I could be completely off the wall, and the idea is rough but each phone will be partitioned into separate categories, such as Bootloader, System, Data, etc. If we were to obtain the Bootloader partition on another Xperia phone of the same model with an unlocked bootloader, would it be possible to restore it to a non-unlockable bootloader using the DD command?
I'm just wondering as this idea is yet to be explored. I got the idea reading about a fix for the Nook Tablet, HERE.
No, it won't work. You can't write with dd if you're not root.
K900 said:
No, it won't work. You can't write with dd if you're not root.
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But with the recent ICS update, root is obtainable and works perfectly
Toby Benington Ingram said:
But with the recent ICS update, root is obtainable and works perfectly
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Anyway, the unlock flag is not stored in an easily accessible location.
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Anyway, the unlock flag is not stored in an easily accessible location.
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I'm willing to do anything it takes. I have my ways of cracking different forms of encoding and such, and if it's in an inaccessible location I will try to find a way around. As a community, I bet we can do something. At least install CWM without unlocking the bootloader.
Impossible is in your head
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Impossible is in your head
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Exactly. With enough motivation, there must be a way around
Toby Benington Ingram said:
I'm willing to do anything it takes. I have my ways of cracking different forms of encoding and such, and if it's in an inaccessible location I will try to find a way around. As a community, I bet we can do something. At least install CWM without unlocking the bootloader.
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You can do that already, with the chargemon trick. Unlocking bootloader is not possible from the OS though, it needs to be done on a lower level (testpoint/JTAG).
K900 said:
You can do that already, with the chargemon trick. Unlocking bootloader is not possible from the OS though, it needs to be done on a lower level (testpoint/JTAG).
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Its possible by modifing ta partition,if you check init scripts in root you will see that on with partition ta is located.
Did anyone try to flash ta from generic firmware,when i try flashtool does not want to flash it.
XperianPro said:
Its possible by modifing ta partition,if you check init scripts in root you will see that on with partition ta is located.
Did anyone try to flash ta from generic firmware,when i try flashtool does not want to flash it.
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The flag is not in the trim area (TA).
K900 said:
The flag is not in the trim area (TA).
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Apparently my friend's father is an engineer for Sony and can get testpoint locations of any device and also certain software. I'll keep you all updated.
Toby Benington Ingram said:
Apparently my friend's father is an engineer for Sony and can get testpoint locations of any device and also certain software. I'll keep you all updated.
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That would be great,but still simlocked phones could not boot to fastboot.
As on 2011,there were exploit but laser used it to make money,so if you had simlock you needed to pay still to unlock bootloader.
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I like where this thread is headed, keep up the good work. :good:
Cheers !
Hello all,
Hope there is a solution soon.
Is it the csca certificate that needs to be changed to change the unlockable status?
I spoke to someone from Sony who said they had software there that could do it. He told me to come here and wait till someone from Sony leaks it or finds another way.
Apparently when the Sony s1 signature server was online you can do a full csca certificate unlock and that will change the status of the unlockable bootloader remotely using software to connect.
Cheers,
Lunar.
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So all we need is one signed TA file for flashing to phone?
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Check this...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173363
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Update: As of 29th April 2013, Relock bootloader file has been downloaded 80494 times!
As I already mentioned a week or two ago, there's unlock key in TA Misc after BL unlock.
This file removes the key, therefore relocks the bootloader.
Flash with FlashTool.
DRM can't be restored!
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/g1b5j712ajx4yjd/Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf
Feel free to donate if this helped you
Update:
If you unlocked your phone with SEtool/Omnius - any testpoint unlock solution - YOU CAN NOT RELOCK BOOTLOADER! IT'S PATCHED SO IT APPEARS LOCKED TO SE, BUT ACCEPTS UNSIGNED IMAGES VIA FASTBOOT! SO STOP ASKING ABOUT IT, AND STOP TRYING.
Also, there seems to be problem with Verizon Plays, usually this doesn't work for them, when unlocked via fastboot.
Enjoy
Good work man.
Gonna test it tomorrow to get my original firmware.
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Anyone who downloaded and it failed... try again, this is fixed release.
Blagus, you're melting my brain with these releases, man! We can barely keep up!
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks for your work in this community!
Do you think that the trick to locking and unlocking CDMA is similar?
I'll see what I can do as soon as I get the device! With this trick I don't have to worry about one-shot opportunity!
Will try it out, I am not able to flash a custom kernel or anything with a locked bootloader right?
thomassafca said:
Will try it out, I am not able to flash a custom kernel or anything with a locked bootloader right?
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Yes, and you can unlock again with same unlock key (yes, I'm back here, couldn't sleep )
Where is my "Blagus" userbar!?
Awesome work!
Blagus said:
Yes, and you can unlock again with same unlock key (yes, I'm back here, couldn't sleep )
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Ok thanks!
Lol that's what I thought! xD
Blagus, you are the man!
A few questions for you, but you don't have to answer if you don't want to :
1. What age are you (You seem very experienced)
2. When did you start coding and the likes
3. How did you get into this (I would like to start{have 2 years of coding under my belt, but lots more to learn still})
Blagus said:
As I already mentioned a week or two ago, there's unlock key in TA Misc after BL unlock.
This file removes the key, therefore relocks the bootloader.
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/g1b5j712ajx4yjd/Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf
Enjoy
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Thanks matey, just come across this thread, and want to try this at home, just a quick question, what exactly is contained, in the download link above, is it something we have to flash, or is it just a key, we have to input, in order to re lock bootloader, or all instructions are in the above download link? Thanks?
marvi0 said:
Thanks matey, just come across this thread, and want to try this at home, just a quick question, what exactly is contained, in the download link above, is it something we have to flash, or is it just a key, we have to input, in order to re lock bootloader, or all instructions are in the above download link? Thanks?
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Flash with FlashTool.
Nhialor said:
Blagus, you are the man!
A few questions for you, but you don't have to answer if you don't want to :
1. What age are you (You seem very experienced)
2. When did you start coding and the likes
3. How did you get into this (I would like to start{have 2 years of coding under my belt, but lots more to learn still})
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1. 16 in July, next month
2. I was always interested in programming and stuff, even before I had internet (2004 or 2005), I found Dev-C++ and I was making new programs by copying parts of source codes of example apps included
3. I got into SE game two and half years ago when I was googling sony ericsson free unlock. I found akshayy.com site where I started with patching and flashing. Later I got knowledge about GDFS and TA from forums, I was experimenting with my K530, and so on... Then I found Omnius team and started cooperating......
Talk about mad skills...
can also confirm OTA update worked for me after using this:
1: relocked bootloader
2: downgraded and used gingerbreak
3: updated via OTA
All fine.. well done Blagus
waz000000 said:
can also confirm OTA update worked for me after using this:
1: relocked bootloader
2: downgraded and used gingerbreak
3: updated via OTA
All fine.. well done Blagus
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Is the Like button in the mediaplayer working?
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Sorry, just saw what Blagus added to the first post
waz000000 said:
can also confirm OTA update worked for me after using this:
1: relocked bootloader
2: downgraded and used gingerbreak
3: updated via OTA
All fine.. well done Blagus
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Will this trick somehow help with getting the radio back?
haydarm said:
Will this trick somehow help with getting the radio back?
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No, since fastboot is still not enabled with this. However, this will most probably come in handy for such phones once fastboot is re-enabled since during unlock, security zone is kind of reset - new sim-unlocked one is calculated.
Does this fix TrackID?
Can I try to use this method on my bricked phone (get worse by used the patch "perset.ta as simlock.ta flashing")?
I researched about the matter, and reached some conclusions:
- I don't want to use the TEST POINTER method, I really don't care about OTA updates or Track ID app (as far as I know there are no more consequences), Shazam and Soundhound do the same
- I would like to unlock the bootloader in some manner that, if I need to relock the warranty will still be valid (same goes for root, but I guess flashing an original firmware unroots the device)
That said, found the official instructions to unlock the BL, but still have the main question: is it the procedure completely reversible? Also, is it free?
Thanks in advance. Also really appreciate if someone corrects something wrong I said.
Maxxd01 said:
I researched about the matter, and reached some conclusions:
- I don't want to use the TEST POINTER method, I really don't care about OTA updates or Track ID app (as far as I know there are no more consequences), Shazam and Soundhound do the same
- I would like to unlock the bootloader in some manner that, if I need to relock the warranty will still be valid (same goes for root, but I guess flashing an original firmware unroots the device)
That said, found the official instructions to unlock the BL, but still have the main question: is it the procedure completely reversible? Also, is it free?
Thanks in advance. Also really appreciate if someone corrects something wrong I said.
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you can still relock your bootloader and receive official sony updates, but the problem is, you loose DRM(in which if sony finds out, you still lose warranty).
i found this thread and said that DRM cannot be restored :/
I don't know about non free relocking if it will be able to restore DRM though.
oh and by the way, this thread provides the easiest way to unlock and relock your bootloader for free.
goodluck and enjoy
DRM cannot be restored at all.
Install TrackID from market and it will work.
Bootloader can be relocked, doesn't matter how you unlocked.
And yes, it is free.
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Someguyfromhell said:
DRM cannot be restored at all.
Install TrackID from market and it will work.
Bootloader can be relocked, doesn't matter how you unlocked.
And yes, it is free.
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Ok, so I suppose the DRM Keys only affect the OTA updates (how should we care if we are unlocking BL for custom ROMs
So, I suppose if I have a problem on my Live (but it still turns on), I apply an OFW and then relock it, it's a matter of luck if the techical assistance is going to check if the DRM is still valid or not.
What method do you advice to unlock the BL?
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Ok, so I suppose the DRM Keys only affect the OTA updates (how should we care if we are unlocking BL for custom ROMs
So, I suppose if I have a problem on my Live (but it still turns on), I apply an OFW and then relock it, it's a matter of luck if the techical assistance is going to check if the DRM is still valid or not.
What method do you advice to unlock the BL?
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Method, pick which is better for you. I used official method, no messing with cables.
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Unlock it the way you prefer to it does not matter it will lose warranty any way it is just luck if they will check it or not at the service center. Any way it is really hard to completely brick your phone unless you don't know what you are doing. The main difference is with the test point method you are able to update using seus without problems and it looks more complicated than it really is I only used a clip
just a question about unlocking thru official method.
since you would have to get the unlock key directly from Sony.
would they be able to track your phone since you will be giving them some details like your name, IMEI, email etc. to get the unlock code?
do the service centers have access to that database?
There are no Sony Mobile Service Centers, phones need to be taken back to shop and they use service of specific mobile repair shop.
Depending on what reason you need to take it back, they might want to check it or not. No one has so far done this, so we have no information.
What is DRM and Track ID ?
I want to unlock bootloader my phone, but I am still confused, what is the risk of a official bootloader from sony ? What is DRM and Track ID ? what is its usefulness for wt19i?
sorry my english is not good
dianfajar said:
I want to unlock bootloader my phone, but I am still confused, what is the risk of a official bootloader from sony ? What is DRM and Track ID ? what is its usefulness for wt19i?
sorry my english is not good
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There is no risk either way the difference is that with the official method you will lose your drm (Digital rights management) and the official support of track id (the app from se that you use to search for the info of a song playing in the radio or the tv etc.) meanwhile using the test point method you will not lose them. If you want to install a custom rom like cm9 or miui you need to unlock your bootloader to be able to flash the custom kernels those roms need.
can you save DRM with CWM backup before unlocking bootloader?
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can you save DRM with CWM backup before unlocking bootloader?
