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Do you wanna know if you can unlock your bootloader? Then this is the thread for you.
Use this tool here: Bootloader Certificate Check
Here's how you will know if you can use the boot loader unlock tool. Follow all instructions on screen of the tool when you run it.
If you get at the end, "SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE"
Then yes can, you can use the SEMC_qd8250 unlock batch file to unlock tool yours.
If you unlocked with SETOOL, then yes, you can too, I'm not sure what message that gives as yet, but I will proceed to find out.
But if you get, "SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE NOT RECOGNIZED"
then NO, you CANNOT, I repeat, you CANNOT unlock your bootloader, not as yet at least, when you can I will update this thread. IF you attempt unlocking it with this message, then you WILL lose your radio signal, and will only be able to restore this if you unlock via SETOOL, which I am unsure how to go about doing doing, since nothing has been said about this.
Can the mods help by stickying this thread please so all persons with this question can see? Thank you.
I'll try it, thanks!
thanks for this info i get this now i can unlock my bootloader SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
hi all
i got my x10 mini from a friend. he said that when he bought it, it was sim locked. so he unlocked the phone.
if i unlock the bootloader it will restore the original sim lock of the phone?
if yes, there is any free way of sim unlocking x10 mini?
It depends on how he unlocked the phone,
Check this topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17384177&postcount=3
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the tutorials say that if the output from S1tool is
"SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" - the bootloader can be unlocked
"NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" - the bootloader cannot be unlocked
i have "SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" and i know i can unlock my bootloader
but my question is:
after unlock it, will still restore the original sim lock?
Or for other word:
does the S1tool output refers to the possibility of unlocking the bootloader, or refers to the restore of the original?
i don't know if i can really help cause i not really a expert, but i think what they say with
"SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" - the bootloader can be unlocked
is if you have the semc simlock it will still be sim unlocked.
not really sure about it.
mine was SEMC SIMLOCK and after the bootloader was unloloked, the sim unlock was still working fine.
rodrigocp said:
i don't know if i can really help cause i not really a expert, but i think what they say with
"SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" - the bootloader can be unlocked
is if you have the semc simlock it will still be sim unlocked.
not really sure about it.
mine was SEMC SIMLOCK and after the bootloader was unloloked, the sim unlock was still working fine.
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was your phone original unlocked?
yes it was, havent really tought about it.
really dont know if its the same thing
Well, I never used a locked phone, but the linked post says:
if your phone unlocked by setool2 software, use msm7227_setool2.cmd
if your phone unlocked by 3rd-party software other than setool2, do not run anything -
it will disable radio capability of your phone and you will need to unlock phone by setool2 software.
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What I understand from the text is that if he unlocked the phone using anything different from setool2, it will disable the radio, but that it can be restored afterwards by using setool2.
Edit: not sure however why "do not run anything" would be in bold if it could be reverted afterwards
thotypous said:
Well, I never used a locked phone, but the linked post says:
What I understand from the text is that if he unlocked the phone using anything different from setool2, it will disable the radio, but that it can be restored afterwards by using setool2.
Edit: not sure however why "do not run anything" would be in bold if it could be reverted afterwards
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Because the simunlock to restore radio with setool does cost money
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i think my phone was not unlocked by setool because i have the "SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" output in S1tool
According to the unlocking bootloader guide post (here):
5. If you had
1: the SEMC SIMLOCK CERTFICATE message or if you
2: unlocked your phone using EMMA/IMEI code
3: or if your phone was already unlocked when you bought it (first-hand phone)
4: or if your phone is sim-locked, or if...
THEN
run msm7227_semc.cmd in the directory you unzipped the unlocking files to and press any key to start the unlocking process
So i know i can unlock my bootloader
My question is if i will loose the sim network unlock and the phone will revert to sim locked?
no one knows?
i guess i will try it anyway
Hi everyone, there are 4 days for unlock bootloader for free on Omnius.
There are a lot of ppl who have Bootloader Unlock allowed: NO! and as u know it can only be unlocked by pay method. Well you are lucky if you are seing this post because if you go to omnius page: http://www.omnius-server.com/ and register you can unlock for free your 2011 xperia phone. I already try this method on my brother's xperia mini pro (sk17) and it works without pay anything.
If you have some question be free to ask here, I will help you in your unlocker, its a little diffficult but can be done!.
Good luck!
Edit:
STEPS:
Open omnius, log into your account.
Select your device from list.
Press unlock -> Bootloader
It will show you an image where your testpoint is located.
- Next steps are for mini pro -
Cancel the process. Now turn off your xperia mini pro. Remove your batter
Localizate the testpoint and put there your tool (It can be a paper clip with cable).
Put the clip on your test point and the cable to the ground (omnius will help you with this) then connect your phone at the computer.
Windows will recognize new driver and it will fail with installation. Dont worry, open device manager and right click that device and choice update driver. Select install from my computer. Go to omnius installation (c->program files -> omnius -> drivers) and accept. It will show you a warning telling that those arent the proper drivers but its ok, just press install anyway.
Thats it, it will install you the drivers you need.
Now unplug test point and put your battery on (usb cable must be conected).
Now unplug the usb now.
Put usb again on your xperia and once again it will show you new device founded, follow the same step before, device manager, update, from computer, etc, etc). Thats it, now open omnius and press unlock, bootloader and it will succes.
For anothers devices it will be the same but with different testpoint, steps may be different but omnius will show you the way.
I hope this can help you, because is one day left.
Quick question paisano is it only the bootloader or does it unlock the sim and fastboot mode??
ginryu said:
Quick question paisano is it only the bootloader or does it unlock the sim and fastboot mode??
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unlock bootloader means that you can use fastboot mode.
Also you can unlock your sim for use any operator you want.
ocovarr112 said:
unlock bootloader means that you can use fastboot mode.
Also you can unlock your sim for use any operator you want.
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Well not exactly I unlocked the bootloader and was unable to access fast boot mode on my lww due to the simlock. I had to do a full unlock before had access to fastboot.
ginryu said:
Well not exactly I unlocked the bootloader and was unable to access fast boot mode on my lww due to the simlock. I had to do a full unlock before had access to fastboot.
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Well before I do this it was: unlock bootloader allowed: NO
Then I do this and it works pretty well.
ocovarr112 said:
Well before I do this it was: unlock bootloader allowed: NO
Then I do this and it works pretty well.
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But do you have access to fastboot?? Connect the phone to the PC while it is off and you are holding the volume up key the notification led should turn on blue.
ginryu said:
But do you have access to fastboot?? Connect the phone to the PC while it is off and you are holding the volume up key the notification led should turn on blue.
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Yes I have. Already flashed fxp kernel and CM9 and it works great.
Good to know I had to pay to unlock it
Funny and usefull...thank for sharing...
Till-Kruspe said:
Funny and usefull...thank for sharing...
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If you wanna thank me then press thanks button, thats what it is for.
ocovarr112 said:
If you wanna thank me then press thanks button, thats what it is for.
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8 thank per day is not enough for you mate...
One big thanks.
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I apparently have to have a testpoint. Any help?
raginruski said:
I apparently have to have a testpoint. Any help?
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You can do it with a clip. You can search for YouTube videos about test point or unlocking Xperia 2011 phones.
Hello!
So this method works for live with walkman? Can I install costum roms after that? Is my warranty still valid after I unlock bootloader with this method / can I re-lock bootloader if needed?
Thank You!
Have a nice day
livingcode said:
Hello!
So this method works for live with walkman? Can I install costum roms after that? Is my warranty still valid after I unlock bootloader with this method / can I re-lock bootloader if needed?
Thank You!
Have a nice day
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Yes, this works with LWW.
Yes, you can install custom ROMs after it.
Warranty is void if bootloader is unlocked.
Yes, bootloader can be relocked.
I have a question, in the program when i try unlock bootloader they tell to retire the batery off and reconect and connect the testpoint to phone's ground.... and next shortly press power buton and disconnect testepoint.
i dont understand this step, testpoint? wtf?
Any help
So I connected the test point and it shows up on my computer and then I shortly press the power button and when I reconnect it, it still doesn't proceed. Help please?
raginruski said:
So I connected the test point and it shows up on my computer and then I shortly press the power button and when I reconnect it, it still doesn't proceed. Help please?
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First take out battery from phone then take some wire and connect it,to ground (you can find testpoint locations on omnius site) ,also be sure that drivers are installed (you
can find them in S1tool) now comes tricky part where you need to do in few seconds but first check is testpoint connected,so tricky part is that you need to disconnect testpoint and put battery while is sending loader or error will come up (phone will be ok)
I hope you will understand.
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It WORKS, thanks ocovarr
i was trying to follow this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285) to unlock my sk17i. i'm pretty sure i did the right thing at first, but during "PROCESSING … REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"" part, i removed the USB instead of just the test point.
now the problem is nothing happens anymore after i click Ready (after connecting the test point) when i try to Patch SECMBoot.
i tried the RESTORE but it said 'nothing to restore'
is there any way to solve this? or maybe reset the process i abandoned before?
Well,does your phone still can be turn on?If no,use wotanserver,and try to unlock it again...
yes it can still be turn on. everything is still normal.
i have looked through wotanserver before posting this, but hesitated to use it. can i just unlock my phone using it and without installing their firmwares?
and it said
Beside unlocking removes Invalid SIM Card or SIM network unlock PIN screens and allows you to use your phone with different network SIM card – unlocking is NOT supported by WotanClient software!
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done it.
instead of connecting testpoint to USB (which i did before), i connected test point to ground-negative connector of the battery.
now i have unlocked the device.
but sadly i used wotanserver and my phone is back to stock -_-"
thanks.
@hizperion
just a question sir, why are you trying to unlock bootloader?
if you have done it already thru test point that should be it.
this would allow you to use fastboot on your phone to install custom kernel.
flashing thru wotan would definitely lead to stock since that is what it does...
melander said:
@hizperion
just a question sir, why are you trying to unlock bootloader?
if you have done it already thru test point that should be it.
this would allow you to use fastboot on your phone to install custom kernel.
flashing thru wotan would definitely lead to stock since that is what it does...
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the unlocking thru test point at the first time didn't work, because i plugged the USB out during the process. so it kinda stuck at some point (it seems like its already unlocked, but actually not yet). i tried to flash using fastboot but nothing happened too.
just check service menu.
if it states "bootloader unlocked : yes" then it is already unlocked.
if it states "bootloader unlock allowed :yes" then it is still locked.
melander said:
just check service menu.
if it states "bootloader unlocked : yes" then it is already unlocked.
if it states "bootloader unlock allowed :yes" then it is still locked.
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well in that case, it was still locked
but i couldn't unlocked it anymore by connecting the testpoint to USB
connecting the testpoint to ground of the battery solved it, as mentioned above
Hi people, after searching a lot, i just wanna make sure there is no way to get this done,
My phone has the bootloader locked, the manufacturation date is 12w23 , and the bootloader unlock status allowed: NO
Is there anyway to unlock my bootloader?
Thanks a lot!
Javier
Maybe a guy with medusa box can do it, there is NO online service that can do it, so don't look. You could take out the sim lock on your official provider (might be cheap or expensive) and then unlock by Sony's official method since it'll say "allowed: yes", but even if you do, you probably don't even have fastboot enabled, so you also need to contact Sony and see if they can enable fastboot after you are done with the simlock
anerik said:
Maybe a guy with medusa box can do it, there is NO online service that can do it, so don't look. You could take out the sim lock on your official provider (might be cheap or expensive) and then unlock by Sony's official method since it'll say "allowed: yes", but even if you do, you probably don't even have fastboot enabled, so you also need to contact Sony and see if they can enable fastboot after you are done with the simlock
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Yes that is the only solution i have found but maybe someone knows something else?? Thanks a lot for your answer
Sorry mate, you can't unlock your bootloader but still you can flash roms if you want. There are some great ROMS available for locked bootloader if u wanna try :good:
by the way use search
Try using this thread.
It's not free though..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896553
Press thnx if I helped.
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