I need to send my ray for repairs, but i rooted it, so i flashed the official .587 yesterday, and PCC is duped .
Is there anything else i need to check before sending it to repairs?
Thanks in advance!
Have you unlocked bootloader on it?
If no after rooting flashing full ftf does bring it back to original condition
Regards
N
How to check if the bootloader is unlocked?
Type this *#*#7378423#*#* go to service info > Confguration.
See what is written under rooting status..
If it says:
Bootloader Unlock Allowed : No, it means bootloader is not unlocked and can't be unlocked(with any free method)
Bootloader Unlock Allowed : Yes, it means bootloader is not unlocked but it cud be unlocked.
Bootloader Unlocked : Yes, it means bootloader is unlocked.
Cheers,
AJ
Thanks! It says
" Bootloader unlock allowed : Yes"
but there is no Bootloader unlocked line, so i guess i am allowed to unlock the bootloader but i did not do it, so i can send it to sony without problems am i right?
earth75 said:
Thanks! It says
" Bootloader unlock allowed : Yes"
but there is no Bootloader unlocked line, so i guess i am allowed to unlock the bootloader but i did not do it, so i can send it to sony without problems am i right?
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Yep just flash stock ftf and ur done!
Cheers,
AJ
alokbina is now Abhinav2
yep, did it and went to the sony store. I passed like a charm
Great now you can change the thread title to solved
Regards
N
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Hi there is it possible to relock the boot loader for xperia mini? I unlocked it because i tried CM7. Now I am thinking of going bag to original firmware. Any help is appreciated!
If relocating is not possible, what should one do to get as close as possible back to the original firmware, is it still possible to get official upgrades?
Best,
Thorsten
Thorstenk said:
Hi there is it possible to relock the boot loader for xperia mini? I unlocked it because i tried CM7. Now I am thinking of going bag to original firmware. Any help is appreciated!
If relocating is not possible, what should one do to get as close as possible back to the original firmware, is it still possible to get official upgrades?
Best,
Thorsten
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First, this is ray forum
Second, try here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Third, remember if you are doing it with official method, you will never able to receive FOTA or SEUS update, you can, but only by flashing from xda.
So since we did the unofficial method, After we update through SEUS the bootloader is still unlocked?
I don't know about that. Since the service info still says bootloader unlocking allowed, I think the phone thinks itself as still locked. Flashing from seus might rely more on drm instead of whether the bootloader as locked or not.
hansip87 said:
I don't know about that. Since the service info still says bootloader unlocking allowed, I think the phone thinks itself as still locked. Flashing from seus might rely more on drm instead of whether the bootloader as locked or not.
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when service info says Bootloader unlock allowed: true, that means that it the bootloader is locked, but can be unlocked at will
as many devs say, unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty and bricks the phone when doing FOTA or SEUS
but there's a flashtool out there for us that will take care of it
yujin_11 said:
when service info says Bootloader unlock allowed: true, that means that it the bootloader is locked, but can be unlocked at will
as many devs say, unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty and bricks the phone when doing FOTA or SEUS
but there's a flashtool out there for us that will take care of it
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You do know this method right? http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/ When using that method, it is unlocked but the report still says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: true'. So if you use this method (as what idareyou and me were doing back then) the phone thinks that it is still 'locked', even though it's unlocked.
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You do know this method right? http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/ When using that method, it is unlocked but the report still says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: true'. So if you use this method (as what idareyou and me were doing back then) the phone thinks that it is still 'locked', even though it's unlocked.
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Yeah. I can confirm that my bootloader is unlocked but it still says 'Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes'
I thought at first I wasn't succesful even though it went smoothly so I tried flashing custom Kernel and it was succesful.
I want to know if in the future if SE release their ICS and we update using SEUS the unlocked bootloader remains because believe me, I don't want to go through the same process again, I got electrecuted several time because I don't have test points, just a clip and copper wire.
Sent from my Xperia Ray using xda premium
Veimus from original thread confirm that seus do works and he can reflash the gingerbread from seus. Sm gt should be ok with ics, And with Sony confirms mo changes hm kernel. I think it will be Rom update only.
Sent from my ST18i using XDA App
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Yeah. I can confirm that my bootloader is unlocked but it still says 'Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes'
I thought at first I wasn't succesful even though it went smoothly so I tried flashing custom Kernel and it was succesful.
I want to know if in the future if SE release their ICS and we update using SEUS the unlocked bootloader remains because believe me, I don't want to go through the same process again, I got electrecuted several time because I don't have test points, just a clip and copper wire.
Sent from my Xperia Ray using xda premium
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That's why you connect it to ground, silly! (The first two battery pins)
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You do know this method right? http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/ When using that method, it is unlocked but the report still says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: true'. So if you use this method (as what idareyou and me were doing back then) the phone thinks that it is still 'locked', even though it's unlocked.
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yes i do, apparently i forgot to mention your last sentence. you've just beat me to it )
To reiterate for anybody's notice:
Bootloader unlock allowed: true
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means that you can unlock the bootloader, BUT it does not say if the bootloader is locked/unlocked already
Sony Xperia Neo V
Stock ROM 4.0.4 (Updated 4.0.3 to 4.0.4 via OTA)
Rooted via DooMLoRD
CWM Recovery installed.
