Hi guys, I have an unlocked xperia neo v.. i was using codename8 for few weeks.. but today i flashed 4.0.3 generic.. after flashing i tried to update via wifi to 4.0.4. now the phone has turned off and not starting at all.. when i press on button.. only green light blinks.. when i connect usb.. green light turns on.. is it possible that phone is stuck at flash mode?? how to come out of it??
xpneov said:
Hi guys, I have an unlocked xperia neo v.. i was using codename8 for few weeks.. but today i flashed 4.0.3 generic.. after flashing i tried to update via wifi to 4.0.4. now the phone has turned off and not starting at all.. when i press on button.. only green light blinks.. when i connect usb.. green light turns on.. is it possible that phone is stuck at flash mode?? how to come out of it??
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never mind guys.. i found the reason of brick and solution too on the below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598160
You can try the link as given by xpneov..
But for further note, never do the OTA update with the unlocked bootloader device! It will ultimately brick your phone!
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iamdchosen1 said:
You can try the link as given by xpneov..
But for further note, never do the OTA update with the unlocked bootloader device! It will ultimately brick your phone!
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That's not true. It depends on the way how you unlocked your bootloader.
Via test point you can use any update method.
Via official Sony you are limited.
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motorazrv3 said:
That's not true. It depends on the way how you unlocked your bootloader.
Via test point you can use any update method.
Via official Sony you are limited.
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Considering how he bricked his device i.e by doing the OTA update, it shows that he might have his unlocked his phone's bootloader via the official method!
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motorazrv3 said:
That's not true. It depends on the way how you unlocked your bootloader.
Via test point you can use any update method.
Via official Sony you are limited.
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Some people reported bricked phones after doing OTA on unofficially unlocked BLs using test point.
Not sure if that was just few cases or few peoples made mistake, but just to be safe, its not recommended doing OTAs on unkocked BLs.
Madfysh said:
Some people reported bricked phones after doing OTA on unofficially unlocked BLs using test point.
Not sure if that was just few cases or few peoples made mistake, but just to be safe, its not recommended doing OTAs on unkocked BLs.
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It's the peoples choice to decide doing something or not. Especially on no more original phones you have to be patient.
I personally and other user here statet out that an uodate ota with an unlocked bootloader via test point method is safe.
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xpneov said:
never mind guys.. i found the reason of brick and solution too on the below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598160
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thank you so much same issue i faced and resolved now using this information whatever how i unlocked the bootloader i don't care my phone is restored and next time i will be careful regarding OTA update.
once again thanks buddy coz i searched alot but found it here in your reply
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Can someone tell me what I need to do to root my Xperia Neo 2.3.4 without getting the battery problem. Already experienced it once.
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You will have to unlock the bootloader and then root via a custom kernel.
Are you sure, cause I can't unlock bootloader, sim lock to o2.
Yes.
There is however still this method for bootloader unlocking.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050
Try this it should work on neo http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18777881
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Thanks for that mate, I found it earlier today and i worked like a charm on my Xperia Neo 2.3.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
Tenacius D said:
Try this it should work on neo http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18777881
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Confirmed, just rooted my neo with this, 2.3.4 stock global in a few seconds
del1701 said:
Confirmed, just rooted my neo with this, 2.3.4 stock global in a few seconds
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Tried it on my Neo with same stats and wont work..get a error message saying this box thing is not working..what to do????
Horgyboy said:
Tried it on my Neo with same stats and wont work..get a error message saying this box thing is not working..what to do????
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Firmware .62 won't root directly in locked bootloaders!
First downgrade to .42 by flashing the corresponding firmware and then root!
Afterwards do the OTA update!
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Hello there,
I just bought xperia s yesterday
I used arc, but since yesterday I fell in love with xperia s.
Emm.. what I wanna ask is, is it worth to unlock my xperia s and root it?
Cause I know development on xperia s forum isnt so stable yet..
I'm scared I'm going to brick my Xperia S..
And then Im at Indonesia.
Which ftf shud I flash?
Generic world?
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I think you can flash central europe as you can remove more apps without root.
I am not sure if it has the asian language. I am currently using Singapore firmware which contains chinese and japanese keyboard.
In my opinion, if you are not planning to use custom ROM, you might as well wait till ICS released for rooting purpose. At that time, there should be a way to root without unlocking bootloader
hello_hello said:
I think you can flash central europe as you can remove more apps without root.
I am not sure if it has the asian language. I am currently using Singapore firmware which contains chinese and japanese keyboard.
In my opinion, if you are not planning to use custom ROM, you might as well wait till ICS released for rooting purpose. At that time, there should be a way to root without unlocking bootloader
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I'm using German as my primary language
So I think the central europe will work..
Well.. actually I'm planning to use a costum ROM..
But its just a plan.. I haven't see all of the costume ROMs here..
But I think I'll wait till someone made root without unlocking bootloader possible.
Thanks for your answer
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chitose_ndy said:
I'm using German as my primary language
So I think the central europe will work..
Well.. actually I'm planning to use a costum ROM..
But its just a plan.. I haven't see all of the costume ROMs here..
But I think I'll wait till someone made root without unlocking bootloader possible.
Thanks for your answer
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what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
berkis said:
what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
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Nothing bad cause it is allowed from sony itself
They speak that you will loose the drm key or something like that but I don't know what is useful for.
Don't worry,For warranty reasons you can lock it again.
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berkis said:
what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
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nothing bad.. im just affraid cause development on xperia s isnt as stable as arc's development..
but ive unlocked bootloader and rooted.
im happy for that
gm007 said:
Nothing bad cause it is allowed from sony itself
They speak that you will loose the drm key or something like that but I don't know what is useful for.
Don't worry,For warranty reasons you can lock it again.
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you can lock your bootloader again,
but u wont get the DRM key again..
as far as i know (if im not mistaken) DRM key is useful for warranty,
if u unlocked ur XS, then you void your warranty..
anyway, ive unlocked my phone and rooted..
so this thread can be locked
thanks xda
and thanks for the answers
how to root
hi ive unlocked bootloader , what do i do to root it / im new to all this . how would i know if my xperia s unlockedntry bootloader and if it is what is the next step. can i update to ics when it comes out if i root it
adem ozer said:
hi ive unlocked bootloader , what do i do to root it / im new to all this . how would i know if my xperia s unlockedntry bootloader and if it is what is the next step. can i update to ics when it comes out if i root it
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Untill now,
root can only be achieved by flashing pre rooted.img via fastboot..
If u want to know wether ur phone is already unlocked or not, try unlocking ur phone via fastboot like what u did.
On the cmd will be written,
'"Phone already unlocked"
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Hello
Okay now i knw this question is answered abt 100 times ..but i need to clarify so i am asking agai ..sorry for the frustrations ..
What exactly are DRM keys ..What will be disadvantages if i dont have DRM keys ...??
I knw one will be that i wont receive OTA official Sony updates
What are the other disadvantages
Thanking you
You won't be able to use other official Sony Ericsson services like Track ID etc.
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monil.verma said:
You won't be able to use other official Sony Ericsson services like Track ID etc.
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This DRM key is crap.
Download track id via market and use it.
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taaviu said:
This DRM key is crap.
Download track id via market and use it.
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No you didn't get me. You can download it but it wont recognize songs for you anymore. Btw you can download other software like shazam our soundhound
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monil.verma said:
No you didn't get me. You can download it but it wont recognize songs for you anymore. Btw you can download other software like shazam our soundhound
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Nonoo.....you don't get me. It works fine. Downloaded and tested, unlocked and rooted. Unlocked with SE provided code.
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Yes the latest ones from the market work, weather unlocked or not
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mpiekp said:
Yes the latest ones from the market work, weather unlocked or not
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what about ota updates ?
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monil.verma said:
what about ota updates ?
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You don't need OTA update....you have XDA forum, where you get all updates before OTAs.
MT15i MIUI latest.
DRM keys will be removed after officially unlocking bootloader...losing DRM keys will lost warrenty too
taaviu said:
You don't need OTA update....you have XDA forum, where you get all updates before OTAs.
MT15i MIUI latest.
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True
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Isn't it that we lose touch capacitive buttons forever and instead a bit of screen is occupied to provide nexus style buttons?? Isn't it??
sudhindrakv said:
Isn't it that we lose touch capacitive buttons forever and instead a bit of screen is occupied to provide nexus style buttons?? Isn't it??
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Neo/Neo V doesn't have capacitive buttons like Xperia S. Please focus next time
And no it doesn't happen on Xperia S. Please tell where did you read that.
t105 said:
DRM keys will be removed after officially unlocking bootloader...losing DRM keys will lost warrenty too
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is there any way to put back the DRM keys that lost after unlocking bootloader?
and for bootloader, can we 'locked' it again?
thx
vieryfl said:
is there any way to put back the DRM keys that lost after unlocking bootloader?
and for bootloader, can we 'locked' it again?
thx
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Yeah u can relock bootloader.. Once u unlock bootloader the DRM keys will lost & u cant put it back... If u only unlock using test point method then the DRM keys will be there..
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vieryfl said:
is there any way to put back the DRM keys that lost after unlocking bootloader?
and for bootloader, can we 'locked' it again?
thx
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Using unofficial unlock method keeps the DRM keys intact
So you can use TrackID,fb music Like,etc
Also,you can relock the bootloader :
Be it even if you unlocked via OFFICIAL or even UNOFFICIAL way
Hi good thing I saw this thread. Now I'm thinking if I'm going to unlock my bootloader, any link how can I put the DRM Keys back? Or is it impossible? Also, aside from I won't receive OTA Update, won't be able to use TrackID (what else if ever?), losing warranty, what else are the disadvantage? And when JB comes, is it still possible to update if my phone is rooted (Bootloader Unlocked/Kernel Different) and without DRM Keys? Or I'll be able to have it again?
AW: [Q] What is DRM keys
You can't get back your DRM keys once you unlocked officially your phone, they are lost! Unlock the boot loader via test point and you will keep your DRM.
Unlocking the boot loader doesn't result in losing warranty. Sony describes you might loose it and not you will lose it.
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However to add to motorazrv3
You simply don't unlock bl and use stock Rom and kernel
You use custom Rom n kernels and thus,Sony takes no warranty about that incase things go topsyturvy while you run that kernel or Rom
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motorazrv3 said:
You can't get back your DRM keys once you unlocked officially your phone, they are lost! Unlock the boot loader via test point and you will keep your DRM.
Unlocking the boot loader doesn't result in losing warranty. Sony describes you might loose it and not you will lose it.
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Oh thanks. What's test point by the way? And lastly, is DRM Keys are big deal? If I don't buy any music at all so far. Other than that, what's the use of DRM Keys?
NR32 said:
Oh thanks. What's test point by the way? And lastly, is DRM Keys are big deal? If I don't buy any music at all so far. Other than that, what's the use of DRM Keys?
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test point in unofficial method to unlock bootloader....
loosing DRM keys means u are loosing warranty... and by test point method bootloader is unlocked but DRM keys are preserved and left untouched
DRM keys is used to recognise music using track id and other fb likes,fb music likes and other sony's apps dont work...
rest everything works...
By the way DRM keys are not a big deal
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OK, I've used the search bar a freackin' hundred and fifty six times, I've looked up Sony's developer's site, and I've googled more than Google CEO, but for three hours I'm yet to find the solution.
I bought an xperia NEO today, and I've unlocked the bootloader. My firmware thingy (which I'm not sure what it really is) is .62 . So the DoomLord's root method doesn't work. I would really appriciate either a downgrade method (with a FULL tut) or a root solution.
I know I'm not the only one out there with this problem. Please help.
Yep well searched..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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Style13 said:
OK, I've used the search bar a freackin' hundred and fifty six times, I've looked up Sony's developer's site, and I've googled more than Google CEO, but for three hours I'm yet to find the solution.
I bought an xperia NEO today, and I've unlocked the bootloader. My firmware thingy (which I'm not sure what it really is) is .62 . So the DoomLord's root method doesn't work. I would really appriciate either a downgrade method (with a FULL tut) or a root solution.
I know I'm not the only one out there with this problem. Please help.
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Your bootloader is unlocked so why not flash a custom kernel that comes pre rooted. You get cwm integrated in the kernel too.
Take a look at custom kernels.
I am using night elf v 1.4 from alliance.
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mpiekp said:
Yep well searched..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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What's the catch? The link doesn't have a thread number.
motorazrv3 said:
Your bootloader is unlocked so why not flash a custom kernel that comes pre rooted. You get cwm integrated in the kernel too.
Take a look at custom kernels.
I am using night elf v 1.4 from alliance.
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I don't want to run ICS and your alliance doesn't have GB. If there's absolutly no other option, I'll try this.
Aliance has got a gb kernel too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468043
You can try advanced stock kernel, kernel 9 to 10 for gb.
Soo, is my ROM going to stay as it is if I flash the kernel? Because I just bought the phone, and I want to explore it a little bit before experimenting other ROM/Kernels.
Btw thanked :good:
Yes your rom will be in same..but you will have super user app on it...good luck
Thank you all, found the answer
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h t t p : / / talk . sonymobile . com / thread / 35239
I ha've searched through net but couldn't find testpoint method to unlock my neo l downloader.
Can anyone help me. I will really appreciate it.
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knksinghi said:
I ha've searched through net but couldn't find testpoint method to unlock my neo l downloader.
Can anyone help me. I will really appreciate it.
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Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
Test point for Neo /Neo V should be same, I think so
But remember it's NOT downloader, it's BOOTLOADER
freaktechz said:
Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
Test point for Neo /Neo V should be same, I think so
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OP is asking for neo l!
Using wrong testpoint can kill your phone.
freaktechz said:
Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
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PERFECT
i have successfully unlocked bootloader, rooted, installed cwm, flashed cutsom oc kernal, overclocked to a safe 1.5, honestly i was so frustrated with lack of love for neo L i was gonna sell it, but now i just loveeeeeeeeeee it
Natsikap said:
PERFECT
i have successfully unlocked bootloader, rooted, installed cwm, flashed cutsom oc kernal, overclocked to a safe 1.5, honestly i was so frustrated with lack of love for neo L i was gonna sell it, but now i just loveeeeeeeeeee it
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I did it in official way...
b00tbu9 said:
I did it in official way...
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I also have Neo l, can i unlock bootloader by official way???
Will it really work??
Yup.... Official one works fine for Neo L!
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help with process
Natsikap said:
PERFECT
i have successfully unlocked bootloader, rooted, installed cwm, flashed cutsom oc kernal, overclocked to a safe 1.5, honestly i was so frustrated with lack of love for neo L i was gonna sell it, but now i just loveeeeeeeeeee it
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can u pls let me know the process
i have a rooted fone (NEO L), but need to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom ROM
can u pls take me through the complete process of unlocking and flashing with concerned file, i am unable to do so the sony way as when connected in fastboot mode, windows is unable to install its drivers, donno how do i get the drivers installed, have used many methods including installing all flashtool drivers (fastboot drivers included) but doesnt seems to work.
I JUST DID IT. thx anyways