Hello!, I am new on this kind of stuff, but basically my question how do I know if the bootloader is unlock or locked? I type the code in the dialer and I take this screenshot? What does it means? Bootloader unlocked allowed: Yes
Thanks!
if it says bootloader unlocked allowed:yes..it means that u can unlock the bootloader...not that its already unlocked or anythin..and if u havnt messed with your phone..then u're bootloader is probly locked..
LoneWanderer said:
if it says bootloader unlocked allowed:yes..it means that u can unlock the bootloader...not that its already unlocked or anythin..and if u havnt messed with your phone..then u're bootloader is probly locked..
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So there is not way to know if it really locked or unlocked :/
iShadows said:
So there is not way to know if it really locked or unlocked :/
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Just read this guide to know more http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
Thumb Up if i have helped you in any way
iShadows said:
So there is not way to know if it really locked or unlocked :/
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Try flashing a custom kernel. When you succeed your bootloader is unlocked otherwise it isnt.
I unlocked my bootloader via testpoint and service menu still says that it is unlockable although it still is.
When you unlock via Sony method you status will change to bootloader unlocked: yes
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Wont it result in bootloops or something?
Hi,
Flashing a kernel of different ROM on a phone that is still BL locked will result in Bootloops i guess :silly: !!
Your thoughts?
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No. Trying to flash a custom kernel on a locked bootloader won't work. The flashtool you are using will give you an error message. Nothing will be flashed and the phone should still be fine.
If on gb then of course flash an gb kernel. Ics and jb the same.
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iShadows said:
So there is not way to know if it really locked or unlocked :/
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You can't enter into fastboot mode when you are in locked bootloader..in fastboot mode the notification led will be blue color.. to enter into fastboot mode when you are on unlocked bootloader just switch off the phone.. then press the menu button while connecting usb cable with pc to the phone..
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mmckoyuki said:
You can't enter into fastboot mode when you are in locked bootloader..in fastboot mode the notification led will be blue color.. to enter into fastboot mode when you are on unlocked bootloader just switch off the phone.. then press the menu button while connecting usb cable with pc to the phone..
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Yes you can enter fast boot mode on a locked boot loader as I was able to enter it before I unlocked my boot loader
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Can anyone tell where i can get the latest relockbootloader.ftf for xperia neo? I want to relock my phone, using .587 ICS firmware.
Just to make the Bravia Engine to be working again.
grizzlyspid86 said:
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Can anyone tell where i can get the latest relockbootloader.ftf for xperia neo? I want to relock my phone, using .587 ICS firmware.
Just to make the Bravia Engine to be working again.
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1.You must have flashtool installed !
2.Download this kernel http://www33.zippyshare.com/v/61382627/file.html
3.Once download done ! Copy that ftf to Flashtool/firmwares
4.Open flashtool and select the lightning icon and select flashmode and then select Xperia Relock BL and hit enter
5.Now turn off your device and hold back key and connect it to your PC
6.Wait till finish
7.Done
Plz thanks me
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I want to Flash custom Kernels in my phone which is a wt19i . Can someone tell me how to do that
There are many post that teach you this.
First unlock your bootloader and you can flash the boot.img or ftf with either fasrboot or flashtool
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TheGreatNoob said:
I want to Flash custom Kernels in my phone which is a wt19i . Can someone tell me how to do that
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Check out this thread:
SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 by quangnhut123
hope this helps!
It's your phone sim locked?
If it is then: do you have access to fastboot mode?? ( turn off your phone hold the volume up key and connect the phone to your computer without letting go of the key, the notification led should turn blue. That is fastboot.)
If yes then you will need to unlock your bootloader either the official way here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com or the test point method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285.
If you don't have access to fastboot then you will need to simunlock your phone first and as of what I know and at this moment you will need to pay for it.
Once you unlocked your bootloader you have to flash the kernel of your choice using flashtool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
You cannot enter fastboot if bootloader is locked.
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Someguyfromhell said:
You cannot enter fastboot if bootloader is locked.