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Nope, DRM is not saved in CWM backup.
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Thanks in advance for all helpfull answers.
I just want to understand the following. Some Live's come with "unlock bootloader allowed"="no" others ="yes". What does that means and more important: what are the implications?
I cannot understand the difference because as fair as I understand right now, all live's (branded/sim unlocked or not) are unlockable (referring to bootloader).
Maxxd01 said:
Thanks in advance for all helpfull answers.
I just want to understand the following. Some Live's come with "unlock bootloader allowed"="no" others ="yes". What does that means and more important: what are the implications?
I cannot understand the difference because as fair as I understand right now, all live's (branded/sim unlocked or not) are unlockable (referring to bootloader).
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When they come with boot loader unlock : no it is a branded sim locked phone in which case you can unlock bootloader but you will have no access to fastboot meaning you are unable to flash a custom kernel, also there will be no way you can officially unlock the bootloader so will have to use the test point method and of course you will need to pay to fully unlock your phone to be able to access fastboot and flash custom kernels.
Did I miss something??
ginryu said:
When they come with boot loader unlock : no it is a branded sim locked phone in which case you can unlock bootloader but you will have no access to fastboot meaning you are unable to flash a custom kernel, also there will be no way you can officially unlock the bootloader so will have to use the test point method and of course you will need to pay to fully unlock your phone to be able to access fastboot and flash custom kernels.
Did I miss something??
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So, for sim locked branded phones ("no")
- To unlock the bootloader: test point method
- Access fastboot: use (and pay) through wotan server
Am I right? I never though that was two different problems.
Maxxd01 said:
So, for sim locked branded phones ("no")
- To unlock the bootloader: test point method
- Access fastboot: use (and pay) through wotan server
Am I right? I never though that was two different problems.
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I'm not really sure about Wotan server however I'm pretty sure about setool and omnius and if you are willing to pay the phone will be fully unlocked (bootloader, sim and fastboot) with one procedure using the test point method.
ginryu said:
When they come with boot loader unlock : no it is a branded sim locked phone in which case you can unlock bootloader but you will have no access to fastboot meaning you are unable to flash a custom kernel, also there will be no way you can officially unlock the bootloader so will have to use the test point method and of course you will need to pay to fully unlock your phone to be able to access fastboot and flash custom kernels.
Did I miss something??
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So, I'm curious, if I have branded sim lock Live ("no" bootloader) can I install an original firmware without using an official channel? Do I need fastboot access?
I'm asking because I'm almost sure that my carrier will not update the Live to 4.0, so I suppose I have to use some other tool in order to install it.
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So, I'm curious, if I have branded sim lock Live ("no" bootloader) can I install an original firmware without using an official channel? Do I need fastboot access?
I'm asking because I'm almost sure that my carrier will not update the Live to 4.0, so I suppose I have to use some other tool in order to install it.
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you can debrand (install a generic firmware) your phone using wotan server for free and as i know it will also change your product code so next time and official sony update is available your phone will get it.
thancks! its helps...
another noob question from me
can i relock BL from test point method?
n do i have to flash stock kernel before relock?
i'm using rage kernel right now.
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As you all know, the Verizon bootlaoder is locked.
I'm here to tell you that there is a ray a hope after all. :fingers-crossed:
I have a non-XDA project I am working on that required me to scan through the partitions of the vzw sgs4 and while doing this I found some interesting information.
The info below was extracted directly from the SCH-I545's system:
Code:
...Secure Boot...Secure Boot Key...Next...Unlock Successful...Invalid Keys...Quit...I Agree...Done.ˆ9ˆE
You have obtained the key for unlocking the bootloader to install custom OS. In order to unlock the bootloader,
you must read and accept the following terms and conditions. By clicking on the “I Agreeâ€. button, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions.
If you change your mind, you may click on the “Cancelâ€. button, which will stop the process..
