Hi everybody
I have installed real ics some time ago, and i found the experience much more complete than with custom
rom...
now i would like to make another step... so i shoul lock my bootloader first...
i read that there are two ways... test point and official sony...
with official sony you lose DRM...but i read also that the only problem tht this lost caused (track id doesn't work) doesn't exist anymore as latest version of track id works even without drm... so are there other problems if we lose drm?
because i think official unlocking is much easier isn't it? so why a person should choose the test point method?
latest answer: i found real ics is amazing rom... but, after unlocking bootloader (if i will succeed to), which kernel should i choose? i would like something safe, stable and fast... and if possible with good battery performance...
thx everybody for answer
hope i did not disturb with this post if repetitive... but i wanted someone to answer me directly, and even if i found good informations in this forum, i did not manage to decide what to do...
bb
i prefer test point method cos with it one wont lose drm keys & wont void warranty.... after bootloader unlock using testpoint, t will still show Allow bootloader unlock:yes but Official way will void warranty.
Indeed, test point method! No regret!
I would also recommend test point method as you dont lose drm keys, I did it with test point method myself because I didnt have a choice, anyways I didnt need drm keys, but some ppl do, so in that case better go with the safe side, the test point even tho it can be a little difficult
When I bought Mini Pro den, I use Test point & no issue but along tha line my screen break & took it to care center but I was told it can't be repaired & was given another one cos its still under warranty... But tha new one I was given can't be unloocked using Test point cos its having latest security so I used tha Official way but was happy though!
When you do the testpoint method, you have to remove the sticker under the battery to get to the actual testpoints.
So you have to do that very carefully, because if they notice you've been removing it, warranty is lost.
oh so many answers :laugh:
but all of you suggested me the same thing... so i think it's really best choice... i think however i won't need drm... but anyway you suggest me to use testpoint method, finally, not for drm but for warranty isn't it? and is it sure that if i use in right way test point they won't notice i've unlocked the bootloader (so i will still have the warranty)? beause i heared that in england they did not repair some xperia arc because they noticed the users had unlocked the bootloader....
so finally ya suggest me to use that method?
and for the kernel, which one would you suggest (stable, fast above all for telephone use and media, good battery...)
i want to thank all of you however... really ya give me all these answers that i did not expect to... thx a lot for helping me!
bb!
edit: ah sry whalesplaho talked about latest security... so how can i know if i can unlock it or not in safe way?
thx again!
My SK17i testpoint wasn't covered under the sticker. I unlocked using testpoint because of the warranty. I am not sure if they can detect this or not, but its lesser then two evils I guess. If you unlock the BL by Sony method they will have your IMEI in their system as unlocked so no way you can get lucky and keep your warranty. Even if the phone doesn't turn on completely, they know it has been unlocked.
WandererX said:
edit: ah sry whalesplaho talked about latest security... so how can i know if i can unlock it or not in safe way?
thx again!
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Take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25802604&postcount=144
IoNex nice post but I advice OP to try first before concluding whether it won't work... I tried but when I get qcpacketservice using tha normal step den I concluded it can't be unlocked using Testpoint, dats why I said its painful!!!!
#just follow re required steps den yhu will get what yhu want.....
whalesplaho said:
IoNex nice post but I advice OP to try first before concluding whether it won't work... I tried but when I get qcpacketservice using tha normal step den I concluded it can't be unlocked using Testpoint, dats why I said its painful!!!!
#just follow re required steps den yhu will get what yhu want.....
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I didn't say he shouldn't try it. I just think it's better to have all the info before doing something.
So if it doesn't work, he'll know why
The post says "Tere is no harm in trying. You can try, if you have new security, nothing will go wrong, you will just get error."
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I didn't say he shouldn't try it. I just think it's better to have all the info before doing something.
So if it doesn't work, he'll know why
The post says "Tere is no harm in trying. You can try, if you have new security, nothing will go wrong, you will just get error."
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Okay buddy......!
it's 12w22... so i think it could work... for the wire which one should i use?
WandererX said:
it's 12w22... so i think it could work... for the wire which one should i use?
