What's the best way to unlock the bootloader? And am I able to relock it again in case I need it to send for repair?,
Thanks in advance
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the best way to unlock your bootloader isin this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874 and you can relock bootloader
by following given instruction in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703
usman_fareed said:
the best way to unlock your bootloader isin this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874 and you can relock bootloader
by following given instruction in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703
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If you unlock the bootloader by that method you dont really need to relock it, unless its for warranty purposes. The reason is because you dont loose DRM, so you can still OTA update and SUS update. If you unlock the bootloader by the dev.sony.com way then yes you will need to relock your bootloader, to be able to update via SUS and OTA. Try this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
I used flashtool, it more easy.
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Hello xda. I want to unlock my bootloader. If i unlock it with official way, is there any way to relock it and flash via pc companion & seus when ics is out ?
With the unofficial way is it dangerous?
Thanks
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allejandrisimo know the way..
unlock it with setool or omnius..
isnt here ANY other way to unloack bootloader than by test pont method or official method!!!just bought an xpera mini st15i !!!plzzz helpp!!
Urghh if you mean other method than a TestPoint and official method = Nope,no method currently available...
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Try to ask your nearest phone service and ask them to unlock your bootloader
Well,I adviced you to NOT unlock your bootloader as it is hard to relock it back (especially if you want to receive official ICS by sony)
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i know it might have been answered before but plzz someboddy help me !!which rom to flash without unlocking bootloader and how !!plxxzzz help!!
ms19 said:
i know it might have been answered before but plzz someboddy help me !!which rom to flash without unlocking bootloader and how !!plxxzzz help!!
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As far as I know only stock roms can be instaled w/o bootloader unlocked :/
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samsung phones are much much much better in this case!!;9
Bootloader can be unlocked only 2 ways. Service shops will likely ask money. Relocking is actually easier than unlocking.
There is only one ROM that doesn't require unlocked bootloader, Xperia UXP NXT.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Bootloader can be unlocked only 2 ways. Service shops will likely ask money. Relocking is actually easier than unlocking.
There is only one ROM that doesn't require unlocked bootloader, Xperia UXP NXT.
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I got lucky I could unlock it for free via Omnius it was a mess tho >.< but I'm very happy with the results
What's omnius
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It's like wotan server, allows you to unlock your bootloader, flash stock roms I think and check and repair your phone, it works for SE and Samsung if I'm not wrong :$
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You can check in here: http://www.omnius-server.com/
How about my phone, sk17i?
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luutuananh said:
How about my phone, sk17i?
Sent from my SK17i, sorry for my bad English.
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We both got XMP yeah, I unlocked my mini pro for free there, but offer expired
You can try to unlock your bootloader by downloading the flashtool and image created by quanghut. Try to search the link, I cant post links yet, I used that to unlock my bootloader.
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luiphilip said:
You can try to unlock your bootloader by downloading the flashtool and image created by quanghut. Try to search the link, I cant post links yet, I used that to unlock my bootloader.
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You cannot unlock bootloader via Flashtool or any image files.
Bootloader is done via Official method or test point method. Quagnhut's(sorry if misspelled) program also uses official SE method.
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You cannot unlock bootloader via Flashtool or any image files.
Bootloader is done via Official method or test point method. Quagnhut's(sorry if misspelled) program also uses official SE method.
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Weee, thanks for the info bro. I didn't know he was using the same SE method. BTW i used his method to unlock my bootloader and everything works fine.
luiphilip said:
Weee, thanks for the info bro. I didn't know he was using the same SE method. BTW i used his method to unlock my bootloader and everythings works fine.
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Yea, it is basically the same as you would go yourself through the guide on unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.
Hey,
just looking for some methods to rooting my devices, and i want to unlock my bootloader too, but in service menu it says: Bootloader unlock allowed: No.
I have .62 FW.
What can i do now? :/
csoresz2 said:
Hey,
just looking for some methods to rooting my devices, and i want to unloyk my bootloader too, but in service menu it says: Bootloader unlock allowed: No.
I have .62 FW.
What can i do now? :/
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Flash 0.58 firmware using flashtool,root it using doomlord method
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after the method you say it will allow me to unlock bootloader?
Unlocking bootloader can only be done via paid method, as your fastboot is disabled(Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No).
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after the method you say it will allow me to unlock bootloader?
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You said you want to root in your post right?So,no need to unlock bootloader in order to root it
EDIT : If you want to unlock bootloader,unlock it using testpoint and you're done (fix my post if I got something wrong/misleading)
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... so the first method from UchihaDareNial doesnt work?? (first post)
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... so the first method from UchihaDareNial doesnt work?? (first post)
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Actually,it works to root but you can't unlock bootloader understand?If you don't understand,I'll help you...
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understood that, root is enough for now. maybe someone found a way to unlock bootloader
I I unlock BL now, Install and costume rom and want to revert back to stock and relock the BL to get official ICS, is that possible ?
Yes. Check the pinned posts on dev section.
Yes. But u still lose the DRM keys
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yes dude, you can relock your bootloader but your DRM was lost forever
relock your bootloader by flash relock bootloader.ftf with flashtool
i was thinking to relock my bootloader. please help me to decide by giving me advantages of locked bootloader or the risk of using unlocked bootloader (or vice versa) thanks.
Locked bootloader doesn't have much advantages other than maybe your warranty will be back but still if you don't want warranty back you shud be stuck with unlocked bootloader.....
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Locked bootloader doesn't have much advantages other than your DRM will be back and maybe your warranty will be back but still if you don't want warranty or DRM you shud be stuck with unlocked bootloader.....
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DRM keys are lost forever if unlocked by official method. Relocking will not help for officially unlocked bootloader. Do this only if you have to take your phone to Sony. Maybe it is different for testpoint method..
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abcdjdj said:
DRM keys are lost forever if unlocked by official method. Relocking will not help for officially unlocked bootloader. Do this only if you have to take your phone to Sony. Maybe it is different for testpoint method..
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Thanks for correcting....I updated my post...
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Warranty...... But I doubt you will get full warranty if you obtained the unlock code officially from Sony.. They register the request with your IMEI and void your warranty...But somewhere Sony mentioned to give conditional warranty, provided the device wasnt damaged with any mod you made "frying your processor by overclocking" ...Still its worth relocking if you claim warranty/service.. Apart from that, theres no big deal.
abcdjdj said:
DRM keys are lost forever if unlocked by official method. Relocking will not help for officially unlocked bootloader. Do this only if you have to take your phone to Sony. Maybe it is different for testpoint method..
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so does that means that i wont be able to fix the downloadmusicinfo even if i relock it?
ben torres said:
so does that means that i wont be able to fix the downloadmusicinfo even if i relock it?
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exactly.
ben torres said:
so does that means that i wont be able to fix the downloadmusicinfo even if i relock it?
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Check this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2105632&highlight=unlocked
Download music info on unlocked bootloader!! It works, I have tried it. No need to relock bootloader, just download and replace the SemcMetaDataCleanup.apk. Tested with ThilianaC's walkman player. Should obviously work on the walkman players mentioned in the link.:laugh: