I have a sony Live with walkman, i just bougth it. My question is, is it worth to unlock the bootloader? what does unlocking the bootloader actually does? And last how do you do it? :silly: Thanks in advance
with booloader unlocked you can put a custon kernel, for unlocked bootloader, search on this thread:Tutorials | Firmware | FAQ | First Aid
rodrigo9411 said:
I have a sony Live with walkman, i just bougth it. My question is, is it worth to unlock the bootloader? what does unlocking the bootloader actually does? And last how do you do it? :silly: Thanks in advance
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First of all, you must check if it's allowed
You can check trough dialling this no.
*#*#7378423#*#*
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rodrigo9411 said:
I have a sony Live with walkman, i just bougth it. My question is, is it worth to unlock the bootloader? what does unlocking the bootloader actually does? And last how do you do it? :silly: Thanks in advance
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It allows you to put custom roms and custom kernels. It also voids your warranty.
If you phone is sim/network locked (in service menu it'll say something like: "Bootloader unlock allowed: No"), then you cant unlock bootloader unless you pay someone to unlock it with network unlock codes. Afterwards you can unlock it via offical (SE) or test-point method.
yes. subforums you try to check on development. there are many tutorials to unlock and root
rodrigo9411 said:
I have a sony Live with walkman, i just bougth it. My question is, is it worth to unlock the bootloader? what does unlocking the bootloader actually does? And last how do you do it? :silly: Thanks in advance
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Yes it is worth unlocking the bootloader. With an unlocked bootloader you can do almost anything with your phone.
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motorazrv3 said:
Yes it is worth unlocking the bootloader. With an unlocked bootloader you can do almost anything with your phone.
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Well that depends, it might have been worth for you, but for someone who likes stock rom and has no need or will to change it with custom rom (except few tweeks that can be done with root), it's probably best to keep it locked. I look at it as a pretty subjective thing. If losing warranty is not an issue and you want to go that extra mile, sure, unlock it.
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Hello all Xperia Ray users and developers, I have a question on how to unlock my bootloader if im not allowed to do that.
1. My phone says that bootloader unlock is not allowed, my phone is locked to Three, what are im gonna do? Is there any other way to unlock it?
2. Is there any roms for Rays that have locked bootloaders?
Sorry if this question have been asked before, but I didnt find anything about this.
DevStaffAndroid said:
Hello all Xperia Ray users and developers, I have a question on how to unlock my bootloader if im not allowed to do that.
1. My phone says that bootloader unlock is not allowed, my phone is locked to Three, what are im gonna do? Is there any other way to unlock it?
2. Is there any roms for Rays that have locked bootloaders?
Sorry if this question have been asked before, but I didnt find anything about this.
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1. unlock from Three, then you can unlock bootloader, there's no other way
2. no, only official roms (GB or ICS)
Mine problem was this but i didn't have it sim locked. Your rooting status says that bootloader unlock is not allowed. So there is a way but it costs money to get it unlocked. Its paid, you cant get it free. So on wotanserver.com it 15 euro. And mine was unlocked by Jinx13(add him to skype). His fee is 15 gbp. Your choice. Its done competly remotly so you probably can unlock it is tonight. Pay pal is preferred
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Hi all,
I've got myself a carrier branded and locked SK17a (Mini Pro). I want to unlock the bootloader to install a couple of custom roms, but I was wondering if sim unlocking the phone would change the bootloader unlockability to yes.
Thanks in advance,
Dillon
No it'll not change the bootloader status...even after your bootloader is unlocked through test point,it'll never ever change...
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UchihaDareNial said:
No it'll not change the bootloader status...even after your bootloader is unlocked through test point,it'll never ever change...
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I can still unlock the bootloader through other means, yeah?
Yes, you can unlock it via paid method
Alexmessy said:
Yes, you can unlock it via paid method
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Not even by test point?
Then wouldn't it just be more logical to unlock via paid method since it also SIM unlocks? At least, that's what I've read.
DillonBladez said:
Not even by test point?
Then wouldn't it just be more logical to unlock via paid method since it also SIM unlocks? At least, that's what I've read.
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Unlock bootloader via paid method - Means you need to pay to unlock your BOOTLOADER ONLY...
And to unlock bootloader that have NO allowed,you will need to do it by Test point (and it's a paid method)
If you want to Sim-unlock,get the code from your sim carrier (of course you need to pay) :fingers-crossed:
hi
i just come from a cellphone repair shop(not operator) the guy told me that he can desimlock my lww for 12 euros but he don't know if bootloader will be unlocked so what do you think if i desimlock my phone the bootloader would be unloked?i dont need desimlock all i want is unlock my bootloader.
thank you very match any help would be very appreciated
If you want to unlock bootloader, there are two ways of doing it.
One is the official way, the other is via "testpoint" method.
Take a look at my guide (signature). It's a good place to start.
I think unlock Sim Certificate is also a good point for unlock bootloader. (Anyone correct me if I'm wrong)
If u want to unlock ur bootloader, this is official Method,
http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/livewithwalkman/
iONEx said:
If you want to unlock bootloader, there are two ways of doing it.
One is the official way, the other is via "testpoint" method.
Take a look at my guide (signature). It's a good place to start.
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i have Bootloader unlock allowed: No : that is the problem
and i dont want to brick it
bandarigoda123 said:
I think unlock Sim Certificate is also a good point for unlock bootloader. (Anyone correct me if I'm wrong)
If u want to unlock ur bootloader, this is official Method,
http://developer.sonymobile.com/products/phones/specification/livewithwalkman/
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that what i want to know so if i desimlock it bootloader would be unlocked?
midomad said:
that what i want to know so if i desimlock it bootloader would be unlocked?
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No, bootloader will remain locked
But I think desimlocking will turn Bootloader:yes ?
Not sure bro, Maybe u only have paid Methods
You have to pay some bucks to the network operator to do so...
And keep searching the forums
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bandarigoda123 said:
But I think desimlocking will turn Bootloader:yes ?
Not sure bro, Maybe u only have paid Methods
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My bootloader said "no" so I desimlocked my phone and it then changed to "yes" and i unlocked my bootloader using the official unlock method
stikkki said:
My bootloader said "no" so I desimlocked my phone and it then changed to "yes" and i unlocked my bootloader using the official unlock method
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what method did you use to desimlock you're phone?
I used WotonServer
It cost 9.99€ and it gives 1 credit to remove simlock and 2 credits for updating phone.
Repair shops use this software so if you pay them to unlock your sim you are just paying them more money to do something you can do at home on your PC for cheaper.
is real ics lite 4 working for locked bootloader ??
Thanks
Adie Riyadi said:
is real ics lite 4 working for locked bootloader ??
Thanks
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Yes
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There is no way to Unlock it...
izzuddinfz said:
There is no way to Unlock it...
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You can always use the paid method, even if it says "Bootloader allowed: no". Plus, since it unlocks your bootloader by testpoint, you don't lose the DRM and you can use PCC.
It'll cost you around $24 (there was an special $10 offer for all xperia devices, don't know if it's still available though)
Hello. I'm wondering if anyone's managed to unlock the bootloader on a Sony Xperia S / Firmware ICS 6.1.A.0.453 where in the service settings it says bootloader unlock not allowed on a locked phone? I've seen lots of guides on doing this with a phone with GB and early versions of ICS but no guides with the above firmware? Many thanks in advance.
systemshq said:
Hello. I'm wondering if anyone's managed to unlock the bootloader on a Sony Xperia S / Firmware ICS 6.1.A.0.453 where in the service settings it says bootloader unlock not allowed on a locked phone? I've seen lots of guides on doing this with a phone with GB and early versions of ICS but no guides with the above firmware? Many thanks in advance.
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You can't unlock bootloader if it's locked to carrier. Not even on a gb.
Ok Many thanks for that. So if I get the phone unlocked in the normal way from my carrier - will that also give me the option to unlock the bootloader as well? Many thanks again.
systemshq said:
Ok Many thanks for that. So if I get the phone unlocked in the normal way from my carrier - will that also give me the option to unlock the bootloader as well? Many thanks again.
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I think that it depends of your carrier.
Ok - many thanks again!
Ok my phone is now sim unlocked but its still bootloader locked and my carrier O2 do not support the unlocking of the bootloader. Is there any unofficial method I can use (even paid) to unlock the bootloader?
Yeah the O2 are the worst by that question,definitely.But try to make a pressure on them saying if it is not stated in the cobtract than they can **** themselves and unlock or you want your money back!
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so the carriers are the ones who is holding back the bootloader lock?...
Yes,they are guilty!
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I should have look into this a bit more before I got the phone. With any luck someone hill hack it soon!
Hi.
I got a Xperia GO st27i with sim-lock and I have been trying to find a away to unlock my bootloader despite this, but i have been unsuccessful so far.
Is there a way to unlock my bootloader even though my phone is sim-locked?
Odp: [Q] Sim-Lock BL Unlock st27i
No. Not now. You can check.this in service menu.
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Taomas said:
Hi.
I got a Xperia GO st27i with sim-lock and I have been trying to find a away to unlock my bootloader despite this, but i have been unsuccessful so far.
Is there a way to unlock my bootloader even though my phone is sim-locked?
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You need to dial this *#*#7378423#*#* Then go to Service info>Configuration then read Bootloader unlock allowed, it will say yes or no, if yours says no you cant unlock your bootloader even if you have sim unlock.
MadManMark said:
You need to dial this *#*#7378423#*#* Then go to Service info>Configuration then read Bootloader unlock allowed, it will say yes or no, if yours says no you cant unlock your bootloader even if you have sim unlock.
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I though you could unlock the bootloader if you didnt have a sim-locked phone. So what/who dictates whether or not a phone can be bootloader unlocked then?
Its unrelated to simlock, but your carrier is the one who made it un-unlockable. Its a shame unfortunately many of us are in your boat
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Its unrelated to simlock, but your carrier is the one who made it un-unlockable. Its a shame unfortunately many of us are in your boat
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Huh, i see. Thanks for your help man. Peace.