1. The unlocking of the bootloader voids and invalidates the warranty of your device.
As result of the unlocking, certain functions of your device may cease to function and physical injuries or material damage may occur, for example, due to the phone overheating.
You take full responsibility for any and all consequences that may arise from the unlocking of the bootloader. Samsung will not be liable for any damages that such unlocking may cause,
and you waive any rights in connection with the unlocking..
2. You will not be able to recover the device to its original state. Even if the device’s setting is restored, the warranty will remain voided and invalid..
3. As result of the unlocking, you may lose certain contents that you have stored on your device, for example, through the malfunction of the DRM functions..
4. You agree that your attempt to unauthorized kernel download from the default setting or without the authorization key will lead to blocking of the device,
which may permanently disable the device. Samsung will not be responsible for any damages or injuries that result from such attempt. For downloading of custom kernel,
you need to follow through a special installation process as set forth in the device manual..
5. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations as well as any contractual obligations that you may have with your wireless carrier in using the unlocked devices. In particular,
you will not operate the unlocked device on any wireless carrier’s network unless such wireless carrier approves of the operation of such unlocked device on its network..
6. You agree not to resell your unlocked devices to other parties without first explaining the content of the terms and conditions herein...
ۨۨYour key is verified and the unlocking is successfully done..
If you want to read the terms and conditions you have agreed for unlocking bootloader,
please visit our website....Input value...Please enter value...Select Row...Enter the row...Help.11email: [email protected] tel:010-7260-5948
What this tells us is that there just might be a way to obtain a 'key' to unlock the boot-loader directly from Samsung.
Interesting, right?
Wow, nice find!
I believe this was found on the verizon s3 but it never led anywhere. There were lib files missing that never were found
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Coolfreak said:
I believe this was found on the verizon s3 but it never led anywhere. There were lib files missing that never were found
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I think I remember reading about that as well
That phone number is for South Korea, +82 10-7260-5948 if you want to try.
I think this option is for internal test and first hand app developers, bloatware
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I think I remember reading about that as well
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Found it. Looks like it might be a dead end.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128015
Coolfreak said:
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Found it. Looks like it might be a dead end.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128015
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Dang, it appears so.
Yep........ Oh well. Still interesting.
Using the latest TWRP version which is loki-fied. I am running Hyperdrive S4 RLS1 and faux kernel.
What I'm still trying to rap my head around is how do we have a hack that can get us past the bootloader, but no unlock yet? That seems odd to me. There has to be a way to use this exploit to flash an unlocked bootloader.
Schoat333 said:
What I'm still trying to rap my head around is how do we have a hack that can get us past the bootloader, but no unlock yet? That seems odd to me. There has to be a way to use this exploit to flash an unlocked bootloader.
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You need an unlocked bootloader to flash. Its compiled code and proprietary.
Schoat333 said:
What I'm still trying to rap my head around is how do we have a hack that can get us past the bootloader, but no unlock yet? That seems odd to me. There has to be a way to use this exploit to flash an unlocked bootloader.
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If I understand your question correctly you are best answered by googling the loki hack. There is a detailed yet easily understandable blog post out there that explains exactly what the boot vulnerability is and how its used to moot the issue of the locked bootloader.
RELOCK BOOTLOADER INSTRUCTIONS
If you want to update through sony's service, we must relock BOOTLOADER for it, this article will guide you want to go back to the original
1./ Download C68XX: http://yadi.sk/d/uxZBDZ_SKyGrN
2./ Unzip copy the path "C: \ FlashTool \ devices"
3./ Open FlashTool.exe click BLU (turn off phone 30 seconds volum button and plug usb) finished it will show up for you including IMEI relocker table and bootloader unlocker key
4./ Click on the button a few seconds after the completion relocker
Now you can update directly through Sony's servcie. :good:
bad english, hope you understanding
This guide will help for many people !
anyone tested yet ?
Safar_Ibrahim said:
anyone tested yet ?
