Hey guys I love my xperia but... The stock rom suckssssss. And cause my bl is locked most of the custom roms won't work on my phone...
I oppened this topic to know if someone knew what exactly is the bootoader unlocking I mean how it works (do bootloader unlocker delete and rewrite the bootloader or juste change a setting in it? Can it ne done with the developplment tool? Etc...)
Plz do not explain me that bootloader unlocking is the process that I need to install custom roms etc... I know what it is but I want to understand HOW it works.
Sry for my bas english of you can't understand something just ask me
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
****... bad forum i did not pay attention sry guys
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
Related
Hello there,
I just bought xperia s yesterday
I used arc, but since yesterday I fell in love with xperia s.
Emm.. what I wanna ask is, is it worth to unlock my xperia s and root it?
Cause I know development on xperia s forum isnt so stable yet..
I'm scared I'm going to brick my Xperia S..
And then Im at Indonesia.
Which ftf shud I flash?
Generic world?
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
I think you can flash central europe as you can remove more apps without root.
I am not sure if it has the asian language. I am currently using Singapore firmware which contains chinese and japanese keyboard.
In my opinion, if you are not planning to use custom ROM, you might as well wait till ICS released for rooting purpose. At that time, there should be a way to root without unlocking bootloader
hello_hello said:
I think you can flash central europe as you can remove more apps without root.
I am not sure if it has the asian language. I am currently using Singapore firmware which contains chinese and japanese keyboard.
In my opinion, if you are not planning to use custom ROM, you might as well wait till ICS released for rooting purpose. At that time, there should be a way to root without unlocking bootloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm using German as my primary language
So I think the central europe will work..
Well.. actually I'm planning to use a costum ROM..
But its just a plan.. I haven't see all of the costume ROMs here..
But I think I'll wait till someone made root without unlocking bootloader possible.
Thanks for your answer
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
chitose_ndy said:
I'm using German as my primary language
So I think the central europe will work..
Well.. actually I'm planning to use a costum ROM..
But its just a plan.. I haven't see all of the costume ROMs here..
But I think I'll wait till someone made root without unlocking bootloader possible.
Thanks for your answer
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
berkis said:
what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nothing bad cause it is allowed from sony itself
They speak that you will loose the drm key or something like that but I don't know what is useful for.
Don't worry,For warranty reasons you can lock it again.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
berkis said:
what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
nothing bad.. im just affraid cause development on xperia s isnt as stable as arc's development..
but ive unlocked bootloader and rooted.
im happy for that
gm007 said:
Nothing bad cause it is allowed from sony itself
They speak that you will loose the drm key or something like that but I don't know what is useful for.
Don't worry,For warranty reasons you can lock it again.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you can lock your bootloader again,
but u wont get the DRM key again..
as far as i know (if im not mistaken) DRM key is useful for warranty,
if u unlocked ur XS, then you void your warranty..
anyway, ive unlocked my phone and rooted..
so this thread can be locked
thanks xda
and thanks for the answers
how to root
hi ive unlocked bootloader , what do i do to root it / im new to all this . how would i know if my xperia s unlockedntry bootloader and if it is what is the next step. can i update to ics when it comes out if i root it
adem ozer said:
hi ive unlocked bootloader , what do i do to root it / im new to all this . how would i know if my xperia s unlockedntry bootloader and if it is what is the next step. can i update to ics when it comes out if i root it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Untill now,
root can only be achieved by flashing pre rooted.img via fastboot..
If u want to know wether ur phone is already unlocked or not, try unlocking ur phone via fastboot like what u did.
On the cmd will be written,
'"Phone already unlocked"
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Hi,
im German, my English is not good, but
I try it.
I have unlocked my Bootloader and flashed the Advanced Stock Kernel, and KA03 Sspeed Rom.
now I want to relock my Bootloader, but i have the Custom Kernel...
is my phone bricked, wenn I relock the Bootloader with Custom Kernel?
please help me, I want the Original Sony Firmware....
Thanks and Sorry for bad English
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
It shouldn't be bricked, but if you want to send it for RMA, you should flash the stock firmware first. Locked bootloader + custom kernel will cause confusion. Also from the hivemind's experience they do repair unlocked phones in Germany.
i' ve understand a little bit, but not all.
Sry I'm German
also can i relock my P without Brick? or not?
Can you try it again ))?
Thanks
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
hi guys
How to Root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder
please I need step by step explanation
thanks 4 help
ghost_j1 said:
hi guys
How to Root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder
please I need step by step explanation
thanks 4 help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm waiting for my Sola so can't help... But you give not enought data... What FW??
ghost_j1 said:
hi guys
How to Root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder
please I need step by step explanation
thanks 4 help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Presently that's not possible!!!
