I want to unlock my bootloader(SK17i), but in service menu it tells me Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No.
So I assume this is due to the Simlock.
Now I wanted to ask if it is enough to go to any Phoneshop to get an unlockcode for my carrier and afterwards it will be possible to unlock bootloader via S1tool/SE?
Or do I have to use a service like Wotan Server?
If so, can you please explain which service exactly I have to use or what it will cost?
Thx a lot in advance
Use wotan server.. It will unlock your phone and bootloader, no need to use s1tool after that..
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yeah I knew that, I just wanted to ask if it has the same effect if I just sim unlock my phone ;D
cause I don't have a paypal acc. and CCs are also not that wide spread in austria...
So if its possible to just sim unlock the phone and do the rest via testpoint mehtod, I would prefer that^^
Carrier unlock doesn't enable fastboot, which is needed for bootloader.
OK thank you, that's what I wanted to know
So Wotan Server is my only possibility to unlock the bootloader, isn't it?
Edit: Just to be clear. Do I have to use the first or the second option?
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-mini-pro-sk17/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
You can unlock the phone on your operator and then you can use s1tool..
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I run wotanserver on my Ray with a carrier locked bootloader hoping i got an unlocked one (dont care about SIM lock), but after booting the recently flashed rom, i checked the service tool and it's still locked! and not allowing me to unlock it!
any ideas?
FernandoMiguel said:
I run wotanserver on my Ray with a carrier locked bootloader hoping i got an unlocked one (dont care about SIM lock), but after booting the recently flashed rom, i checked the service tool and it's still locked! and not allowing me to unlock it!
any ideas?
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That's weird.. wotan server unlocks sim lock using the test point, so it was supposed to unlock your phone's bootloader too.. maybe you did something wrong.. xD
any way, check this out:
[Unlock Bootloader]Xperias 2011 unlock for free.
yes, i've been trying omnius-server and S1tool for the last 3h!
im using an home made testpoint.
omnius-server doesnt seem to recognise it, and s1 ends with this error:
qcReceivePacket: can't get packet start
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If you want to talk in your own language, use private messages. Because your problem may be solved now, but all the people who don't speak your language can't solve their problem if they have the same
Hello
I currently own an Xperia Live with walkman which I upgraded to 4.0.4 ICS and rooted.
I'm interested on using custom ROMs so I need to unlock the phone's bootloader in order to install custom kernels.
In the service menu of the phone, rooting status says:
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
I've read on other threads that this means that the phone also has a network lock, so even if I use the test point method to unlock, I won't be able to use fastboot mode.
However on the SIMLOCK menu of the service menu, all locks are disabled (And I confirmed it by installing another sim from a different phone company).
¿How can I unlock the bootloader (for free, hopefully), and will it work on fastboot mode?
I would advise you to try and go to fastmode connecting the phone to the computer while off and holding the volume up key, the notification led should turn on blue that means that you will have no problem flashing custom kernels but you will need to unlock the bootloader using the test point method.
Also you can double check if the boot loader is really locked in the service menu, software info, under the s1 Boot Version you will find something like this: 1241-3656 r9A029 the letter "r" here refers to the state of the bootloader the lower case means it's unlock meanwhile the capital "R" means its locked.
ginryu said:
I would advise you to try and go to fastmode connecting the phone to the computer while off and holding the volume up key, the notification led should turn on blue that means that you will have no problem flashing custom kernels but you will need to unlock the bootloader using the test point method.
Also you can double check if the boot loader is really locked in the service menu, software info, under the s1 Boot Version you will find something like this: 1241-3656 r9A029 the letter "r" here refers to the state of the bootloader the lower case means it's unlock meanwhile the capital "R" means its locked.
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He can't use fastboot, because Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No.
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Someguyfromhell said:
He can't use fastboot, because Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No.
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So, I will never be able to use fastboot?
Even if I unlock the bootloader through test points or the paid method?
Normally, you'd have to unlock it via Wotan Server. It erases SIM lock and unlocks bootloader. Don't know why your phone is already SIM unlocked, though.
Hi,
I have same problem, Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
On every test point tutorial I saw "if Bootloader unlock allowed: YES, than you can continue doing TP".
I want to unlock it, so I can flash CM9.
Can I still use TP to unlock my bootloader?
No, bootloader cannot be unlocked if fastboot is disabled.
The only way to enable fastboot right now is via paid method, which also uses the test point method. I am not sure, but I have heard that in some cases, that method unlocks the bootloader aswell.
So, no custom ROMs for me
So what's the verdict here?
Even though on my LWW I have Bootloader unlock allowed: NO I did the testpoint method to unlock the bootloader and it passed. Afterwards I have S1 Boot Version: r9A021 (notice the r) which means the bootloader is unlocked AFAIK. However I still have no access to fastboot. I can confirm that the phone is simlocked, and before having to pay to get it simunlocked, I want to make sure that doing so will finally enable fastboot.
Again, will having the phone sim-unlocked enable the bootloader to be unlocked, and more importantly gain access to fastboot?
So what's the verdict here?
Even though on my LWW I have Bootloader unlock allowed: NO I did the testpoint method to unlock the bootloader and it passed. Afterwards I have S1 Boot Version: r9A021 (notice the r) which means the bootloader is unlocked AFAIK. However I still have no access to fastboot. I can confirm that the phone is simlocked, and before having to pay to get it simunlocked, I want to make sure that doing so will finally enable fastboot.
Again, will having the phone sim-unlocked enable the bootloader to be unlocked, and more importantly gain access to fastboot?
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Afaik,fastboot will be enabled if the phone is sim-unlock?
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s1m4an said:
So what's the verdict here?
Even though on my LWW I have Bootloader unlock allowed: NO I did the testpoint method to unlock the bootloader and it passed. Afterwards I have S1 Boot Version: r9A021 (notice the r) which means the bootloader is unlocked AFAIK. However I still have no access to fastboot. I can confirm that the phone is simlocked, and before having to pay to get it simunlocked, I want to make sure that doing so will finally enable fastboot.
Again, will having the phone sim-unlocked enable the bootloader to be unlocked, and more importantly gain access to fastboot?
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UchihaDareNial said:
Afaik,fastboot will be enabled if the phone is sim-unlock?
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Yes, the bootloader is unlocked, but fastboot is still disabled and phone SIM-locked. The only way to enable fastboot is via paid method.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Yes, the bootloader is unlocked, but fastboot is still disabled and phone SIM-locked. The only way to enable fastboot is via paid method.
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That's exactly what I am asking. If the phone gets sim-unlocked, does that mean that fastboot will be enabled? What paid method are you referring to? Sim-unlock code? Or is there some other paid method?
Or to put it in better writing, what paid method is there to enable fastboot?
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That's exactly what I am asking. If the phone gets sim-unlocked, does that mean that fastboot will be enabled? What paid method are you referring to? Sim-unlock code? Or is there some other paid method?
Or to put it in better writing, what paid method is there to enable fastboot?
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The paid-method is technically you go to your service provider,and ask them for an unlock code for your phone.Normally,you need to pay,but if you are lucky,they can give an unlock code for free :good:
The method to sim-unlock your phone (based on my reading in this forum ) is insert other SIM card that are different carrier,and turn on your phone.There will be a checkpoint which your phone asking for a code,at that time you insert the code that your service provider gave you,and after you enter the code,your phone will automatically sim-unlocked :highfive:
I'm sorry if some of my information is misleading,I hope someone can fix my mistake (if any though)
Or try this,who knows it might work?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgYAZoqsk9E
I'm planing to buy an unlock code, just want to make sure that by simunlocking it will enable fastboot.
Only wanted to know if anyone knows that it is certain, because i have no need for simunlock other than enabling fastboot so I can flash kernels
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I unlocked the sk17i of my son with another simcard and the code from my provider but... bootloader is still NOT allowed
Have you tried the testpoint method to unlock the bootloader?
Unlocking bootloader and sim unlocking both do separate things, but I'm hoping simunlocking + testpoint method will finally enable fastboot.
I'll purchase a simunlock code and post if that helps with enabling fastboot asap.
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ric69 said:
I unlocked the sk17i of my son with another simcard and the code from my provider but... bootloader is still NOT allowed
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That's is called sim unlock,and it is used to unlock the phone to use other sim card provider...it also unlock fastboot in your son's phone
Well,the bootloader still can be unlock,see my previous post
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I had the same problem and Unlocked with NO PROBLEM....
I can use Fastboot too...
Ok thanks guys you mean we can unlock bootloader even if it's written "not allowed" on *#*#7378423#*#* after simunlock
I will try it later ... when I can acces to the phone ^^
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
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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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Hi everyone,
I have been trying to unlock the bootloader of my SE MT11i and I can't seem to do it, I continually see bootloader unlock allowed: no
in the phone config. I am wondering if I have any options but to purchase a new phone?
11W49 - year and week code
Methods tried
- s1tool and testpoint (using both the ground near the battery, and the ground on the testpoint section) it runs the unlock =>
SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, PROCEEDING
FINISHED
Elapsed:14 secs.
but when I enter the *#*#737... code I still see the bootloader unlock allowed: no
- fastboot with SE code
Are there any other options? Should I try Omnius or something like that? Will that allow me to unlock the bootloader?
Thanks for any advice you can offer folks.
tenient
I have sim lock and locked bootloader and afik there is no "home" method to unlock if in service menu bootloader unlock allowed= no. Unless something changed lately and i mised something
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Nie ma
"bootloader unlock allowed: no "
http://karne.pl/en/defendants.html
So (I think) you cant unlock bootloader
xywtez said:
I have sim lock and locked bootloader and afik there is no "home" method to unlock if in service menu bootloader unlock allowed= no. Unless something changed lately and i mised something
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I really think it can be done using the omnius, I just want to be sure before I purchase the product.
tenient said:
I really think it can be done using the omnius, I just want to be sure before I purchase the product.
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Omnius works for me just managed it yaaaaaaaaaay!
Hi sorry my bad english
I need some help with my sony xperia mini pro.
I bought a used sk17i a few months ago.
I want to root and install a Custom rom to this phone, ics etc.
My problem:
-the phone is unlocked on 2.3.3 ( i try to official update 4.0.2.A.0.62 but the phone is died. i go back to store and his service is fix them but i dont know how to unlock this phone and im afraid to kill the phone if i want to root or install a custom rom)
-*#*#service#*#* say Bootloader unlock allowed: no ( i don't understand how, i read so many forums and all say if the phone is already unlocked the Bootloader unlock allowed: yes , and if Bootloader unlock allowed: no, i cant unlock bootloader and cant unlock the phone)
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ABOUT THE PHONE:
model: sk17i
android: 2.3.3
Baseband: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-20302203-30
kernel: 2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected] #1
build number: 4.0.A.2.335
IMEI: 11w33
so i need some help if i root and install a custom rom i able to unlock the phone? and how ?
Thank you guys!!!
If it says that you can't unlock, you can try something through Wotan, but I don't have any experience with that. If you don't want to perform any risks you can always install stock-based ROM (Zelly Cream, Viper etc.) even without unlocked bootloader.
Hmmm...you must be confuse with operator lock and bootloader lock....
Operator lock is when you can only use one services provider on your phone....you cannot use any other services provider...if you phone can use different services provider then your operator lock has been unlock...
Bootloader lock meanwhile is a lock that prevent you to use custom kernel on your phone...still you can use custom roms that is base on stock kernel...since in services menu you bootloader unlock allowed = no, you cant unlock your bootloader (correct me if i'm wrong)....trying to unlock it means that you have 99% chances of bricking your phone....
FYI : Wotan server is for unlocking operator lock not for unlocking bootloader (correct me if i'm wrong).....
Ok but i dont know if i install a new rom i lose my unlock or i have them with the new rom?
iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Hmmm...you must be confuse with operator lock and bootloader lock....
Operator lock is when you can only use one services provider on your phone....you cannot use any other services provider...if you phone can use different services provider then your operator lock has been unlock...
Bootloader lock meanwhile is a lock that prevent you to use custom kernel on your phone...still you can use custom roms that is base on stock kernel...since in services menu you bootloader unlock allowed = no, you cant unlock your bootloader (correct me if i'm wrong)....trying to unlock it means that you have 99% chances of bricking your phone....
FYI : Wotan server is for unlocking operator lock not for unlocking bootloader (correct me if i'm wrong).....
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OK thank you, i want operator lock, but im reading somewhere its possible if i unlock boot loader and install other kernel or something.
and this wotan server for unlocking is working all country all operator? oh i see but i want a free method, i like if i make the unlocking and other stuffs.
reaim said:
OK thank you, i want operator lock, but im reading somewhere its possible if i unlock boot loader and install other kernel or something.
and this wotan server for unlocking is working all country all operator?
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Yes wotan server is for unlocking operator lock all round the country...you should check it out first but are you sure your phone is operator lock??? did you try to put other sim card from different operator into your phone??? does other sim card work??? if is not working then i believe it is operator lock....
iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Yes wotan server is for unlocking operator lock all round the country...you should check it out first but are you sure your phone is operator lock??? did you try to put other sim card from different operator into your phone??? does other sim card work??? if is not working then i believe it is operator lock....
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now its unlocked but i dont know how. and im afraid if i install other rom i lose the unlocking.
1 time i try an official update but the phone is died.
reaim said:
now its unlocked but i dont know how. and im afraid if i install other rom i lose the unlocking.
1 time i try an official update but the phone is died.
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Hmmm...official update as in using SEUS???? you wont lose operator unlock if you update using SEUS or Flashtool...once the operator has been unlock it cant be lock again....
iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Hmmm...official update as in using SEUS???? you wont lose operator unlock if you update using SEUS or Flashtool...once the operator has been unlock it cant be lock again....
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had once tried to update ( w seus) but the phone was dead. I'm afraid that if I try again, it happens again and I do not want to bring back to repairing service center. recently to a service also said that they will not be updated over the phone (say I do not understand why). it would be advisable to first figure out how to be unlocked and maybe i might see why the phone dies.
reaim said:
had once tried to update ( w seus) but the phone was dead. I'm afraid that if I try again, it happens again and I do not want to bring back to repairing service center. recently to a service also said that they will not be updated over the phone (say I do not understand why). it would be advisable to first figure out how to be unlocked and maybe i might see why the phone dies.
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Hmmm....if you haven't unlock the bootloader then updating using SEUS will not brick your phone....phone with unlock bootloader cannot use SEUS to update...only Flashtool can help unlock bootloader update the firmware....
as for your problem, if you are afraid to use SEUS again the use Flashtool....you can find Flashtool and all the necessary files (stock ttf, kernel, custom kernel and custom roms) HERE.....