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)
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I'm a complete noob, all i ever did was flashing a ROM, so please don't shoot me...
So i started by reflashing 2.3.3 stock firmware. I downloaded flashtool and installed it on my pc (0.7.1.0). I rooted the phone and installed xRecovery. So now i wanted to unlock my bootloader to flash FeraLab 17.
I installed the s1 tool to check if my phone is good to be unlocked, and it says it's fine. And now i go back to flashtool to start the unlocking: plugins> bootloader unlock> run.
So all is fine till i get to this point. When i unplug my phone and power it off and then press the back button and plug it back in it says the following:
06/052/2012 16:52:00 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
06/052/2012 16:52:00 - INFO - Connected device : X10
06/052/2012 16:52:00 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
06/052/2012 16:52:00 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.3 / kernel version : 2.6.29-00054-g5f01537
06/052/2012 16:52:11 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
06/054/2012 16:54:47 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
06/054/2012 16:54:57 - INFO - Device disconnected
06/055/2012 16:55:25 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
06/055/2012 16:55:25 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
06/055/2012 16:55:25 - INFO - Reading device information
06/055/2012 16:55:25 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
06/055/2012 16:55:25 - INFO - Flashing loader
06/055/2012 16:55:25 - INFO - Ending flash session
06/055/2012 16:55:25 - WARN - Cancelled
06/055/2012 16:55:25 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
06/055/2012 16:55:27 - INFO - Device disconnected
06/055/2012 16:55:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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and the following thing is that my phone shows a charching battery icon. It still works but i don't seem to be able to unlock the bootloader..
Does anyone have a clue what the problem is here?
KingRafox said:
I'm a complete noob, all i ever did was flashing a ROM, so please don't shoot me...
So i started by reflashing 2.3.3 stock firmware. I downloaded flashtool and installed it on my pc (0.7.1.0). I rooted the phone and installed xRecovery. So now i wanted to unlock my bootloader to flash FeraLab 17.
I installed the s1 tool to check if my phone is good to be unlocked, and it says it's fine. And now i go back to flashtool to start the unlocking: plugins> bootloader unlock> run.
So all is fine till i get to this point. When i unplug my phone and power it off and then press the back button and plug it back in it says the following:
and the following thing is that my phone shows a charching battery icon. It still works but i don't seem to be able to unlock the bootloader..
Does anyone have a clue what the problem is here?
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Better use this method. Works great if u are not drunk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Thanks, but this one doesnt work because the links for de azuzu upgrade and downgrade files are down ... i don't know how i can do this now...
king-iyokan said:
Better use this method. Works great if u are not drunk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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I have the same problem KingRafox. And i've tried several method including the link posted above.
Please make sure you have enabled usb-debugging in your current rom before starting with this!!
flash the azuzu kernel downgrade ftf with flashtool
disconnect usb cable, press power button until phone vibrates shortly and immidiatly connect the usb cable again (it is supposed to be stuck at SE logo)
start the batch file for unlocking bootloader, cause it says press any button before it starts, it won't start unlocking until you press any button
now wait until flashtool recognizes your x10 (if flashtool doesn't do anything, check third post please! thx)
close flashtool and then press any button in the cmd window that the unlocking process starts (please close flashtool, instead the bl unlock cmd and flashtool are constantly killing and restarting adb!!) <--- failed!!
after unlocking is finish you have to flash azuzu kernel upgrade
now power on phone to check if the phone is starting after the unlock (if you are using a custom kernel yet with the bypass method and get stuck in a bootloop enter xrecovery and clear dalvik-cache, then your phone should boot up again fine)
power off phone and flash dooms ck v05-fs with flashtool
now flash the wifi modules for dooms ck with recovery. (atm the update.zips are for xrec, but for sure please always check dooms kernel-thread if there is anything changed)
power on phone again and if everything is right, read the line under that one
WOOOHOOO!!! Here you are with unlocked bootloader, custom kernel directly loaded AND without reflashing any rom, means you have kept your current installation
If you aren't seeing the se logo at turning on phone, but directly the custom kernel logo, you were succesfully. If you want to enter xrecovery you have to spam the back button now if the xperia logo appears instead of the se logo.
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I've followed these instruction but it failed when running the unlock file (qsd8250_semc.cmd). It says that it failed to get root access or something. (I'll post the log later on).
I also flashed to stock 2.1, downgrade the kernel and tried using x10 Bootloader Unlock Tool (with the big "Unlock Bootloader" button). But failed.
If anyone have any other methods or any suggestion, i'm all open.
Thanks for replying.
Guys,
I've finally unlocked my bootloader using "The proper method".
