I am not a noob..have played alott with HTC and samsung phones...but sony seems to b a different ball game all together..i hv been reading threads since the last two days to unlock the bl of my neo v..and flash roms and stuff...
but there are a couple of qstns that are bothering me...
1-I wanted to install KA20.1 Ics rom..since its official stripped down ics... but it needs unlocked bootloader. i am currently running gb..2.3.4 .62...
first i though of rooting and using gb as it is.. but now since ics is here i am inclined to use ics
so here is my question..
If i unlock my bootloader..and then flash official ics using flashtool..will the bootloader get locked again?? will it create any kind of issue for me with regard to using flashtool and flashing official ics?? if yes then what..
will it have to b unlocked again???
and the next question
Everything remains the same in case of jj hybrid rom also??
but i wud appreciate all the help i can get ..cz whatever i learn i always give it back to the forum..
xda rocks..
cheers...
geekynoob said:
If i unlock my bootloader..and then flash official ics using flashtool..will the bootloader get locked again?? will it create any kind of issue for me with regard to using flashtool and flashing official ics?? if yes then what..
will it have to b unlocked again???
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No.
Though not sure what you meant by "flashing official ics". If you meant with flashtool, then answer is still no.
If you meant on using PCC or SEUS then answer depends how you unlock your BL. IF you unlock it unofficial way, with s1tool, then you won't have any problem. If you unlock it via IMEI code from Sony developer page, then you won't be able to use PCC or SEUS until you relock your BL(which is done by flashing 1 ftf file).
And for both official and unofficial way worth rule, do not use OTA updates. For official way, that's 100% correct, while for unofficial way, some report problems, some don't have them.
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No.
Though not sure what you meant by "flashing official ics". If you meant with flashtool, then answer is still no.
If you meant on using PCC or SEUS then answer depends how you unlock your BL. IF you unlock it unofficial way, with s1tool, then you won't have any problem. If you unlock it via IMEI code from Sony developer page, then you won't be able to use PCC or SEUS until you relock your BL(which is done by flashing 1 ftf file).
And for both official and unofficial way worth rule, do not use OTA updates. For official way, that's 100% correct, while for unofficial way, some report problems, some don't have them.
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Ok..i knew u were around..
i will unlock my bl using s1 tool..the unofficial method...
then flash 4.0.4 using flashtool..
doing this wont relock my bl.. ??
i will not use ota..will freeze it using tb
i hope i am clear now..this internet slang is making tough to write sorry if i wasnt clear..
geekynoob said:
i will unlock my bl using s1 tool..the unofficial method...
then flash 4.0.4 using flashtool..
doing this wont relock my bl.. ??
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That is correct, it wont get re-locked.
Madfysh said:
That is correct, it wont get re-locked.
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Thank you so much for the prompt replies..
sorry for being offf topic now..since iv got ur attention..i just wanted to ask another qstn..
unofficial method shows 2 -ve points.. i have to connect any once to the test point m i right??
can i do THIS...
Flash 4.0.3 from here....
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/thread/35239?tstart=0
Thn root it...using doomlords kit...
thn ota to 4.0.4 and then unlock the bootloader using s1 tool??
so that il hv the root intact..and also will b able to use cwm and roms and other things..
correct me if i am wrong.
thnkk you once again.
geekynoob said:
unofficial method shows 2 -ve points.. i have to connect any once to the test point m i right??
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You mean 2 -ve battery pins? Yeah, only connect to 1, it's enough. Or you can also connect it to simcard holder, as I read, people also do that. Point is to ground it, whatever method you want
geekynoob said:
hw cn i hv cwm on a ics 4.0.4 i will have to root it first and then get cwm?? sorry if i am irritating u..but samsung was much easier ..m coming to grip with sony stuff..
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You're not irritating. Usually I would irritate if someone asks without researching, but as I see you actually research yourself, so it's not hard to answer you
Anyway, for root and CWM, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
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I don't like OTA, and after you unlock your BL it will be smart not to use it, as we told above.
And if you unlock your BL it's much easier to root it, as I wrote, check that thread I linked in this post and try.
