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How do I relock my Xperia Mini Pro? I unlocked it through the official way on the Sony Website and wanting to relock it now. I reflashed my phone to stock ROM with stock KERNEL and want to lock the bootloader. I downloaded Flashtool and now I don't know what to do. Should I use Flashtool or S1tool? Please help, thanks
Plus, Flashtool is not recognizing any drivers I have installed, I installed my phone's driver using Gordan Gate's which I got from WontanServer. Will I have to install the drivers manually?
If you used official method, you will need this file, attached to my post, inside the .rar file, and Flashtool. Just place the .ftf file in Flashtool/firmwares folder, then open Flashtool, flashmode and pick the relock_bootloader.ftf file. Make sure your phone is in Flashmode also.
About drivers...I cannot remember, which drivers did I install...
Thanks, a lot, I have finally relocked the bootloader. But just to make sure, how can I check If my bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks
BudgyN1 said:
Thanks, a lot, I have finally relocked the bootloader. But just to make sure, how can I check If my bootloader is locked or unlocked? Thanks
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Dial *#*#7378423#*#* service info>cofiguration.If it says bootloader unlocked allowed : yes then it's locked, if bootloader unlocked : yes then it's unlocked.
One qeustion by my side: After relocking the bootloader, is it posiible when you send it to the servis to be detected that the bootloader has been unlocked (or maybe that the device has been rooted) previously? I have relocked the bootloader and done repair with Pc companion so everything is like before well.....except that before i did a root with flashtool and didn't knew that the stock firmware isn't rootable like that and i lost 3G!!!!!!...now i must set to 2g in order to get signal coz i get with 3g weak signal and when i make a call it drops off. That's why i want to send it to the service
T3sla said:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* service info>cofiguration.If it says bootloader unlocked allowed : yes then it's locked, if bootloader unlocked : yes then it's unlocked.
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Mine says bootloader unlocked : yes and it's unlocked !!!
babis01 said:
Mine says bootloader unlocked : yes and it's unlocked !!!
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I can't see the problem with that
T3sla said:
I can't see the problem with that
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Read the topic title.
Did you flash the .ftf file with Flashtool properly? It worked on me perfectly, was able to lock the bootloader without problems.
Someguyfromhell said:
Read the topic title.
Did you flash the .ftf file with Flashtool properly? It worked on me perfectly, was able to lock the bootloader without problems.
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I did.That's not the user who started the topic and he didn't provide info whether he tried to relock or not bootloader so...
T3sla said:
I did.That's not the user who started the topic and he didn't provide info whether he tried to relock or not bootloader so...
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No i didn't try to relock it and i'm sorry for the misunderstanding..
What i was trying to say is that if i reflash my phone to stock ROM with stock KERNEL and take it to service how will they know that it's unlocked?
If they try the known dial *#*#7378423#*#* method my devise says : bootloader unlocked allowed : yes
babis01 said:
No i didn't try to relock it and i'm sorry for the misunderstanding..
What i was trying to say is that if i reflash my phone to stock ROM with stock KERNEL and take it to service how will they know that it's unlocked?
If they try the known dial *#*#7378423#*#* method my devise says : bootloader unlocked allowed : yes
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I knew that your post had nothing to do with relocking patrida If you unlocked your phone with sony's official method you loose your DRM even if you relock it.Now, about the service, i highly doubt they gonna search if you unlocked it but i can't swear about that.There is also another method unlocking your phone without loosing DRM but didn't tried it and i don't know if they can detect it or not
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... you loose your DRM even if you relock it...
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Now i get it.. you loose your DRM the exact time you ask them to provide you unlock code!
So,no matter what you do afterwards they allready know which device is unlocked and which is not.. sosta thessalonikie mou??
My phone is unlocked with the "other" method and let's hope that i'll never have to take it to them and wonder if they detect it or not!!!
My phone now is locked and to check if your bootloader is locked or not, download S1tool. Open S1tool and click "Identify" and then follow the onscreen instructions. When your phone's information comes up it will say "R(some numbers and letters)". If you have a capital R means your bootloader is locked, if you have a small r means your bootloader is unlocked.
babis01 said:
Now i get it.. you loose your DRM the exact time you ask them to provide you unlock code!
So,no matter what you do afterwards they allready know which device is unlocked and which is not.. sosta thessalonikie mou??
My phone is unlocked with the "other" method and let's hope that i'll never have to take it to them and wonder if they detect it or not!!!
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You lose DRM, if you unlock via fastboot using official method. When DRM is gone, it is completely gone, currently there is no way of getting it back.
BudgyN1 said:
.. Open S1tool and click "Identify" and then follow the onscreen instructions. When your phone's information comes up it will say "R(some numbers and letters)". If you have a capital R means your bootloader is locked, if you have a small r means your bootloader is unlocked.
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Will try that tonight and get back to you with the results!
Can you guys please tell me what this "other" method is? The one by which you can unlock a Xperia Mini without loosing DRM.
papul said:
Can you guys please tell me what this "other" method is? The one by which you can unlock a Xperia Mini without loosing DRM.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
will this work on xperia active?
etherflux said:
will this work on xperia active?
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Yes. It should work on all 2011 xperia devices.
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papul said:
Yes. It should work on all 2011 xperia devices.
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thanks mate. i owe you one
---------- Post added 2nd April 2012 at 12:15 AM ---------- Previous post was 1st April 2012 at 11:53 PM ----------
thanks! this method works for xperia active
Hi, new here .
Quick question; has anyone successfully unlocked their XMP with the Wotanserver client? I want to make sure they're reputable and trustworthy before I hand over ~£13. As far as I understand, this is the easiest way to remove a carrier-lock (and no free way exists).
This is mainly so I can then unlock the bootloader and install custom kernels.
Thanks!
I have read from somewhere, that they have unlocked their Xperia with WotanServer and it succeeded. Can't remember, which topic it was....Try searching.
if they use a test point method then you can be almost sure it will work well.
I have unlocked 2 both went without a problem
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But, does it give you fastboot? (To flash new kernels)
ginryu said:
if they use a test point method then you can be almost sure it will work well.
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He needs to remove network-lock, which can be done via WotanServer.
Someguyfromhell said:
He needs to remove network-lock, which can be done via WotanServer.
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It can be wotan server or omnius or setool but by my own experience if the server uses the test point method there will be no prob and maybe even will left the bootloader unlock.
You can unlock the sim using test point or imei code. So i don't know if wotanserver uses test point as i don't know if the imei method will unlock the fastboot mode that is why i made a comment about the method.
iStarTAC said:
But, does it give you fastboot? (To flash new kernels)
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Yes, it does because unlocks bootloader too..
Ok thanks for the replies .
So basically I need to find out from them what method they use (not sure if they'll tell me that :S) and ask if I can unlock the bootloader as a result of using their tool - or if their tool unlocks the bootloader as well.
I'll post here when I get an answer .
notoxa said:
Ok thanks for the replies .
So basically I need to find out from them what method they use (not sure if they'll tell me that :S) and ask if I can unlock the bootloader as a result of using their tool - or if their tool unlocks the bootloader as well.
I'll post here when I get an answer .
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dude, to unlock from wotan server, you use the test point method.. And when o unlock your phone from network, it will unlock bootloader too, so you don't have to worry with that anymore... btw, after unlock your phone, don't do officials updates from sony, it will brick your phone..
LuisDias said:
dude, to unlock from wotan server, you use the test point method.. And when o unlock your phone from network, it will unlock bootloader too, so you don't have to worry with that anymore... btw, after unlock your phone, don't do officials updates from sony, it will brick your phone..
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Ok thanks, I guess I'll go ahead with this then.
Just to clarify on your last point; it's the bootloader unlock which won't play nice with sony updates, right? So if I want to use an official update in the future I can just re-lock the bootloader but keep the network unlocked?
notoxa said:
Ok thanks, I guess I'll go ahead with this then.