You have to unlock your bootloader to root ur device!!!
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium
soulhackereborn said:
Presently that's not possible!!!
You have to unlock your bootloader to root ur device!!!
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ummmm then why its not possible ? is unlocking the bootloader something related to the root ???
ghost_j1 said:
ummmm then why its not possible ? is unlocking the bootloader something related to the root ???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No working root exploit, you need to wait the official ics rom.
Sent from my ST25i using xda premium
ghost_j1 said:
ummmm then why its not possible ? is unlocking the bootloader something related to the root ???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes bro he's right...
Only with ICS this cam be possible..
And the way things are looking and the latest which I read in Sony forum a guy frm UK asked for the date of update of ICS of Sola. On Sony Facebook page and he got an answer which was heartbreaking and disappointing "Q4 was the ans frm Sony ie; by the year end!!! "
atis112 said:
No working root exploit, you need to wait the official ics rom.
Sent from my ST25i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium
Go FXP!!!!
mt27i
atis112 said:
No working root exploit, you need to wait the official ics rom.
Sent from my ST25i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
soulhackereborn said:
Yes bro he's right...
Only with ICS this cam be possible..
And the way things are looking and the latest which I read in Sony forum a guy frm UK asked for the date of update of ICS of Sola. On Sony Facebook page and he got an answer which was heartbreaking and disappointing "Q4 was the ans frm Sony ie; by the year end!!! "
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OMG by the end of the year !!!!!!
then there several question my mind if dont mind to answer me you or someone who knows the answer
1.in case I had unlocked the bootloader is installing ICS upgrade in future will relouck the bootloader and install a fresh copy of android OS?
I think yea it will relock it but I just wanna be sure...
2.Is unlocking the bootloader will effect the performance of mobile and is there any side effect for that ?
I reall dont wanna do that but I am forced to that for only one stupid reason goog leblack country list if anyone can suggest a solution I will be really thankful for not unlocking my mobile
3.and how about this thread I found today ??
[Daily Update]Root / Unroot Sony Ericsson Xperia 2011 v1.5 without unlock bootloader
I think that means there is away to do it without unlocking bootloader and some of supported mobile are not ICS
I had posted that this dont support Xperia Sola hople they will Help Us :'(
Finally please point me for a thread that provide step by step explanation for unlocking bootloader :'(
ghost_j1 said:
OMG by the end of the year !!!!!!
then there several question my mind if dont mind to answer me you or someone who knows the answer
1.in case I had unlocked the bootloader is installing ICS upgrade in future will relouck the bootloader and install a fresh copy of android OS?
I think yea it will relock it but I just wanna be sure...
2.Is unlocking the bootloader will effect the performance of mobile and is there any side effect for that ?
I reall dont wanna do that but I am forced to that for only one stupid reason goog leblack country list if anyone can suggest a solution I will be really thankful for not unlocking my mobile
3.and how about this thread I found today ??
[Daily Update]Root / Unroot Sony Ericsson Xperia 2011 v1.5 without unlock bootloader
I think that means there is away to do it without unlocking bootloader and some of supported mobile are not ICS
I had posted that this dont support Xperia Sola hople they will Help Us :'(
Finally please point me for a thread that provide step by step explanation for unlocking bootloader :'(
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1) there is a relocking bootloader. Tft file which relocks your bootloader only { DRM KEYS WONT RETURN}which will help you to bypass Sonys altered software error while updating it through SEUS or PC Companion n you can update your device without any problem to latest firmware....
2) No performance change is noticed rather the performance wil increase if you using custom roms...
3)it works only for Xperia 2011 device
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium
soulhackereborn said:
1) there is a relocking bootloader. Tft file which relocks your bootloader only { DRM KEYS WONT RETURN}which will help you to bypass Sonys altered software error while updating it through SEUS or PC Companion n you can update your device without any problem to latest firmware....
2) No performance change is noticed rather the performance wil increase if you using custom roms...
3)it works only for Xperia 2011 device
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
uh gd gd thnaks but for the firs one do u mean that i have to relock my mobile before updating to ICS
Yes you have to relock it before update or you will brick your device..
Sent from my LT22i using xda premium
noim said:
Yes you have to relock it before update or you will brick your device..
Sent from my LT22i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok thanks a lot man thanks.... and I am still looking for away that only root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder if anyone can help
thanks alot man for begging this much patience :good: :fingers-crossed:
WAX OFF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159Doomlord tut
WAX ON:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740243Flashtool special ftf by jozinek
Maybe this helps you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Hi for now, there are no known ways of rooting the locked Sola bootloader.
There are successful methods for this on ICS but not gingerbread, for now. I have tried so many.
Thanks for replies. Thread moved to the Q & A.
so we w8 ICS or FXP its like a race! xD
I got tired of waiting and crazy rumours so I did it, unlocked myself. I wanted root that much. Plus, I read B4anry explain in a comment exactly how Sony treats locked/unlocked bootloader, depending on what you've done, and I think I'm safe. He knows his stuff obviously!
I rooted my Neo some time ago, but I'm not sure whether it has S-OFF. How can I check? Thanks.
I had my Neo in original GB. I rooted it using this Flashtool procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709880. And the phone is with ICS now.
May I unlock bootloader now? And how?
blue blue man said:
I had my Neo in original GB. I rooted it using this Flashtool procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709880. And the phone is with ICS now.
May I unlock bootloader now? And how?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
These are 2 methods to unlock Bootloader
1. testpoint - I used that and it's really simple
2. Officialy
I prefer testpoint so here u are --> http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
I would say go for official one.. because it is easy and anything official is great
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
Thank you guys, these are very helpful.
I have also found this topic which may be useful for some others who read the topic later: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
Cheers and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!
Yess bro you are right.. but See basically once you unlock your bootloader and even if u again lock it, its in re-locked state and not locked state.. whatever it is.. once u unlock the bootloader you void your warrenty anyways.. so even if we lose DRM whats the big deal?
Because if that was the case then at first place we would not root the phone or unlock the bootloader.. we know what we have to face after doing it
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
No not always.. there are some roms wich u cannot flash having a locked bootloader.. but there are some.. here is the link for one..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994064
This might help you.. for locked bootloader.. its a superb rom too.. dont forget to thank ghostfreak nb..
And yes, once you use flashtool, you will lose your warrenty.. cant help it there..
Hit thanks if i helped you..
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
FD1999 said:
When you unlock bootloader the official way, you loose DRM for ever
Sent from my MT11i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lost DRM is not important !
You can repair your phone using sus whenever you want to by just relocking bl !
Yeah very much right..
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
vishal_android freak said:
basically once you unlock your bootloader and even if u again lock it, its in re-locked state and not locked state.. whatever it is.. once u unlock the bootloader you void your warrenty anyways.. so even if we lose DRM whats the big deal?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's not same.
lack of DRM certificate can easily be seen/spotted in service center, just by connecting phone to one program, which is not the case with "re-locked" or "un-patched" phone whose BL has been unlocked unofficialy via s1tool.
vishal_android freak said:
And yes, once you use flashtool, you will lose your warrenty.. cant help it there..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, if you flash fw for same region then there is no way to know that phone has been flashed with flashtool.
And if "you" are smart enough you will make backup ftf before you star messing with your phone.
Or smart enough to know how to trick SEUS or PCC to flash different fw, by editing build.prop.
Just FYI, my BL was unofficially unlocked, flashed so many times (though before service center I flashed it with correct region) and they replaced my motherboard with no problems.
Saingpor said:
lost DRM is not important!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So who ever put DRM in the first place was stupid, right?
That's your opinion, but you can't say it's not important.
Superb explanation..:thumbup: thnx a lot bro..
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
Hello everyone
I have a problem that I can't find a solution for it till now ..
I have unlocked my bootloader for my xperia sola to install a custome roms for it cuz most of roms need an unlocked one .. but I always keep a copy from stock ics ftf files and its kernals to reinstall it if i do something wrong with the other roms ..
the problem is that these ( ftf ) files need a locked bootloader to install them .. so if I do something wrong during installing any rom or my phone goes like a dead and not able to restart I will not be able to flash these stock files due to the unlocked bootloader which I will not be able to locked it again cuz my phone can not be open again !!
so I want a stock files ( ics ) and kernals for unlocked bootloader ??
I am sorry to post something is easy to get like that but I am still beginner ..
thanks in advance
NO flashing wit flashtool does not require locked bootloader.
Unlocking bootloader simply enable you to boot with non stock kernel.
Sorry I think that I misunderstand your comment..
My question is what should I do if I want to flash stock kernal or ftf files with unlocked bootloader ??
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app
Jeneral2014 said:
Sorry I think that I misunderstand your comment..
My question is what should I do if I want to flash stock kernal or ftf files with unlocked bootloader ??
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dude, you can flash ftf file even your bootloader is unlocked. Use flashtool to do it.
Cheers
Cwikla
Sent from my Xperia Sola using xda app-developers app