Hey guys I have a question for you. How can I know that my bootloader is unlocked? I saw this in the service menu: Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes so Is it unlocked? or there is another sign for this?
Sorry, but I never messed with the bootloader and I dont want to brick my phone :]
No its not unlocked.. its just showing that it can be unlocked..
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akshayitekar said:
No its not unlocked.. its just showing that it can be unlocked..
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Okay I see but Is there any sign that my bootloader is unlocked? 'cause I bought it used and I dont know is it unlocked or not..
P0tato said:
Okay I see but Is there any sign that my bootloader is unlocked? 'cause I bought it used and I dont know is it unlocked or not..
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BL unlock isn't something that happens on it's own without you trying to unlock BL,,
BTW, If in the Service Menu it's mentioned 'Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes', this means that your Bootloader is Locked
'Bootloader Unlocked - Yes'. This means it's unlocked..
Oh Okay thanks for your help :]
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I am kinda confused about the bootloader. So do you need to have an unlocked phone to unlock the bootloader? Because I'm a little afraid to do it because of the loss of radio signal! Please help
and i checked on that tool thats supposed to check if you can unlock the bootloader and and it said ready. My phone is not unlocked from the carrier.
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fcb1 said:
I am kinda confused about the bootloader. So do you need to have an unlocked phone to unlock the bootloader? Because I'm a little afraid to do it because of the loss of radio signal! Please help
and i checked on that tool thats supposed to check if you can unlock the bootloader and and it said ready. My phone is not unlocked from the carrier.
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If your phone isn't unlocked then you can use the SEMC_qd8250.zip to method to unlock your boot loader, but you can always use the SIM certificate check tool in the dev thread to check if what SIM certificate your phone has, post the tool in a second.
Is there anyway to Network unlock the SE Xperia live with walkman at own?
Thanks in advance.
detailed answers will be appreciated.
M.Rafail said:
Is there anyway to unlock the SE Xperia live with walkman at own?
Thanks in advance.
detailed answers will be appreciated.
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Unlocking the network lock yourself - No.
Unlocking bootloader - Yes.
Which option?
Someguyfromhell said:
Unlocking the network lock yourself - No.
Unlocking bootloader - Yes.
Which option?
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hi..i followed your advice and i use wotan server..now i have network unlock. thanks..now for unlock bootloader..what should i use? SE way or other?? what do you recommend?
smokerman said:
hi..i followed your advice and i use wotan server..now i have network unlock. thanks..now for unlock bootloader..what should i use? SE way or other?? what do you recommend?
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Whatever is better for you. Both ways work, if you follow the instructions properly.
Do some researching, read and learn and decide then.
Wotanserver unlocks also your bootloader!
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Wotanserver unlocks also your bootloader!
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yes?? i used the code in SE and says status: bootloader allowed yes..it means that is unlocked already?
how can i see if i really have bootloader unlocked??
smokerman said:
yes?? i used the code in SE and says status: bootloader allowed yes..it means that is unlocked already?
how can i see if i really have bootloader unlocked??
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Try installing custom kernel, if it succeeds, then bootloader is unlocked.
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smokerman said:
yes?? i used the code in SE and says status: bootloader allowed yes..it means that is unlocked already?
how can i see if i really have bootloader unlocked??
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Bootloader unlock allowed : Yes
Meaning : You can unlock your bootloader
Bootloader unlocked : Yes
Meaning : You unlocked your bootloader already
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UchihaDareNial said:
Bootloader unlock allowed : Yes
Meaning : You can unlock your bootloader
Bootloader unlocked : Yes
Meaning : You unlocked your bootloader already
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No, thats not true. I "unlocked" my BL with S1tool and says bootloader unlock allowed: yes . But is unlocked already.
If is unlocked with oficial method i think it says: rooted. Correct me if im wrong
Anyway. Try to flash custom kernel maybe is already unlocked
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If you patched your bootloader with S1 Tool, then it says Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes.
