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Hey I along with others are waiting for bootloader unlock for third party sim unlocked phones. I was wondering if anybody unlocked their bootloader anyway and had any luck. By third party I don't mean you received imei code from a different company I mean you had to plug in your phone to your computer when unlocking.
EDIT: I have contaced Multi-Unlock-Client and they said they are working on getting the bootloader unlock to us and it will be here soon: 1-2 weeks.
YEAH.
bharadwaj1991 said:
Hey I along with others are waiting for bootloader unlock for third party sim unlocked phones. I was wondering if anybody unlocked their bootloader anyway and had any luck. By third party I don't mean you received imei code from a different company I mean you had to plug in your phone to your computer when unlocking.
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I got mine factory unlocked,
If u unlocked phone by omnius or other and then u reunlock using setool2 doesn't help??
U can try that and see if it passes the certifacte test...
Do u know where can i find setool2
And what is the unlocking procedure?
My friend wants to know...
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I heard that if you reunlock with setool2 then all will be okay and you can unlock bootloader. BUT I have not freaking idea how to use setool2 or how to get it or how to pay for it...it boggles my mind why they use credits instead of real currency and I don't know if you need se toolbox or whatever.
I prefer not to pay for unlocking sim TWICE.
bharadwaj1991 said:
I heard that if you reunlock with setool2 then all will be okay and you can unlock bootloader. BUT I have not freaking idea how to use setool2 or how to get it or how to pay for it...it boggles my mind why they use credits instead of real currency and I don't know if you need se toolbox or whatever.
I prefer not to pay for unlocking sim TWICE.
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I also dont know how to use it i downloaded the lite version but x10 is not on the list...
Maybe ask a dev and tell me about it...
And setool2 is also creation of the_laser i think...
sahibunlimited said:
I got mine factory unlocked,
If u unlocked phone by omnius or other and then u reunlock using setool2 doesn't help??
U can try that and see if it passes the certifacte test...
Do u know where can i find setool2
And what is the unlocking procedure?
My friend wants to know...
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Here you go...
https://rs107dt.rapidshare.com/#!do...l2lite1.11www.se-tuning.net.rar|68890|R~0|0|0
if you get "not recognized simlock certificate", you have 3 ways:
1.
go to nearest service center and ask to unlock your phone with setool2.
almost all 3rd-party service centers have setool2 equipment and can help you.
cost can't be less than 15$ and upper limit depend of service center greed ( mostly they are GREEDY guys )
2.
wait,until lead ( omnibus developer ) will integrate semcboot unlock in omnibus software.
if you used omnibus to unlock your phone, it can be even free for you.
if not - price will depend of lead's greed ( and he is EXTREMLY GREEDY guy )
3.
wait,until tool author, which wrote tool you used to unlock your phone, integrate
semcboot unlock in own tool.
ps.
all that other 3rd-pary unlock tool authors need to do -
- sniff my patched s1boot
- replace S1_SL_Root_xxxx with own
- proudly release new version with words "world first user friendly REAL TRUE TOTALLY SAFE ULTIMATE bootloader unlock blablablablabla"
Thank you for the information...its actually very helpful. I did not get mine unlocked from omnius, i got it unlocked from multi unlock client...so hopefully that person knows about this and will integrate it soon.
Thank you again the_laser for taking your time to read my post. And of course bootloader unlock.
I contacted the company JIC technology the maker of multi unlock client...and hopefully they will get back to me soon.
I have receieved an email from a JiC technology..the makers of the multi unlock client software...so if any of you ahve used that to sim unlock your phones a bootloader unlock provided by them will be published in the next 2 weeks.
SWEET.
Waiting ..
I'm on the same boat ..... Its been a week now of I think It won't be long now , do anybody know where lease can I check for the updates on the multi unlock client ?
Cheers
Anyone got any more news on this ?
Cheers jacko
jacko_oafc said:
Anyone got any more news on this ?
Cheers jacko
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I Opened a case with JIC Tech to ask for the bootloader unlock and they just closed it with no reply .
They have released V52.00 of the Multi unlock client and there is no reference to the X10 bootloader unlock .
I guess I we should have used the IMEI method ... ;(
Just a thought. Maybe, with the new version out, someone could flash back to stock 2.1, re-run the unlock, then run the s1tool to see if it's now compatible. I can't try it for a few days, but it might be worth a shot.
E.T.A.: This is for those of us who used the Multi Unlock Client.
I said weeks ago that I have Omnius unlocked bootloader and I can give it in PM.
Blagus said:
I said weeks ago that I have Omnius unlocked bootloader and I can give it in PM.
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PM sent
Is Ominus the same as the Multi unlock client ??? they might be in the same in the inside .
mindscenes said:
Just a thought. Maybe, with the new version out, someone could flash back to stock 2.1, re-run the unlock, then run the s1tool to see if it's now compatible. I can't try it for a few days, but it might be worth a shot.
E.T.A.: This is for those of us who used the Multi Unlock Client.
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I've done it and , NO the s1 tool still shows not recognized SIM Lock certificate .
Lost Signal and got it back !
OK so let me share my experience with you :
1 - I have an X10 mini (E10a)
2 - I unlocked with Multi Unlock client (JIC Tech)
3 - tried to unlock bootloader with the semc file (Bad Idea)
4 - Lost Signal ....
5 - Flashed stock kernel.
6 - Re-Locked the bootloader .
7 - Flashed stock ROM
8 - Rooted
9 - Unlocked Again , Now with Omnius (sorry nothing else handy)
10 - SIGNAL BACK !!!
11 - Waiting for almighty Blagus to send me the bootloader unlock instructions.
I hope this can help someone who has lost the signal
Cheers
Ray
Blagas,
Thanks for the software via PM last night.
Can you check your PM as the bootloader unlocking does not work for me.
All the info should be in your PM box.
Thanks.
Downloaded to 2.1 rom and still getting errors whrn running the bootloader unlocking cmd file.
I wonder if i am doing something wrong.
Has anyone got a "how to" guide for people who unlocked their phone with "omnius" software ?
Thanks.
Received email from Multi Unlock Client creator...
"Just to keep you informed. We are nearly finished with our other project so i hope that after 1 week we can do the unlock for bootloader.Either way it is next on the list
Regards
Dave Brailsford ( MIoD)"
This email is about 2 days old so look for a serious software update soon.
when i check *#*# code7378423#*#*
in service menu
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?.
Cheers
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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#*#*
in service menu
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...
Hey, i was thinking about doing a network unlock via wotanserver, and then unlock my bootloader via sony's official method. Is this possible? Wotan network unlocking it's only 5 eur, really cheap, and sony's method it's free, so it'd be a really good option to go with, but i'm 12w26... wotan said nothing about 12w10 and stuff, but idk
What is your bootloader unlock allowed status? Check by dialing *#*#SERVICE*#*#
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wotanserver supports wt19i manufactured before 12w10 .. if you have your phone manufactured later its not possible now ...
so if you cant unlock with wotan you cant unlock bootloader or service menu must says BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED : YES then its possible but if you have phone locked from operator ( network locked ) its not possible
Pietro007 said:
wotanserver supports wt19i manufactured before 12w10 .. if you have your phone manufactured later its not possible now ...
so if you cant unlock with wotan you cant unlock bootloader or service menu must says BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED : YES then its possible but if you have phone locked from operator ( network locked ) its not possible
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mine's 12w26 and it's allowed:no but wotan doesn't say about the manufacturer product...
Wotan doesnt support your device try to contact they
mine is 12w20 allowed no will but it won't work why
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Doubt in Warranty: Change FW, root and unlock bootloader
Hi guys i want to solve forever this doubts . What things we lose our warranty?
1) Change FW to another original via flashtool?
2) Change FW to another not original via flashtool?
3) Root via Flashtool?
4) Unlock bootloader?
5) Another process I dont know?
Ty a lot,
SamFortal said:
Doubt in Warranty: Change FW, root and unlock bootloader
Hi guys i want to solve forever this doubts . What things we lose our warranty?
1) Change FW to another original via flashtool?
2) Change FW to another not original via flashtool?
3) Root via Flashtool?
4) Unlock bootloader?
5) Another process I dont know?
Ty a lot,
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1. Loose warranty if si number aint the same.. Coz si number is written on hardware ( in xu,... Below the battery)
2. Loose warranty
3 . Root can b unrooted...so unroot it before u get to a service center
4. Unlock bootloader - loose ur warranty for sure
5. Any other process - mods and other software modifications leads to lose of warranty
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1. Not true, done many times, even sending to don't itself, Si number is not for warranty
4. Not true, can easily go to locked boot loader, always
You will never lose warranty, you can always go back
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nickholtus said:
1. Not true, done many times, even sending to don't itself, Si number is not for warranty
4. Not true, can easily go to locked boot loader, always
You will never lose warranty, you can always go back
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Sony's website clearly states in capital that
Unlocking ur botlotloader will void ur warranty
And its not like u do anything u retain the warranty jz by flashing any official rom and relocking bootloader
Si number of the software needs to match wid hardware
And if checked ( hardly takes anything to check) will indicate software tempering and a voided warranty
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Nope, because you can relock it your warranty won't be voided
Also if you keep it unlocked, you will only lose warranty on software, not on hardware.
I have had 3 Sony phones (2 se 1 Sony) I develop on all of them, returned them for warranty like 15 times and never had any issues.
Si number Is only for updates not for warranty, imei is for warranty.
I know all of this, because of my contact by Sony Holland and Sony united States
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nickholtus said:
Nope, because you can relock it your warranty won't be voided
Also if you keep it unlocked, you will only lose warranty on software, not on hardware.
I have had 3 Sony phones (2 se 1 Sony) I develop on all of them, returned them for warranty like 15 times and never had any issues.
Si number Is only for updates not for warranty, imei is for warranty.
I know all of this, because of my contact by Sony Holland and Sony united States
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I give up and accept ur knowledge... Thanks for something new
And m happy coz psychologically I got my warranty back...
Btw what do u mean by " I develop on all of them"
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nickholtus said:
Nope, because you can relock it your warranty won't be voided
Also if you keep it unlocked, you will only lose warranty on software, not on hardware.
I have had 3 Sony phones (2 se 1 Sony) I develop on all of them, returned them for warranty like 15 times and never had any issues.
Si number Is only for updates not for warranty, imei is for warranty.
I know all of this, because of my contact by Sony Holland and Sony united States
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I think if they use EMMA I finds that your DRM keys are gone, they might void it.
Drm keys arent that important
They are jz meant for some softwares
Correct me if I m wrong
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It says unlocking may void warranty.
This is what Sony UK told me:
Hi #####, validating the warranty of a handset once the bootloader has been unlocked is done on a case by case basis which is why we are unable to say for definite whether or not the warranty would be voided by doing this.
However, unlocking the bootloader is usually done to load custom roms and unofficial software which does void the warranty in most cases.
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hi,
that is only to scare people, with flashtool you can relock the bootloader and and restore to stock firmware.
Emma doesn't give problems, tested it myself
they also won't check for drm keys.
Would u plz explain what is emma
Jz a bit
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emma is sony's official flash tool. and a question, when we unlock the bootloader via sony's website, sony getting our phone's some informations and imei, isn't it harder to find warranty? can sony's service say "it looks like your bootloader locked but sony says it unlocked before and she isn't virgin anymore"? (with relocked bootloader)
sarsarhos said:
emma is sony's official flash tool. and a question, when we unlock the bootloader via sony's website, sony getting our phone's some informations and imei, isn't it harder to find warranty? can sony's service say "it looks like your bootloader locked but sony says it unlocked before and she isn't virgin anymore"? (with relocked bootloader)
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U dun need to give ur complete imei
Only first 14 digits
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As per the sticky thread in General, please post all questions here in Q&A.
Thanks
AvRS
when i flash kernels during rooting process is any effect for warranty? that means S
nickholtus said:
Nope, because you can relock it your warranty won't be voided
Also if you keep it unlocked, you will only lose warranty on software, not on hardware.
I have had 3 Sony phones (2 se 1 Sony) I develop on all of them, returned them for warranty like 15 times and never had any issues.
Si number Is only for updates not for warranty, imei is for warranty.
I know all of this, because of my contact by Sony Holland and Sony united States
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when i flash kernels during rooting process is any effect for warranty? that means Sony people can trace it?
Hello everyone..
After using ics in my xperia u, I felt its pretty laggy...
So im thinking of unlocking the bootloader..my only doubt is whether after unlocking the bootloader, I completely lose warranty or not..
Does relocking the bootloader restore the warranty or not?..ive seen that for unlocking bootloader, a code is needed which involves provision of Imei no., so does sony store the details in their servers about which phone's bootloader has been unlocked?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Cheers..:good:
If you unlocked your bootloader, your warranty completely gone. If you know how to relock your bootloader back, then your warranty will restore back if the Sony service centre does not know you unlock bootloader.... unlocking boot loader needs your imei number so they can give you the bootloader code... sorry, my explanation very messy!!! Hope you understand it!!!
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Sherwinnn said:
If you unlocked your bootloader, your warranty completely gone. If you know how to relock your bootloader back, then your warranty will restore back if the Sony service centre does not know you unlock bootloader.... unlocking boot loader needs your imei number so they can give you the bootloader code... sorry, my explanation very messy!!! Hope you understand it!!!
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thanks for replying..
if i relock the bootloader..are there any traces left behind of unlocking the bootloader..
Ummm no??? Lol... but most probably no...
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Sherwinnn said:
Ummm no??? Lol... but most probably no...
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Okay..thank :laugh:
One last question...do u recommend unlocking the bootloader?
I have mobile phone insurance with my bank account. So it doesn't matter about the warranty.
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peRFect! said:
Okay..thank :laugh:
One last question...do u recommend unlocking the bootloader?
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If you wanna flash different kinds of awesome ROM than I suggest you unlock your bootloader.. if you scared your warranty gone then don't unlock it... you can overcloxk your kernel by unlocked your bootloader...
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Sherwinnn said:
If you wanna flash different kinds of awesome ROM than I suggest you unlock your bootloader.. if you scared your warranty gone then don't unlock it... you can overcloxk your kernel by unlocked your bootloader...
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i do like playing around with custom roms..
i keep flashing custom roms in my tab 2, but there is no bootloader lock in the tab and i can reclaim my warranty by flashing the stock rom and clearing the binary counter!
i just wanted to know whether the same can be done with my xperia!
going to unlock the bootloader now..wish me luck! :laugh:
Thanks for the support!
Cheers :good:
Well my friend if u want ur warranty just don't unlock it,if u want to root ur phone and do more things with it do it.
My suggestion is to don't do it just keep it as it is
XrhstosDrouggos said:
Well my friend if u want ur warranty just don't unlock it,if u want to root ur phone and do more things with it do it.
My suggestion is to don't do it just keep it as it is
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Hi .. yes i agree my dear ... but today we have solution of everything if anything goes wrong with our device after unloacking the bootloader ...:fingers-crossed: so i will suggest to unlock it without ant worries and try all the new roms of cm9 & miui
thanks for the help guys...
going to decide tonight whether ill unlock the bootloader or not!
really confused...
really appreciate everyones support!
P.S-not able to use the xda thank u..crossed my limit of 8 thanks per day!
I guess this is relevant...
I unlocked the bootloader of my Xperia Neo in order to install custom roms / kernels. Later I noticed that my screen had some objects burnt in it (most likely due to excess heat).
I reverted to stock firmware, relocked the bootloader and sent the phone for warranty repair. They replaced the screen and the touch panel, no questions asked.
In my case, there were no problems with the warranty despite the previously unlocked bootloader. Note that the situation might not be the same for you (different problem, repair staff etc).
In other words, there is a chance that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty of your phone. It is up to you to decide whether it is worth the risk.
Msonata said:
I guess this is relevant...
I unlocked the bootloader of my Xperia Neo in order to install custom roms / kernels. Later I noticed that my screen had some objects burnt in it (most likely due to excess heat).
I reverted to stock firmware, relocked the bootloader and sent the phone for warranty repair. They replaced the screen and the touch panel, no questions asked.
In my case, there were no problems with the warranty despite the previously unlocked bootloader. Note that the situation might not be the same for you (different problem, repair staff etc).
In other words, there is a chance that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty of your phone. It is up to you to decide whether it is worth the risk.
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I think you retain hardware warranty, you only lose software warranty
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satan89 said:
I think you retain hardware warranty, you only lose software warranty
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Yeah, that could be the case but I'm not 100% sure: according to Xperia Blog, Sony has refused to repair some phones with unlocked (or relocked) bootloaders (http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/07/25/sony-refusing-hardware-repairs-on-handsets-with-unlocked-bootloaders.
Msonata said:
I guess this is relevant...
I unlocked the bootloader of my Xperia Neo in order to install custom roms / kernels. Later I noticed that my screen had some objects burnt in it (most likely due to excess heat).
I reverted to stock firmware, relocked the bootloader and sent the phone for warranty repair. They replaced the screen and the touch panel, no questions asked.
In my case, there were no problems with the warranty despite the previously unlocked bootloader. Note that the situation might not be the same for you (different problem, repair staff etc).
In other words, there is a chance that unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty of your phone. It is up to you to decide whether it is worth the risk.
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Bingo...thats exactly the ans I was looking for..thanks!
Samsung devices in this case feel so much better..no issue of unlocking bootloader!
peRFect! said:
thanks for replying..
if i relock the bootloader..are there any traces left behind of unlocking the bootloader..
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Yes there are traces left behind if you unlock and relock your bootloader-its the DRM keys.They are lost forever once you unlock your bootloader and even if you relock your bootloader,they won't get back.
And if a service center checks for DRM keys,then they'll surely know that the bootloader has been unlocked and you cannot invoke your warranty.
Does testpoint method work on 2012 models? Bcoz that method unlocks BL without loss of DRM keys.
Guide says it works on 2011 models, but doesn't look updated. And anyhow phones with fixed battery will not be able to use it anyhow.
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satan89 said:
Does testpoint method work on 2012 models? Bcoz that method unlocks BL without loss of DRM keys.
Guide says it works on 2011 models, but doesn't look updated. And anyhow phones with fixed battery will not be able to use it anyhow.
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you gave answer to your own question.........
It wont work......
the only method i guess is official method...... :cheers:
Wait, my Xperia U bought was from the start Unlocked bootloader, does it mean it doesn't have warranty? I don't really care because I've rooted it, but that could be big failure from the shop.