlocking the bootloader thanks
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No, so far there is no known way to root ICS 4.0.4. Downgrading is the only way if you want to keep your bootloader locked.
this is my problem too, i dont want to unlocked my BL, i just want to root it.
what firmware should be download?
HOW TO DOWNGRADE AND ROOT
This should help..
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/thread/35239
luiphilip said:
You must first have your bootloader unlocked. Search the forum for ways on how to, there are (2) current methods being used to. When your bootloader is unlocked, download either expeacer's extended kernel or krsh v 3.0( check my sig ) and install it via fastboot mode. By following this you accomplish the ff: root your phone, install cwm and busybox. Btw, someguyfromhell has made a tut for this. Check it out.
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how bootloader can be unlocked of wt19i ics build 4.1.B.0.431 ?
Bootloader unlock voids warranty! But Check out at
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Better to root is downgrading! You can unroot and keep your warranty...
Second method for Bootloader unlocking is testpoint method, just search in General section.
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mihahn said:
Bootloader unlock voids warranty! But Check out at
Better to root is downgrading! You can unroot and keep your warranty...
Second method for Bootloader unlocking is testpoint method, just search in General section.
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
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thanks for your useful reply...
i have downgraded to GB and able to root successfully wt19i...
when i upgraded it to ICS WT19i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.rar by flashtool then i faced some problems like if i touch the screen of my phone, it vibrates and beeps though i had stopped vibration and beeps from phone's settings....
is there any way to get ICS without any problem?
Hello,
I've tryed serveral apps and Windows utilities to try to root my Xperia U... SuperOneClick, zergRush, z4root, Gingerbreak... everything fails...
So, I thinked about a thing... If on the X8 we were able to flash Kernels and System images using Flashtool, can we use the Flashtool to flash on the Xperia U a pre-rooted system image, to obtain root? Is it possible?
I'm with Locked BL, BL Unlock Allowed = NO, that's why i'm asking this...
Hope you can find an answer for my question, or another root method.
No you can't. Flashtool images are signed by Sony and this signature is verified on locked BL.
K900 said:
No you can't. Flashtool images are signed by Sony and this signature is verified on locked BL.
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hum ok... anybody is working on Root for Locked BL?
it is already out, search in de android dev section
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
I had an xperia x8, they use a method to pass the bootloader using miniloader and splboot.ko,
I think sony has already known about this method and makes a better security so we can not pass the bootloader with that method.
JoelChrist_ said:
it is already out, search in de android dev section
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please, read carefully the title... Xperia U not S
XGAdev said:
I had an xperia x8, they use a method to pass the bootloader using miniloader and splboot.ko,
I think sony has already known about this method and makes a better security so we can not pass the bootloader with that method.
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That sucks so bad... it means that the people who have BL Unlock Allowed = NO will most probably stuck with Stock Kernel forever...
That is why I always buy directly from Sony, that way I know the boot loader is definitely unlockable
There will probably be a hack some time in the future.
KeiranFTW said:
That is why I always buy directly from Sony, that way I know the boot loader is definitely unlockable
There will probably be a hack some time in the future.
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keiran, do you know anything about exploits? can u try to make one for the Xperia U if you're able too? I can be your tester if you want and if you can do it..
btw, hope you buy your Xperia U soon! i'm unable to donate due to some troubles i have with Paypal, if i could i would donate you.. is there any other method that i can do it?