[Q] Warranty issue in Unlocking Bootloader - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

I unlock my bootloader using testpoint. if i relock it. does sony recognized that i unlocked it or they don't recognized it. and one question how to relock my bootloader? Thanks!

No one has yet taken their phone to service with unlocked/patched bootloader, so we don't know if they can detect it or not.
Depending on which application you used. If S1Tool, then there should be Restore button available, click that button.

Thanks for the information! one more question. if i restore it to S1Tool do i need an testpoint again? and it will back to original locked bootloader? Thanks for your Answer

rambg2 said:
Thanks for the information! one more question. if i restore it to S1Tool do i need an testpoint again? and it will back to original locked bootloader? Thanks for your Answer
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Hmm I think you need to REDO it again since you RELOCK it back...

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[Q][SK17i]Any chance to flash CFW with locked Bootloader?

Hy!
I have an easy question. Some people have Branded SK17i, which says: Bootloader Unlock allowed: NO...
So, any chance to flash this without unlock Bootloader? I thinking in a method like Motorola phones (Defy, etc).
Any chance to work this?
Thanks a lot!
I think i fell upon someone who had the same issue. I think you have to debrand it first, then you will be able to unlock the bootloader using the Test Point method. Not entirely sure though.
What you can do is go through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
I am quite certain that there was a solution in that thread somewhere.
No way. In service menu i got: "Bootloader unlock allowed: No". I debranded it with Wotan (2.3.4 UK ROM), but i can't unlock bootloader.
I think it's not a problem, because a lot of Motorola has locked bootloader, and they have CFW.
We can root it, with zergRush, we only need a xRecovery or CWM Recovery port, and we got Highway to Hell
Interest thing: after S1tool Method in the i saw "r9xxx", not "R9xxx". In X10 Mini/Mini Pro it means the unlocked bootloader. So what?
If you checked the thread thoroughly you would have got your answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18868348&postcount=103
Hope this clears the waters for you
Yep, I know this way, but I want to make an method, which don't need unlocked bootloader, like Motorola Phones.
Umm.... What? Motorola phones are hated because of their locked bootloader, resorting to a software solution to bypass the bootloader lock in order to get it to "fastboot" can only resort to problems.
Plus, ROMs in Motorola phones work way differently, you have to restore a cwm backup and then install the rom blah blah blah.
So its not easier in any way.
guys, here is the solution to unlock bootloader via testpoint method.
clear and easy to follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18013064&postcount=44
this will help a lot of people if you succeed...
i do not understand why only some phones of the same model have bootloader unlock allowed:no
good luck
Nice bump, dude.
Last post before you was 4/11/2011...
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Nice bump, dude.
Last post before you was 4/11/2011...
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eh ****..
how did i get here?

relock bootloader - possible?

Hi there is it possible to relock the boot loader for xperia mini? I unlocked it because i tried CM7. Now I am thinking of going bag to original firmware. Any help is appreciated!
If relocating is not possible, what should one do to get as close as possible back to the original firmware, is it still possible to get official upgrades?
Best,
Thorsten
Thorstenk said:
Hi there is it possible to relock the boot loader for xperia mini? I unlocked it because i tried CM7. Now I am thinking of going bag to original firmware. Any help is appreciated!
If relocating is not possible, what should one do to get as close as possible back to the original firmware, is it still possible to get official upgrades?
Best,
Thorsten
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First, this is ray forum
Second, try here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Third, remember if you are doing it with official method, you will never able to receive FOTA or SEUS update, you can, but only by flashing from xda.
So since we did the unofficial method, After we update through SEUS the bootloader is still unlocked?
I don't know about that. Since the service info still says bootloader unlocking allowed, I think the phone thinks itself as still locked. Flashing from seus might rely more on drm instead of whether the bootloader as locked or not.
hansip87 said:
I don't know about that. Since the service info still says bootloader unlocking allowed, I think the phone thinks itself as still locked. Flashing from seus might rely more on drm instead of whether the bootloader as locked or not.
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when service info says Bootloader unlock allowed: true, that means that it the bootloader is locked, but can be unlocked at will
as many devs say, unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty and bricks the phone when doing FOTA or SEUS
but there's a flashtool out there for us that will take care of it
yujin_11 said:
when service info says Bootloader unlock allowed: true, that means that it the bootloader is locked, but can be unlocked at will
as many devs say, unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty and bricks the phone when doing FOTA or SEUS
but there's a flashtool out there for us that will take care of it
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You do know this method right? http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/ When using that method, it is unlocked but the report still says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: true'. So if you use this method (as what idareyou and me were doing back then) the phone thinks that it is still 'locked', even though it's unlocked.
hansip87 said:
You do know this method right? http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/ When using that method, it is unlocked but the report still says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: true'. So if you use this method (as what idareyou and me were doing back then) the phone thinks that it is still 'locked', even though it's unlocked.
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Yeah. I can confirm that my bootloader is unlocked but it still says 'Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes'
I thought at first I wasn't succesful even though it went smoothly so I tried flashing custom Kernel and it was succesful.
I want to know if in the future if SE release their ICS and we update using SEUS the unlocked bootloader remains because believe me, I don't want to go through the same process again, I got electrecuted several time because I don't have test points, just a clip and copper wire.
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Veimus from original thread confirm that seus do works and he can reflash the gingerbread from seus. Sm gt should be ok with ics, And with Sony confirms mo changes hm kernel. I think it will be Rom update only.
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idareyoutoclickthis said:
Yeah. I can confirm that my bootloader is unlocked but it still says 'Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes'
I thought at first I wasn't succesful even though it went smoothly so I tried flashing custom Kernel and it was succesful.
I want to know if in the future if SE release their ICS and we update using SEUS the unlocked bootloader remains because believe me, I don't want to go through the same process again, I got electrecuted several time because I don't have test points, just a clip and copper wire.
Sent from my Xperia Ray using xda premium
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That's why you connect it to ground, silly! (The first two battery pins)
hansip87 said:
You do know this method right? http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/ When using that method, it is unlocked but the report still says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: true'. So if you use this method (as what idareyou and me were doing back then) the phone thinks that it is still 'locked', even though it's unlocked.
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yes i do, apparently i forgot to mention your last sentence. you've just beat me to it )
To reiterate for anybody's notice:
Bootloader unlock allowed: true
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means that you can unlock the bootloader, BUT it does not say if the bootloader is locked/unlocked already

[Q] Unlock Bootloader LWW

HI!
I ve got two question. First: If i unlock blootloader official method and lose DRM data and after that I'll relock bootloader, Still will I have the manufacturer's warranty?
Second question:
Is available any method unlock bootloader for LWW without lose DRM data? Something like that KLIK!
WielebnyRay_PL said:
HI!
I ve got two question. First: If i unlock blootloader official method and lose DRM data and after that I'll relock bootloader, Still will I have the manufacturer's warranty?
Second question:
Is available any method unlock bootloader for LWW without lose DRM data? Something like that KLIK!
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No. You will loose warranty as your phone's identity is taken by Sony before they give you the unlock code which is required to unlock your bootloader.
Second method is to use test point method. Search for it and you will know how to do it.
Thanks,
Rick
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Network Connection problem.

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.
SmG67 said:
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.
Speederoff said:
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.
SmG67 said:
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.
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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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
SmG67 said:
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
X10man
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Relocked bootloader

