I want to restore my kernel and rom back to stock, my device is Mini Pro. My current kernel is LuPuS and I tried restoring via PC Companion and it fails. Reading here and there, I have to relock my bootloader. So I relock using ftf from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563840. Relocking goes fine, but after that it won't boot. It won't even pass the kernel logo, all I get is the vibration. Browsing again, I realize my stupidity is that I didn't notice the relocking bootloader tutorial, so I'm relocking with both custom kernel and ROM. Is it possible to get my device back to life?
Unlock the bootloader again, flash stock rom and relock
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
You should not have used PC companion with unlocked bootloader... Your device is bricked...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
Read point 6
"turning brick into a smartphone "
And follow the steps... :beer:
After unbricking your phone will work fine...
Then flash stock firmware by flashtool and then relock your bootloader...
And NEVER use OTA with unlocked bootloader
PREDATOR95 said:
You should not have used PC companion with unlocked bootloader... Your device is bricked...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
Read point 6
"turning brick into a smartphone "
And follow the steps... :beer:
After unbricking your phone will work fine...
Then flash stock firmware by flashtool and then relock your bootloader...
And NEVER use OTA with unlocked bootloader
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But he didn't do an ota update, did he?
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
PREDATOR95 said:
You should not have used PC companion with unlocked bootloader... Your device is bricked...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
Read point 6
"turning brick into a smartphone "
And follow the steps... :beer:
After unbricking your phone will work fine...
Then flash stock firmware by flashtool and then relock your bootloader...
And NEVER use OTA with unlocked bootloader
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HUGE THANKS!!! (button clicked as well)
My device is alive now :victory:
Had a read error: 31 flashing problem once, then I try reflashing and it works. A retry is almost always worth trying
mihahn said:
But he didn't do an ota update, did he?
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
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He mentioned in OP... "restoring via PC companion"
Or you can say my basic instinct...
PREDATOR95 said:
He mentioned in OP... "restoring via PC companion"
Or you can say my basic instinct...
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Lol never thought that this could work, because it's for ota updates
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Hey guys.
Two days ago i have flashed back my SK17i to stock rom.
I updated from FOTA.
I didn't know i must relock bootloader before updating from FOTA, so i bricked my phone.
After 2 minutes of deep panic, i've flashed the relock .ftf file, but it won't work on phones unlocked with test point.
So, i found a way to relock bootloader and go back to stock. (On forums i didn't see any guide regarding the method to relock bootloaders unlocked by test point)
I've done in this way:
1) Flashed stock kernel
2) Flash the .ftf relock file
3) With S1Tool hit restore
The phone is now bootloader locked, without losing of DRM!
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
could you please give more info about that i was unlocked my st18i and than i flash stock firmware with wolan server and than i rooted my device but i do not know how i can relock it. I tried flashtool and relock.ftf but the program can't see loader.bin it just saw preset.ta and i afraid to do that please help me to relock my phone...
xSiRiNx said:
could you please give more info about that i was unlocked my st18i and than i flash stock firmware with wolan server and than i rooted my device but i do not know how i can relock it. I tried flashtool and relock.ftf but the program can't see loader.bin it just saw preset.ta and i afraid to do that please help me to relock my phone...
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How did you unlocked? Point test or software method?
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
unlocked with the key method at official website but the main problem is flashtool program couldn't show the loader.sin it only saw preset.ta ido not understand why?
xSiRiNx said:
unlocked with the key method at official website but the main problem is flashtool program couldn't show the loader.sin it only saw preset.ta ido not understand why?
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Did you tried to download the latest version of flashtool?
Also, try to re-download the ftf file from another mirror, you should able to relock bootloader.
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
does it means with the bootloader locked using this method, we could update fota after that?
paijho158 said:
does it means with the bootloader locked using this method, we could update fota after that?
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Yes, if you use this method, you can use fota!
(I used it)
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
cappyt said:
yes, if you use this method, you can use fota!
(i used it)
sent from my sk17i using xda app
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dont use fota update for test point method..for some works for some dosent..for me it wont work..use pc companion to update..its safe..
CappyT said:
Hey guys.
Two days ago i have flashed back my SK17i to stock rom.
I updated from FOTA.
I didn't know i must relock bootloader before updating from FOTA, so i bricked my phone.
After 2 minutes of deep panic, i've flashed the relock .ftf file, but it won't work on phones unlocked with test point.
So, i found a way to relock bootloader and go back to stock. (On forums i didn't see any guide regarding the method to relock bootloaders unlocked by test point)
I've done in this way:
1) Flashed stock kernel
2) Flash the .ftf relock file
3) With S1Tool hit restore
The phone is now bootloader locked, without losing of DRM!
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
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brov dont really understand dis, please break it down a little bit!
I just registered to confirm this method works. I foolishly allowed a FOTA yesterday and bricked my phone. It was unlocked via testpoint so the relock method didn't work, even though I tried it! I also tried flashing with S1tool with generic firmware and that didn't work. Then just out of curiousity/desperation I clicked on the RESTORE button in S1 and my phone actually started but was now locked again. I re-did the testpoint unlock this morning so now my phones fully updates and working with my SIM of choice.
I don't know if you need to do all the flashing as it may just be the RESTORE that does the trick. I definitely won't be allowing any OTA from now on. Lesson learned!
Just to confirm, so long as I do the update via PCCompanion or SEUS software I wont need to do all this?
Files to download please?
snaky90 said:
Files to download please?
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What files?
If you unlocked your bootloader with test point, no need to flash anything, just press restore button in s1tool.
anyone tried this method to relock the bootloader which unlocked by test point method and still have the sim/network unlock
CappyT said:
Hey guys.
Two days ago i have flashed back my SK17i to stock rom.
I updated from FOTA.
I didn't know i must relock bootloader before updating from FOTA, so i bricked my phone.
After 2 minutes of deep panic, i've flashed the relock .ftf file, but it won't work on phones unlocked with test point.
So, i found a way to relock bootloader and go back to stock. (On forums i didn't see any guide regarding the method to relock bootloaders unlocked by test point)
I've done in this way:
1) Flashed stock kernel
2) Flash the .ftf relock file
3) With S1Tool hit restore
The phone is now bootloader locked, without losing of DRM!
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
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hey, what is ur method to unlock ur BL via paid version or free?
if free , can you access the fastboot mode??
Hello! So i have unlocked bootloader with sony ericsson instructions and rooted with zergrush. I bored to feeling with custom roms that the phone is never "clean" you know un-updated everything doesnt work etc. but the problem is that when i flashed back to stock .42 firmware with flashtool it was unrooted just unlocked bootloader then i got notifaction about ".62" update so i decided to update, it downloaded the thing with wifi and then i clicked "install" and it shutted down, shown something logo that tells that the phone is installing update. after 10 seconds it rebooted and said that "update failed" what should i do to get my neo original state
Since you unlocked bootloader by official way, you can't use SEUS or PC Companion.
I wonder how you didn't end up with bricked phone after you did OTA update
Anw, ether you flash .62 ftf with flashtool, or you re-lock your bootloader by this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
and you can use SEUS or PC Companion after you re-lock it.
Okay Thanks
Akizella said:
Okay Thanks
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Just one note for future, you can use thanks button, for posts which helped you, instead of posting just thanks
So,I've rooted and unlock its bootloader for a long time.I also install my phone ClockWorkMod Recovery and etc. other root stuff (My android is 2.3.4 .58 Firmware)
So,today I thought I will finally relock my bootloader as my phone will receive a new ICS official from Sony Ericsson anytime from now until end of June,so I download a relock bootloader ftf file (I've searched it in the internet,and download the right file).After I flashed it (I've enabled USB debugging before shut down my phone and I also sure my phone is in flash mode during flash),my phone WON'T boot up...I don't know what happen,so I'm currently fixing it by using WotanServer,and it downloading in progress now (My x10 Mini Pro bricked 5 times,and I fix it 5 times by myself without whining )
So,I wanna ask you guys :
Why my phone won't boot up?Although the bootloader is locked by Flashtool,but it won't boot up I've stock FIRMWARE and stock KERNEL in my phone...never modified it,only root,unlock its bootloader and flash CWM in it...
Thanks for reading I hope you can answer my question
Regards,
UchihaDareNial
Uhm, since WotanServer installs also stock kernel back...doesn't it require unlocked bootloader?
I am not sure, but that would make sense with all other kernel installations also.
Unlock bootloader, install firmware and kernel with WotanServer again, boot and relock bootloader.
Someguyfromhell said:
Uhm, since WotanServer installs also stock kernel back...doesn't it require unlocked bootloader?
I am not sure, but that would make sense with all other kernel installations also.
Unlock bootloader, install firmware and kernel with WotanServer again, boot and relock bootloader.
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Thanks for the information man,by the way,I just restore my phone using WotanServer and WotanServer will always be my trust to restore my phone if it got a brick or something like that
I restore my phone with Firmware .58 and I rooted it using ZergRush,and update it using OTA [My phone automatically bootloader locked] (I install US Generic xD even I live in Malaysia,so I got Sk17a instead of Sk17i) and now I got .62 firmware with root access in my phone
Someguyfromhell said:
Uhm, since WotanServer installs also stock kernel back...doesn't it require unlocked bootloader?
I am not sure, but that would make sense with all other kernel installations also.
Unlock bootloader, install firmware and kernel with WotanServer again, boot and relock bootloader.
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I think not as pc companion don't require unlocked bootloader to flash the rom.
T3sla said:
I think not as pc companion don't require unlocked bootloader to flash the rom.
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Yep,you are right...
Because,WotanServer and PC Companion and SEUS use OTHER method which I (even other ROM developer maybe?) don't know how the file work with the flashing without needed bootloader unlocked right?
T3sla said:
I think not as pc companion don't require unlocked bootloader to flash the rom.
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PC Companion doesn't work with unlocked bootloader at all.
You might be correct, as I have never tried update/repair via PC Companion.
Someguyfromhell said:
PC Companion doesn't work with unlocked bootloader at all.
You might be correct, as I have never tried update/repair via PC Companion.
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I know, the point is that it's not necessary for flashing stock kernel bootloader to be unlocked.I think it's pretty obvious, if it didn't update with locked bootloader then sony would have to force users to unlock bootloader or give unlocked phones or never update kernel.
Hi and sorry for my bad English :S
Actually on my Xperia Mini Pro SK17i I mounted the RealICS 4.1 but I would see the official 4.0.4! I have unlocked bootloader but I have a big problem: I can't flash with Flashtool because It always return me an error when It's flashing the system!
Can I flash the official 4.0.4 with PC Companion or Sony Mac Bridge? (I have a Mac!)
What will I do if the flash give me an error? I'm confused...
After that can I lock my bootloader? I unlocked that with the testpoint metod :S
PS: Can i flash this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1772120) on my RealICS 4.1 or Can i have the notification on the lockscreen like in Gingerbread?
Thanks thanks thanks at all :laugh:
What error does Flashtool give?
You need to install the drivers and make sure your phone is in flashmode.
It has always worked and I have everything installed correctly
It give me "Flashing aborted. Error flashing system.sin"
With all the official ROM!!!
marekiaro_17 said:
It has always worked and I have everything installed correctly
It give me "Flashing aborted. Error flashing system.sin"
With all the official ROM!!!
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Try another computer:good:
Or lock your bootloader & use SUS:good:
I can't use another computer
How I lock my bootloader with the testpoint metod? Should I search into the forum?
PS: my principal question is: "What will do if I use "repair" of PC Companion or Mac Bridge?
marekiaro_17 said:
I can't use another computer
How I lock my bootloader with the testpoint metod? Should I search into the forum?
PS: m principal question is: "What will do if I use "repair" of PC Companion or Mac Bridge?
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It may brick ur device...!!
If you unlocked it via test point, you should be able to use PC Companion without relocking it.
Can I use the function repair of PC Companion or I brick my phone? I don't understand
marekiaro_17 said:
Can I use the function repair of PC Companion or I brick my phone? I don't understand
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means using repair on an unlocked device will brick your phone so if you want to flash official firmware and you have unlocked your boot loader then first lock your boot loader by following this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703 and then update to latest official firmware
Incorrect to all of this.
If you unlocked via official method,
Installation will not start at all! Update Service/PC Companion can see if you're bootloader is unlocked via official method or not. If it is, you just get error and software won't be edited at all. Relocking bootloader allows the installation to continue, so relock if you want to repair/update with PC.
If you unlocked via test point method,
Installation will work and your device won't get bricked!
Now, solution to your Flashtool - What version are you using of Flashtool? Were you able to install THAT firmware earlier also to your phone?
Someguyfromhell said:
Incorrect to all of this.
If you unlocked via official method,
Installation will not start at all! Update Service/PC Companion can see if you're bootloader is unlocked via official method or not. If it is, you just get error and software won't be edited at all. Relocking bootloader allows the installation to continue, so relock if you want to repair/update with PC.
If you unlocked via test point method,
Installation will work and your device won't get bricked!
Now, solution to your Flashtool - What version are you using of Flashtool? Were you able to install THAT firmware earlier also to your phone?
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Just remember this, do not try to update OTA if you have unlocked boot-loader by any method. It will (might) brick your phone. (That's an actual brick. You will need to use un-bricking ftf to repair phone)
Known Issues:
It is currently not possible to unlock the boot loader for CDMA phones.
Some customers with unlocked boot loaders have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades (FOTA - Firmware upgrade Over The Air). For customers that have unlocked the boot loader, please do not accept any over the air upgrades.
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@someguyfromhell: Change the font of your sig where you advice us to use search button, if possible. It's a bit childish [IMO].
Oh good! I can use the function repair,great!
I used all the Flashtool version and I reinstalled all the driver but nothing. It give me the same error..
I flashed all version of Gingerbread (2.3.3 and 2.3.4.) and also 4.0.4...
Any solutions?
No solutions??? Thanks at all for everything! You're the best!
ip :good:
hmmm...using flashtool, try flashing system.sin only....if you keep getting error then flash stock kernel first before flashing your phone again....
See This
See the Attached Picture
I have taken it from sony forums a long time ago ,and tested it and it works and my device isn't broken
Now
But now I have the RealICSv5...sure I can't brick my phone? Ok i will do that with Sony Mac Bridge
Hey guys so to update to JB I relocked my bootloader and update using SUS. Everything worked fine and i was running JB.
Later I tried to unlock bootloader using Sony's official website. The bootloader was unlocked but I was stuck on the boot animation and it refused to turn on even after 30 minutes!
So now I have again relocked bootloader and repaired using SUS but i want to unlock on bootloader on JB..
Has any one tried unlocking bootloader on JB?
I tried unlocking BL on XGO, and it was giving me errors too.. Can't unlock it and I'm searching for an answer.
Anybody else can confirm that BL can't be unlocked on JB?
I wast just thinking of this because of root but now I'm unsure
I just unlocked my bootloader on JB, and after that I faced the same problem - It got stuck at bootanimation!
Working
Guys try relocking your bootloader and unlocking it again :fingers-crossed:
My phone now booted when I tried second time dont no what went wrong the first time
Note: It takes a lot of time to boot so wait for atleast 10-15 mins
sau94 said:
Hey guys so to update to JB I relocked my bootloader and update using SUS. Everything worked fine and i was running JB.
Later I tried to unlock bootloader using Sony's official website.
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Why would you relock your bootloader anyway? Why not just flash a .ftf file using Flashtool?
Isnt it completely useless to relock your bootloader when you will unlock it again later??? i dont get it :silly:
after jb update my bootloader unlock status changed from yes to no,
I am unable to unlock it now, it's their any method to unlock it.
Aravinth_sm said:
after jb update my bootloader unlock status changed from yes to no,
I am unable to unlock it now, it's their any method to unlock it.
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try flashing ics and check unlock bootloader status changes or nt
yeah after flashing ics .75 status changes to yes, after downgrading didn't updated to jb yet. will have to update to jb and check
Update:
After updating to JB the staus changed back to yes,
Thanks drsanket_xperia_u
stothegee said:
Why would you relock your bootloader anyway? Why not just flash a .ftf file using Flashtool?
Isnt it completely useless to relock your bootloader when you will unlock it again later??? i dont get it :silly:
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Relocked it because i wanted the update for my region using SUS