I need to find out if my Xperia Neo V have a locked or unlocked bootloader..?
I have read through different thread and have googled as well, but still was not able to get a concrete answer.
I have never unlocked it myself, not intentionally atleast.
When I check via *#*#7378423#*#*, it says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes'. Some guys around XDA says if its unlocked, it will say ''Bootloader unlocked: Yes' but others say it will show the first one regardless of the lock state.
PC Companion and SUS can detect it just fine and I can repair and update my phone, which leads me to believe its locked.
But then, I can get into flash mode, use flash tool to load different ROMs and also have CWM installed - doesn't it need a unlocked bootloader?
And, if I am on a locked bootloader, what's the advantage of an unlocked one then, what am I missing?
Bootloader unlocked: Yes only means that your fastboot is unlocked,that your phone isn't SIM locked, not that your bootloader is unlocked.
Being able to enter flash mode, flash different rom's, cwm doesn't mean your BL is unlocked.
There are rom's that require custom kernel, if you wanna use those rom's you need to unlock your BL.
Advantage is anything that can be done with custom kernels, mainly overclock, undervolt, change some parameters...
Go to Neo V development section, in one sticky thread you can find s1tool. Get it and identify your phone with it.
Just a fact that you didn't unlock it tells that it's locked. All Xperia phones have locked BL's. All 2011 Xperias with sim lock, have locked fastboot, which means you need to pay to unlock it and by that you enable fastboot and unlock your BL.
Thanks buddy (button pressed). So, unlocked bootloader means warranty gone forever, right? Irreversible?
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So, unlocked bootloader means warranty gone forever, right? Irreversible?
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Well, if you use official method, even if you relock it they can see in service center, when they connect it, it will show that DRM certificate is missing. I'm not saying they will look for that, but it will be visible.
In my opinion patched bl is best option, with s1tool. Also you can relock it. As far as I know nothing will pop up on their PC.
Alright buddy, got the idea. Thanks a lot.
1) I have a Nandroid Backup of my phone. If I wanted to restore everything from the backup apart from the kernel how would I go about doing this in CWM? I would like everything thing back such as apps etc but not the kernel
2) Is there a way to check if my bootloader is unlocked or not? Its been a while since I rooted my Xperia and I wanted to check if I unlocked my Bootloader as well or not
Thanks in advance
1) Kernel can't be flashed via recovery in our phone and thus when you restore the backup the kernel is not changed.
2) Type *#*#7378423#*#* in your phone dialer and go to Service info->Configuration and then under rooting status it is shown:
a) If it is Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes, then it is not unlocked but you can unlock it.
b) It it is Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No, then it is not unlock and there is a simlock. So you can't unlock it for free but you will have to pay some bucks to remove simlock and get fastboot enabled, maybe with wotanserver or omnius but there's no guarantee.
c) If it is Bootloader Unlocked: Yes, then your bootloader is unlocked
Next time please post these kinda threads in Q/A section.
Best Regards,
AJ
I have a xperia U,Yesterday i try to unlock my bootloader and flash a experimental kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2326515)
I use the flashtool to unlock my bootloader because sony website method confuse me,it went without a problem but i did`t check it works or not.and i flash the experimental kernel and i able go to CWM Recovery.my question is ,still my phone recognize by the sony pc companion,to my knowledge after we unlock the bootloader pc companion will no longer recognize our phones......!!!!!
1) Did i correctly unlock my bootloader or it still locked ?
2) if it works(unlock bootloader) Why pc companion still recognize my phone ?
3) Is their any way that i can find ,my bootloader unlocked or locked ?
phone - Xperia U
OS - ICS
Firmware - 6.1.1.b.1.54
please put the question number and answer ...,Eg- 1) xxxxx 2)xxxxxxx
xperia anfer said:
I have a xperia U,Yesterday i try to unlock my bootloader and flash a experimental kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2326515)
I use the flashtool to unlock my bootloader because sony website method confuse me,it went without a problem but i did`t check it works or not.and i flash the experimental kernel and i able go to CWM Recovery.my question is ,still my phone recognize by the sony pc companion,to my knowledge after we unlock the bootloader pc companion will no longer recognize our phones......!!!!!
1) Did i correctly unlock my bootloader or it still locked ?
2) if it works(unlock bootloader) Why pc companion still recognize my phone ?
3) Is their any way that i can find ,my bootloader unlocked or locked ?
phone - Xperia U
OS - ICS
Firmware - 6.1.1.b.1.54
please put the question number and answer ...,Eg- 1) xxxxx 2)xxxxxxx
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did you have unlock bootloader = yes in service menu?
if the phone can boot properly (to the home screen) with experimental kernel the bootloader is unlocked... to see if it is installed go in settings>phone info and see if under kernel version there is "experimental-12"
another check go in conversation app and select share location>current position... if this Fc with the message "service not available" the bootloader it's unlocked
if the phone can't boot with experimental kernel the bootloader is locked
for pc companion i don't know
with experimental kernel you can boot only a JB rom
usb2 said:
did you have unlock bootloader = yes in service menu?
if the phone can boot properly (to the home screen) with experimental kernel the bootloader is unlocked... to see if it is installed go in settings>phone info and see if under kernel version there is "experimental-12"
another check go in conversation app and select share location>current position... if this Fc with the message "service not available" the bootloader it's unlocked
if the phone can't boot with experimental kernel the bootloader is locked
for pc companion i don't know
with experimental kernel you can boot only a JB rom
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1) service menue showing "Bootloader unlocked :Yes"
2) no, after i flash the experimental kernel,i didn`t install the rom(i forget to add the rom zip inside the memory),so i just switch off and power on but didn`t boot(sony logo come and then a blank screen) so i flash the gingerbread ftf(6.1.1.b.1.184) via flash tool,now my phone run GB,when i going to flash the GB ftf i saw that pc companion recognize my phone that`s why i am unsure that my bootloader locked or unlocked,i didn`t get what you said in the second method("another check go in conversation app and select share location>current position... if this Fc with the message "service not available" the bootloader it's unlocked")
3- Phone > *#*#service#*#* > 1st option > 4th option > "Bootloader unlock allowed" turns into "Bootloader unlocked"
Ryccardo said:
3- Phone > *#*#service#*#* > 1st option > 4th option > "Bootloader unlock allowed" turns into "Bootloader unlocked"
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you are a senior member help me,i didn`t get what you tell ,please tell me,my bootloader locked or unlocked ?
xperia anfer said:
you are a senior member help me,i didn`t get what you tell ,please tell me,my bootloader locked or unlocked ?
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Your bootloader is unlocked.
xperia anfer said:
you are a senior member help me,i didn`t get what you tell ,please tell me,my bootloader locked or unlocked ?
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Follow the photos, then you'll get to a screen saying "bootloader unlock allowed" or "booloader unlocked"
Ryccardo said:
Follow the photos, then you'll get to a screen saying "bootloader unlock allowed" or "booloader unlocked"
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I did that,It showing "bootloader unlocked:Yes " what does it mean?
Will flashing experimental kernel root my phone ?
SORRY, THIS MY FIRST TIME INSTALLING A ROM ?
xperia anfer said:
I did that,It showing "bootloader unlocked:Yes " what does it mean?
Will flashing experimental kernel root my phone ?
SORRY, THIS MY FIRST TIME INSTALLING A ROM ?
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Means your bootloader is unlocked.
PC Companion works fine with unlocked bootloader all except updating the formware. It may even begi dowloding the files but won't flash it.
ChikeD said:
Means your bootloader is unlocked.
PC Companion works fine with unlocked bootloader all except updating the formware. It may even begi dowloding the files but won't flash it.
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Will flashing experimental kernel root my phone ?
Is rooting necessary to install a Jellybean rom?
xperia anfer said:
Will flashing experimental kernel root my phone ?
Is rooting necessary to install a Jellybean rom?
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Im not familiar with that kernel, see it's feature list.
To install any custom ROM all you need is just CWM recovery
ChikeD said:
Im not familiar with that kernel, see it's feature list.
To install any custom ROM all you need is just CWM
sorry if asking stupid questions,can i install that rom without rooting ??
(seems my bootloader already unlocked...!!!
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xperia anfer said:
ChikeD said:
Im not familiar with that kernel, see it's feature list.
To install any custom ROM all you need is just CWM
sorry if asking stupid questions,can i install that rom without rooting ??
(seems my bootloader already unlocked...!!!
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Yes.
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PLZ HELP ME RELOCK THE BOOT LOADER FOR XPERIA U
AND HOW I CHECK IS MY BOOT LOADER IS LOCKED OR UNLOCKED
WHEN I DIAL THE *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
IT SAYS BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED:- YES
WHAT IS MEAN THAT PLZ TELL ME
AND ALSO AFTER RELOCKING BOOT LOADER IS MY XPERIA U WARRANTY BACK OR NOT
SO PLZ HELP ME
PRATHA said:
PLZ HELP ME RELOCK THE BOOT LOADER FOR XPERIA U
AND HOW I CHECK IS MY BOOT LOADER IS LOCKED OR UNLOCKED
WHEN I DIAL THE *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
IT SAYS BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED:- YES
WHAT IS MEAN THAT PLZ TELL ME
AND ALSO AFTER RELOCKING BOOT LOADER IS MY XPERIA U WARRANTY BACK OR NOT
SO PLZ HELP ME
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1. uh, it means that you can unlock your bootloader
2. the best way of relocking the bootloader is restoring a ta backup made before ever unlocking your bootloader (to do that you must be rooted, and to root without unlocking you need to have android 4.0.x, there's a more detailed guide on the forums). it's all academic anyway - there's a way to get back the features you normally lose after unlocking and relocking without a backup, while all problems are software (can be fixed at home) or hardware (in which case bootloader status can't be reasonably blamed as a cause or aggravating factor except for damage by gross overclocking)
this post is all in lowercase to balance out the overuse of capital letters in the world.