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You mean 2 -ve battery pins? Yeah, only connect to 1, it's enough. Or you can also connect it to simcard holder, as I read, people also do that. Point is to ground it, whatever method you want
You're not irritating. Usually I would irritate if someone asks without researching, but as I see you actually research yourself, so it's not hard to answer you
Anyway, for root and CWM, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
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My mind seems at some peace now..
i will folllow all the steps as u said..
i edited my post at the last moment..sorry for that..if i ave any issues..il b back here..
il do it..wil go slow..once in total grip.. m gonna hv some fun..
Thank you.. God bless..!
cheers..
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Rooted using zerg
Installed CWM
tried to flash SE tweaked
boot loader locked
tried to resolve using flashtool, and PC companion.
but still does not help.
any other ideas?
maybe i did the flashtool and PC companion wrongly?
i havent try SEUS. where can i find SEUS?
SEUS
Try flashtool again. I have fixed every stupid mistake with flashtool
Make sure sou also check wipe user data. Try to wipe everything possible (except SD card), to make sure no errors from previous installations remain.
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tried to flash SE tweaked
boot loader locked
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We'll there your problem. (in case you don't know) Custom ROMS + locked bootloader doens't go well.
i thought the bootloader was only to install CWM?
and since i have installed CWM without bootloader being unlocked, i thought i was good to go.
alright will try out SEUS.
BTW which version of flash tool, and which firmware should i be loading for the neo v?
oh anyway SEUS managed to salvage my phone!
thanks for the link!
BTW i got an off-thread question to ask, what is the differnece between rooting and unlock bootloader?
which one actually voids warranty?
serverxeon said:
what is the differnece between rooting and unlock bootloader?
which one actually voids warranty?
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Unlocking voids warranty.
But difference between rooting and unlocking: with rooted phone you had superuser right in your phone, BUT you can't flash different roms and kernel, because for that you need access to bootloader.
Unlocking bootloader giving you FULL access your phone. And this access is so great, if you don't know what you are doing, you gonna brick your phone very easy.
Also bootloader unlocking process is giving you root permissions.
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serverxeon said:
oh anyway SEUS managed to salvage my phone!
thanks for the link!
BTW i got an off-thread question to ask, what is the differnece between rooting and unlock bootloader?
which one actually voids warranty?
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Glad you fixed it!
taaviu said:
If you don't know what you are doing, you gonna brick your phone very easy.
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Is possible to brick it and never restore it anymore? I had a samsung spica and there was someways do hard brick it, but I always avoid that ways and be carefull. Can someone make a new thread explaining some essentials things? I have my Neo for about a week now
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Is possible to brick it and never restore it anymore? I had a samsung spica and there was someways do hard brick it, but I always avoid that ways and be carefull. Can someone make a new thread explaining some essentials things? I have my Neo for about a week now
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You can fix it anytime
Sometime it need only some credit to someone
Personally I recommended bootloader unlocking....because if you brick later your phone...fixing is much easily ....much
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taaviu said:
You can fix it anytime
Sometime it need only some credit to someone
Personally I recommended bootloader unlocking....because if you brick later your phone...fixing is much easily ....much
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How much? just a wipe data and reinstall a new ROM? And in what situations I can/I must/I shouldn't use SEUS? On my old samsung spica there was a kernel version that if I use ODIN with it the phone get hard bricked and unable to fix it... Some people had to send it to repair.
On my neo I have .42 completely stock for now... After unlock bootloader is it possible to get warranty back again?
By the way, thanks
dioggo92 said:
How much? just a wipe data and reinstall a new ROM? And in what situations I can/I must/I shouldn't use SEUS? On my old samsung spica there was a kernel version that if I use ODIN with it the phone get hard bricked and unable to fix it...
On my neo I have .42 completely stock for now...
By the way, thanks
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Simple. Don't brick your phone. Before you do something..read forum, ask, analyse and then do it.
If you already unlock BL...then you can't use officials SE update tools.
But there is many other tools what working with ANY conditions BL.
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taaviu said:
Simple. Don't brick your phone. Before you do something..read forum, ask, analyse and then do it.
If you already unlock BL...then you can't use officials SE update tools.
But there is many other tools what working with ANY conditions BL.
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After unlock bootloader is it possible to get warranty back again?
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I have found this, but doesn't talk about warranty...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
dioggo92 said:
After unlock bootloader is it possible to get warranty back again?
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I have found this, but doesn't talk about warranty...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
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If you locking bootlader again then YES.
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serverxeon said:
Rooted using zerg
Installed CWM
tried to flash SE tweaked
boot loader locked
tried to resolve using flashtool, and PC companion.
but still does not help.
any other ideas?
maybe i did the flashtool and PC companion wrongly?
i havent try SEUS. where can i find SEUS?
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It still amazes me why people do this. Se-tweak for unlocked bootloader well glad your fixed now
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People do this because is a rom compatible with stock kernel and WORKS PERFECT with CWM and bl locked, tested by me and a lot of this "stubborn" people who don't want, or can't, unlock their bootloader. Solution is very simple, tweak a little your update-script and make life easy to all these people who want install your rom and enjoy your work.
Is for unlocked boot loader. Not locked to be honest it's not worth it
Still incorrect as stock is crap and no point if you use stock no tweaks no point in se tweaked
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
When I'm repairing my Xperia Neo using SEUS, it says that "The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated". What should I do about it?
Bootloader unlocked?
Yep! Bootloader unlocked will cause my phone to have a fail update?
silverfvck said:
Yep! Bootloader unlocked will cause my phone to have a fail update?
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How did you unlock the bootloader? There is a way that you loose the official updates and another that you don't
I followed the instructions on SE site. :|
That way you loose the official update, even ota :s I'm still on stock because I want to learn more before I touch the bl, because of warranty too. I don't know if there's a way to get the updates back, I'm new to Sony Ericsson stuff, have my neo for a week now
The thing I concerned is that if I can still update my Neo when the official Ice Cream Sandwich for Xperia released.
That I don't know, try to ask that here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 but I don't think that will be possible, because you gave them your imei. Read that thread and ask there about that, I'm really new to this stuff, I had a Samsung Spica before.
I see! Thanks a lot buddy. Maybe this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258723 will help me soon when the official Ice Cream Sandwich released. They posted here the original firmware of SE Xperia phones.
silverfvck said:
When I'm repairing my Xperia Neo using SEUS, it says that "The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated". What should I do about it?
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if you would like to update your phone with the latest or previous software with BL unlocked, you can use wotan server, its pretty easy and straight forward or you can use flashtool if you have the proper FTF files for your phone.
If you would like to relock your BL, then you can do so, since you used the SE procedure, here's how to relock your bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
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after relocking your bootloader, you can now use PC Companion to update your phone
Pinoy ka nga! Salamat!
silverfvck said:
Pinoy ka nga! Salamat!
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heheheh no probs kababayan!
DrearierJester1 said:
if you would like to update your phone with the latest or previous software with BL unlocked, you can use wotan server, its pretty easy and straight forward or you can use flashtool if you have the proper FTF files for your phone.
If you would like to relock your BL, then you can do so, since you used the SE procedure, here's how to relock your bootloader:
after relocking your bootloader, you can now use PC Companion to update your phone
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If I someday need my warranty back, what is the best way to unlock the bl?
dioggo92 said:
If I someday need my warranty back, what is the best way to unlock the bl?
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I suggest to use the SE unlock procedure as the other procedure (not sure what its called) aside from your cannot relock the bootloader, unlocking process is hard and complicated.
But DRM (where Track ID is using) will be totally gone once you unlocked the bootloader and you cannot get it back even if you relock BL. (just a heads up though)
dioggo92 said:
How did you unlock the bootloader? There is a way that you loose the official updates and another that you don't
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That's why I asked if its unlocked, and not if it's patched
With patched bl you can still use official update service.
DrearierJester1 said:
I suggest to use the SE unlock procedure as the other procedure (not sure what its called) aside from your cannot relock the bootloader, unlocking process is hard and complicated.
But DRM (where Track ID is using) will be totally gone once you unlocked the bootloader and you cannot get it back even if you relock BL. (just a heads up though)
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but the other way "test point" the phone doesn't know if the bootloader is locked or not, isn't there a way to relock it anymore?
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Madfysh said:
That's why I asked if its unlocked, and not if it's patched
With patched bl you can still use official update service.
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For newbies like me is normal that I miss some information xD
dioggo92 said:
but the other way "test point" the phone doesn't know if the bootloader is locked or not, isn't there a way to relock it anymore?
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yeah that was "test point" thanks, I just forgot the name the time I posted my reply earlier. LOL! I'm not really sure but according to the thread I've read here on XDA, its not possible at the moment, so I suggest using the SE procedure which is pretty straight forward.
For newbies like me is normal that I miss some information xD
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me too, I miss some info, noob here as well but, been here since I got xperia mini and I got xperia neo now!
