Hi guys i am unable to unlock the bootloader, both by androidflip.com test point method and the normal method, i've checked in my phone it says bootloader unlock allowed.Here is my problem,
1. In android flip method i can reach till the final step, but when in last step phone identification, the progress bar just goes crazy (installed gordons gate drivers)
2. In the regular method in flashboot, when i enter the first command to check for the phone connection it just stays in waiting for the phone ( I pressed the vol up button properly and the blue light glows)
I have installed 1. Android sdk tools, 2. Sony Pc Suite, 3. SEUS, 4.flashtool
I'm currently running
Android Version : 4.0.4
Baseband : 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-77
Kernal : 2.6.32.9-perf
build : jjhyb_v3.2
bootloader unlock allowed : yes
currently using jjhybrid v3.2 stable ics rom, and i'm from india (if that would help)
pls anyone help me in unlocking the bootloader.
Edit :
Thanks for all your help guys, finally unlocked my bootloader, tried uninstalling all my drivers and installing all drivers from flashtool "C:\Flashtool\drivers" worked like a charm
Again thanks for all your help
cooldude9119 said:
Hi guys i am unable to unlock the bootloader, both by androidflip.com test point method and the normal method, i've checked in my phone it says bootloader unlock allowed.Here is my problem,
1. In android flip method i can reach till the final step, but when in last step phone identification, the progress bar just goes crazy (installed gordons gate drivers)
2. In the regular method in flashboot, when i enter the first command to check for the phone connection it just stays in waiting for the phone ( I pressed the vol up button properly and the blue light glows)
I have installed 1. Android sdk tools, 2. Sony Pc Suite, 3. SEUS, 4.flashtool
I'm currently running
Android Version : 4.0.4
Baseband : 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-77
Kernal : 2.6.32.9-perf
build : jjhyb_v3.2
bootloader unlock allowed : yes
currently using jjhybrid v3.2 stable ics rom, and i'm from india (if that would help)
pls anyone help me in unlocking the bootloader.
thanks in advance
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Guys pls help still waiting for reply
The answers are already in the original thread :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363847&page=11
try this method
First Thing First: How To Install Custom Kernel
1) You need to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER using one of these method. I'm NOT responsible of what you've decide. Please follow instruction carefully.
-> S1tool
-> Sony Mobile - Unlock Bootloader
2) Get this awesome tool called Flashtool and install. Dont forget to install usb drivers from "Drivers" folder too.
3) I assume you have download one of my kernel. Get into Fastboot mode. How? Do i have to repeat how? Press "Volume Up" while connecting your USB cable. you'll see Blue led.
4) Click "Flash" button on Flashtool, then select Fastboot Mode.
5) Choose "Select Kernel to Flash" and find your saved kernel. I'm not gonna find it for you.
6) Once completed, reboot device into system
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can bootloader unlocking be done from jjdoctor's hybrid v3.2 rom or i have to flash sony official rom and try unlocking, because everything i try dosent work
Where to get all the latest drivers required for bootloader unlocking and where can i find the stock firmware list for ray (INDIAN version preferred)
Hi guys. Does anyone know how to unlock bootloader on generic X10i running 2.3.3. And do need to unlock bootloader to flash wolf's rom.....
refer this but wait for the experts
Bigkiler5 said:
Hi guys. Does anyone know how to unlock bootloader on generic X10i running 2.3.3. And do need to unlock bootloader to flash wolf's rom.....
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dont expect much from me..i can just guide you...wait for the experienced guys...
i defenitely did with the help of xda
try this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
still check this link
http://droid-maniac-milan.blogspot.in/2012/04/how-to-unlock-bootloader-in-xperia.html
the below is copied from the link i gave you.
FOR XPERIA X10/ X8/ PRO/ X10 MINI ONLY
Before unlocking bootloader you should check whether it is safe to unlock or not.
For that:
1. download s1tool >>you can download it HERE<<
2. Run the downloaded program and click "identify" button on top right corner.(Don't connect your device)
3. Now switch off your device and connect to PC pressing and holding back button in your device.
4. If it says "SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE", then you can proceed further for unlocking bootloader.
#NOTE: Proceed only if your device passes the above requirement.
Steps to unlock bootloader in your device
1. Download flash-tool V0.6.8.0 >>you can get it HERE<< and run
turn on your USB debugging on device [setting>applications>development>usb debuging]
2. Connect you device and wait until it recognizes your device
3. Then click "plugin > bootloader unlock> run"
4. Then you will get a message in which says "to switch off your device and connect to PC pressing and holding back button in your device" and do it.
5. The unlocking process will begin. Wait until Flashtool ask you to disconnect the cable off
the phone, then turn on the device and connect the usb cable once again
6. Then flash tool says ”Successfully applied unlock Rebooting”
7. Then your bootloader is unlocked
Now to check whether bootloader is unlocked or not
2. Run s1tool and click "identify" button on top right corner.(Don't connect your device)
3. Now switch off your device and connect to PC pressing and holding back button in your device.
4. Then under "PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW" this line
we can see: RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A033" , in which "r" should be in small letter now
5. This says you have unlocked bootloader
i installed custom rom xperia S. unlocked bootloader and works fine for me..no other issues...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516960
but now i am stuck in a new trouble...i re locked the bootloader..i dont knw why on earth i did that..waiting for the help of experts here)
Thanks. It's unlocked now. Now I want to flash wolf's rom. Do I need to flash kernel also
I am assuming your phone can be bootloader unlocked and you have unlocking key from sony.
If you don't know then refer to this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
WARNING: IT WILL WIPE YOUR PHONE DATA SO MAKE BACKUP
1. Install Flashboot and Fastboot drivers of Flashtool (setup file will be on C:\Flashtool\drivers or similar place).
2. Turn on your phone, and connect with usb debugging on.
3. Go to Plugins-> Bootloader Unlock option, start it.
4. Now it will ask to disconnect your phone and reboot in FLASHMODE.
5. Again reboot your phone in FASTBOOT mode.
6. It will show a window with your IMEI number, insert your unlock key and click "unlock".
7. The device will reboot and you are done!
FLASHMODE
You can get into flashmode by pressing specific hardware key and connecting phone to pc via USB.
It will glow GREEN LIGHT on led if done correctly.
Hardware key-
Back Button (X8, X10, X10 mini, X10 mini pro, Play, Arc, Arc S, Neo, Neo V, Pro)
Volume Down Button (Xperia U,P,S,Sola)
FASTBOOT Mode
You get into fastboot mode by turning off your phone, then pressing the fastboot mode key button, and connecting the USB to your phone. Done correctly and you should see a BLUE LIGHT on the power button.
Hardware key-
Menu Botton (Xperia Arc, Arc S, Neo, Neo V, Pro)
Volume Up Botton (Xperia U,P,S,Sola)
Should the phone be turned off in flashmode??
karimkahale said:
Should the phone be turned off in flashmode??
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yes, turn off your phone then connect USB while pressing specific key.
same applies for fastboot method
When I am installing drivers, I am getting "don't install or install anyway", I choose install anyway but the same window comes up again. Should my phone be turned on, off or in flashmode or something?
karimkahale said:
When I am installing drivers, I am getting "don't install or install anyway", I choose install anyway but the same window comes up again. Should my phone be turned on, off or in flashmode or something?
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it asked me 3-4 times and i chose "install anyway", and phone doesn't need to be connected while installing drivers.
I got an error in last step : Failed (remote: oem unlock failed ). This happened to me too when i used the official way to unlock my sony xperia p. Can someone help?
karimkahale said:
I got an error in last step : Failed (remote: oem unlock failed ). This happened to me too when i used the official way to unlock my sony xperia p. Can someone help?
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did u check that your device can be unlocked or not?
Yes I checked, it can be unlocked
If you have installed Flashtools and its drivers correct you shouldn't get any driver prompts when plugging the phone in
Assuming you did a default install browse to C:\Flashtool\drivers and execute the drivers file. Make sure you select the drivers for you phone ie "Xperia U" and scroll to the bottom of the list and select Flashboot and Fastboot drivers. From what I have seen so far most people are not installing these 3 drivers.
karimkahale: I would go back to the Sony website and get your unlock code again. Maybe you entered some wrong details...
Please help me out,
when I am trying to install fastboot drivers from flashtools drivers folder, I am getting an error saying driver installation failed.
My os is windows 8 pro 64bit..My phone Xperia U (ICS)
What should I do.
Utkarsh-ezzo said:
Please help me out,
when I am trying to install fastboot drivers from flashtools drivers folder, I am getting an error saying driver installation failed.
My os is windows 8 pro 64bit..My phone Xperia U (ICS)
What should I do.
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Trouble shoot compatibility
Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2
Rajul said:
Trouble shoot compatibility
Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2
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Successfully installed Fastboot driver on windows 8 (Used Advance Startup for installing unsigned drivers)through Flashtools and also unlocked bootloader..
Accidently lost all data as unlocking bootloader wipes data...forgot to take a backup but m happy.