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Yhu will get all yhu need here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874 buddy... I used a flexible wire with pin!!!!
ok thx... stay connected pls xD
WandererX said:
ok thx... stay connected pls xD
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Okay brov..... Am with yhu & I believe others too!!!!
test point doesnt work on latest releases of xperia mini/mini pro/active. If you have 12w17 on the back of your phone, then testpoint won't work. That's what others have said in the test point thread. I only used SE bootloader unlocking and its easy but you lose your DRM.
zerorated24 said:
test point doesnt work on latest releases of xperia mini/mini pro/active. If you have 12w17 on the back of your phone, then testpoint won't work. That's what others have said in the test point thread. I only used SE bootloader unlocking and its easy but you lose your DRM.
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Dats tha official way.... Dats what I later used too when testpoint didn't worked!
drivers did install automatically... zeus device... it did not fail as said in the guide... what should i do?
whalesplaho said:
Dats tha official way.... Dats what I later used too when testpoint didn't worked!
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Yah Yah because test point didnt work for me. My phone is manufactured 12w17. I dont really understand what is wrong with newer devices.
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with my previous phones i never had a bootloader issue...
this one's quite messed up.
can anybody please clarify the following things that will work after unlocking the bootloader on stock rom -
- facebook inside xperia
- music player like button
- track id
- timescape
if somebody has tried these features after bootloader unlock, please give your feedback
cuz i just can't wait with the stock rom.....
tha track id wont work again buddy......
what about the like button in the walkman player?
havent use walkman.... cant say!
All of them wont work when you unlock the bootloader using the official way. But there is another way which unlockes the bootloader without deleting the DRM security keys so apps like the ones mentioned above still function properly
wynradaure said:
All of them wont work when you unlock the bootloader using the official way. But there is another way which unlockes the bootloader without deleting the DRM security keys so apps like the ones mentioned above still function properly
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I lol'd. Sony CLEARLY states that the only things that will not be working will be TrackID (there are apps for that in the market for free), and DRM Protected media. Facebook inside xperia will work, so will Timescape.
thanks guys.....so the lil like button in the music player won't work anymore for me. I absolutely loved it. Well, to gain something u gotta lose something.
I do not want to go by the test point method, cuz it seems quite fishy to me. Messing with the hardware can get u into trouble. I mean, what if sony releases a new firmware like .62 for bootloaders unlocked using testpoint method? hahaha!....well nyways thanks a lot! cheers! \m/
nmnarora said:
thanks guys.....so the lil like button in the music player won't work anymore for me. I absolutely loved it. Well, to gain something u gotta lose something.
I do not want to go by the test point method, cuz it seems quite fishy to me. Messing with the hardware can get u into trouble. I mean, what if sony releases a new firmware like .62 for bootloaders unlocked using testpoint method? hahaha!....well nyways thanks a lot! cheers! \m/
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Am in love with yur comment..... Yu cant always get all yu need!!! but tha test point is fair i think. but even though yu didnt use tha test point to unlock yur bootloader, so far its unlock yu get update to (.62) through OTA method or else yu ll brick yur phone. I know for sure our XDA Developers ll help out on dat!
Hello
Just purchased a SK17i Xperia Mini Pro Black Version that is locked to 02 (UK network). I am obvously new to all this stuff but do have a basic understanding but here are some questions:
1) I am thinking of waiting until Android 4.0 is Officially released by SE to update my phone (btw, anyone know when the update is coming). Was wondering when I update will I still be able to root my phone?
2) When I root (if I can) I want to install Set CPU to overclock my phone. However I have heard this drains batteries? Is this true and if so how can I make my phone faster?
3) I need to unlock my phone. Can this be done for free after rooting? If not, can someone link me to the cheapest place I can get this unlocked from?
Thanks in advance to anyone that answers
Hey dude,welcome to XMP family.
1)According to Xperia Blog,XMP will get the ICS update in the end of May or early June,after the first wave for arcS,neoV and ray.I don't know whether we can root it on official ICS or not,but I think to get a rooted phone is easy once you unlock the bootloader,and besides,there are so many developers here.
2)When it comes to overclocking,apparently it would cause battery drain faster.But with my experience,I hardly feel its difference on SE stock Rom.As for custom rom like FXP's,which I has used for a while,it drains about 2~3% per hour while idle(drop speed is two times than stock.)