DrearierJester1 said:
yeah that was "test point" thanks, I just forgot the name the time I posted my reply earlier. LOL! I'm not really sure but according to the thread I've read here on XDA, its not possible at the moment, so I suggest using the SE procedure which is pretty straight forward.
me too, I miss some info, noob here as well but, been here since I got xperia mini and I got xperia neo now!
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Xperia neo is an awesome phone
Concerning about the warranty, is it compatible with unlocking/re-locking the bl? I read a lot of threads but never read nothing that gives me a clear answer...
dioggo92 said:
but the other way "test point" the phone doesn't know if the bootloader is locked or not, isn't there a way to relock it anymore?
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By that method bootloader is not unlocked, but instead it's patched, so that it accept unsigned images. As far as I know, you can't "unpatch" it
dioggo92 said:
Xperia neo is an awesome phone
Concerning about the warranty, is it compatible with unlocking/re-locking the bl? I read a lot of threads but never read nothing that gives me a clear answer...
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Well, for start, the official online method warns you that you are loosing warranty by doing that. Did you really think they won't cover themself?
Anw, if you do the online unlock, you can lock it back, but it won't bring drm stuff like track id back, it's gone forever from your phone(but I see you already know that ).
Now in real life situation. I really doubt they will check if you still have drm stuff on your phone or if your bl is patched. They will most likely check if bl is locked or unlocked
Madfysh said:
By that method bootloader is not unlocked, but instead it's patched, so that it accept unsigned images. As far as I know, you can't "unpatch" it
Well, for start, the official online method warns you that you are loosing warranty by doing that. Did you really think they won't cover themself?
Anw, if you do the online unlock, you can lock it back, but it won't bring drm stuff like track id back, it's gone forever from your phone(but I see you already know that ).
Now in real life situation. I really doubt they will check if you still have drm stuff on your phone or if your bl is patched. They will most likely check if bl is locked or unlocked
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Thanks for now I will continue with stock... all I need is root for now, but I miss cyanogen from my last phone xD
how to root xperia s locked BL 6.0.A.3.75
and what is the latest frimware for the device ?? ICS is not comming officially yet ??
i tried zergrush the tow versions ics and normal by doomlord and superoneclick shortfuse but no luck please help if icant what is the best firmware 0.76 or 0.75 prerooted that support arabic ??
Bootloader locked,no chance for root in anyway!(at least for now,maybe ICS update will change that).
Cheers
constantinexx said:
how to root xperia s locked BL 6.0.A.3.75
and what is the latest frimware for the device ?? ICS is not comming officially yet ??
i tried zergrush the tow versions ics and normal by doomlord and superoneclick shortfuse but no luck please help if icant what is the best firmware 0.76 or 0.75 prerooted that support arabic ??
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You can root using this guide!
LiveSquare said:
You can root using this guide!
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LOL this post should be sticky
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LiveSquare said:
You can root using this guide!
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i will say that i do post this thread after research but i found all posts full of crap like you said ...lol cause i think that your job is flying arround posts and post that "already posted" crap video so you are not helping any one with that silly video so get out...i dont need your help
AND I THINK THAT YOU two MUST GO STICKY ....
constantinexx said:
i will say that i do post this thread after research but i found all posts full of crap like you said ...lol cause i think that your job is flying arround posts and post that "already posted" crap video so you are not helping any one with that silly video so get out...i dont need your help
AND I THINK THAT YOU two MUST GO STICKY ....
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LOL, well right now with locked BL its impossible, you have to unlock it.... its probably that in the threads already posted someone like me already said it
its most annoying having a locked BL - orangeUK did it to my device. waiting for an exploit or maybe ICS might do something. I have read that if you get the SIM unlock code into it, it may unlock the BL but I cannot say for certain, I may try this to see if it will allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
as for now we are stuck with a locked BL
Well, it's little off-topic, but what if we collect enough unlock code - IMEI/network ID pairs? If there is a database with tens or maybe hundreds of unlock keys, somebody smart enough can figure out the algorithm needed to generate unlock code to everyone.
Naturally nobody should post he's IMEI and unlock code in public. There must be somebody (preferably developer) who will collect those keys via PM or email.
What do you think about that?
