Just a quick question.
I unlocked my bootloader on my Mini and then locked it again.
Now when I updated to ICS I was thinking about unlocking it again.
Is there anything I need to think about that can be an issue?
I was planing to unlock it with the official method from Sony.
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neomodus said:
Just a quick question.
I unlocked my bootloader on my Mini and then locked it again.
Now when I updated to ICS I was thinking about unlocking it again.
Is there anything I need to think about that can be an issue?
I was planing to unlock it with the official method from Sony.
I actually unlocked and relocked my boot loader 2 times and i have no problem with my phone. right now i have unlocked bootloader and i'm using real ics 5.2 and is great with no problems
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Hi, iam new to Sony but did have htc wildfire I've rooted and overclocked, iam about to root Sony Xperia mini but I've noticed someone say theres 2 different methods depending on your bootloader I've done that *# code and checked it says yes so what iam wondering and wanting to find out is how to check the bootloader is locked or unlocked, iam on .62 software iam looking to downgrade, root then update, any help would be appreciated thanks
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Connect it to flashtool and look at the Bootloader Status: ROOTED or ROOTABLE. ROOTED means the bootloader is unlocked
Or you type *#*#7378423#*#* and go to service info -> configuration -> rooting status:
bootloader unlocked: yes [obviously it's unlocked ]
bootloader unlock allowed: yes [unlockable]
bootloader unlock allowed: no [not unlockable, only with a paid method]
Ok thank you, iam sure its locked and with *# I get yes so that means its unlockable, all I wanna do is delete standard apps that come on phone. So should I use and follow your method for locked bootloader? Do I just flash straight over the .62, thanks
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Sorry also where u say
MAKE SURE PC COMPANION OR SONY UPDATE SERVICE ISN'T RUNNING IN BACKGROUND WHILE YOU ARE FLASHING!!! DON'T USE THIS METHOD IF YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED, OTHERWISE YOUR DEVICE WILL BRICK!! (Unlocked bootloader can't do updates over the air, but flashing won't destroy your phone on unlocked bootloader!)
Is that on pc? Thanks
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Yes this is on PC
Yes just follow the guide to root it and afterwards you can delete all unwanted apps :good:
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Ok thank you
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Thanks
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I am very new to this forum.
Can i use the flashtool to flash this firmware WITHOUT unlocking bootloader/voiding my warranty?
Odp: [Q] Flash with locked bootloader?
Yes. You can install all of the Sony fw. But it must be original firmware. You won't loose your warranty and you don't have to unlock your BL.
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I have a x10 running 2.3.3 official firmware.
I have rooted it.
So have I unlocked the bootloader?
If no,how to unlock it??
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Rooting is not part of unlocking bootloader. Check first by dialing *#*#7378523#*#* and if bootloader says YES then you can unlock it. But if you are locked in a specific carrier then you need to unlock your sim first then proceed to unlocking bootloader. Check the development thread and look for proper bypass for bootloader unlocking.
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I updated to v20f via OTA update first. Then rooted using LGPwn method. Is there a sure way to unlock the bootloader, or no? New to the forum, sorry if posted in the wrong area.
A sure way no, for example: i followed the instructions to unlock bootloader but still its locked
But many people followed and successfully unlocked the BL. The only way to know is try it yourself. At moment im with locked BL and rooted, waiting for a new way to unlock it
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