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this is the best answer
Someguyfromhell said:
You cannot enter fastboot if bootloader is locked.
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well i know of people able to go into fastboot with locked bootloader the problem is when you have a sim lock and the bootloader unlock allowed: no message in the service menu then you will have to pay to unlock the sim along with the fastboot.
can you help me cuz sometimes when i want to install a rom it says for unlocked BL
how i can tell if my BL is unlocked or not
omaroid said:
can you help me cuz sometimes when i want to install a rom it says for unlocked BL
how i can tell if my BL is unlocked or not
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Is flashtool and go to plugin tab.. If you can see unlock bootloader that means ur bootloader is locked... If its unlocked you do not see any option... Also you cannot flash a custom kernel with locked bootloader...
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thx but
udupa82 said:
Is flashtool and go to plugin tab.. If you can see unlock bootloader that means ur bootloader is locked... If its unlocked you do not see any option... Also you cannot flash a custom kernel with locked bootloader...
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where i can download flashtool and i didnt understand (go to plugin tab) can you plz explain it to me
and if its locked how to unlock it
(i'ma running donat hd)
thx
omaroid said:
where i can download flashtool and i didnt understand (go to plugin tab) can you plz explain it to me
and if its locked how to unlock it
(i'ma running donat hd)
thx
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Flashtool link
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10738287
Download and install it where ever you want it then folk the steps below
1) go to the flashtool folder and there will be a sub folder called 'driver" install drivers from it.
2) plug your phone after enabling android/USB debugging (settings -> apps-> development-> android/usb debugging)
3) plug your phone to the laptop while flashtool running
4) flashtool will recognise the phone and give you some info..
5) you will see plugin tab in flashtool (similar to home, insert tabs in MSword)
6) if your phone is not unlocked then it will show a drop down menu and as far as I remember its the second option which does the unloking)
7) click on the option to unlock the phone
8) flash too will push some files and unlock our phone and phone will restart and you r done..
Ask me if you don't understanding anything...
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thx alot
thx alot for all your help
you are gret
okay i downloaded from here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876 and i tried to setup on CWM followed instruction on auroma installer... after setup and reboot i got stuck on boot with Sony Ericsson logo and few latter then only black screen.... can any one please explain me how to setup the rom for A to Z??? PS: during the time i tried the setup, my phones was rooted, with CWM installed and with 2.3 GB with locked BL...
do i need to be on stock rooted ICS with CWM for this setup? currently using stock ICS 4.0.4 non rooted with no CWM... really hoping some help
Brov yhu wanna break yur mobile???
Yhu need to be on ICS before installing RealICS r6, didn't yhu read instructions before trying dis???
I advice yhu be on ICS, get a Kernel with root/CWM, flash tha Kernel via fastboot using flashtool, boot to CWM & flash RealICS r6!
Yhu can use Rage kernel 3.2, Mesa Kernel 1.8 or Kernel Panic........ Hope dis helps!!!
Yeah, next time be sure read before Open a thread.
As above person said, do it.
after reading the instrusions, i got 2 questions....
# do i need to be on unlocked BL or locked is cool?
# do i MUST need to be on ICS 4.0.4 to setup RealCSv6?
1. No you don't need to unlock for real ics, there's a real ics version which doesn't require unlocked bootloader.
But if you want to flash a custom kernel you must (like for cyangoenmod you MUST unlock the bootloder).
2. Yes you must be on rooted ics to install an ics custom rom on locked bootloader...
Sent from my SK17i running Jelly Bean via CM10
OP to install custom kernel, yhu need unlock yur bootloader!
go to real ics thread ,u will see how to flash real ics room locked bootloader
Aunee said:
after reading the instrusions, i got 2 questions....
# do i need to be on unlocked BL or locked is cool?
# do i MUST need to be on ICS 4.0.4 to setup RealCSv6?
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i think u must un lock ur boot loader
*help needed*
whalesplaho said:
Brov yhu wanna break yur mobile???
Yhu need to be on ICS before installing RealICS r6, didn't yhu read instructions before trying dis???
I advice yhu be on ICS, get a Kernel with root/CWM, flash tha Kernel via fastboot using flashtool, boot to CWM & flash RealICS r6!
Yhu can use Rage kernel 3.2, Mesa Kernel 1.8 or Kernel Panic........ Hope dis helps!!!
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Ok, I also had the same trouble. real ICS_r6 wasn't loading. So I tried the "flushing kernel" trick, I tried flashing Mesa kernel in fastboot using flashtool & flashtool showed it did work.
Here's the problem, now I'm STUCK in fastboot mode. Whenever I unplug, try to reboot, in fact whatever I do.....the phone remains dead. & if the green LED shows up, it dies within a few seconds & the phone remains dead. I have to take out the battery & start on fastboot again.
Can someone help? I am kinda panicking here
Aunee said:
okay i downloaded from here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876 and i tried to setup on CWM followed instruction on auroma installer... after setup and reboot i got stuck on boot with Sony Ericsson logo and few latter then only black screen.... can any one please explain me how to setup the rom for A to Z??? PS: during the time i tried the setup, my phones was rooted, with CWM installed and with 2.3 GB with locked BL...
do i need to be on stock rooted ICS with CWM for this setup? currently using stock ICS 4.0.4 non rooted with no CWM... really hoping some help
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First You need To unlock ur bootloader
to do so
1. search Google for Sony Xperia unlocking or go here
unlockbootloader .sonymobile.com/
and press accept or next etc and on somewhere u will find a form fill it out with ur info and via email get the code
2.install flahtool first post on dev section has da links
3.install ur drivers from flahtool/drivers
4. Unlocking procedure.
Install flashtool in your computer.
Go to the flashtool installed directory
“drivers” folder and double click
“Flashtool-drivers.exe” file and install
the “adb” and “fastboot” drivers.
Power off the phone and enable the
flash mode. To enable it, after power
off wait for a few seconds and press
and hold the volume down key and
same time connect the phone to the
computer via USB cable . (Arc, Arc s
need to press back key)
Go to “Plugin>Bootloader unlock>Run”.
Now you can see your device IMEI
number contain window, copy it and
click “Get unlock key”. But don’t close
the window.
Now
“ unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com ”
web page load in your computer’s web
browser. Click “Yes I’m sure”
Tick legal term and click “I accept”.
Type your name, phone IMEI number,
your email address and click “Submit”.
Now you can see your Xperia phone
unlock key copy it.
Paste the copied unlock key in the
flashtool bootloader unlock window
(above 3rd step IMEI number display
window)
Finally click “Unlock bootloader”.
Congratulation, you just unlock the
bootloader.
To verify your bootloader is unlocked.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* in your phone’s
keypad.
Go to the “Service>Configuration” if it
displays “Bootloader unlock :Yes”. You
unlocked the bootloader.
5. then flash a custom kernel and install as guided on the main thread.
I have written this alone and really don't I deserve a thanks hit?
alvi.mahmud said:
Ok, I also had the same trouble. real ICS_r6 wasn't loading. So I tried the "flushing kernel" trick, I tried flashing Mesa kernel in fastboot using flashtool & flashtool showed it did work.
Here's the problem, now I'm STUCK in fastboot mode. Whenever I unplug, try to reboot, in fact whatever I do.....the phone remains dead. & if the green LED shows up, it dies within a few seconds & the phone remains dead. I have to take out the battery & start on fastboot again.
Can someone help? I am kinda panicking here
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Was your bootloader unlocked? Because if not you aren't able to flash a kernel
prantoroy said:
First You need To unlock ur bootloader
to do so
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He doesn't need an unlocked bootloader for real ics. Real ics will work on locked bootloader, too
I recently rooted my xperia live n I face one problem that everytime I install a ROM recovery gets deleted..is there any solution?
