Ics and unlocked bootloader - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Hi,i got unlocked bootloader and how to update to ics using pc companion?
I hear that relock bootloader dosnt work and you cant get official rom after unlock bootloader
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Did you unlock (official way at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com) or patch (test point method) the bootloader?
Both ways, bootloader can be restored/relocked. I recently relocked mine, getting updates also.
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My bootloader is unlocked using se tool
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krispal2008 said:
My bootloader is unlocked using se tool
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Open the SE Tool and click Restore to relock the bootloader. Then you should be able to get the updates, if you couldn't earlier.

I used flashtool to unlockbootloader ,in the add on menu of flashtool .its work and if want to relock its already file on it.
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afud said:
I used flashtool to unlockbootloader ,in the add on menu of flashtool .its work and if want to relock its already file on it.
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Flashtool and unlocking bootloader? Never heard.
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Yes its true my device use it now i use minicmsandwich aosp by kamarush ,soon after arrive at home ill upload for the picture.
Now i watching indonesia vs intermilan friendly match on stadion.
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I'v unlocked my bootloader official way at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
But when tried to update my phone i couldn't (as expected)
So i use s1 tool to patch bootloader and now i can officially update now
I lost DRM keys and (bootloader unlock allowed:yes) in service menu
But the bootloader is unlocked in real
I hope i benefit you and some one else
Greetings

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Someguyfromhell said:
Did you unlock (official way at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com) or patch (test point method) the bootloader?
Both ways, bootloader can be restored/relocked. I recently relocked mine, getting updates also.
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Dude, I have this overheating issue on my xperia mini, and the bootloader is unlocked. So I gave it in the service center, they said that the motherboard has a problem and they are going to replace it . I lost the DRM keys by unlocking the bootloader-
1. Will I get those DRM keys back once my motherboard is replaced?
2. Will the bootloader status be changed to locked again?

[/QUOTE]Its the picture unlockbootloader using flashtool
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kHjz said:
Dude, I have this overheating issue on my xperia mini, and the bootloader is unlocked. So I gave it in the service center, they said that the motherboard has a problem and they are going to replace it . I lost the DRM keys by unlocking the bootloader-
1. Will I get those DRM keys back once my motherboard is replaced?
2. Will the bootloader status be changed to locked again?
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I can't answer that. You will get your answer if you get your phone back.
To previous post - Way too small photo, can't see. Neither can I see that option in Flashtool 0.7.1.0 on my PC.

I have unlocked my bootloader with Wotanserver... How can i relock the bootloader?

Someguyfromhell said:
I can't answer that. You will get your answer if you get your phone back.
To previous post - Way too small photo, can't see. Neither can I see that option in Flashtool 0.7.1.0 on my PC.
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i allready add photo heee sorry i should upload by my pc.

afud said:
i allready add photo heee sorry i should upload by my pc.
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Yeah with latest version you can unlock bootloader... I'm downloading latest version...
I believe it use the official unlock method.
Sorry my english

Ya,also you can lock again using flashmode there is file for relock bootloader.
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afud said:
Ya,also you can lock again using flashmode there is file for relock bootloader.
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Ya, but when i try to unlock again the bootloader with official method it says, Bootloader already unlocked :l

OMG so when device unlock it will never be same again and never get official ics update
But don't worry we have xda with have a lot developer.
Big hope to developer.
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afud said:
OMG so when device unlock it will never be same again and never get official ics update
But don't worry we have xda with have a lot developer.
Big hope to developer.
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I could update my phone with PC Companion .42 to .62 and i had the unlock bootloader...

So our device can update to official ics even unlock bootloader ,if that true i am glad to hear that ,hah....... i can breath now.
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afud said:
So our device can update to official ics even unlock bootloader ,if that true i am glad to hear that ,hah....... i can breath now.
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Only test... Flash .42 or .58 with FlashTool, then lock bootloader and finally try to update by pccompanion
If you mobile get bricked, lock bootloader again

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[Q] does restocking with se2.3.3 lock bootloader?????

i unlocked my bootloader and then used se pc companion to install the original se 2.3.3 rom ... i wanted to know whether still i have a locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader please help!!!!?????
I cant remember,but run s1tool and
R=locked
r=unlocked
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Yes u will do
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laneyofdeath said:
Yes u will do
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I have unlocked boot loader right
ronak.super said:
I have unlocked boot loader right
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yes now you have unlocked bootloader even if you flash any rom
you're good to go
You see, firmware and boot-loaders are two different things all together, once you've unlocked a boot-loader it's "unlocked" even if you install Stock Firmwares. There is a way to lock the boot-loader back again though, which requires a different process all together !!

bootloader!

isnt here ANY other way to unloack bootloader than by test pont method or official method!!!just bought an xpera mini st15i !!!plzzz helpp!!
Urghh if you mean other method than a TestPoint and official method = Nope,no method currently available...
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Try to ask your nearest phone service and ask them to unlock your bootloader
Well,I adviced you to NOT unlock your bootloader as it is hard to relock it back (especially if you want to receive official ICS by sony)
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i know it might have been answered before but plzz someboddy help me !!which rom to flash without unlocking bootloader and how !!plxxzzz help!!
ms19 said:
i know it might have been answered before but plzz someboddy help me !!which rom to flash without unlocking bootloader and how !!plxxzzz help!!
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As far as I know only stock roms can be instaled w/o bootloader unlocked :/
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samsung phones are much much much better in this case!!;9
Bootloader can be unlocked only 2 ways. Service shops will likely ask money. Relocking is actually easier than unlocking.
There is only one ROM that doesn't require unlocked bootloader, Xperia UXP NXT.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Bootloader can be unlocked only 2 ways. Service shops will likely ask money. Relocking is actually easier than unlocking.
There is only one ROM that doesn't require unlocked bootloader, Xperia UXP NXT.
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I got lucky I could unlock it for free via Omnius it was a mess tho >.< but I'm very happy with the results
What's omnius
??
It's like wotan server, allows you to unlock your bootloader, flash stock roms I think and check and repair your phone, it works for SE and Samsung if I'm not wrong :$
Edit:
You can check in here: http://www.omnius-server.com/
How about my phone, sk17i?
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luutuananh said:
How about my phone, sk17i?
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We both got XMP yeah, I unlocked my mini pro for free there, but offer expired
You can try to unlock your bootloader by downloading the flashtool and image created by quanghut. Try to search the link, I cant post links yet, I used that to unlock my bootloader.
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luiphilip said:
You can try to unlock your bootloader by downloading the flashtool and image created by quanghut. Try to search the link, I cant post links yet, I used that to unlock my bootloader.
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You cannot unlock bootloader via Flashtool or any image files.
Bootloader is done via Official method or test point method. Quagnhut's(sorry if misspelled) program also uses official SE method.
Someguyfromhell said:
You cannot unlock bootloader via Flashtool or any image files.
Bootloader is done via Official method or test point method. Quagnhut's(sorry if misspelled) program also uses official SE method.
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Weee, thanks for the info bro. I didn't know he was using the same SE method. BTW i used his method to unlock my bootloader and everything works fine.
luiphilip said:
Weee, thanks for the info bro. I didn't know he was using the same SE method. BTW i used his method to unlock my bootloader and everythings works fine.
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Yea, it is basically the same as you would go yourself through the guide on unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.

Xperia Ray Bootloader re-lock

Hello,I'm new to the forumso greetings all! I wanted to ask you all,if there is a way to Re-lock the bootloader of my xperia ray,and also if I could reinstall/eventually update the stock firmware with the unlocked bootloader! If it is in the wrong section move it. Thank you all!
Wolf80 said:
Hello,I'm new to the forumso greetings all! I wanted to ask you all,if there is a way to Re-lock the bootloader of my xperia ray,and also if I could reinstall/eventually update the stock firmware with the unlocked bootloader! If it is in the wrong section move it. Thank you all!
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I dont know about Re-locking BL. But you can downlaode SEUS:http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
and restore to stock 4.0.4. You can also try using flashtool:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351324
PS: Visit here and download teh stock rom you want. then just drtag the ftf file to flashtool and Check No Final Verificaton:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627627
MrTapa said:
I dont know about Re-locking BL. But you can downlaode SEUS:http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
and restore to stock 4.0.4. You can also try using flashtool:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351324
PS: Visit here and download teh stock rom you want. then just drtag the ftf file to flashtool and Check No Final Verificaton:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627627
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I used right Flashtool to unlock the BL,What means GB?
GingerBread. And why do you need to re-lock
MrTapa said:
GingerBread. And why do you need to re-lock
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Cause I still have 1,5y of warranty and as I unlocked the BL the warranty doesnt covers damage.
Btw,what's the procedure to do with SEUS?
flash this with flashtool
http://www.mediafire.com/?g1b5j712ajx4yjd
it relocks the bootloader if you unlocked it via the official SE method
you can re-unlock it again after that
and then lock it again
etc
Well,I Unlocked it Via Flashtool,During the process the program opened me a webpage which was from sony ericsonn that gave me a code to unlock the bootloader,it was the official page...
yes thats the official method.
Wolf80 said:
Btw,what's the procedure to do with SEUS?
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Everything is explained. Its official sony product
will it works also if I unlocked the device with PIN method?
Thanks
teddybalan said:
yes thats the official method.
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Hm,and another thing,when i'll relock the BL,i can update normally the software by using pc companion?
Wolf80 said:
Hm,and another thing,when i'll relock the BL,i can update normally the software by using pc companion?
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yep
Thank you,i will try as i get back my data on the sd,rom toolbox has messed up/formatted everything..
Last question...How do I reinstall the stock Firmware with unlocked BL? I can do it? And also,with unlocked BL i can update normally the firmware by using PC Companion? Thanks for your patience guys XD
Re-locked or not ?
Wolf80 said:
Last question...How do I reinstall the stock Firmware with unlocked BL? I can do it? And also,with unlocked BL i can update normally the firmware by using PC Companion? Thanks for your patience guys XD
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What was the result brother. Your reply is very valuable for many users. Are you able to update the phone using SEUS ?
Wolf80 said:
Last question...How do I reinstall the stock Firmware with unlocked BL? I can do it? And also,with unlocked BL i can update normally the firmware by using PC Companion? Thanks for your patience guys XD
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you can use SEUS, PC Companion, Flashtool.
And yes.
AFAIK warranty is void once you unlock bootloader due to deletion of a partition in which you loose DRM keys needed by some apps. I think DRM keys are lost forever and that is how then know your warranty is void
Sony Update service won't let unlocked bootloader devices to update/restock.. It says i had a modified software.. I used sony official method.. And relock via flashtool, and use Sony update service again.. It restock my phone.. But i got different region.. (CE)
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azeunkn0wn said:
Sony Update service won't let unlocked bootloader devices to update/restock.. It says i had a modified software.. I used sony official method.. And relock via flashtool, and use Sony update service again.. It restock my phone.. But i got different region.. (CE)
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But does trckid work?
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[Q] Advantages of Locked Bootloader

i was thinking to relock my bootloader. please help me to decide by giving me advantages of locked bootloader or the risk of using unlocked bootloader (or vice versa) thanks.
Locked bootloader doesn't have much advantages other than maybe your warranty will be back but still if you don't want warranty back you shud be stuck with unlocked bootloader.....
alokbina said:
Locked bootloader doesn't have much advantages other than your DRM will be back and maybe your warranty will be back but still if you don't want warranty or DRM you shud be stuck with unlocked bootloader.....
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DRM keys are lost forever if unlocked by official method. Relocking will not help for officially unlocked bootloader. Do this only if you have to take your phone to Sony. Maybe it is different for testpoint method..
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abcdjdj said:
DRM keys are lost forever if unlocked by official method. Relocking will not help for officially unlocked bootloader. Do this only if you have to take your phone to Sony. Maybe it is different for testpoint method..
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Thanks for correcting....I updated my post...
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Warranty...... But I doubt you will get full warranty if you obtained the unlock code officially from Sony.. They register the request with your IMEI and void your warranty...But somewhere Sony mentioned to give conditional warranty, provided the device wasnt damaged with any mod you made "frying your processor by overclocking" ...Still its worth relocking if you claim warranty/service.. Apart from that, theres no big deal.
abcdjdj said:
DRM keys are lost forever if unlocked by official method. Relocking will not help for officially unlocked bootloader. Do this only if you have to take your phone to Sony. Maybe it is different for testpoint method..
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so does that means that i wont be able to fix the downloadmusicinfo even if i relock it?
ben torres said:
so does that means that i wont be able to fix the downloadmusicinfo even if i relock it?
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exactly.
ben torres said:
so does that means that i wont be able to fix the downloadmusicinfo even if i relock it?
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Check this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2105632&highlight=unlocked
Download music info on unlocked bootloader!! It works, I have tried it. No need to relock bootloader, just download and replace the SemcMetaDataCleanup.apk. Tested with ThilianaC's walkman player. Should obviously work on the walkman players mentioned in the link.:laugh:

JB for Locked Bootloader - Xperia U

So is there any way to flash JB on an Xperia U with locked bootloader? Or any hack to unlock the bootloader?
tzaq93 said:
So is there any way to flash JB on an Xperia U with locked bootloader? Or any hack to unlock the bootloader?
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No, there is no way to flash JB on locked BL.
You can unlock the bootloader using Sony official tool/website for unlocking bl
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
Before unlocking you can backup your TA partition, in case you wanted to give the phone to warranty. Later you can restore it - phone will be locked again and they will not know it was unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Cheers
try xperia u multitool by @AlexDroid00 HERE for unlocking bl
unlocking
if my phone says: " NO " on unlock bootloader, can i use this tool to unlock it?
ichibantokkan said:
if my phone says: " NO " on unlock bootloader, can i use this tool to unlock it?
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Then you can't unlock your bootloader, no means as of now to overcome this.
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i'm starting to hate this phone!
ichibantokkan said:
i'm starting to hate this phone!
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You should hate your carrier (just like me ). Let me guess - Orange?
ichibantokkan said:
i'm starting to hate this phone!
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I dont think you should feel sad because of that. My bl can be unlocked, but after using custom kernel for 2days my phone became unusuable dur to extreme lags. That's why i stay with stock ROMS. They are good enough .
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i'm from portugal and i use Yorn it's almost the same as vodafone
ichibantokkan said:
i'm from portugal and i use Yorn it's almost the same as vodafone
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Same thing here but from TMN-moche
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would this not work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134440

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