I have just booloader unlocked my Xperia Ray SO-03C Docomo version by setool and testpoit method.
Before that, I got bootloader unlock allowed= no AND Sim network locked(Netwok = unlimited)), and after successful with setool (R changed to r in the log, and Finished line), I still got booloader unclock allowed = no, sim card network still locked
I rooted and installed CWM already. However, I could not enter Fastboot for flashing kernal and img files.
Somebody helps me.
I have the exact same problem :/ somebody? Help?
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According to me, if you have a phone, which is locked to a network(SIM-locked), then only way to remove SIM-lock and unlock bootloader is to pay.
WotanServer provides that service, not sure about the price.
Someguyfromhell said:
According to me, if you have a phone, which is locked to a network(SIM-locked), then only way to remove SIM-lock and unlock bootloader is to pay.
WotanServer provides that service, not sure about the price.
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my phone was branded with Telenor but it was unlocked but it still says unlocked bootloader allowed: no
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I have read around but found no answer..
Some say its impossible some say its possible can some one tell me for sure if its possible and if it is how would I do it?
And in the service menu it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: No"
used the GENERIC rom 042
Bootloader unlock allowed: YES
and use omnius
Lasy said:
used the GENERIC rom 042
Bootloader unlock allowed: YES
and use omnius
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And how do i do that..
To flash other ROM, you can try WotanServer or Flashtool, last one requires correct files, WotanServer needs, that you only pick, which version of firmware you want(and free account).
Someguyfromhell said:
To flash other ROM, you can try WotanServer or Flashtool, last one requires correct files, WotanServer needs, that you only pick, which version of firmware you want(and free account).
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And i can do all that on stock mini?
Halv said:
And i can do all that on stock mini?
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Yes you can do it in stock with Wotan server but take into account that this process only changes the firmware version you are on for a generic one from se maybe a newer one but nothing more after this you still won't be able to flash custom kernels or roms unless you unlock your bootloader and fast boot.
You can try the unofficial way for the bootloader and it might work I cannot warranty it but it will not be that good as most of the roms need they own kernels and you will need access to fastboot mode to do that, unfortunately you need to completely unlock your phone either with omnius or setool to gain access to fastboot and this will cost you some money.
How can flashing that 042rom allow bootloader unlocking??
Just for the hell of it, i flashed my mini pro with that rom and it has not let me unlock the bootloader at all so im a little confused here
Seansmit17 said:
How can flashing that 042rom allow bootloader unlocking??
Just for the hell of it, i flashed my mini pro with that rom and it has not let me unlock the bootloader at all so im a little confused here
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Man that is why I hate when people just write for the like of it!!! @ seansmit17 this is not with you I hope you know what I mean.
If you have the message unlock bootloader allowed: no; then it means your phone is sim locked this will lock the fastboot mode too so you will not be able to flash a custom kernel unless you unlock the sim and fastboot mode (connecting the phone turned off and holding the volume up key to the computer = blue notification led with turned off screen and phone), the only means that I know off to unlock is either omnius or setool, this is for the sim and fastboot and it is not free.
For the bootloader you can use the test point method found in the development section, of course I can't guarantee it will work and of course this will NOT UNLOCK YOUR SIM OR FASTBOOT MODE BUT ONLY YOUR BOOTLOADER.
When you install a generic firm with Wotan server it is like a seus upgrade and nothing else well it will allow you to get the last upgrades when they come out due to a change in product code but that's it. The same with flashtool but without the change in product code.
Hope it helps.
HI guys,
I'm in a bit of a pickle. My ST18i was got from Meteor on contract, but Meteor provides the network unlocking codes no problem. I rang them and they just asked the IMEI and calculated the NIC for me. The problem is the NIC doesn't work.
Now, my question is, could it be because of a root- I flashed the new phone to .42 with wotan , then rooted thx to Doomlords kit, then updated OTA to .62
See, I have a rooted and a bit moded ginger, and would want to try ice, but will loose root, unless I unlock BL first, but that requires network unlock.
I doont want ICS without root.
I cant revert to clean .42 or .62 because I have locked BL and pcc only offeres now 4.1.b.431.
Anyways, anybody knows of any net unlock pickle after rooting or such?
