[Q] how to unlock bootloader xperia ray - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

i want to unlock my phone's (xperia ray 2.3.4) bootloader can someone direct me to
a post which can help me

---

Xperia ray - boot recovery not responding
I need help.
Following Sony's Instructions on how to unlock bootloader.
I am currently stuck at step no. 12.
I pressed the volume up (unlock button for xperia ray) as I insert the USB cable;the blue light turned on but the computer does not detect anything. I have installed Android SDK files and Google USB Driver package. I have also replaced the inf file with the latest.
My screen shows nothing every time I try to enter to boot recovery. Please help.
Or is there an easier way to unlock bootloader. Doomlords Super User flasher does not work on 4.1.b.0.431,
help! Thank you!
[email protected]

---

You have to use FlashTool,guys! It's official SE mode so you can lock/relock the BL when you want

---

please check here.
i dont know if it will work with 2.3.4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613

---

It's better to do it via Flashtool i Think...The procedure is this:
1. Download Flashtool,then install,then go to C:/Flashtool/drivers and install flashtool_drivers,when you've done this if your pc has a 32bit cpu,start the normal one,otherwise start Flashtool64
2. Before connecting the phone to the pc,enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources,then connect the phone and let it install the drivers.
3. Go to FlashTool and when it recognizes your phone,click on Plugins->Bootloader Unlock->Run and follow CAREFULLY the instructions.
4. When done,voilà,you phone will have unlocked BL! But don't forget to root it
Hope I helped ya

---

Wolf80 said:
It's better to do it via Flashtool i Think...The procedure is this:
1. Download Flashtool,then install,then go to C:/Flashtool/drivers and install flashtool_drivers,when you've done this if your pc has a 32bit cpu,start the normal one,otherwise start Flashtool64
2. Before connecting the phone to the pc,enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources,then connect the phone and let it install the drivers.
3. Go to FlashTool and when it recognizes your phone,click on Plugins->Bootloader Unlock->Run and follow CAREFULLY the instructions.
4. When done,voilà,you phone will have unlocked BL! But don't forget to root it
Hope I helped ya
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ola since i dont own a ray... my frnd wants to use a custom rom .. i have the flashtool... but jst wana conferm is it safe to root n unlock bootloader via flashtool with the stock ics 4.0.4 frimware???

---

john_cena163 said:
ola since i dont own a ray... my frnd wants to use a custom rom .. i have the flashtool... but jst wana conferm is it safe to root n unlock bootloader via flashtool with the stock ics 4.0.4 frimware???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, if you unlock the bootloader and flash a custom kernel it's automatically rooted.
You can Pm me if you need help with unlocking the bootoader/flashing
Sent from my Xperia Ray using Tapatalk 2

---

Wolf80 said:
It's better to do it via Flashtool i Think...The procedure is this:
1. Download Flashtool,then install,then go to C:/Flashtool/drivers and install flashtool_drivers,when you've done this if your pc has a 32bit cpu,start the normal one,otherwise start Flashtool64
2. Before connecting the phone to the pc,enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources,then connect the phone and let it install the drivers.
3. Go to FlashTool and when it recognizes your phone,click on Plugins->Bootloader Unlock->Run and follow CAREFULLY the instructions.
4. When done,voilà,you phone will have unlocked BL! But don't forget to root it
Hope I helped ya
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rooting with official unlock method from sony would be easier i think.
Click here to get to official unlock method from sony.
Here a really good and short tutorial. Click here.
Regards