Just a quick question.
I unlocked my bootloader on my Mini and then locked it again.
Now when I updated to ICS I was thinking about unlocking it again.
Is there anything I need to think about that can be an issue?
I was planing to unlock it with the official method from Sony.
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neomodus said:
Just a quick question.
I unlocked my bootloader on my Mini and then locked it again.
Now when I updated to ICS I was thinking about unlocking it again.
Is there anything I need to think about that can be an issue?
I was planing to unlock it with the official method from Sony.
I actually unlocked and relocked my boot loader 2 times and i have no problem with my phone. right now i have unlocked bootloader and i'm using real ics 5.2 and is great with no problems
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i unlocked my bootloader and then used se pc companion to install the original se 2.3.3 rom ... i wanted to know whether still i have a locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader please help!!!!?????
I cant remember,but run s1tool and
R=locked
r=unlocked
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Yes u will do
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laneyofdeath said:
Yes u will do
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I have unlocked boot loader right
ronak.super said:
I have unlocked boot loader right
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yes now you have unlocked bootloader even if you flash any rom
you're good to go
You see, firmware and boot-loaders are two different things all together, once you've unlocked a boot-loader it's "unlocked" even if you install Stock Firmwares. There is a way to lock the boot-loader back again though, which requires a different process all together !!
Hi,i got unlocked bootloader and how to update to ics using pc companion?
I hear that relock bootloader dosnt work and you cant get official rom after unlock bootloader
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Did you unlock (official way at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com) or patch (test point method) the bootloader?
Both ways, bootloader can be restored/relocked. I recently relocked mine, getting updates also.
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My bootloader is unlocked using se tool
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krispal2008 said:
My bootloader is unlocked using se tool
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Open the SE Tool and click Restore to relock the bootloader. Then you should be able to get the updates, if you couldn't earlier.
I used flashtool to unlockbootloader ,in the add on menu of flashtool .its work and if want to relock its already file on it.
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afud said:
I used flashtool to unlockbootloader ,in the add on menu of flashtool .its work and if want to relock its already file on it.
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Flashtool and unlocking bootloader? Never heard.
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Yes its true my device use it now i use minicmsandwich aosp by kamarush ,soon after arrive at home ill upload for the picture.
Now i watching indonesia vs intermilan friendly match on stadion.
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I'v unlocked my bootloader official way at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
But when tried to update my phone i couldn't (as expected)
So i use s1 tool to patch bootloader and now i can officially update now
I lost DRM keys and (bootloader unlock allowed:yes) in service menu
But the bootloader is unlocked in real
I hope i benefit you and some one else
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Did you unlock (official way at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com) or patch (test point method) the bootloader?
Both ways, bootloader can be restored/relocked. I recently relocked mine, getting updates also.
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Dude, I have this overheating issue on my xperia mini, and the bootloader is unlocked. So I gave it in the service center, they said that the motherboard has a problem and they are going to replace it . I lost the DRM keys by unlocking the bootloader-
1. Will I get those DRM keys back once my motherboard is replaced?
2. Will the bootloader status be changed to locked again?
[/QUOTE]Its the picture unlockbootloader using flashtool
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kHjz said:
Dude, I have this overheating issue on my xperia mini, and the bootloader is unlocked. So I gave it in the service center, they said that the motherboard has a problem and they are going to replace it . I lost the DRM keys by unlocking the bootloader-
1. Will I get those DRM keys back once my motherboard is replaced?
2. Will the bootloader status be changed to locked again?
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I can't answer that. You will get your answer if you get your phone back.
To previous post - Way too small photo, can't see. Neither can I see that option in Flashtool 0.7.1.0 on my PC.
I have unlocked my bootloader with Wotanserver... How can i relock the bootloader?
Someguyfromhell said:
I can't answer that. You will get your answer if you get your phone back.
To previous post - Way too small photo, can't see. Neither can I see that option in Flashtool 0.7.1.0 on my PC.