Thank you for this tutorial mate!
It's better if we can get unlock key from flashtool
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium
Thanks a million, but would my warranty be void immediately after I unlock the bootloader, what's the regulation about this matter, I'd like to keep my warranty.
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If i relocked the boot loader the warranty wouldn't be void, right?
Not quite;
It all depends on your repairman...
The standard, though, is, that the warranty is valid if the guys at the repair center can flash a stock ROM (.ftf) onto the phone. Some phones can do this without their bootloader being locked, but some can't do this after their bootloaders are unlocked, even if they are locked back afterwards...
Now, I have a question:
I'm having the same error as karimkahale...
Whatever I do, I get that stupid error, and not even Sony can help me (their support team (that needs a week to reply to a simple e-mail) said that thy don't know how to help)...!
Thanks a lot for the guide, it was really helpful!
Cheers!
Relock the Bootloader
Can we relock the boot loader using flash tool???
rachinda said:
Can we relock the boot loader using flash tool???
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You have to, actually....
To relock, you need to flash a ftf file via FlashTool...
Help me I can't seem to choose unlock bootloader from the plugin button?
Hello ..
can U help me Plz
Ive SonyEricsson Xperia Arc S .. I couldnt run the bootloader on it
I opened the bootloader with Flashtool and Got the code and told me it was successfully opened
put it doesnt work >_<
Pressed the down Vol Button While booting
nothing happened
and installed an app that rebooting in a bootloader mode
but after all that
it just booting into the system directly
no bootloder at all :'(
Please help me and sorry for bad eng
So let me give a wild guess, by opening bootloader u meant unlocking bootloader, and by couldnt run bootloader on it u meant couldnt get into recovery. Heres the thing:
1- bootloader and recovery arent the same thing.
2- by unlocking bootloader wont automatically make recovery appear. U either have to install recovery from xparts or flash custom kernel that include recovery.
Sent from your phone
I'm using Xperia Active st17i and i tried a everything to get into fastboot with no success, i have 2 computers, one with windows 8.1 32bit and other with windows 7 32 bit, on both of them tried everything and couldn't get into fastboot mode, tried a lot of drivers from internet, flashtool drivers, and when i turn off phone, wait 5-10 seconds, hold volume + button and plug usb into phone, the phone just turn on normaly and start charging
Can anyone help ?
Thanks in advance.
senadin001 said:
I'm using Xperia Active st17i and i tried a everything to get into fastboot with no success, i have 2 computers, one with windows 8.1 32bit and other with windows 7 32 bit, on both of them tried everything and couldn't get into fastboot mode, tried a lot of drivers from internet, flashtool drivers, and when i turn off phone, wait 5-10 seconds, hold volume + button and plug usb into phone, the phone just turn on normaly and start charging
Can anyone help ?
Thanks in advance.
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did you unlock your bootloader?? (can do this on sony official site...)
to use fastboot you need to unlock your bootloader.
bejunk said:
did you unlock your bootloader?? (can do this on sony official site...)
to use fastboot you need to unlock your bootloader.
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Ohh, how can i unlock my bootloader when...when i bought my phone i chacked if bootloader can be unlocked, and bootloader unlock allowed was "YES", and i factory reset phone, and now bootloader unlock allowed status is "NO", how can that be possible?
senadin001 said:
Ohh, how can i unlock my bootloader when...when i bought my phone i chacked if bootloader can be unlocked, and bootloader unlock allowed was "YES", and i factory reset phone, and now bootloader unlock allowed status is "NO", how can that be possible?
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hmm that sounds crazy. idk how this could be.....
but what you can do is:
1. download sony pc companion software & reset, repair or update the phone if avaiable.
=> if still bootloader unlock allowed: NO then:
2. download & install flashtool. after iit install install its drivers from flashtool/drivers folder (need your phone driver + fastboot + flash driver) optional: install android SDK. (just leave all it is & press install packages.) if you done, flash a stockICS.ftf (<= firmware) like shown on this page: http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Android-development/GUIDE-How-to-Install-Jelly-Bean-ICS-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-and/td-p/154389 (you can download the firmware there, just make sure you choose your model right. use ICS .587) (boot once)
now look if bootloader unlock allowed....
if still : NO, then maybe ask your carrier where u get this phone. normally if your contract is end, they unlock your device for free (its here like that.)
you can also try just to request a code from sony site & try to unlock it maybe you are lucky. (you said you was allowed on pre version)
good luck!!!
the thing is if your bootloader locked = no cutom kernels = NO JB or KK rom for you. only stock based custom roms for locked bl...