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Good afternoon! (or morning depending on where you are lol)
Just flashed my XS to .73 and noticed that is said the following:
"Bootloader status: ROOTABLE"
Does that mean I could root my phone?
Cheers
Where did it say that?
I assume that you saw that in flashtool, in which case, yes!
It said it in Flashtools itslef whilst it was in the middle of flashing it from .67 to .73...
The reason I noticed it at all is because when I had the phone the bootloader wasn't unlockable (checked and it has "No" next to it in the service menu) and now it has changed to "Yes" since flashing it to the new firmware...
I didn't think there was a way to change the bootloader unlockable status from No to Yes yet?
Apparently kind sir, you found the bootloader unlocking workaround for the people with Orange
Pat your self on the back, you just made a lot of peoples lives much easier
Have you tried to unlock your bootloader now? From what it sounds like it should be entirely possible now.
I'll drink to that!
Just to add, this phone isn't an Orange phone, it is a sim free device from CPW I had with an Orange contract if that makes any difference...
Might still be an Orange phone but it has no branding either on the phone or in the software from what I can see, how can I check this?
Hmm...that I'm not soo sure...:/
But if it said "No" before and now it gives a "Yes" I imagine there is hope for the Orange branded people even if yours isn't Orange branded
Edit: Sorry! it was O2 people with the unlocking problem D: Disregard my past post. though you may be onto something xD
Well if any of the developers see this maybe they can make use of it, if it is of any use at all lol
Regardless, there are 2 things for certain:
My phones bootloader was NOT unlockable before the flash to .73
Since the flash, it IS now unlockable
I have just got the unlock key from Sony so will try to unock my bootloader now
Well after several attampts to unlock the bootloader on my phone I still can't solve the driver issue on the PC
My phone only stays on the 'fastboot' mode for a few seconds and then changes to the HSUSB mode
Driving me insane!
Tried several times, the first time it installed, and I have used the downloaded drivers from a link in the dev section but I still get this issue where it wont stay in fastboot mode for more than 3-5 seconds
spice boy said:
Well after several attampts to unlock the bootloader on my phone I still can't solve the driver issue on the PC
My phone only stays on the 'fastboot' mode for a few seconds and then changes to the HSUSB mode
Driving me insane!
Tried several times, the first time it installed, and I have used the downloaded drivers from a link in the dev section but I still get this issue where it wont stay in fastboot mode for more than 3-5 seconds
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There is a good workaround in the thread for the unlocked bootloader, I assume you are on Windows 7? It takes a few tries but focus on updating the driver.
Yes I am on Windows 7 Ultimate...
The biggest issue is it keeps telling me that "I already have the best driver installed" and yet it wont stay in fastboot mode...
Doing my nut in!
Well after seeing this, decided to flash .73 just to see if I also got the same result.
Whilst I was on .63 I had Bootloader unlock allowed: No
Whilst I was on .67 I had Bootloader unlock allowed: No
Just flashed to .73 and Bootloader unlock allowed: No
So unfortunately, bootloader is still locked for me
MattNoblett said:
Well after seeing this, decided to flash .73 just to see if I also got the same result.
Whilst I was on .63 I had Bootloader unlock allowed: No
Whilst I was on .67 I had Bootloader unlock allowed: No
Just flashed to .73 and Bootloader unlock allowed: No
So unfortunately, bootloader is still locked for me
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I flashed 73 yesterday, for other reasons, just checked and I got the same :-(
Sent from my XperiaS via transwarp conduit.
spice boy said:
Good afternoon! (or morning depending on where you are lol)
Just flashed my XS to .73 and noticed that is said the following:
"Bootloader status: ROOTABLE"
Does that mean I could root my phone?
Cheers
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Which .73 did you use ?
wardy said:
Which .73 did you use ?
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Xperia S - Stock SG-Generic - 6.0.A.3.73 {1257-6921}
spice boy said:
Xperia S - Stock SG-Generic - 6.0.A.3.73 {1257-6921}
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Hmm I used exactly the same one and the bootloader is still locked? Maybe you just got lucky
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spice boy said:
Yes I am on Windows 7 Ultimate...
The biggest issue is it keeps telling me that "I already have the best driver installed" and yet it wont stay in fastboot mode...
Doing my nut in!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23940645&postcount=99
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23731434&postcount=81
I'd love to know how it happened, could help others! Either way unlocking the bootloader is such a pain that I may actually not bother...