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Work 100%, test ok
hoaianh2007 said:
Work 100%, test ok
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Does restoring this mean it appears unrooted to Sony for warranty purposes ?
will this allow us to get X-reality back also?
p.s. the download link doesn't work
Zuber said:
Does restoring this mean it appears unrooted to Sony for warranty purposes ?
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Doubt it. DRM keys were wiped out during initial unlock, as I understand it.
hoaianh2007 said:
RELOCK BOOTLOADER INSTRUCTIONS
If you want to update through sony's service, we must relock BOOTLOADER for it, this article will guide you want to go back to the original
1./ Download C68XX: http://yadi.sk/d/bNIpukky8MPY8
2./ Unzip copy the path "C: \ FlashTool \ devices"
3./ Open FlashTool.exe click BLU (turn off phone 30 seconds volum button and plug usb) finished it will show up for you including IMEI relocker table and bootloader unlocker key
4./ Click on the button a few seconds after the completion relocker
Now you can update directly through Sony's servcie. :good:
bad english, hope you understanding
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Where did you get working drivers for FlashTool ? I installed the PC companion and it recognizes the C6802 no problem but in FlashTool it doesn't recognize nor have support for the Ultra ....
crippenx said:
Where did you get working drivers for FlashTool ? I installed the PC companion and it recognizes the C6802 no problem but in FlashTool it doesn't recognize nor have support for the Ultra ....
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maybe you have done something wrong first step. trying....
Yesterday I re-locked the bootloader using this process, everything went fine, I have a locked bootloader now. Today I am trying to unlock it again following the Sony procedure. Everything goes fine and I get the OK confirmation in fastboot, after that the phone will enter in an endless reboot loop.
Am I doing something wrong?, is there a way to get out of the boot loop?, or I should follow different process to unlock the bootloader now?, thanks
brosenz said:
Yesterday I re-locked the bootloader using this process, everything went fine, I have a locked bootloader now. Today I am trying to unlock it again following the Sony procedure. Everything goes fine and I get the OK confirmation in fastboot, after that the phone will enter in an endless reboot loop.
Am I doing something wrong?, is there a way to get out of the boot loop?, or I should follow different process to unlock the bootloader now?, thanks
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wish I could help ya, I can't even get flashtool to recognize the Xperia ZU -- which drivers did you use? I don't see the ZU listed as supported in the drivers section ...
as for your problem -- did you use the same key Sony email'ed you the first time or asked the website to generate a new one? As I understand it, the first unlock also deleted the DRM keys .. not sure if that was used somehow to calculate the KEY it generated (kinda like a hash check?) shrugs -- I know that Re-locking your bootloader did NOT restore those keys ... not unless you backed it all up first with that backup app that's on the dev section.
G'luck --
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wish I could help ya, I can't even get flashtool to recognize the Xperia ZU -- which drivers did you use? I don't see the ZU listed as supported in the drivers section ...
as for your problem -- did you use the same key Sony email'ed you the first time or asked the website to generate a new one? As I understand it, the first unlock also deleted the DRM keys .. not sure if that was used somehow to calculate the KEY it generated (kinda like a hash check?) shrugs -- I know that Re-locking your bootloader did NOT restore those keys ... not unless you backed it all up first with that backup app that's on the dev section.
G'luck --
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Disable usb debugging and Flashtool will recognise ur device (pc compainian must be installed)
And u mean do TA restore before again unlocking boot loader? So unlock, lock and again unlock (with Sony method) will brick device?
Is there a way to unlock with Flashtool?
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newstar said:
Disable usb debugging and Flashtool will recognise ur device (pc compainian must be installed)
And u mean do TA restore before again unlocking boot loader? So unlock, lock and again unlock (with Sony method) will brick device?
Is there a way to unlock with Flashtool?
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Well I am a bit confused as to what you are asking and why ----
You mention a TA restore --- that would imply you did a TA BACKUP *before* unlocking bootloader --- correct?
