Q: I have unlocked bootloader, what I should do?
A: Update firmware with flashtool method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725078
Q: I can't find ICS face unlock feature
A: Look here: Options > Security > Screen Lock > Face Unlock
If cant find it even here install this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1150879&d=1340481465
Q. How do i take a screen shot?
A. Press volume down and the power button together
GR0S said:
Q: I have unlocked bootloader, what I should do?
A: Update firmware with flashtool method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725078
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NOTICE 2: It doesn't matter if your phone is rooted or not, bootloader unlocked or not, IT DOESN'T MATTER, this update has nothing to do with SIM unlock, bootloader lock / unlock, root, etc
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From the thread in question..
It'd be better if you used the pre-existing ICS thread.
Thank you!
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Hey all,
I got an Xperia Mini and want to root it. I have read through the forum and threads and I think I have an idea, but I want confirmation.
I have the 4.0.2.A.0.62 kernel.
The help here said that I must follow the instructions of the tutorial here. My questions are:
1) It says Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Is my phone's bootloader unlocked as is now? Do I have to do anything to unlock?
2) I don't understand the second step properly. Do I turn the phone off. Hold the volume button and while holding it, attach the USB cable to the PC? Does that put the phone in fastboot mode? What about any drivers the computer would need to talk to the phone?
When I use the phone's dialer app, there are these things in the corners when I am talking and I end up tapping the hold button often. I want to get rid of that. Is there a way to do that?
Thanks for any help
use this if u want to unlock bootloader, u cant go wrong using this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
after successfully unlock, u can just flash any custom kernel using that tool too. the kernel will root your phone automatically.
edited: but if u just want to root without messing with bootloaders and kernels flashing etc use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Hey man,
Thanks for that. I bought the phone off amazon. Is there anyway to check if the bootloader is already unlocked? Would there be issues if I tried to unlock the bootloader with the tool you linked to if it is already unlocked?
an0nym0us_ said:
edited: but if u just want to root without messing with bootloaders and kernels flashing etc use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
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I was going to use the zergrush method, but there was a note that said that if you have the 0.62 firmware, you should follow the fastboot method for which I need an unlocked bootloader.
open the phone dialpad and type *#*#7378423#*#*, the select service info, then configuration.
lowest line under "rooting status" what does it say?
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
your bootloader is still locked and can be unlocked. u can proceed with the unlock tool if u want.
btw forgot to mention, if u managed to unlock u can check in the same menu and it'll show "Bootloader unlocked: Yes". and good luck with it
You don't need to unlock your bootloader to Root your phone. You can downgrade to .58 using Flashtool or WontanServer and then root through Zergrush method
ashwinmudigonda said:
Hey all,
I got an Xperia Mini and want to root it. I have read through the forum and threads and I think I have an idea, but I want confirmation.
I have the 4.0.2.A.0.62 kernel.
The help here said that I must follow the instructions of the tutorial here. My questions are:
1) It says Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Is my phone's bootloader unlocked as is now? Do I have to do anything to unlock?
2) I don't understand the second step properly. Do I turn the phone off. Hold the volume button and while holding it, attach the USB cable to the PC? Does that put the phone in fastboot mode? What about any drivers the computer would need to talk to the phone?
When I use the phone's dialer app, there are these things in the corners when I am talking and I end up tapping the hold button often. I want to get rid of that. Is there a way to do that?
Thanks for any help
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Heres a way to root .62
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626215
Happy rooting !
Sent from my ST15i using XDA
How can I find out if I have a locked bootloadeR?
What's the difference bewtween Locked bootloader ?! and unlocked one ??
and the restrictions .!?
In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu. the numbers spell SERVICE on a phonepad
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.
locked means you cant get to root to flash a different ROM on it, unlocked is obviously the reverse, can get to root to flash a ROM on it, like CM9 etc
if no, like me, not sure if there is a workaround, I hope so as I really need to unlock my bootloader to flash CM9 on it
gray_mac said:
In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu. the numbers spell SERVICE on a phonepad
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.
locked means you cant get to root to flash a different ROM on it, unlocked is obviously the reverse, can get to root to flash a ROM on it, like CM9 etc
if no, like me, not sure if there is a workaround, I hope so as I really need to unlock my bootloader to flash CM9 on it
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it says yes.. and if it is unlocked will I recive ICS update ?!
nemer12 said:
it says yes.. and if it is unlocked will I recive ICS update ?!
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If it says yes, it means you can unlock your bootloader. It isn't unlocked when you buy it in a store
If you want to unlock it go to the dev section of Xperia S forums
nemer12 said:
it says yes.. and if it is unlocked will I recive ICS update ?!
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Yes
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
I have a xperia U,Yesterday i try to unlock my bootloader and flash a experimental kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2326515)
I use the flashtool to unlock my bootloader because sony website method confuse me,it went without a problem but i did`t check it works or not.and i flash the experimental kernel and i able go to CWM Recovery.my question is ,still my phone recognize by the sony pc companion,to my knowledge after we unlock the bootloader pc companion will no longer recognize our phones......!!!!!
1) Did i correctly unlock my bootloader or it still locked ?
2) if it works(unlock bootloader) Why pc companion still recognize my phone ?
3) Is their any way that i can find ,my bootloader unlocked or locked ?
phone - Xperia U
OS - ICS
Firmware - 6.1.1.b.1.54
please put the question number and answer ...,Eg- 1) xxxxx 2)xxxxxxx
xperia anfer said:
I have a xperia U,Yesterday i try to unlock my bootloader and flash a experimental kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2326515)
I use the flashtool to unlock my bootloader because sony website method confuse me,it went without a problem but i did`t check it works or not.and i flash the experimental kernel and i able go to CWM Recovery.my question is ,still my phone recognize by the sony pc companion,to my knowledge after we unlock the bootloader pc companion will no longer recognize our phones......!!!!!
1) Did i correctly unlock my bootloader or it still locked ?
2) if it works(unlock bootloader) Why pc companion still recognize my phone ?
3) Is their any way that i can find ,my bootloader unlocked or locked ?
phone - Xperia U
OS - ICS
Firmware - 6.1.1.b.1.54
please put the question number and answer ...,Eg- 1) xxxxx 2)xxxxxxx
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did you have unlock bootloader = yes in service menu?
if the phone can boot properly (to the home screen) with experimental kernel the bootloader is unlocked... to see if it is installed go in settings>phone info and see if under kernel version there is "experimental-12"
another check go in conversation app and select share location>current position... if this Fc with the message "service not available" the bootloader it's unlocked
if the phone can't boot with experimental kernel the bootloader is locked
for pc companion i don't know
with experimental kernel you can boot only a JB rom
usb2 said:
did you have unlock bootloader = yes in service menu?
if the phone can boot properly (to the home screen) with experimental kernel the bootloader is unlocked... to see if it is installed go in settings>phone info and see if under kernel version there is "experimental-12"
another check go in conversation app and select share location>current position... if this Fc with the message "service not available" the bootloader it's unlocked
if the phone can't boot with experimental kernel the bootloader is locked
for pc companion i don't know
with experimental kernel you can boot only a JB rom
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1) service menue showing "Bootloader unlocked :Yes"
2) no, after i flash the experimental kernel,i didn`t install the rom(i forget to add the rom zip inside the memory),so i just switch off and power on but didn`t boot(sony logo come and then a blank screen) so i flash the gingerbread ftf(6.1.1.b.1.184) via flash tool,now my phone run GB,when i going to flash the GB ftf i saw that pc companion recognize my phone that`s why i am unsure that my bootloader locked or unlocked,i didn`t get what you said in the second method("another check go in conversation app and select share location>current position... if this Fc with the message "service not available" the bootloader it's unlocked")
3- Phone > *#*#service#*#* > 1st option > 4th option > "Bootloader unlock allowed" turns into "Bootloader unlocked"
Ryccardo said:
3- Phone > *#*#service#*#* > 1st option > 4th option > "Bootloader unlock allowed" turns into "Bootloader unlocked"
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you are a senior member help me,i didn`t get what you tell ,please tell me,my bootloader locked or unlocked ?
xperia anfer said:
you are a senior member help me,i didn`t get what you tell ,please tell me,my bootloader locked or unlocked ?
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Your bootloader is unlocked.
xperia anfer said:
you are a senior member help me,i didn`t get what you tell ,please tell me,my bootloader locked or unlocked ?
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Follow the photos, then you'll get to a screen saying "bootloader unlock allowed" or "booloader unlocked"
Ryccardo said:
Follow the photos, then you'll get to a screen saying "bootloader unlock allowed" or "booloader unlocked"
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I did that,It showing "bootloader unlocked:Yes " what does it mean?
Will flashing experimental kernel root my phone ?
SORRY, THIS MY FIRST TIME INSTALLING A ROM ?
xperia anfer said:
I did that,It showing "bootloader unlocked:Yes " what does it mean?
Will flashing experimental kernel root my phone ?
SORRY, THIS MY FIRST TIME INSTALLING A ROM ?
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Means your bootloader is unlocked.
PC Companion works fine with unlocked bootloader all except updating the formware. It may even begi dowloding the files but won't flash it.
ChikeD said:
Means your bootloader is unlocked.
PC Companion works fine with unlocked bootloader all except updating the formware. It may even begi dowloding the files but won't flash it.
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Will flashing experimental kernel root my phone ?
Is rooting necessary to install a Jellybean rom?
xperia anfer said:
Will flashing experimental kernel root my phone ?
Is rooting necessary to install a Jellybean rom?
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Im not familiar with that kernel, see it's feature list.
To install any custom ROM all you need is just CWM recovery
ChikeD said:
Im not familiar with that kernel, see it's feature list.
To install any custom ROM all you need is just CWM
sorry if asking stupid questions,can i install that rom without rooting ??
(seems my bootloader already unlocked...!!!
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xperia anfer said:
ChikeD said:
Im not familiar with that kernel, see it's feature list.
To install any custom ROM all you need is just CWM
sorry if asking stupid questions,can i install that rom without rooting ??
(seems my bootloader already unlocked...!!!
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Yes.
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My information:
- Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
I'm use the fastboot and flashtool, rooted or not, any firmware always get same problem....
I'm really want to unlock to try another rom. Pls help me.
accountvip said:
My information:
- Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
I'm use the fastboot and flashtool, rooted or not, any firmware always get same problem....
I'm really want to unlock to try another rom. Pls help me.
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UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER:
This may wipe your phone, so backup your stuff
• Go to Sony's dev site
• Request the unlock key and check your mail straight away. Email is quick these days.
• Open Flashtool on your computer (yes, the one you installed earlier)
• Click the "BLU" icon
• Follow the steps and enter your unlock key
Copied from LordManhattan's guide.
Link to guide.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569904
Yes, i did step by step as you said... i can UB on xperia go but can't on my C6802.
accountvip said:
Yes, i did step by step as you said... i can UB on xperia go but can on my C6802.
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Sorry , that was all I knew to suggest. The only phone I recall being unable to be unlocked is one from Bell Canada.
Hello all,
I have been struggling to unlock bootloader of this phone. I let's me chose power up to unlock bootloader but then just normally boots without any wipes and in dev option the bootloader is not grayed out.
There is no bootloader unlock warning while rebooting aswell
Any help will be appreciated
Thank you
slytidar said:
Hello all,
I have been struggling to unlock bootloader of this phone. I let's me chose power up to unlock bootloader but then just normally boots without any wipes and in dev option the bootloader is not grayed out.
There is no bootloader unlock warning while rebooting aswell
Any help will be appreciated
Thank you
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The OEM unlocking option doesn't necessarily have to be grayed out to indicate that bootloader is unlocked.
The option has to be enabled tho if bootloader is unlocked.
Try reflashing stock firmware via Odin. Then try to unlock bootloader again.
Chatur27 said:
The OEM unlocking option doesn't necessarily have to be grayed out to indicate that bootloader is unlocked.
The option has to be enabled tho if bootloader is unlocked.
Try reflashing stock firmware via Odin. Then try to unlock bootloader again.
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I tried flashing another rom aswell
As my binary is U, could that be an issue ? Once I click volume up button to unlock bootloader it just restarts nothing else happens
slytidar said:
I tried flashing another rom aswell
As my binary is U, could that be an issue ? Once I click volume up button to unlock bootloader it just restarts nothing else happens
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Binary version is not U. It's UX where X is a number. For A10, the latest binary version is U3
Did press volume up or did u hold volume up?