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gray_mac said:
its most annoying having a locked BL - orangeUK did it to my device. waiting for an exploit or maybe ICS might do something. I have read that if you get the SIM unlock code into it, it may unlock the BL but I cannot say for certain, I may try this to see if it will allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
as for now we are stuck with a locked BL
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i think all phones are remain locked until they pass 24 months from the date were purchased then after update via seus it can be bootloader unlocked that at least what i know
Does anyone know the easiest way to root (no downgrade, etc.) for WT19i with android ics 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)?
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Either unlock bootloader and install custom kernel or downgrade.
Someguyfromhell said:
Either unlock bootloader and install custom kernel or downgrade.
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How this works?
With downgrading
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You must first have your bootloader unlocked. Search the forum for ways on how to, there are (2) current methods being used to. When your bootloader is unlocked, download either expeacer's extended kernel or krsh v 3.0( check my sig ) and install it via fastboot mode. By following this you accomplish the ff: root your phone, install cwm and busybox. Btw, someguyfromhell has made a tut for this. Check it out.
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click here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
mad at leechers
zalamikazee said:
click here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
mad at leechers
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P2P, are you on the wrong forum? This is called community bro, no one leeches from one another. Information gathered from one's experience and from our experts are being shared in here for free and so is with whatever MOD you find in here. When someone post a question, try to answer it with what you know otherwise read and observe. Know the forum rules, respect community members and acknowledge post you found helpful by a simple thanks. It's free afterall.
Downgrading is the best option, even for noobs like you and me
I did it on my xperia mini pro and it worked like a charm, just follow the instructions, it's really easy once you've read them carefully
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luiphilip
is using the method in your sig safe ? cuz theres lots more post suggesting a downgrade to GB , and thrs also another post saying that we could use the SE bootloader unlocking tool v1.6 to do the same..
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
The above link mite help you
so is downgrade the better option ?
kokzhanjia said:
so is downgrade the better option ?
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If you want to keep your warranty, definitely
ldinor
is there any posts that can help by just rooting wt19i buildnumber 4.1.B ? without unlocking the bootloader thanks
kokzhanjia said:
is there any posts that can help by just rooting wt19i buildnumber 4.1.B ? without unlocking the bootloader thanks
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No, so far there is no known way to root ICS 4.0.4. Downgrading is the only way if you want to keep your bootloader locked.
this is my problem too, i dont want to unlocked my BL, i just want to root it.
what firmware should be download?
HOW TO DOWNGRADE AND ROOT
This should help..
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/thread/35239
luiphilip said:
You must first have your bootloader unlocked. Search the forum for ways on how to, there are (2) current methods being used to. When your bootloader is unlocked, download either expeacer's extended kernel or krsh v 3.0( check my sig ) and install it via fastboot mode. By following this you accomplish the ff: root your phone, install cwm and busybox. Btw, someguyfromhell has made a tut for this. Check it out.
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how bootloader can be unlocked of wt19i ics build 4.1.B.0.431 ?
Bootloader unlock voids warranty! But Check out at
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Better to root is downgrading! You can unroot and keep your warranty...
Second method for Bootloader unlocking is testpoint method, just search in General section.
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mihahn said:
Bootloader unlock voids warranty! But Check out at
Better to root is downgrading! You can unroot and keep your warranty...
Second method for Bootloader unlocking is testpoint method, just search in General section.
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thanks for your useful reply...
i have downgraded to GB and able to root successfully wt19i...
when i upgraded it to ICS WT19i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.rar by flashtool then i faced some problems like if i touch the screen of my phone, it vibrates and beeps though i had stopped vibration and beeps from phone's settings....
is there any way to get ICS without any problem?
Hi everybody
I have installed real ics some time ago, and i found the experience much more complete than with custom
rom...
now i would like to make another step... so i shoul lock my bootloader first...
i read that there are two ways... test point and official sony...
with official sony you lose DRM...but i read also that the only problem tht this lost caused (track id doesn't work) doesn't exist anymore as latest version of track id works even without drm... so are there other problems if we lose drm?
because i think official unlocking is much easier isn't it? so why a person should choose the test point method?
latest answer: i found real ics is amazing rom... but, after unlocking bootloader (if i will succeed to), which kernel should i choose? i would like something safe, stable and fast... and if possible with good battery performance...
thx everybody for answer
hope i did not disturb with this post if repetitive... but i wanted someone to answer me directly, and even if i found good informations in this forum, i did not manage to decide what to do...
bb
i prefer test point method cos with it one wont lose drm keys & wont void warranty.... after bootloader unlock using testpoint, t will still show Allow bootloader unlock:yes but Official way will void warranty.