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Unlocking the network
Someguyfromhell said:
Unlocking the network lock yourself - No.
Unlocking bootloader - Yes.
Which option?
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Thanks.
I m asking about network unlocking.
smokerman said:
hi..i followed your advice and i use wotan server..now i have network unlock. thanks..now for unlock bootloader..what should i use? SE way or other?? what do you recommend?
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How did you network unlock it?
M.Rafail said:
How did you network unlock it?
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Search wotan server on google or firefox browser. Read details and do as instructed, service is now paid though.
Thankyou.but
luiphilip said:
Search wotan server on google or firefox browser. Read details and do as instructed, service is now paid though.
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Isn't it for only debranding and flashing mobiles.As written on their site.
After using it will I be able to use all simcard.as they say
"unlocking is NOT supported by WotanClient software!"
Maybe they have changed terms or something, it worked on smokerman. Try to send PM on how he did to unlock network on his unit.
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
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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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
Hey everyone
I need a quick phone to last me a few months till my upgrade and the Neo V seems like a good deal, brand new for £70.
Now I never buy an android phone unless the bootloader can be unlocked. I understand that phones made after 12w14 cannot be unlocked or something? If the phone is made after 12w14 is there really no way to unlock it? It will be sim locked and I know it's necessary to unlock it to allow fastboot.
Basically can phones made after 12w14 be sim and bootloader unlocked?
Thanks
NIMBAH said:
Hey everyone
I need a quick phone to last me a few months till my upgrade and the Neo V seems like a good deal, brand new for £70.
Now I never buy an android phone unless the bootloader can be unlocked. I understand that phones made after 12w14 cannot be unlocked or something? If the phone is made after 12w14 is there really no way to unlock it? It will be sim locked and I know it's necessary to unlock it to allow fastboot.
Basically can phones made after 12w14 be sim and bootloader unlocked?
Thanks
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Test point method
Saingpor said:
Test point method
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What about it ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070325 unlock after 12w14
So if the boot loader unlock status says no, will sim unlocking it allow me to use the official unlock method ?
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im not sure about that...but unlocking ur bootloader..will also sim unlock..
But u need SETool2 for that..nd u need to pay for it..
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im not sure about that...but unlocking ur bootloader..will also sim unlock..
But u need SETool2 for that..which is paid one..
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Will setool2 work for after 12w14? I don't mind paying.
Thanks for the link btw
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NIMBAH said:
Hey everyone
I need a quick phone to last me a few months till my upgrade and the Neo V seems like a good deal, brand new for £70.
Now I never buy an android phone unless the bootloader can be unlocked. I understand that phones made after 12w14 cannot be unlocked or something? If the phone is made after 12w14 is there really no way to unlock it? It will be sim locked and I know it's necessary to unlock it to allow fastboot.
Basically can phones made after 12w14 be sim and bootloader unlocked?
Thanks
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If you buy your phone brand new from an 'open' store than your phone should be sim unlocked.
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If you want to know whether you can unlock your phone or not, here is an excerpt from Sony's forum.
1.First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
2.In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
The whole page is here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Thanks but the phone will almost certainly be locked to T-Mobile.
What I need to know is, if the manufacturing date is past 12w14 is there a way for me to sim unlock and then unlock the boot loader ?
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NIMBAH said:
Thanks but the phone will almost certainly be locked to T-Mobile.
What I need to know is, if the manufacturing date is past 12w14 is there a way for me to sim unlock and then unlock the boot loader ?
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If I'm not mistaken, there is but you've to pay for it as your status says :No
You may use SeTool2
Or Wotanclient for doing so
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Ghostfreak NB said:
If I'm not mistaken, there is but you've to pay for it as your status says :No
You may use SeTool2
Or Wotanclient for doing so
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Yeah that's the thing, Wotan is saying the manufacturing date has to be before 12w11?
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