HI GUYS GOOD DAY.
I WANT TO ASK ABOUT BOOTLOADER, IM REALLY REALLY NEWBIE HERE, I GOT XPERIA X10i, AND IT RUNNING BY GINGERBREAD 2.3.3. BASEBAND 2.1.71, BUILD NUMBER 3.0.1.G.0.75.
IT IS ROOTED ALREADY, BUT I CANT UNLOCKED THE BOOT LOADER, I CAN'T UNLOCKED IT. I WANT TO INSTALL CUSTOM KERNEL AND OTHER THINGS ON MY PHONE, I NEED YOUR HELP BOSS.
THANK YOU
GOD BLESS
What did you use to try unlocking the bootloader?
The latest flashtool is the best way to go. It is found here:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
You just need to make sure you meet these requirements:
kernel versions=2.6.29,2.6.29-00054-g5f01537
android versions=2.1,2.2,2.3
Rooted=true
compatible devices=X10,E10,E15,U20
Thanks for the reply sir, yes!
that is the information of my x10i.
I also downloaded the new flashtool.
If my x10i is rooted, its should have, SUPERUSER right?
i search on youtube, i found out that, there is a code, that you can find if the boot loader is locked or unlocked right?
but i dont see that lable.
thank you i hope you can help me thanks
rhandeh said:
Thanks for the reply sir, yes!
that is the information of my x10i.
I also downloaded the new flashtool.
If my x10i is rooted, its should have, SUPERUSER right?
i search on youtube, i found out that, there is a code, that you can find if the boot loader is locked or unlocked right?
but i dont see that lable.
thank you i hope you can help me thanks
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Yes download root checker from play to check root. Also to check bootloader type *#*#SERVICE#*#* select service info then software info and look at s1 boot version it will begin with r. If its capital R its still locked, if it lowercase r then it successfully unlocked. Or try to flash doomkernel or unlocked bl and c if it flashed. S1tool also checks it I believe but never used it
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Hi Guys!
Here's my story. I have a Neo with locked bootloader, when I tried to check it with it's original firmware version (lower than 4.0.2.A.0.42) before, using the *#*#7378423#*#*, in service info, the status is missing. So, it means i can't unlock my bootloader! Same thing with my friend's ARC.
Now, I updated my phone and my friends phone to the latest (in our area) firmware version 4.0.2.A.0.62 and when I tried to check it again using the *#*#7378423#*#*, the status is now showing - Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes.
How come rooting is allowed now? it wasn't when it still has the out of the box firmware. Any explanation?
look at my attached screen shot.
Thanks!!!
Just checked mine and mines says NO, 1242-4466 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic user
Maybe they put that line " Rooting Status: Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes." in few last firmwares, thats why you maybe didn't see it before.
And it doesn't mean you can root, it only mean that your fastboot is enabled, so you can go ahead and unlock your bootloader, with either official way or unofficial with s1tool, which I advise you.
And when we are at root, rooting 62 is a bit tricky if you don't have your bl unlocked. But thats another story
thanks for the infos.
I just want to put SuperUser so I can get rid of the bloatwares, I'm running out of space. I'm not really interested with custom roms, i'm satisfied with the stock ones.
I'm still thinking about rooting though! I have a noob feeling about it with Neo. lol!
Thanks again! Have a nice day!
kenrw said:
Just checked mine and mines says NO, 1242-4466 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic user
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I've just noticed, we have the same phone software version.
Guys, Can I unlock my phone's boot loader while under 4.0.2.A.0.62 using the SE way?
twistergear said:
Guys, Can I unlock my phone's boot loader while under 4.0.2.A.0.62 using the SE way?
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firmware version isn't important. check what you have in service menu under service info->configuration
hello,
i have a Sony WT19i rooted and baseband locked, android 2.3.4, compilation 4.0.2.A.0.62.
I have been looking for a tutorial to change the ROM but i havent found anything. I'm looking to change to XROM but havent found any tutorial i'm a bit concerned.
Another thing i dont understand is how to change kernel
Could anyone help me? or give a link for a good tutorial ou diy video?
thanks
jpalmiro said:
hello,
i have a Sony WT19i rooted and baseband locked, android 2.3.4, compilation 4.0.2.A.0.62.
I have been looking for a tutorial to change the ROM but i havent found anything. I'm looking to change to XROM but havent found any tutorial i'm a bit concerned.
Another thing i dont understand is how to change kernel
Could anyone help me? or give a link for a good tutorial ou diy video?
thanks
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Here's one, works for all roms, it's the one I used, but you need to have your bootloader unlocked so you can flash kernel and custom roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500226
first of all thanks for the answer so quick.
but in the XROM post the user alifdroid says it isn't necessary to be bootloader unlocked. just use his kernel i supose to do this it is necessary to have the bootloader unlock right?
Now that you mention it, there's one rom wich doesn't require bootloader unlocked, but forgot the name, not sure if it's that one, lemme check
Edit:
Found this one, but i guess it's not the same you say, so idk if that one can work w/o bootlader unlocked :
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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you need unlockbootloader
then open recovery for flash rom ..
Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
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What is CMW and how to install those?! Dude you gotta be little more specific with , I'm new here!
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
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sunil.s125 said:
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
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sunil.s125 said:
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
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I appreciate you reply man, I also have a few other questions too in my post. You can answer them if you wish to, Or I'll just wait for someone else too. And also for the tuts.
Hi..
Dude I don't use xperia U so can't help you on rom, which ones best for your device ....
