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Hey guys I have some questions. First of all I own an sk17i with ics. I had locked the bootloader and flashed ics now I wanna unlock it again, should I do this via the official way or via test method. If I unlock the bootloader will everything be deleted? And if I flash a custom kernel will I be able to flash super charger script?
*sorry but I am a newbie!
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If you do it with official method, you will lose your warranty, if you do it with tespoint method, you can unlock and relock and sony won't recognize, so your warranty is keepen up!
Here is the official method of sony, where you will loose your warranty.
Here you will find information on unlocking without loosing drm keys.
Unlocking the bootloader will delete all personal data, so do a nandroid backup via cwm before, so you can restore your current rom later.
nks13 said:
Hey guys I have some questions. First of all I own an sk17i with ics. I had locked the bootloader and flashed ics now I wanna unlock it again, should I do this via the official way or via test method. If I unlock the bootloader will everything be deleted? And if I flash a custom kernel will I be able to flash super charger script?
*sorry but I am a newbie!
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If you've previously unlocked the bootloader, then RE-locked it, you need to use the official method again.
You can use the same key to unlock it as before.
Unlocking bootloader does not affect any system or data files. So no, you don't loose any data.
V6 supercharger script requires init.d. Stock kernel doesn't support that ability unless you install it.
Anyway, you can install V6 with any kernel supposedly it supports init.d.
As far as I know, every custom kernel has support...
Michi_optimus_me said:
If you do it with official method, you will lose your warranty, if you do it with tespoint method, you can unlock and relock and sony won't recognize, so your warranty is keepen up!
Here is the official method of sony, where you will loose your warranty.
Here you will find information on unlocking without loosing drm keys.
Unlocking the bootloader will delete all personal data, so do a nandroid backup via cwm before, so you can restore your current rom later.
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I do not have cwm installed and that's why I want to unlock bootloader. I have unlocked via official way so I think I should unlock it again via official way.
iONEx said:
If you've previously unlocked the bootloader, then RE-locked it, you need to use the official method again.
You can use the same key to unlock it as before.
Unlocking bootloader does not affect any system or data files. So no, you don't loose any data.
V6 supercharger script requires init.d. Stock kernel doesn't support that ability unless you install it.
Anyway, you can install V6 with any kernel supposedly it supports init.d.
As far as I know, every custom kernel has support...
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So the apps will not be deleted? Cause the other man said that everything is gonna be deleted:S Please tell me man. I will unlock bootloader via official way, then I will install a custom kernel and finally I will install super charger
EDiT: you loose data partition so do make a backup
You can easily find a backup app on the market.
After that, you can flash a custom kernel and install V6
Official unlock method makes factory reset, so yes, you lose all data.
Thank you guys! when I will finish everything I'll tell you
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1. what step I need to do to flash a custom ROM?
I'm confusing with root and bootloader,
2. what is bootloader?different with root?
3. I need to unload bootloader only can root my phone?or bootloader = root?
4. unlock bootloader and bootloader mean?
if I rooted, that mean unlock bootloader?
Well advice for me , try to search before posting , cuz those question are already answered , only you gotta do is to Search , you can search manually or search by the Search Box above near " Find Your Device "
Anyways here the best old/new Guides
1.G-Face Guide
2.Brenty108 Guide
hendry91 said:
1. what step I need to do to flash a custom ROM?
I'm confusing with root and bootloader,
2. what is bootloader?different with root?
3. I need to unload bootloader only can root my phone?or bootloader = root?
4. unlock bootloader and bootloader mean?
if I rooted, that mean unlock bootloader?
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Unlock bootloader and root is two different things. To install custom room u need to unlock your bootloader but to unlock your bootloader u need to root ur phone.
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hi to everyone,
'till last week I was able to install every custom rom I wanted to on my mediapad, but now, after reinstalling an original one, my bootload is locked!?!
How can it be?
Fastboot says my lovely brick is LOCKED.
Is there a way to unlock it?
How?
Thanx in advance.
Dan
Just flash older fw version from huawei website. Last 2 or 3 versions are with locked bootloader.
This might work:
fastboot oem unlock
Why would they start locking the bootloader?? Locked bootloaders cause bricked phones
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try to flash official c232b005. that is the last stable official rom that not lock the bootloader.
huawei starting to lock the bootloader from the released rom after that, for device s7-302u. maybe they think with locked bootloader user cant or difficult to root or anything else with the device. that can minimize the device brick.
The other day, I set about installing Cyanogenmod 11 on my Xperia Z2 D5603. I was already rooted on the stock rom 4.4.4 Kitkat 23.0.1.A.0.167. I used flashtool to downgrade to 4.4.2 17.1.2.A.0.314, rerooted it, and installed dualrecovery from this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
But upon choosing reboot after flashing the custom ROM via TWRP, the phone went dark, and wouldn't turn on. The only response I got was a quick vibration every second or two if I hold down the power button. I could not access recovery either.
I was able to revive it by using flashtool to reflash 4.4.2 17.1.2.A.0.314. I tried the same procedure with AOKP ROM, which had the same result. After trying many different things, I realized that factory reset, or wiping 'system' under advanced wipe would cause this to happen. Flashing without factory reset either returns an error, or finishes, but doesn't actually flash the ROM (stock ROM boots)
How to I flash a ROM without this happening? Any help is appreciated.
Have you unlocked your bootloader? It doesn't sound like it.
These roms require another kernel and you need to unlock your bootloader to install it.
o0 Matt 0o said:
Have you unlocked your bootloader? It doesn't sound like it.
These roms require another kernel and you need to unlock your bootloader to install it.
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I thought that the fact that it was successfully rooted meant that the bootloader was unlocked. Is this not the case?
How do I unlock the bootloader and install whatever kernel I need?
ljapplebaum said:
I thought that the fact that it was successfully rooted meant that the bootloader was unlocked. Is this not the case?
How do I unlock the bootloader and install whatever kernel I need?
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Hmm no.
Root ! = unlocked bootloader.
Go to the sony website ( http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader) to get instructions to unlock your bootloader.
But with your first assumption in mind, I suggest you read up about it first. Understand the risks and limitations.
o0 Matt 0o said:
Hmm no.
Root ! = unlocked bootloader.
Go to the sony website to get instructions to unlock your bootloader.
But with your first assumption in mind, I suggest you read up about it first. Understand the risks and limitations.
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Perfect! I unlocked the bootloader by using the instructions on sony's website. It did the trick, and CM11 is running successfully.
Thanks so much!
A REQUEST TO DEVS
There are different sources for developing roms now,but some of them have a MM bootloader which needs to be re unlocked again.so i request devs to add the status of bootloader(will their rom keep the bootloader unlocked or will it lock it).This would be very helpful for me and some others as i see there is always questions on the roms threads about the bootloader status.
PLEASE MAKE IT CLEAR:fingers-crossed:
AND DONT JUST IGNORE THE POST IF YOU THINK THIS MUST HAPPEN ATLEAT COMMENT ABOUT IT?
Try this and feel free to help
How to unlock relocked bootloader?
The same way you unlocked it first. Or restore a backup that you made with unlocked bootloader.
Hello, If we restore à backyp, the bootloader is unlocked ?
Yes, if you made a full backup. I made mine with Alka TWRP, and restoring (never restore firmware partition!) sets the bootloader back to unlocked.
Ok thanks I restored everything just not the firmware, it's that ?
Check it yourself. Put it in fastboot mode, and do "fastboot oem device-info".