Indeed, test point method! No regret!
I would also recommend test point method as you dont lose drm keys, I did it with test point method myself because I didnt have a choice, anyways I didnt need drm keys, but some ppl do, so in that case better go with the safe side, the test point even tho it can be a little difficult
When I bought Mini Pro den, I use Test point & no issue but along tha line my screen break & took it to care center but I was told it can't be repaired & was given another one cos its still under warranty... But tha new one I was given can't be unloocked using Test point cos its having latest security so I used tha Official way but was happy though!
When you do the testpoint method, you have to remove the sticker under the battery to get to the actual testpoints.
So you have to do that very carefully, because if they notice you've been removing it, warranty is lost.
oh so many answers :laugh:
but all of you suggested me the same thing... so i think it's really best choice... i think however i won't need drm... but anyway you suggest me to use testpoint method, finally, not for drm but for warranty isn't it? and is it sure that if i use in right way test point they won't notice i've unlocked the bootloader (so i will still have the warranty)? beause i heared that in england they did not repair some xperia arc because they noticed the users had unlocked the bootloader....
so finally ya suggest me to use that method?
and for the kernel, which one would you suggest (stable, fast above all for telephone use and media, good battery...)
i want to thank all of you however... really ya give me all these answers that i did not expect to... thx a lot for helping me!
bb!
edit: ah sry whalesplaho talked about latest security... so how can i know if i can unlock it or not in safe way?
thx again!
My SK17i testpoint wasn't covered under the sticker. I unlocked using testpoint because of the warranty. I am not sure if they can detect this or not, but its lesser then two evils I guess. If you unlock the BL by Sony method they will have your IMEI in their system as unlocked so no way you can get lucky and keep your warranty. Even if the phone doesn't turn on completely, they know it has been unlocked.
WandererX said:
edit: ah sry whalesplaho talked about latest security... so how can i know if i can unlock it or not in safe way?
thx again!
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Take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25802604&postcount=144
IoNex nice post but I advice OP to try first before concluding whether it won't work... I tried but when I get qcpacketservice using tha normal step den I concluded it can't be unlocked using Testpoint, dats why I said its painful!!!!
#just follow re required steps den yhu will get what yhu want.....
whalesplaho said:
IoNex nice post but I advice OP to try first before concluding whether it won't work... I tried but when I get qcpacketservice using tha normal step den I concluded it can't be unlocked using Testpoint, dats why I said its painful!!!!
#just follow re required steps den yhu will get what yhu want.....
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I didn't say he shouldn't try it. I just think it's better to have all the info before doing something.
So if it doesn't work, he'll know why
The post says "Tere is no harm in trying. You can try, if you have new security, nothing will go wrong, you will just get error."
iONEx said:
I didn't say he shouldn't try it. I just think it's better to have all the info before doing something.
So if it doesn't work, he'll know why
The post says "Tere is no harm in trying. You can try, if you have new security, nothing will go wrong, you will just get error."
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Okay buddy......!
it's 12w22... so i think it could work... for the wire which one should i use?
WandererX said:
it's 12w22... so i think it could work... for the wire which one should i use?
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Yhu will get all yhu need here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874 buddy... I used a flexible wire with pin!!!!
ok thx... stay connected pls xD
WandererX said:
ok thx... stay connected pls xD
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Okay brov..... Am with yhu & I believe others too!!!!
test point doesnt work on latest releases of xperia mini/mini pro/active. If you have 12w17 on the back of your phone, then testpoint won't work. That's what others have said in the test point thread. I only used SE bootloader unlocking and its easy but you lose your DRM.
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test point doesnt work on latest releases of xperia mini/mini pro/active. If you have 12w17 on the back of your phone, then testpoint won't work. That's what others have said in the test point thread. I only used SE bootloader unlocking and its easy but you lose your DRM.
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Dats tha official way.... Dats what I later used too when testpoint didn't worked!
drivers did install automatically... zeus device... it did not fail as said in the guide... what should i do?
whalesplaho said:
Dats tha official way.... Dats what I later used too when testpoint didn't worked!
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Yah Yah because test point didnt work for me. My phone is manufactured 12w17. I dont really understand what is wrong with newer devices.