3)Certainly you can unlock your phone for free,see this thread & tutorial.But it should be noticed that once you unlock it then you may invalidate your warranty.
Mine is on FXP CM9(ICS) and it's kind of laggy,but I can't tell it's because of the ICS rom or existed bugs.As SE said,we may not have the same experience like Gingerbread if we update to ICS.
noradoor said:
Hey dude,welcome to XMP family.
1)According to Xperia Blog,XMP will get the ICS update in the end of May or early June,after the first wave for arcS,neoV and ray.I don't know whether we can root it on official ICS or not,but I think to get a rooted phone is easy once you unlock the bootloader,and besides,there are so many developers here.
2)When it comes to overclocking,apparently it would cause battery drain faster.But with my experience,I hardly feel its difference on SE stock Rom.As for custom rom like FXP's,which I has used for a while,it drains about 2~3% per hour while idle(drop speed is two times than stock.)
3)Certainly you can unlock your phone for free,see this thread & tutorial.But it should be noticed that once you unlock it then you may invalidate your warranty.
Mine is on FXP CM9(ICS) and it's kind of laggy,but I can't tell it's because of the ICS rom or existed bugs.As SE said,we may not have the same experience like Gingerbread if we update to ICS.
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Hello mate, thanks for the great post
I think I will leave stock ROM once updated actually, seems to be running fine atm as it is.
I think I will still update to the official ICS when it comes out as does look worth it.
Just about no. 3) I think your talking about after rooting, the process to get custom ROMs by unlocking the bootloader? I was talking about the network? lol
Unless I'm mistaken?
Thanks again
subbyhasan said:
Hello mate, thanks for the great post
I think I will leave stock ROM once updated actually, seems to be running fine atm as it is.
I think I will still update to the official ICS when it comes out as does look worth it.
Just about no. 3) I think your talking about after rooting, the process to get custom ROMs by unlocking the bootloader? I was talking about the network? lol
Unless I'm mistaken?
Thanks again
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There is no way to get your phone unlocked from a network for free but WontanServer offers an unlocking for $15. You can try that out. Just type WontanServer in Google and click the 1st link. WontanServer is legit and won't steal your money
Though as a warning you might not be able to update to ICS as it also might unlock your bootloader. Just double check, as I am not 100% sure. Also it will void your warranty
BudgyN1 said:
There is no way to get your phone unlocked from a network for free but WontanServer offers an unlocking for $15. You can try that out. Just type WontanServer in Google and click the 1st link. WontanServer is legit and won't steal your money
Though as a warning you might not be able to update to ICS as it also might unlock your bootloader. Just double check, as I am not 100% sure. Also it will void your warranty
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Thanks alot, will take a look at that website
What do you mean by updating to ICS will unlock my bootloader? Isn't that a good thing? Don't mind about warranty, can have that sorted out but don't understand the bold line mate
Thanks
good thing in the sense? If you don't bother about warranty then you can try custom ROM ics.but the problem is some bugs are not fixed by developers they will take time.main bug is camera not working..i am using ics so just check k? Good luck
Xperian8~ click thanks if it helps...
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What do you mean by updating to ICS will unlock my bootloader? Isn't that a good thing? Don't mind about warranty, can have that sorted out but don't understand the bold line mate
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He meant that the Wotanserver network-unlock method might unlock your bootloader (which it does). This bootloader unlock, whilst giving you access to custom ROMs etc, might not behave with official SONY updates (such as ICS) - I'd link you for proof but I'm not allowed to due to my low post count .
Also, Google 'Omnius Unlock'. They will unlock your phone for free over the next few days (Easter promotion). I'm not sure how reputable those guys are though so you'll want to check.
Thanks for that Omnius Lock thing, looks great and will check it out
So, if I unlock it I may be unable to upgrade to 4.0? That is a bit stupid to say the least? Anyone on an Xperia that was unlocked then ugraded to 4.0? Did it become locked again?
subbyhasan said:
Thanks for that Omnius Lock thing, looks great and will check it out
So, if I unlock it I may be unable to upgrade to 4.0? That is a bit stupid to say the least? Anyone on an Xperia that was unlocked then ugraded to 4.0? Did it become locked again?
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If your phone's bootloader is unlocked you can not recieve any official update through Sony as it will brick your phone but you can install a ICS ROM.
subbyhasan said:
Thanks for that Omnius Lock thing, looks great and will check it out
So, if I unlock it I may be unable to upgrade to 4.0? That is a bit stupid to say the least? Anyone on an Xperia that was unlocked then ugraded to 4.0? Did it become locked again?
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Well I'm not sure about 'stupid', you'll have to weigh it up. If you look in the development section, there's already a very useable version of ICS (look for MiniCMSanwich), which is potentially better than Sony's bloatware-infused and themed version (not to mention probably unrootable) due in a couple of months.
I think it's mainly FOTA bricks that happen (over-the air updating from Sony), and some bootloader unlocks allow for this by just patching the bootloader to make it seem unlocked (any SETool unlock will do this). So there are a number of options.
Be careful also of some bootloader methods stripping the DRM keys, these are used by Sony services like TrackID, which will cease to work (permanently) following a bootloader unlock.
Edit: There's a distinct difference between a network unlock and a bootloader unlock, the former will nearly always also execute the latter, but the latter can be done by itself (obviously only on unbranded phones). The method of getting a custom ROM is basically network unlock > bootloader unlock > root > install custom kernel > install custom ROM. Root can be done before the unlocks, I believe.
I'm new to all this too, only trying to explain because I know how much of a total pain it was to work it all out .
BudgyN1 said:
If your phone's bootloader is unlocked you can not recieve any official update through Sony as it will brick your phone but you can install a ICS ROM.
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He is talking about network lock.
Network lock stays away, updating probably won't lock it again, but no one has tried and we do not have any sure information
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notoxa said:
Well I'm not sure about 'stupid', you'll have to weigh it up. If you look in the development section, there's already a very useable version of ICS (look for MiniCMSanwich), which is potentially better than Sony's bloatware-infused and themed version (not to mention probably unrootable) due in a couple of months.
I think it's mainly FOTA bricks that happen (over-the air updating from Sony), and some bootloader unlocks allow for this by just patching the bootloader to make it seem unlocked (any SETool unlock will do this). So there are a number of options.
Be careful also of some bootloader methods stripping the DRM keys, these are used by Sony services like TrackID, which will cease to work (permanently) following a bootloader unlock.
Edit: There's a distinct difference between a network unlock and a bootloader unlock, the former will nearly always also execute the latter, but the latter can be done by itself (obviously only on unbranded phones). The method of getting a custom ROM is basically network unlock > bootloader unlock > root > install custom kernel > install custom ROM. Root can be done before the unlocks, I believe.
I'm new to all this too, only trying to explain because I know how much of a total pain it was to work it all out .
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Ah, right. Makes everything at lot clearer thanks
So if I do unlock through the Wotanserver place, my bootloader will be unlocked but I wouldn't be able to get official ICS, but a just as good if not better copy? Is the ROM fully stable as in does everything function fine? I have heard of an ICS ROM which stopped HD recording on Xperias. Does this have any such problem?
Someguyfromhell said:
He is talking about network lock.
Network lock stays away, updating probably won't lock it again, but no one has tried and we do not have any sure information
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Hopefully will but doubt I can update now anyways
Can I just say thank you to every single poster on this thread. You have all been immensely helpful. There are few forums which reply so quickly and as well as many people on here have done so thanks a lot to everyone
ya noob question
but help..
im not able to load the ftf file or even see it from the flashtool
i put it in the firmware folder
check the image i attached and see if you can help
lord.tomriddle said:
ya noob question
but help..
im not able to load the ftf file or even see it from the flashtool
i put it in the firmware folder
check the image i attached and see if you can help
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What you on about mate? Make your own thread
Also, just a quick question to add: Do I have to go to SE to get my boot loader unlocked? Or will it automatically unlock with Flashtool when I flash the Kernel?
Thanks
subbyhasan said:
What you on about mate? Make your own thread
Also, just a quick question to add: Do I have to go to SE to get my boot loader unlocked? Or will it automatically unlock with Flashtool when I flash the Kernel?
Thanks
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MY flashtooll aint showing the ftf files..
and you need to unlock bootloader..
got to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
you can also use the program called SE Bootloader unloker-relocker.Its very simple to unlock it,easyer than ofical way on se website.
piotrasss87 said:
you can also use the program called SE Bootloader unloker-relocker.Its very simple to unlock it,easyer than ofical way on se website.
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Thanks for that, do you have a link for me which I can use?
And just generally, can I add that this is the way to get MiniCMSanwich ROM on my XMP:
Root (zerg's software) (not needed but useful so might as well do it then)
Unlock Bootloader (from SE's website or the link which hopefully the above poster/someone else gives me)
Kernel Installation (Flashtool)
Finally, flash the ROM and Gapps using Clockwork Mod Recovery
Thanks
piotrasss87 said:
you can also use the program called SE Bootloader unloker-relocker.Its very simple to unlock it,easyer than ofical way on se website.
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It is the same unlock method, just everything brought to one place by that app maker.
Rooting your phone before custom ROM installation is not needed, because old ROM(stock) gets deleted anyway and custom ROMs include root already.
Someguyfromhell said:
It is the same unlock method, just everything brought to one place by that app maker.
Rooting your phone before custom ROM installation is not needed, because old ROM(stock) gets deleted anyway and custom ROMs include root already.
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Ah, right will probably leave it then
Thanks a lot
As I said its make much easyer
there you go mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
Hello guys i would like to put this on my Xperia S http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574588
My phone is still new and it require root..
Can someone make it easy for me how to root tuit
and how to put the battery percentage plz..
Btw i did a hard seach in the forum but still cannot find how to
rood the Sony Xperia S
Help plz...
akhil201 said:
Hello guys i would like to put this on my Xperia S http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574588
My phone is still new and it require root..
Can someone make it easy for my how to root tuit
and how to put the battery percentage plz..
Btw i did a hard seach in the forum but still cannot find how to
rood the Sony Xperia S
Help plz...
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Unlock bootloader, flash doomkernel, rooted.
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K900 said:
Unlock bootloader, flash doomkernel, rooted.
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exactly, you made it sound so simple
after unlocking the bootloader, flashing a prerooted system.img will also work if you don't want a custom kernel.
Finding this should not be that hard: [Xperia S][INFO][REF] All that u need to know before u begin
Oh.. and unlocking the bootloader will also have some disadvantages like warranty and DRM related things.
Still not easy
can you link it step by step plz...
what i have to do first
(little noob)
I have not rooted my phone (yet..) i don't want to unlock bootloader.
I think its best if you start reading from the beginning of the previous link, or if you want to get started right away then:
see this tutorial for Unlocking Bootloader:
[Tutorial] Xperia S Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
and this for rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23181146#post23181146
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If this tutorial is too much for you then itskapil wrote a step-by-step guide (and recorded a video also):
-Instructions: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/
-Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
(the above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia S)
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Thx man i will try it...
to root i will have to unlock bootloader??
is that really needed?
Arter bootloader i need to unlock also??
Currently it is the only way to root, later on another way will probably come along, but for now you must unlock your bootloader to root your device.
There isn't really much of downside besides losing some functionality in some apps due to the loss of your DRM key. It does not 100% void your warranty, but if you plan on overclocking and it goes wrong, your warranty will probably be voided.
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Currently it is the only way to root, later one another way will probably come along, but for now you must unlock your bootloader to root your device.
There isn't really much of downside besides losing some functionality in some apps due to the loss of your DRM key. It does not 100% void your warranty, but if you plan on overclocking and it goes wrong, your warranty will probably be voided.
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Let it be then i will wait for the easy way to come
Thx any way....
These step are truly very hard i did find how to bootloader its easy buthe root are hard to do..
I am not a noob..have played alott with HTC and samsung phones...but sony seems to b a different ball game all together..i hv been reading threads since the last two days to unlock the bl of my neo v..and flash roms and stuff...
but there are a couple of qstns that are bothering me...
1-I wanted to install KA20.1 Ics rom..since its official stripped down ics... but it needs unlocked bootloader. i am currently running gb..2.3.4 .62...
first i though of rooting and using gb as it is.. but now since ics is here i am inclined to use ics
so here is my question..
If i unlock my bootloader..and then flash official ics using flashtool..will the bootloader get locked again?? will it create any kind of issue for me with regard to using flashtool and flashing official ics?? if yes then what..
will it have to b unlocked again???
and the next question
Everything remains the same in case of jj hybrid rom also??
but i wud appreciate all the help i can get ..cz whatever i learn i always give it back to the forum..
xda rocks..
cheers...
geekynoob said:
If i unlock my bootloader..and then flash official ics using flashtool..will the bootloader get locked again?? will it create any kind of issue for me with regard to using flashtool and flashing official ics?? if yes then what..
will it have to b unlocked again???
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No.
Though not sure what you meant by "flashing official ics". If you meant with flashtool, then answer is still no.
If you meant on using PCC or SEUS then answer depends how you unlock your BL. IF you unlock it unofficial way, with s1tool, then you won't have any problem. If you unlock it via IMEI code from Sony developer page, then you won't be able to use PCC or SEUS until you relock your BL(which is done by flashing 1 ftf file).
And for both official and unofficial way worth rule, do not use OTA updates. For official way, that's 100% correct, while for unofficial way, some report problems, some don't have them.
Madfysh said:
No.
Though not sure what you meant by "flashing official ics". If you meant with flashtool, then answer is still no.
If you meant on using PCC or SEUS then answer depends how you unlock your BL. IF you unlock it unofficial way, with s1tool, then you won't have any problem. If you unlock it via IMEI code from Sony developer page, then you won't be able to use PCC or SEUS until you relock your BL(which is done by flashing 1 ftf file).
And for both official and unofficial way worth rule, do not use OTA updates. For official way, that's 100% correct, while for unofficial way, some report problems, some don't have them.
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Ok..i knew u were around..
i will unlock my bl using s1 tool..the unofficial method...
then flash 4.0.4 using flashtool..
doing this wont relock my bl.. ??
i will not use ota..will freeze it using tb
i hope i am clear now..this internet slang is making tough to write sorry if i wasnt clear..
geekynoob said:
i will unlock my bl using s1 tool..the unofficial method...
then flash 4.0.4 using flashtool..
doing this wont relock my bl.. ??
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That is correct, it wont get re-locked.
Madfysh said:
That is correct, it wont get re-locked.
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Thank you so much for the prompt replies..
sorry for being offf topic now..since iv got ur attention..i just wanted to ask another qstn..
unofficial method shows 2 -ve points.. i have to connect any once to the test point m i right??
can i do THIS...
Flash 4.0.3 from here....
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/thread/35239?tstart=0
Thn root it...using doomlords kit...
thn ota to 4.0.4 and then unlock the bootloader using s1 tool??
so that il hv the root intact..and also will b able to use cwm and roms and other things..
correct me if i am wrong.
thnkk you once again.
geekynoob said:
unofficial method shows 2 -ve points.. i have to connect any once to the test point m i right??
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You mean 2 -ve battery pins? Yeah, only connect to 1, it's enough. Or you can also connect it to simcard holder, as I read, people also do that. Point is to ground it, whatever method you want
geekynoob said:
hw cn i hv cwm on a ics 4.0.4 i will have to root it first and then get cwm?? sorry if i am irritating u..but samsung was much easier ..m coming to grip with sony stuff..
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You're not irritating. Usually I would irritate if someone asks without researching, but as I see you actually research yourself, so it's not hard to answer you
Anyway, for root and CWM, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
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I don't like OTA, and after you unlock your BL it will be smart not to use it, as we told above.
And if you unlock your BL it's much easier to root it, as I wrote, check that thread I linked in this post and try.
Madfysh said:
You mean 2 -ve battery pins? Yeah, only connect to 1, it's enough. Or you can also connect it to simcard holder, as I read, people also do that. Point is to ground it, whatever method you want
You're not irritating. Usually I would irritate if someone asks without researching, but as I see you actually research yourself, so it's not hard to answer you
Anyway, for root and CWM, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
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My mind seems at some peace now..
i will folllow all the steps as u said..
i edited my post at the last moment..sorry for that..if i ave any issues..il b back here..
il do it..wil go slow..once in total grip.. m gonna hv some fun..
Thank you.. God bless..!
cheers..
i try to unlock my BL but am stuck with dis error.....