I asume You have locked bootloader. So recovery is installed somewhere in phone internal memory. So when You wipe Your data (system, data partitions) You also delete recovery. The only solution is to unlock bootloader and use custom kernel with built-in recovery.
Bolussimo is right..
I hav the same fone and had the same problm until i contacted a developer personally and got this matter solved..
Install xparts from market.. U can easily install recovery each time u flash a new custom rom..
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How to check wether bootloader is locked/unlocked?
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pknagi said:
How to check wether bootloader is locked/unlocked?
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Hmmm...... *#*#7873423#*#*
look at configuration....if...
1.Bootloader Unlock Allowed = Yes (your phone bootloader can be unlock)
2.Bootloader Unlock Allowed = No (your phone bootloader cannot be unlock)
3.Bootloader Unlock = Yes (your phone bootloader is already unlock)
iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Hmmm...... *#*#7873423#*#*
look at configuration....if...
1.Bootloader Unlock Allowed = Yes (your phone bootloader can be unlock)
2.Bootloader Unlock Allowed = No (your phone bootloader cannot be unlock)
3.Bootloader Unlock = Yes (your phone bootloader is already unlock)
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In stock ROM?
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Yes, service menu works only on stock and stock-based ROMs (at least it should).
But I think correct is *#*#7378423#*#* (*#*#service#*#*)
pknagi said:
I recently rooted my xperia live n I face one problem that everytime I install a ROM recovery gets deleted..is there any solution?
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Yes If u have stock kernel
then everytime u format /system it will be deleted.
in that case install it again or flash a custom kernel like lupus for permanant Solution
can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375906
Unlock bootloader
pknagi said:
I recently rooted my xperia live n I face one problem that everytime I install a ROM recovery gets deleted..is there any solution?
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Unlock your bootloader at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com,then flash a custom kernel..
Regards
I bought a Z2 and the bootloader was unlocked, can any 1 help me to re lock the bootloader back?
you can use flashtool to relock your bootloader
DRM keys wont be restored however
Envious_Data said:
you can use flashtool to relock your bootloader
DRM keys wont be restored however
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thanks for answering. Do I need some files to relock the bootloader? can you explain me how?:good:
danieldp1990 said:
thanks for answering. Do I need some files to relock the bootloader? can you explain me how?:good:
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No, downloading flashtool from flashtool.net should have everything you need to relock
Envious_Data said:
No, downloading flashtool from flashtool.net should have everything you need to relock
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can you tell me the steps? how to use flashtool for that?
danieldp1990 said:
can you tell me the steps? how to use flashtool for that?
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I cant exactly remember the steps but one of them alows you to unlock your bootloader
If its already unlocked then it will give you an option to relock
It should provide all other instructions i havent explained here
when I click the BLU button on flashtool it says connect your phone holding volume down. whe I did that, the proces was cancelled. and I still cant re-lock the bootloader.
danieldp1990 said:
when I click the BLU button on flashtool it says connect your phone holding volume down. whe I did that, the proces was cancelled. and I still cant re-lock the bootloader.
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Do you have all the drivers installed for Z2, fastboot, flashmode and adb?
Power off your phone
Plug in holding volume down
Blue light should show up
Envious_Data said:
Do you have all the drivers installed for Z2, fastboot, flashmode and adb?
Power off your phone
Plug in holding volume down
Blue light should show up
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no adb, how do I install it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
make sure on service menu it says " bootloader unlocked yes " and not " bootloader unlock allowed yes "
arismelachrinos said:
make sure on service menu it says " bootloader unlocked yes " and not " bootloader unlock allowed yes "
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well it says
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
danieldp1990 said:
well it says
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
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your bootloader is NOT unlocked.... but you CAN unlock it...thats what it says....so you didnt buy a z2 with unlocked bootloader... i am pretty sure you cant buy one with unlocked bl....you have no warranty....
it would say bootloader unlocked: yes if it was unlocked
it would say bootloader unlock allowed: yes if your device was unlockable
oh... thx everyone then