Just to clarify on your last point; it's the bootloader unlock which won't play nice with sony updates, right? So if I want to use an official update in the future I can just re-lock the bootloader but keep the network unlocked?
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I think you just need to install with flashtool.. but I'm not sure..
notoxa said:
Ok thanks, I guess I'll go ahead with this then.
Just to clarify on your last point; it's the bootloader unlock which won't play nice with sony updates, right? So if I want to use an official update in the future I can just re-lock the bootloader but keep the network unlocked?
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From what we know at the moment, yes it is so.
Not much people have network locked phone, so we don't have much information.
And yes, unlocked bootloader will not let Sony updates to be installed.
when i check *#*# code7378423#*#*
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Bootloader unlock allowed no
what should i do???
i need to unlock my bootloader
please pelp
get an unlock code from your network provider, some people have said that once they removed the simlock its let them unlock the bootloader. if that doesnt work then theres not much you can do untill someone works out another way to unlock it
no fastboot mode.
Theres only one solution I know of, and it may be a crazy one....
Use search first, and read the other 500 threads created on this topic ;-)
Short answer: No, not able to be done yet.
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dear hesamodin u can not unlock your bootloader if u want have a phone with rootable bootloader u must change your phone with another one with rootable bootloader before change with new phone u must check service menu and see yes in unlock bootloader allowed item
I do talk with movistar and they were say that in 15 days will have the unlock code sim from sony mobile, after this I think could unlock bootloader, is true?.
Cheers
pato66 said:
I do talk with movistar and they were say that in 15 days will have the unlock code sim from sony mobile, after this I think could unlock bootloader, is true?.
Cheers
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705339
No one knows... yet
pato66 said:
I do talk with movistar and they were say that in 15 days will have the unlock code sim from sony mobile, after this I think could unlock bootloader, is true?.
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i dont think so.
Re Post #2
Tried that with 3UK a while back, but unfortunately didn't help :-(
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If you want to unlock the boot loader, use the wotanserver.com
* In addition to sim unlock you get an unlocked bootloader.
However, it seems to me that at the moment, this service does not support SXS
Try to write the administration service.
dogsly said:
If you want to unlock the boot loader, use the wotanserver.com
* In addition to sim unlock you get an unlocked bootloader.
However, it seems to me that at the moment, this service does not support SXS
Try to write the administration service.
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= the post above was completely unnecessary as it does *NOT* provide a way of unlockning bootloader for SXS.
mehdi.xterra said:
dear hesamodin u can not unlock your bootloader if u want have a phone with rootable bootloader u must change your phone with another one with rootable bootloader before change with new phone u must check service menu and see yes in unlock bootloader allowed item
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What is a "rootable bootloader"?
For the Croatian members:
I've just called customer service of Vipnet( Vodafone) and they told me that there is no problem, you can unlock boot loader for only 480 HRK (~65€).
Well, if there's no free unlocking solution in few weeks I'll have to milk some cash. It's still better then locked for life.
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no way???
hesamodin said:
when i check *#*# code7378423#*#*
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Bootloader unlock allowed no
what should i do???
i need to unlock my bootloader
please pelp
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Pay more for a phone that's SIM-Free and not subsidized by a network. That is the only way.
guys, try the ezSEMC. it's realy working, but it's paid.
I'm not seller. I used it on my acro hd and i'd got the bootloader unlock allowed: yes.
What about U/P/Sola
papacarla said:
guys, try the ezSEMC. it's realy working, but it's paid.
I'm not seller. I used it on my acro hd and i'd got the bootloader unlock allowed: yes.
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xperia P isnt there... Working for this phone too?
thanks
the ezSEMC support xperia U?? if yes ill modific the status to bootloader to yes?
Anyone tried ezSEMC for Xperia S with sucess ???
Even paid, I think if it works is really worth...