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i allready add photo heee sorry i should upload by my pc.
afud said:
i allready add photo heee sorry i should upload by my pc.
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Yeah with latest version you can unlock bootloader... I'm downloading latest version...
I believe it use the official unlock method.
Sorry my english
Ya,also you can lock again using flashmode there is file for relock bootloader.
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afud said:
Ya,also you can lock again using flashmode there is file for relock bootloader.
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Ya, but when i try to unlock again the bootloader with official method it says, Bootloader already unlocked :l
OMG so when device unlock it will never be same again and never get official ics update
But don't worry we have xda with have a lot developer.
Big hope to developer.
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afud said:
OMG so when device unlock it will never be same again and never get official ics update
But don't worry we have xda with have a lot developer.
Big hope to developer.
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I could update my phone with PC Companion .42 to .62 and i had the unlock bootloader...
So our device can update to official ics even unlock bootloader ,if that true i am glad to hear that ,hah....... i can breath now.
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afud said:
So our device can update to official ics even unlock bootloader ,if that true i am glad to hear that ,hah....... i can breath now.
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Only test... Flash .42 or .58 with FlashTool, then lock bootloader and finally try to update by pccompanion
If you mobile get bricked, lock bootloader again
How can i unlock my bl?
WT19i
Fw 4.1.B.431 (or something )
T-Mobile AT simlock
Bootloader unlock allowed: no
Do i need to unlock my phone first? Pls help
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toterkeks said:
How can i unlock my bl?
WT19i
Fw 4.1.B.431 (or something )
T-Mobile AT simlock
Bootloader unlock allowed: no
Do i need to unlock my phone first? Pls help
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i have looked round for the answer myself, there seems to be alot of threads on this, all of them say no you can not unlock it unless using a payed method such as wotanserver also you most probably will need to sim unlock first, i think that then changes the status, well thats what i have read has happened to some, and a little something else the fw is the number such as 2.3.4 or 4.0.4, and the build number is the 4.1.b.431.
If you unlock it for any network using wotanserver it will unlock the bootloader aswell, I used them and it was fairly easy.
ironzy said:
If you unlock it for any network using wotanserver it will unlock the bootloader aswell, I used them and it was fairly easy.
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And when i unlock it on my carrier?
**EDIT** Already unlocked it with wotanserver
toterkeks said:
And when i unlock it on my carrier?
**EDIT** Already unlocked it with wotanserver
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so are you confirming network unlock also works for the boot loader, as i will go do this today if thats true ?
alu7616 said:
so are you confirming network unlock also works for the boot loader, as i will go do this today if thats true ?
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Idk, im still network locked on tmobile
SONY WT19i
Google ics 4.0.3
unlocked bl
1,3 GHz overclock
Rage Kernel
I have Xperia Go with ICS rooted. I just wanted to know as and when Jellybean is officially launched can i update my rooted xperia go to Jellybean through PC companion or i have to unroot first
Did you unlock bootloader? It sounds silly but for some reason, I've this feeling that you can get root/flast custom roms with a locked bootloader >_>
Anyways:
Locked bootloader: Yes
Unlocked bootloader: No.
Just wait for some kind soul to post a .ftf file and flash via flashboot.
Snowstormzzz said:
Did you unlock bootloader? It sounds silly but for some reason, I've this feeling that you can get root/flast custom roms with a locked bootloader >_>
Anyways:
Locked bootloader: Yes
Unlocked bootloader: No.
Just wait for some kind soul to post a .ftf file and flash via flashboot.
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No actually i have justed rooted my GO, It is still on Locked bootloaders. Thanks for the reply :good:
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I have Xperia Go with ICS rooted. I just wanted to know as and when Jellybean is officially launched can i update my rooted xperia go to Jellybean through PC companion or i have to unroot first
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If your BL is Locked then its not a problem, you can just update it. But if you have unlocked ur BL then you first need to relock it to update official fw.
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Thanks mate
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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.
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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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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: