Quick question.
Does flashing a stock .ftf relock bootloader?
Thanks
swimon said:
Quick question.
Does flashing a stock .ftf relock bootloader?
Thanks
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No
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Any way to check if bootloader is still locked?
In the maintenance menu I just see "bootlocker allowed: YES"
I can't find "bootloaer unlocked: YES" anywhere?
(cant find "bootloader unlocked: NO" either btw)
swimon said:
Any way to check if bootloader is still locked?
In the maintenance menu I just see "bootlocker allowed: YES"
I can't find "bootloaer unlocked: YES" anywhere?
(cant find "bootloader unlocked: NO" either btw)
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Thats mean that ur BL is unlocked
If its locked u find" bootloader unlock allowed:yes or no"
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I just checked. What it litteraly says is:
"Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes"
So is this unlocked or locked?
swimon said:
I just checked. What it litteraly says is:
"Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes"
So is this unlocked or locked?
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How did you unlock?
Official way - locked.
Test point method - Don't know.
Test point method doesn't change it.
That's what I thought first too. But then I read on some topic that the test screen was supposed to say "unlocked: yes". But I guess he was talking about the official unlock?
I used test point method. So I guess I'm still unlocked then.
Need to search for another reason I can't flash a custom kernel with fastboot then... I get the message "can't load boot.img". Any ideas straight of the bat?
Thanks
swimon said:
That's what I thought first too. But then I read on some topic that the test screen was supposed to say "unlocked: yes". But I guess he was talking about the official unlock?
I used test point method. So I guess I'm still unlocked then.
Need to search for another reason I can't flash a custom kernel with fastboot then... I get the message "can't load boot.img". Any ideas straight of the bat?
Thanks
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If you unlocked bootloader by official method, it says:
Bootloader Unlocked: Yes
If you unlocked by test point method, it still says:
Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes
To find out if your bootloader is unlocked or not after unlocking by TestPoint method, just try to flash a custom kernel using flashtool
Thanks,
Rick
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swimon said:
That's what I thought first too. But then I read on some topic that the test screen was supposed to say "unlocked: yes". But I guess he was talking about the official unlock?
I used test point method. So I guess I'm still unlocked then.
Need to search for another reason I can't flash a custom kernel with fastboot then... I get the message "can't load boot.img". Any ideas straight of the bat?
Thanks
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Place the boot.img file in the same folder as fastboot, that you are using.
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I have the Mini Pro and I just looked in the service menu and found "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No" . Now I haven't unlocked it myself, I have only flashed the global official software. Does this mean my phone will accept custom kernels or will it brick if I try?
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First of all there isnt such thing as a stupid question. Its only easier to answer. You cannot access fastboot without unlocking the bootloader, and you cant install a custom kernel without fastboot. You need to unlock it.
thanks for your reply.
OK so fastboot is needed to flash custom kernel. got that. But even though it says "Bootloader Unlock Enabled:No" I am still able to unlock it and enable fastboot correct?
Thanks
Yes, you have to use a 3rd party app. Cant remember the name, do some research. Its somewhere in the Development for our devices.
In this page http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
says: If you see Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No that means bootloaders are already unlocked
What? No dude... When it says NO it means the bootloader is carrier locked...
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pepi74 said:
In this page http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
says: If you see Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No that means bootloaders are already unlocked
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This is what made me ask the question. But after looking on here http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
it says "2.In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked."
which made me suspect that I may not be able to unlock it whatsoever
have you bought your phone through carrier? its on contract? if yes, then sorry you cant unlock its bootloader
YES YOU CAN! But you have to pay... Or i think its for free now. Stop talking without doing some basic research first.
http://support.setool.net/showthread.php?3-UPDATES-AND-NEWS&p=75351#post75351
There. You can unlock your device by paying. THIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISMENT IT IS SIMPLY TO STOP THESE DAMN POSTS REGARDING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING.
dumraden said:
YES YOU CAN! But you have to pay... Or i think its for free now. Stop talking without doing some basic research first.
http://support.setool.net/showthread.php?3-UPDATES-AND-NEWS&p=75351#post75351
There. You can unlock your device by paying. THIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISMENT IT IS SIMPLY TO STOP THESE DAMN POSTS REGARDING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING.
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why are you yelling at us? keep respect, i was assuming that he knows about carrier unlocking.
I am not yelling at you. I am just sick and tired of hearing this crap about Unlocked Bootloader: No and how to solve it.
Tried to change rom first time and got this massage : Fails to 2 boot entering to RSD MODE.
What should I do?
The device was Android 2.3.4 from ORANGE
Is your bootloader unlocked?
As stated above you need to make sure you have an unlocked boot loader in order to flash any ROMS onto the Atrix. Here is a guide on how to accomplish this task:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138092
I thing my Bootloader was unlocked because I had root , And I didnt understood the guide you sent me..
there is An easy solution?
Or maybe you can help me in skype?
edit : I forgot to tell you that I had CMW Recovery something like this..
ofekifrach said:
I thing my Bootloader was unlocked because I had root ,
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Rooting does not unlock your bootloader.
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ofekifrach said:
I thing my Bootloader was unlocked because I had root , And I didnt understood the guide you sent me..
there is An easy solution?
Or maybe you can help me in skype?
edit : I forgot to tell you that I had CMW Recovery something like this..
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Check this tutorial
[HOWTO NOV18]UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, FLASH RECOVERY, INSTALL ROM Atrix 4G Bell/int'l + ATT
To check if u have unlock bootloader u can see the boot screen it has unlocked written on the top corner.
My bootloader is Locked cuz I dont have any Unlock at screen when it starts.
which means you should unlock your boot loader…you'll be fine afterwards
terminator1983 said:
To check if u have unlock bootloader u can see the boot screen it has unlocked written on the top corner.
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You can have an unlocked bootloader and not have "unlocked" on your boot screen.
Please see the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15573674&postcount=1
The only true way to know if your bootloader is unlocked is to check /sys/firmware/fuse/ReservedOdm.
CaelanT said:
You can have an unlocked bootloader and not have "unlocked" on your boot screen.
Please see the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15573674&postcount=1
The only true way to know if your bootloader is unlocked is to check /sys/firmware/fuse/ReservedOdm.
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But still he will have to flash the pudding file to make work the unlocked bootloader which is given in the unlocking thread and will display "UNLOCKED" on the bootscreen.He is on failed to boot screen how can he check ReservedOdm he will find about the bootoader when he will use the fastboot command for unlocking which will display "already unlocked" if his phone bootloader is unlocked.
I need to send my ray for repairs, but i rooted it, so i flashed the official .587 yesterday, and PCC is duped .
Is there anything else i need to check before sending it to repairs?
Thanks in advance!
Have you unlocked bootloader on it?
If no after rooting flashing full ftf does bring it back to original condition
Regards
N
How to check if the bootloader is unlocked?
Type this *#*#7378423#*#* go to service info > Confguration.
See what is written under rooting status..
If it says:
Bootloader Unlock Allowed : No, it means bootloader is not unlocked and can't be unlocked(with any free method)
Bootloader Unlock Allowed : Yes, it means bootloader is not unlocked but it cud be unlocked.
Bootloader Unlocked : Yes, it means bootloader is unlocked.
Cheers,
AJ
Thanks! It says
" Bootloader unlock allowed : Yes"
but there is no Bootloader unlocked line, so i guess i am allowed to unlock the bootloader but i did not do it, so i can send it to sony without problems am i right?
earth75 said:
Thanks! It says
" Bootloader unlock allowed : Yes"
but there is no Bootloader unlocked line, so i guess i am allowed to unlock the bootloader but i did not do it, so i can send it to sony without problems am i right?
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Yep just flash stock ftf and ur done!
Cheers,
AJ
alokbina is now Abhinav2
yep, did it and went to the sony store. I passed like a charm
Great now you can change the thread title to solved
Regards
N
I am currently on. 757 rooted using towel root and I also have an app saying ndr ultis. I don't remember whether I have unlocked my bl or not. I am getting notification of. 108 update but not if lollipop...What do i do and how up I update up lolliop now since I don't know if my bl is unlocked...plz help sorry for he noob question
Help me out guys
check if your bootloader is locked or unlocked by opening the dialer and insert *#*#7378423#*#*, go to "Service Info" and then "Configuration". If your bootloader is unlocked, it should say "Rooting status: Bootloader unlocked: Yes".
mrm43 said:
check if your bootloader is locked or unlocked by opening the dialer and insert *#*#7378423#*#*, go to "Service Info" and then "Configuration". If your bootloader is unlocked, it should say "Rooting status: Bootloader unlocked: Yes".
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It says bootloader unlock allowed :Yes but it doesn't state that it is unlocked
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It says bootloader unlock allowed :Yes but it doesn't state that it is unlocked
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Then it is not unlocked. Mine says" bootloader unlocked: Yes. "
I just did everything I could to unlock my Bootloader. When I go to service menu it says "Bootloader unlocked allowed: Yes" so I guess I can unlock it but when I enter the key and everything i always recive this message. What can I do? I want to have root but first I need to unlock the bootloader. Pls help
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Tried this?
Xerwulf said:
Tried this?
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Thanks man! The problem was that I didn't had the "oem unlock" option in developer settings activated!! That's the reason I couldn't unlock it! Thanks!
Now that I have my bootloader unlocked what is the safest method to root it? Do you know?
Install TWRP and flash Super SU. But I didn't tested it yet.