If your target is to unlock bootloader, use WotanServer/Omnius or such service, that unlocks the phone from the network and in some cases unlocks the bootloader also.
Just using the network unlock code doesn't help, as fastboot needs to be enabled, else you will not be able to install custom kernels etc.
Hi man, long time no see
An update here: just got a network unlock code from sony, it worked, phones unlocked, but in service menu it still says BL unlock not allowed. I thought a network unlock will allow it.
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Hi man, long time no see
An update here: just got a network unlock code from sony, it worked, phones unlocked, but in service menu it still says BL unlock not allowed. I thought a network unlock will allow it.
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As I said, just the code will not enable fastboot, that is also why BL unlock allowed stays No.
If it is yes, fastboot can be used, if no, fastboot is disabled. Only way to enable is via paid method.
Yea, I done some reading on the forum here. Will iust have to do that. Curse you Meteor. Tho last phone I got from them on a contract too wasnt locked at all (N95 8gb). Was a good phone too.
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Sony Xperia Neo V
Stock ROM 4.0.4 (Updated 4.0.3 to 4.0.4 via OTA)
Rooted via DooMLoRD
CWM Recovery installed.
I need to find out if my Xperia Neo V have a locked or unlocked bootloader..?
I have read through different thread and have googled as well, but still was not able to get a concrete answer.
I have never unlocked it myself, not intentionally atleast.
When I check via *#*#7378423#*#*, it says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes'. Some guys around XDA says if its unlocked, it will say ''Bootloader unlocked: Yes' but others say it will show the first one regardless of the lock state.
PC Companion and SUS can detect it just fine and I can repair and update my phone, which leads me to believe its locked.
But then, I can get into flash mode, use flash tool to load different ROMs and also have CWM installed - doesn't it need a unlocked bootloader?
And, if I am on a locked bootloader, what's the advantage of an unlocked one then, what am I missing?
Bootloader unlocked: Yes only means that your fastboot is unlocked,that your phone isn't SIM locked, not that your bootloader is unlocked.
Being able to enter flash mode, flash different rom's, cwm doesn't mean your BL is unlocked.
There are rom's that require custom kernel, if you wanna use those rom's you need to unlock your BL.
Advantage is anything that can be done with custom kernels, mainly overclock, undervolt, change some parameters...
Go to Neo V development section, in one sticky thread you can find s1tool. Get it and identify your phone with it.
Just a fact that you didn't unlock it tells that it's locked. All Xperia phones have locked BL's. All 2011 Xperias with sim lock, have locked fastboot, which means you need to pay to unlock it and by that you enable fastboot and unlock your BL.
Thanks buddy (button pressed). So, unlocked bootloader means warranty gone forever, right? Irreversible?
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So, unlocked bootloader means warranty gone forever, right? Irreversible?
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Well, if you use official method, even if you relock it they can see in service center, when they connect it, it will show that DRM certificate is missing. I'm not saying they will look for that, but it will be visible.
In my opinion patched bl is best option, with s1tool. Also you can relock it. As far as I know nothing will pop up on their PC.
Alright buddy, got the idea. Thanks a lot.
HI guys, i need some helps here,
After i unlocked x10mini, cant connect to sim card, showing "No service"
What i should to do, Need to relock and update via PC Companion?
Speederoff said:
HI guys, i need some helps here,
After i unlocked x10mini, cant connect to sim card, showing "No service"
What i should to do, Need to relock and update via PC Companion?
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Do it the ohter way round please if you've already flashed a custom kernel, go back to stock first through PC Companion and then relock the bootloader.
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Do it the ohter way round please if you've already flashed a custom kernel, go back to stock first through PC Companion and then relock the bootloader.
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Thanks for replying, safely back to Original firmware, Now i need to Unlock and able to flash Custom ROM? It will disable my connection again ? just wondering =.=".
Thx for helping me.
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Thanks for replying, safely back to Original firmware, Now i need to Unlock and able to flash Custom ROM? It will disable my connection again ? just wondering =.=".
Thx for helping me.
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I'm guessing relocking the bootloader helped then?
Do you have S1Tool? I'm curious about the output of the identify-button
Chances are unlocking your bootloader will disable your network again.
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I'm guessing relocking the bootloader helped then?