If the info helped you click the thanks button
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Alright, I 'll just wait then.
Bootloader unlocked means u can try different roms now bt u loose ur warranty and u also need to flash a custom kernel for custom rom
Rooting I guess has nothing to do wid bootloader being locked or unlocked
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kushalsv said:
Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
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Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
MadManMark said:
Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
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Thanks!:good: Alright, So I've decided, I'll root my phone without unlocking my bootloader, So any help here please?
And are there any ROMs I can apply to a locked bootloader? Help Xperia U users please!
root without unlock bootloader it still save to be use and doesn't void your warranty
you still can try some custom ROM but definitely never to custom kernel
I am getting really irritated of the amount of totally nonsense information out there, and no real or "official" way for unlocking bootloader for Xperia Go. Can someone please help me so I can unlock my bootloader? All I see are guides with massive walls of text, nothing official stated about Xperia Go. I don't want to screw my phone up by doing some mistake by myself -_- so can somebody PLEASE tell me how?
Hey,
Before I can help you, I need to know which build you are on.
The 3 common builds are
6.0.B.3.184
6.1.1.B.1.10
6.1.1.B.1.54
To check it, go to Settings>About Phone then scroll to the bottom and read the number then post it here.
Also, tell me what OS you are running, The fastboot drivers required to unlock it doesn't work in Windows 8 unless you enable test mode for windows 8.
Additional information on how to unlock the boot loader can be found on the Sony Developers page.
Note: If you want to root it, DO NOT flash the version 6.1.1.B.1.54. Because Sony patched the exploit.
Hi thank you for replying, I swear that I have searched information for HOURS and I learned that it is not easy to find for Xperia Go.. :S as it is for some more known models.
Here is the info
Model: ST27i
Software version: 6.0.B.3.184
I use Windows 7 on my PC, also I have downloaded Flash Tool 0.9.8.0 by Bin4ry & Androxyde (it shows 0.9.9.0 update is available, should I update it?)
Edit: unlocked myself already
help
XperiaFanboy said:
Hi thank you for replying, I swear that I have searched information for HOURS and I learned that it is not easy to find for Xperia Go.. :S as it is for some more known models.
Here is the info
Model: ST27i
Software version: 6.0.B.3.184
I use Windows 7 on my PC, also I have downloaded Flash Tool 0.9.8.0 by Bin4ry & Androxyde (it shows 0.9.9.0 update is available, should I update it?)
Edit: unlocked myself already
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i have the same problem, i read your post can you enligthen me?, can i know how you unlock your bootloader, tnx for understanding
Odp: How do I unlock bootloader for Xperia Go?
ishamarured14 said:
i have the same problem, i read your post can you enligthen me?, can i know how you unlock your bootloader, tnx for understanding
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unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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Okay, so i have been attempting to root my xperia u since about december, i cannot root it, ive tried one click root for xperia u, it said it worked but as soon as i tried to install a rom with rom manager it said no root access, i have tried a few other 'one click apps' they all say they work yet i can't do anything as i could on root, i have had a rooted galaxy ace, so i can if its rooted or not (well i think so)
I do not have unlocked bootloader, i dont know how to unlock it
It would be well appreciated if someone could tell me how to root and or unlock bootloader, or just tell me and alternate way to install the galaxy s3 jb rom
Thanks in advance
c_orza24 said:
Okay, so i have been attempting to root my xperia u since about december, i cannot root it, ive tried one click root for xperia u, it said it worked but as soon as i tried to install a rom with rom manager it said no root access, i have tried a few other 'one click apps' they all say they work yet i can't do anything as i could on root, i have had a rooted galaxy ace, so i can if its rooted or not (well i think so)
I do not have unlocked bootloader, i dont know how to unlock it
It would be well appreciated if someone could tell me how to root and or unlock bootloader, or just tell me and alternate way to install the galaxy s3 jb rom
Thanks in advance
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To unlock the bootloader go to sony site there u can unlock it
I m not earning money by helping you so if u think I gave my time so pls press thanx button
sonurockspunk said:
To unlock the bootloader go to sony site there u can unlock it
I m not earning money by helping you so if u think I gave my time so pls press thanx button
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Cheers, ill try that
I can't do that, reason being is that when i type in the number to see if bootloader is unlockable it says no, is there any other way that could unlock it, or just install the rom?
sorry to hijack the thread - im a little way ahead - bootloader unlock - but cant get a root hack to work....i did follow one that said to download a .js file - but in the readme it says to run a "runme.bat" file which doesnt exist....so, im stuck as well - mines a 2011 version with mtp - i did try the flashtool but it looks like that only works with pre mtp devices....
Just to add - ive found the thread for rooting. download the file with the runme.bat in there. Ran that as admin and it all gives the appearance of working, reboots the phone - command prompt says everything has worked but theres no superuser icon installed so i guess it hasnt.
c_orza24 said:
Cheers, ill try that
I can't do that, reason being is that when i type in the number to see if bootloader is unlockable it says no, is there any other way that could unlock it, or just install the rom?
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Then I guess u will have to unlock it by paid method
I m not earning money by helping you so if u think I gave my time so pls press thanx button
There is alot of threads! It's really easy and it can work for locked downloader! There is a sticky on the forum for it where you can get the firmware needed.
Just download the ICS. B.54 ftf
And the C.1.0 Ftf once flashed the B.54
Flash the C.0.1 and root the reflash the B.54 but only the firmware and don't do the wipes! There is a more explaind method on the sticky
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