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)
can someone confirm these firmware are true or just rumour
ansebovi said:
can someone confirm these firmware are true or just rumour
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I am using. 587 firmware.
ansebovi said:
can someone confirm these firmware are true or just rumour
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ur screenshot is not clear...
jitkr said:
I am using. 587 firmware.
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bro connect ur ph. and try to update....
and please tell which version u r getting??
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rockstardeepaksharma said:
ur screenshot is not clear...
bro connect ur ph. and try to update....
and please tell which version u r getting??
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I can't update as having unlocked bootloader, and custom rom
jitkr said:
I can't update as having unlocked bootloader, and custom rom
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its k broooo..
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jitkr said:
I can't update as having unlocked bootloader, and custom rom
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Relock your bootloader via this and try the upgrade if you want. As far as I know, the .13 upgrade is available for xperia ray only. I tried to upgrade via SEUS, i get .587 build only not .13
shivamcheat said:
Relock your bootloader via this and try the upgrade if you want. As far as I know, the .13 upgrade is available for xperia ray only. I tried to upgrade via SEUS, i get .587 build only not .13
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I have officially unlocked the bootloader
ansebovi said:
can someone confirm these firmware are true or just rumour
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the image was blur but i think the latest firmware is .587 ICS
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jitkr said:
I have officially unlocked the bootloader
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It doesn't matter you officially unlocked your bootloader or not. You can relock it by flashing that .FTF file by flashtool containing loader file and regain access to sony services, only trackid isn't working after relocking the bootloader. you can also fix that by installing walkman mod with DRM files provided by ThilinaC..
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It doesn't matter you officially unlocked your bootloader or not. You can relock it by flashing that .FTF file by flashtool containing loader file and regain access to sony services, only trackid isn't working after relocking the bootloader. you can also fix that by installing walkman mod with DRM files provided by ThilinaC..
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Can i get back my warranty??
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Can i get back my warranty??
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i don't know will you get back your warranty or not if you have shown your phone at service center in UNLOCKED bootloader state, may be sony registers your IMEI for out of warranty but if you havn't shown your phone to service center in unlocked state then of course you will get back your phone's warranty. I tried this on my LWW and hence saying this with personal experience.
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i don't know will you get back your warranty or not if you have shown your phone at service center in UNLOCKED bootloader state, may be sony registers your IMEI for out of warranty but if you havn't shown your phone to service center in unlocked state then of course you will get back your phone's warranty. I tried this on my LWW and hence saying this with personal experience.
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Thanks i will update you soon, going to update by locking BL.
shivamcheat said:
i don't know will you get back your warranty or not if you have shown your phone at service center in UNLOCKED bootloader state, may be sony registers your IMEI for out of warranty but if you havn't shown your phone to service center in unlocked state then of course you will get back your phone's warranty. I tried this on my LWW and hence saying this with personal experience.
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As far as I know, you won't get back your warranty.
1) they ask for your IMEI number while you are unlocking bootloader only, and I suppose this is for tracking purpose
2) when I was unlocking my devices bootloader, I had read in the faq section of the guide that it's not possible to get back warranty because even if you lock the bootloader again, bootloader status will be shown as re-locked (not "locked" as it originally was) so the Sony people will know you've messed around with your phone
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achinthyah said:
As far as I know, you won't get back your warranty.
1) they ask for your IMEI number while you are unlocking bootloader only, and I suppose this is for tracking purpose
2) when I was unlocking my devices bootloader, I had read in the faq section of the guide that it's not possible to get back warranty because even if you lock the bootloader again, bootloader status will be shown as re-locked (not "locked" as it originally was) so the Sony people will know you've messed around with your phone
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1. They ask your IMEI not for tracking, its for generating unique unlock code of your device.
2. Where did you see your bootloader status as RE-LOCKED, as far as i know after relocking, flashtool says "Bootloader status: Rootable" not relocked and if you see in phone's service menu(*#*#7378423#*#*), it shows "Bootloader unlock allowed : Yes"
and i had given my phone on service center for some hardware issue after relocking BL and was solved.