I'd love to root my xs but it's a butt load of effort just to get rid of some bloatware apps!
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spice boy said:
Xperia S - Stock SG-Generic - 6.0.A.3.73 {1257-6921}
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could you give the file ftf?
look at the date of original post ....i think its an April fools joke....
Hi,
i just bought single unlock licence for omnius and tried several times to unlock my sk17i and always stuck on "waiting for loader response"!can somebody explain step by step how to do please i cannot wait anymore to flash custom kernels and roms!
thanks in advance!!
don't use Omnius, use SE bootloader unlocking relocking, download it.
1)open SE Bootloader_Unlocking_Relocking.exe
2)in your phone digit: *#06# and copy your IMEI
3)paste the IMEI in the SE Bootloader_Unlocking_Relocking.exe apposite space and click on: Get Unlock Code
3)turn off your phone,and connect in to your pc in fastboot mode(press volume up when you connect it
4)click Unlock BL,
4 link write me on private message
im not allowed to do that because of branded phone
i have the xperia mini pro sk17i, i have done this metod and my phone works perfectly
in service menu i got bootloader unlock allowed:NO...its sim locked branded xmp
have you done everything what i writed?
i can't get into fasboot it's locked
fastboot can't be locked, maybe you haven't got installed fastboot drivers on your pc
flashed with omnius.thanks anyway
gaga0101 said:
in service menu i got bootloader unlock allowed:NO...its sim locked branded xmp
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Hawranek said:
have you done everything what i writed?
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gaga0101 said:
i can't get into fasboot it's locked
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Hawranek said:
fastboot can't be locked, maybe you haven't got installed fastboot drivers on your pc
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Fastboot is disabled on SIM-locked and/or branded phones. Only way to enable it is via paid method.
Hi everbody!!
I want to unlock my phone. I have a Xperia Neo with Vodafone. When I type '*#*#7378423#*#*' in the dialer it shows 'Bootloader unlock allowed = No'.
I was reading about unlocking this phone and I'm not sure id there is a way to do it. I suppose it cannot be unlocked via the official way but I'm not sure about other ways.
Any help?
simongaiteiro said:
Hi everbody!!
I want to unlock my phone. I have a Xperia Neo with Vodafone. When I type '*#*#7378423#*#*' in the dialer it shows 'Bootloader unlock allowed = No'.
I was reading about unlocking this phone and I'm not sure id there is a way to do it. I suppose it cannot be unlocked via the official way but I'm not sure about other ways.
Any help?
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You can still root it no problem, just not unlock bootloader.
However, you should still be able to unlock it via a paid for service. (Someone correct me if I am wrong)
gregbradley said:
However, you should still be able to unlock it via a paid for service. (Someone correct me if I am wrong)
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No need to correct you
Paid service like SETool Box(which I personally advise), omnius, wotan server(they provide SIM unlock, not sure about bootloader unlock).
Also having this in mind: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25802604&postcount=144
if older than 12W14, only official unlock (of course with previously removed SIM lock)
Madfysh said:
No need to correct you
Paid service like SETool Box(which I personally advise), omnius, wotan server(they provide SIM unlock, not sure about bootloader unlock).
Also having this in mind: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25802604&postcount=144
if older than 12W14, only official unlock (of course with previously removed SIM lock)
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My phone is 11W29. And my carrier is Vodafone. If I SIM unlock it (which means that I can use another SIM form other carriers), may I unlock the bootloader then?
simongaiteiro said:
My phone is 11W29. And my carrier is Vodafone. If I SIM unlock it (which means that I can use another SIM form other carriers), may I unlock the bootloader then?
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Yes.
Long story:
Technically, you can unlock it(bootloader) now, it's just you won't be able to use it until you remove SIM lock, as SIM lock is also locking fastboot, which you need to access your unlocked bootloader.
Is it possible to SIM unlock with software, I mean free?
simongaiteiro said:
Is it possible to SIM unlock with software, I mean free?
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If there is a free way, don't you think we would have told you?
There isn't discovered free way to remove SIM lock. Unless you ask your tele operator, and he is good enough to unlock it
Madfysh said:
If there is a free way, don't you think we would have told you?