It's possible to relock bootloader for Xperia X F5122 after unlock?
You can. But there's no way to recover DRM keys for now.
iH8Ecchi said:
You can. But there's no way to recover DRM keys for now.
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There's no way to recover your drm keys at all ever, one of the reasons I'm waiting off unlocking my xa bootloader no ta back up
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Relocked and Camera NOT Working... - Unlock, and it works.
Hi everyone, i have unlocked my Xperia X f5122 34.0.A.2.292 bootloader (Sadly)
after unlocking i noticed some functions like X-Reality not working anymore on my device...
i wanted to relock it again using flashtool, and i did it easily
but after relock camera will not work (camera app hangs when i press button or touch) - third party apps not working too.
when i unlock it again, i get camera working...
is there any way to relock bootloader and make camera work like when device is unlocked?
(sorry for bad english)
lianzen said:
Hi everyone, i have unlocked my Xperia X f5122 34.0.A.2.292 bootloader (Sadly)
after unlocking i noticed some functions like X-Reality not working anymore on my device...
i wanted to relock it again using flashtool, and i did it easily
but after relock camera will not work (camera app hangs when i press button or touch) - third party apps not working too.
when i unlock it again, i get camera working...
is there any way to relock bootloader and make camera work like when device is unlocked?
(sorry for bad english)
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Don't know how to fix it but you could just flash this kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/development/root-xperia-x-34-0-2-292-modified-t3449708
All functions like x-reality will work with this kernel
Relock then FLash? hmmm
kistigun said:
Don't know how to fix it but you could just flash this kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/development/root-xperia-x-34-0-2-292-modified-t3449708
All functions like x-reality will work with this kernel
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Thank for Reply,
so you mean i have to relock bootloader then flash that kernel then unroot with super su?
can i get relocked boot loader and everything OK that way?
but for flashing that kernel i have to unlock boot loader
maybe this works? :
i unlock bootloader then flash kernel then unroot and then relock bootloader
but that way android ask me for patttern at srart which i dont know what is it so i have to draw wrong pattern 30 times to get device factory reset.
i dont know after than kernel will stay there or not.
its like 1 week im working on this device day and night
lianzen said:
Thank for Reply,
so you mean i have to relock bootloader then flash that kernel then unroot with super su?
can i get relocked boot loader and everything OK that way?
but for flashing that kernel i have to unlock boot loader
maybe this works? :
i unlock bootloader then flash kernel then unroot and then relock bootloader
but that way android ask me for patttern at srart which i dont know what is it so i have to draw wrong pattern 30 times to get device factory reset.
i dont know after than kernel will stay there or not.
its like 1 week im working on this device day and night
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No just keep you bootloader unlocked and flash that kernel, you´ll have all functions(like x-reality) and root
kistigun said:
No just keep you bootloader unlocked and flash that kernel, you´ll have all functions(like x-reality) and root
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yeah thats what im doing
i wonder if i can relock and unroot and have everything ok.
thanks
lianzen said:
yeah thats what im doing
i wonder if i can relock and unroot and have everything ok.
thanks
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Problably not, you've unlocked your bootloader so your TA-partition is whiped meaning you lost your DRM keys. You can not get them back anymore. So without a kernel with DRM-fix you wont get functions like x-reality back. So just keep your bootloader unlocked and use a custom kernel with DRM-fix and you'll be fine.
kistigun said:
Problably not, you've unlocked your bootloader so your TA-partition is whiped meaning you lost your DRM keys. You can not get them back anymore. So without a kernel with DRM-fix you wont get functions like x-reality back. So just keep your bootloader unlocked and use a custom kernel with DRM-fix and you'll be fine.
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Got a question, hope you can help me.
How close is that DRM-fix to the original DRM keys in terms of quality?
El Brillantinas said:
Got a question, hope you can help me.
How close is that DRM-fix to the original DRM keys in terms of quality?
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same quality
Is it possible to make the "bootloader is unlocked" message when booting up disappear?
No, only by relocking your bootloader.
aidy.lucas said:
There's no way to recover your drm keys at all ever, one of the reasons I'm waiting off unlocking my xa bootloader no ta back up
Sent from my Xperia XA using XDA Labs
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Isn't Xperia XA came out on Android 6.01 ? if that so then you can use DirtyCow script to extract drm keys / TA.img.
PrinceOfQueda said:
It's possible to relock bootloader for Xperia X F5122 after unlock?
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you can block the bootlader now in android 8 and the camera is work
Hello: Someone can tell me if after opening it, the booloader can be blocked again. I have the DRM keys. I tried to do it by Flash Tool, but when I turn on the phone it always asks me for the android key and I do not know what it is.
Thank you.
I answer: Easy with oreo. An ftf of oreo is installed by flashtool and the mobile starts, we accept debug usb and developer mode. The mobile is turned off and reconnected to flashtool, given to the blu and relock option. When finished, disconnect the mobile and turn it on. Ask for Android key, well, it turns off and connects to xperia companion. The repair firmware option is given and the instructions are followed and when finished we have repaired oreo and the bootloader as before unlocking it.
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