The mistake (i think) was, I was on generic 2.3.3 when I use this method.
I flashed back to generic 2.1 and ran the unlock tool. When finished I check back with S1tool, my device show "r" and not "R" Yeaa...
Note that, I failed to unlock my bootloader when I was on 2.1 and 2.3.3 using latest Flashtool.
Thanks guys.
Guys,
I encountered the same situation when I using the least version of Flashtool (0.7.1.0), it always display - WARN - Cancelled
So I roll back to use Flashtool (v0.6.8.0) then plugins> bootloader unlock> run, it works
i'm using FlashTool_0.2.9.1-GBready_root_xRec, flash without any error. Try find it. .
Guys
Make sure your SEMC SIM LOCK status supported by doom kernel (forgot about status lock or unlock cause I tried only 1 times and get lucky)
from my expirence.. some many devices will be locked for the networks and it will give you EMERGENCY CALL and you OUT OF LUCK!
Sent from my Xperia X10 using xda premium
What the hell, I'm still having the same "disconnect" problem as in the original post.
Let me ask you all if I'm missing something here:
1) I have a new, Vodafone-locked X10 mini Pro.
2) I downloaded Flashtool latest
3) I used it to root the phone (ok, it worked)
4) I use the Plugin menu, then Unlock Bootloader, then you know the rest.
Am i missing something here?
Should I change kernel or install a recovery first?
If only every device was as easy as the SGS's...
Thanks guys
try this
Phk said:
What the hell, I'm still having the same "disconnect" problem as in the original post.
Let me ask you all if I'm missing something here:
1) I have a new, Vodafone-locked X10 mini Pro.
2) I downloaded Flashtool latest
3) I used it to root the phone (ok, it worked)
4) I use the Plugin menu, then Unlock Bootloader, then you know the rest.
Am i missing something here?
Should I change kernel or install a recovery first?
If only every device was as easy as the SGS's...
Thanks guys
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759264
Devin-J said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1759264
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Thanks DJ.
I've managed to Unlock the bootloader still yesterday, i don't know why or how, but it worked.
The difference from my previous post is that I started the process with the phone already in flash mode, then reboot, then flash mode again, and then the Flashtool did everything (even saying Bootloader: UNROOTABLE)
My difficulty after that was to flash CWM. It's funny but that next step is not explained anywhere.
Are these the correct procedures?
Stock Phone > Flashtool:Root > Flashtool:Unlock Bootloader > CWM (???) > Flash Image > Flashtool:Kernel
It's strange why:
1) There is no CWM to flash from Flashtool
2) The kernel cannot be flashed from CWM
CWM recovery is built in to kernels like doomlords v6 multi recovery or FXP kernel. You will have to flash a CWM based kernel to get CWM recovery
Sent from my X10i using xda premium
There should be an install recovery button in ft which allows u to install cwm or xrecovery
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Or flashing KCernel v3, got CWM recovery and Xrecovery in one.
Whitefang
Anyone help plz..
I have x10 mini pro..
I'm trying to unlock its bootloader but flashtool doesn't show any plugin..(he plugin menu is empty
What to do??
thnx in advnce
google for ominuserver. pay the 15$..
mkhawx said:
Anyone help plz..
I have x10 mini pro..
I'm trying to unlock its bootloader but flashtool doesn't show any plugin..(he plugin menu is empty
What to do??
thnx in advnce
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If the same as x10 it blanked out as u not meet unlock requirements. U would have to check with someone else who has mini pro as not sure if it different
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Same Pb with Xperia X10
mkhawx said:
Anyone help plz..
I have x10 mini pro..
I'm trying to unlock its bootloader but flashtool doesn't show any plugin..(he plugin menu is empty
What to do??
thnx in advnce
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Hi all,
I am having the same issue on my Xperia X10i.
When I connect my phone and run Flashtool 0.9.9, the plugin menu is empty. Any idea ?
I am trying to unlock my BL without success so far...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17494049
teddymild said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17494049
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Thanks for you help.
I have tried to enter flash mode and press RESTORE as it says. I receive a "NOTHING TO RESTORE" message...
Do you know why Flashtool does not show anyting in Plugin menu ?
i want to unlock my phone's (xperia ray 2.3.4) bootloader can someone direct me to
a post which can help me
Xperia ray - boot recovery not responding
I need help.
Following Sony's Instructions on how to unlock bootloader.
I am currently stuck at step no. 12.
I pressed the volume up (unlock button for xperia ray) as I insert the USB cable;the blue light turned on but the computer does not detect anything. I have installed Android SDK files and Google USB Driver package. I have also replaced the inf file with the latest.
My screen shows nothing every time I try to enter to boot recovery. Please help.
Or is there an easier way to unlock bootloader. Doomlords Super User flasher does not work on 4.1.b.0.431,
help! Thank you!
[email protected]
You have to use FlashTool,guys! It's official SE mode so you can lock/relock the BL when you want
please check here.
i dont know if it will work with 2.3.4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
It's better to do it via Flashtool i Think...The procedure is this:
1. Download Flashtool,then install,then go to C:/Flashtool/drivers and install flashtool_drivers,when you've done this if your pc has a 32bit cpu,start the normal one,otherwise start Flashtool64
2. Before connecting the phone to the pc,enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources,then connect the phone and let it install the drivers.
3. Go to FlashTool and when it recognizes your phone,click on Plugins->Bootloader Unlock->Run and follow CAREFULLY the instructions.
4. When done,voilà,you phone will have unlocked BL! But don't forget to root it
Hope I helped ya
Wolf80 said:
It's better to do it via Flashtool i Think...The procedure is this:
1. Download Flashtool,then install,then go to C:/Flashtool/drivers and install flashtool_drivers,when you've done this if your pc has a 32bit cpu,start the normal one,otherwise start Flashtool64
2. Before connecting the phone to the pc,enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources,then connect the phone and let it install the drivers.
3. Go to FlashTool and when it recognizes your phone,click on Plugins->Bootloader Unlock->Run and follow CAREFULLY the instructions.
4. When done,voilà,you phone will have unlocked BL! But don't forget to root it
Hope I helped ya
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ola since i dont own a ray... my frnd wants to use a custom rom .. i have the flashtool... but jst wana conferm is it safe to root n unlock bootloader via flashtool with the stock ics 4.0.4 frimware???
john_cena163 said:
ola since i dont own a ray... my frnd wants to use a custom rom .. i have the flashtool... but jst wana conferm is it safe to root n unlock bootloader via flashtool with the stock ics 4.0.4 frimware???
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Yes, if you unlock the bootloader and flash a custom kernel it's automatically rooted.
You can Pm me if you need help with unlocking the bootoader/flashing
Sent from my Xperia Ray using Tapatalk 2
Wolf80 said:
It's better to do it via Flashtool i Think...The procedure is this:
1. Download Flashtool,then install,then go to C:/Flashtool/drivers and install flashtool_drivers,when you've done this if your pc has a 32bit cpu,start the normal one,otherwise start Flashtool64
2. Before connecting the phone to the pc,enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources,then connect the phone and let it install the drivers.
3. Go to FlashTool and when it recognizes your phone,click on Plugins->Bootloader Unlock->Run and follow CAREFULLY the instructions.
4. When done,voilà,you phone will have unlocked BL! But don't forget to root it
Hope I helped ya
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Rooting with official unlock method from sony would be easier i think.
Click here to get to official unlock method from sony.
Here a really good and short tutorial. Click here.
Regards
Hello guys.Im new in this foroum and a newbie on android.I have a question and i would really appreciate if someone could answer.I have xperia neo v with 4.0.4 android and 2.6.32.9 kernel.I have rooted my phone with this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
So here is my question.I want to flash a custom kernel to my phone and either with flashtool or fastboot tool it gives me an error.It says that the phone must be rooted first.I have unlocked bootloader.Thank you in advance
Why following that over-complicated tutorial, and mess with flashing GB then this, than that, when there is easier tutorial(s) on our general section..
Not sure how you unlocked your BL, but it's still locked. Actually maybe you unlocked BL, but your fastboot is still locked, which is more likely since you say that you unlock BL.
btw. please edit your thread title, to reflect your problem, so that other peoples can find it easier, if the get same problem.
thank you for your answer my friend.Now on the bootloader mater i used the secret code and says to me bootloader unlocked:yes.So the bootloader is unlocked for sure.Can you please tell me how to unlock my fastboot?
ok guys problem solved.It was the bootlader at the end.I miss understood and i thought that my bootloader was unlocked
simply if you have unlocked bootloader just
1.connect neo in fastboot mode by pressing the menu key for 2 sec and then connecting it with usb cable when the phone is switched off now the notification light turns blue now leave the phone.
2.open flashtool and press flash button
3. choose fastboot mode to flash kernel
4. on pc a screen opens in which you can see in right side by doomlord there select SELECT KERNEL TO FLASH
5. after that browse for img file of the kernel and select it and flash will be started u can see it in the main screen after flash is completed wait for 2 sec and disconnect the mobile from the pc, waiting 2 sec restart the phone ur kernel will be changed!!!!!!:fingers-crossed:
note- keep an eye on the correct kernel you choose for the correct rom!
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'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...