Do you have S1Tool? I'm curious about the output of the identify-button
Chances are unlocking your bootloader will disable your network again.
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Grrrrrrrrrr, so hate
How do you did Unlocking bootloader ? .. Using S1tool or some other stuff?
Speederoff said:
Grrrrrrrrrr, so hate
How do you did Unlocking bootloader ? .. Using S1tool or some other stuff?
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There are three safe circumstances in which you can unlock your bootloader:
1: You bought your phone sim-unlocked, in which case it's got a simlock-certificate by sony-ericsson
2: You sim-unlock your phone using an unlock code from your carrier (emma/imei-code), usually free after your initial contract-period
3: You sim-unlocked your phone using Omnius (or something similar)
I just bought mine without a contract, it wasn't that expensive, about a year after they came out, so i've got no carrier lock-in, which is a bonus. Apart from that, sim-unlocking your phone using a code from your provider is the safest way to do things.
Flashtool will unlock your bootloader, but s1tool will give you the information you need to know if it's safe.
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HI guys, i need some helps here,
After i unlocked x10mini, cant connect to sim card, showing "No service"
What i should to do, Need to relock and update via PC Companion?
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Same with me. After i unlocked x10 mini pro, and then upgraded to ARCMINI ICS 4 (for mini pro),
It's showing no network. What should I do now? I want android 4.0.4 for my x10 mini pro. lol
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There are three safe circumstances in which you can unlock your bootloader:
1: You bought your phone sim-unlocked, in which case it's got a simlock-certificate by sony-ericsson
2: You sim-unlock your phone using an unlock code from your carrier (emma/imei-code), usually free after your initial contract-period
3: You sim-unlocked your phone using Omnius (or something similar)
I just bought mine without a contract, it wasn't that expensive, about a year after they came out, so i've got no carrier lock-in, which is a bonus. Apart from that, sim-unlocking your phone using a code from your provider is the safest way to do things.
Flashtool will unlock your bootloader, but s1tool will give you the information you need to know if it's safe.
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Omnius doesn't allow bootloader unlock after using it to SIM unlock. My phone is factory locked to T-Mobile UK and I've never unlocked it and my bootloader unlock was fine
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I have a sk17i , branded uk virgin , great network , but today they have posted me the unlock code for my phone , will this change my allowed to yes , im hoping I get some help with editing the cmd file for all need device ie sk17i first, for loopy play bootloader allowed tp unlocked rtf kernel flash. Any help thanks in. Advance
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If it's the unlock code for your simlock, it could happen that it'll change to yes, but I'm not sure. Try it and report please
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Nope, unlocking SIM will not enable your fastboot, that means Bootloader Unlock Allowed stays No.
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Nope, unlocking SIM will not enable your fastboot, that means Bootloader Unlock Allowed stays No.
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Hmmm...True....Sim Lock and Bootloader Lock is two different things...unlocking Sim will not make Bootloader Unlock Allowed = Yes....
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Nope, unlocking SIM will not enable your fastboot, that means Bootloader Unlock Allowed stays No.
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iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Hmmm...True....Sim Lock and Bootloader Lock is two different things...unlocking Sim will not make Bootloader Unlock Allowed = Yes....
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But how does Wotan server work then? I mean if you unlock via Wotan server (with bl unlock allowed:no and simlock) some people said they were able to unlock the bootloader?
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I don't know how it works .. but it works ... Wotan unlocks bootloader even if it says NO in service menu
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But how does Wotan server work then? I mean if you unlock via Wotan server (with bl unlock allowed:no and simlock) some people said they were able to unlock the bootloader?
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This is done different. WotanServer requires using the test point method, this also enables the fastboot. However, this works only on phones, that have been manufactured before 12W11. Newer phones have newer type of security, test point method no longer works on those.
Using the code is inserted by firmware, it does allow different SIM cards, however does not affect bootloader at all.
I can unlock and relock my bootlader via s1tool crippled with s2 cmds ,no problem , I recieve virgin unlock from Sony , on Sony headed paper , but no it didnt reset my status to yes , im wondering if fastboot will enable now I have no sim lock,or will I have to edit the sin tool cmd file for mango or get jinxs to enable all for me
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