Welcome to S1 tool.
That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool.
DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE
REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE
ATTACH TESTPOINT
PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE
PROCESSING ...
REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"
qcReceivePacket: can't get packet start.
Elapsed:146 secs.
Try again
Check that clip properly touching testpoint on ur phone
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andrasandhi said:
Try again
Check that clip properly touching testpoint on ur phone
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thanks... have setup everything but dont know whats wrong!!! when i did it to my first mini pro, it was successful.
try to re-install s1tools.
maybe cant match with driver or something
or, go to Service Menu (service info, n go to configuration)
check on the Rooting Status (i forgot "what it say" if u can unlock bootloader or not)
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whalesplaho said:
i try to unlock my BL but am stuck with dis error.....
Welcome to S1 tool.
That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool.
DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE
REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE
ATTACH TESTPOINT
PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE
PROCESSING ...
REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"
qcReceivePacket: can't get packet start.
Elapsed:146 secs.
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I have the same problem I have read it is due to new security...only with new manufacturing dates.....can someone please confirm?
Ameijer said:
I have the same problem I have read it is due to new security...only with new manufacturing dates.....can someone please confirm?
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nah,thats what i mean, check on Service Menu, see if u can unlock it or not.
maybe it same problem on Xperia X8 with production after 11W**H cmiiw
maybe some experienced people can answer this problm.
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Unlock Bootloader Allowed: Yes
i just hope dere is a way out.
Just Unlock the bootloader using the official way my friend....get the unlock code and use flashtool to unlock it....
Pusak Gaoq said:
Just Unlock the bootloader using the official way my friend....get the unlock code and use flashtool to unlock it....
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Am just afraid of loosing tha Warranty..... but can yhu gimme detailed steps for tha Official!
whalesplaho said:
Unlock Bootloader Allowed: Yes
i just hope dere is a way out.
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why are you using the test point method? you can use the official method and is easier!
daydu19 said:
why are you using the test point method? you can use the official method and is easier!
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tha Testpoint method doesnt void warranty & its easier, just dat its giving me error!!!! i have unlock my mini pro bootloader with Testpoint but my phone spoilt & was replaced for me cos its still warranty enable.
whalesplaho said:
Am just afraid of loosing tha Warranty..... but can yhu gimme detailed steps for tha Official!
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You can find the official way here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 remember that you can relock bootloader again to have warranty :good:
daydu19 said:
You can find the official way here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 remember that you can relock bootloader again to have warranty :good:
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thanks buddy.....!
File deleted from Mediafire.......
whalesplaho said:
File deleted from Mediafire.......
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Official method will remove DRM keys don't use it & even warranty.
Did you installed ZESUS drivers properly?
daydu19 said:
why are you using the test point method? you can use the official method and is easier!
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Uhhh...maybe because we do not want to lose our warranty???! Anyway, testpoint method is an easy procedure as well...just can't get it to work properly and I have read a post somewhere that models after a specific manufacturing date are not supported by s1tool due to new security measures by sony.:crying:..can someone with experience in this issue please confirm this to me and topicstarter? Regards, andy
Ameijer said:
Uhhh...maybe because we do not want to lose our warranty???! Anyway, testpoint method is an easy procedure as well...just can't get it to work properly and I have read a post somewhere that models after a specific manufacturing date are not supported by s1tool due to new security measures by sony.:crying:..can someone with experience in this issue please confirm this to me and topicstarter? Regards, andy
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yeah, read same too... its tha New security number for new phones!! dey said phone with security number higher dan 12w12 wont get unlock!
mine in 12w21... but i wanna try use another PC first & see!
piousheart said:
Official method will remove DRM keys don't use it & even warranty.
Did you installed ZESUS drivers properly?
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yeah buddy, but there was one already cos i use tha PC before but i uninstall tha driver den install with tha new phone!
Yea but there is a way to avoid that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
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daydu19 said:
why are you using the test point method? you can use the official method and is easier!
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daydu19 said:
Yea but there is a way to avoid that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
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Please read before posting useless info...
Use the OFFICIAL way and don't worry about those DRM Keys...
I used the same way and i'm having no problems...:good:
u won't need DRM anyway... (at least I didn't)