If that is the case, why did you RE-lock the bootloader with the procedure in this thread .. you could/should have just done TA Restore. The procedure here is just for us saps who unlocked the BL via Sony method.
Now .. having said that ... I *believe* that you can still do a TA Restore (if you did a Backup obviously) -- and it should bring everything back to square 1 .. but since I never got to do it, I can't say I've tested this. Why not ask in that thread, the developer seems to have tested out a few diff scenarios successfully.
Cheers
Ahh you mean Ta restore will auto lock the boot loader.. that is what I understand..
Exactly I have Ta backup before unlock boot loader
Regards
P.s and then I can again unlook boot loader from Sony method using that first email keys...
Right?
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newstar said:
Ahh you mean Ta restore will auto lock the boot loader.. that is what I understand..
Exactly I have Ta backup before unlock boot loader
Regards
P.s and then I can again unlook boot loader from Sony method using that first email keys...
Right?
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Yes, exactly. If you have a TA Backup before unlock, you're good
And yes you should be able to unlock again with original keys.
One thing -- why would you even WANT to unlock the BL? rooting the phone has been achieved now without unlocking the bootloader -- there's no advantage to unlocking it now.
cheers!
Custom recoveries are great fun
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newstar said:
Custom recoveries are great fun
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Are there any custom ROMs or recoveries available yet?
......and.....iphone.... seriously
vinokirk said:
Are there any custom ROMs or recoveries available yet?
......and.....iphone.... seriously
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Haha....
For c6802 custom recoveries may be come soon
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newstar said:
Haha....
For c6802 custom recoveries may be come soon
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I do believe there's one available now.
corrado85 said:
will this allow us to get X-reality back also?
p.s. the download link doesn't work
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DRM keys lost, only way is to have done a TA backup before unlock. If you didn't you loosed it, only can hope devs find a way to get it back without the DRM keys.
vinokirk said:
I do believe there's one available now.
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Available but not working yet, having trouble with the new .IMG for new s800 will take some time.
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Hi,
Wondering if it possible to remove the yellow ad of Sprint during turning the phone on.
Thnaks!
shabydog said:
Hi,
Wondering if it possible to remove the yellow ad of Sprint during turning the phone on.
Thnaks!
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Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2881117
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Evolution_Freak said:
Look here
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Do i have to be Rooted?
Thanks!
shabydog said:
Do i have to be Rooted?
Thanks!
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Yes, in order to edit system files.
Thanks for the great help!!
p.s: so nice to root the device by an app such as Stump!
shabydog said:
Thanks for the great help!!
p.s: so nice to root the device by an app such as Stump!
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Sure is nice when there is a flaw in stock code that allows you to inject root (privilege escalation).
Sorry its a pet peve of mine, I'd rather an unlocked bootloader and secure system so I know that if I'm on stock nothing gets root until I'm ready for root by unlocking the bootloader.
/soapbox lol
_Dennis_ said:
Sorry its a pet peve of mine, I'd rather an unlocked bootloader and secure system so I know that if I'm on stock nothing gets root until I'm ready for root by unlocking the bootloader.
/soapbox lol
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But BL was already been unlocked?
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But BL was already been unlocked?
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BL was bypassed, not unlocked. Nexus devices, some Sony devices, and some HTC devices can have the BL unlocked (commands in fastboot, no root required to do) but BUMP just tricks the bootloader then requires boot imgs to be signed with the DEVs keys (from my understanding).
This means it is not a true unlock but will act as a unlock if the imgs are signed by the devs (I'm not privy to the actual method so I could be off a bit)
With a true unlock you take a step, outside of the normal system, usually wiping data in the process, to enable an unsigned recovery that allows you to flash a new system. This means if I steal your device I can't root it and install a few apps then give it back with you not knowing, or steal your CC info stored in a db file using root privileges.
Sammy and LG root/unlocks are backwards. I can take your device, install stump, delete stump, install a root/hidden tracker, and follow where you go without your knowledge, all in about 15 mins.