There isn't discovered free way to remove SIM lock. Unless you ask your tele operator, and he is good enough to unlock it
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Don't think they will be up to... :silly:
I have one more question. With a custom kernel, does it really improve the overall experience?
I'm on ICS now and the phone isn't up to my expectations being honest. It's not as fluid and responsive as it should be even that I use a custom ROM (ICS pureness). So I wonder if a kernel would benefit the overall usage.
Above all, I find it troubled to do multitasking. It often needs to reopen the apps and it feels slow and games and apps lag even with the new Adreno drivers (I'm using Holo Launcher). I tried supercharging it a few months ago but I didn't notice it that much on ICS. Maybe JB runs better??
I'm seriously thinking about going back to GB. It feels snappier and more responsive. Altough I don't want to... :crying:
Hi again!
I SIM unlocked my Neo already but it still shows 'Bootloader unlock allowed = No'. Is that normal? May I unlock it now with the official way?
simongaiteiro said:
I SIM unlocked my Neo already but it still shows 'Bootloader unlock allowed = No'. Is that normal? May I unlock it now with the official way?
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How you unlocked it? What program you used?
Did you try with different SIM cards?
I bought a code obtained from my phone model, carrier and IMEI.
Then I introduced another SIM card from a different carrier and my phone asked for that code. So, I introduced it and my phone now can be used with other carriers.
Then I inserted my SIM card again and I checked my phone unlock status. And it says 'no'.
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Why you didn't follow my suggestion and used apps which I suggested?
Anw, I'm not sure now.
Install drivers from latest flashtool,
turn off phone, hold down menu key and connect cable to phone, let the PC recognize phone and install drivers,
start flashtool, click on lightning icon and select fastboot mode, click on "get ver info" and "get device info" in the main flashtool window you should see some info.
What does it say?
p.s. you can always try with testpoint method or by official method and see if it will work.
Madfysh said:
Why you didn't follow my suggestion and used apps which I suggested?
Anw, I'm not sure now.
Install drivers from latest flashtool,
turn off phone, hold down menu key and connect cable to phone, let the PC recognize phone and install drivers,
start flashtool, click on lightning icon and select fastboot mode, click on "get ver info" and "get device info" in the main flashtool window you should see some info.
What does it say?
p.s. you can always try with testpoint method or by official method and see if it will work.
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Sorry, I understood that I had to SIM unlock it first in order to unlock the bootloader then. I'll retrieve the information but I have to install windows first.
simongaiteiro said:
I'll retrieve the information but I have to install windows first.
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Flashtool is not windows only. There is linux and mac version.
same questions same threads,ZzzzZZzz
buy i simlock free brand new Neo V like i did
Pandemic said:
same questions same threads,ZzzzZZzz
buy i simlock free brand new Neo V like i did
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What are you complaining about? Why don't buy a ticket to watch a film or sth instead of being so rude?
Ok. I've got Flashtool 0.9.8 installed in GNU/Linux and Flashtool 0.9.5 in Windows 7.
It seems I cannot enter in fastboot mode within either one. In fact, after entering in flash mode (holding down back button) my phone always enters in flash mode except if I hold down the menu button, in which case it enters in normal (charging?) mode.
Voda sim locked that's strange they never sim lock here in uk
Sent from my Xperia neo using XDA Premium HD app
kormatoes said:
Voda sim locked that's strange they never sim lock here in uk
Sent from my Xperia neo using XDA Premium HD app
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Well, in Spain almost all carriers SIM lock their phones.
hello sir. i just want to ask why i cannot unlock again the bootloader of my device(xperia z2)?
here is the code i putted on adb command prompt btw.
C:\Users\Xerwud\Desktop\adb_fastboot> fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
version: 0.5
finished. total time: 0.003s
C:\Users\Xerwud\Desktop\adb_fastboot>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0x2105121
78BEB492B
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FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
finished. total time: 0.022s
C:\Users\Xerwud\Desktop\adb_fastboot>
I tried the flashtool also but i failed to unlock too. same problem i just encounter.
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check bootloader unlock status.
In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue if it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
I think your bootloader cannot be unlocked.There is someway to unlock that type of bootloader but i cant remember now.Search it and reply please
But he says again. So I guess he had unlocked it then relocked it and now wants to unlock it again.
abasba said:
In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue if it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
I think your bootloader cannot be unlocked.There is someway to unlock that type of bootloader but i cant remember now.Search it and reply please
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it says Yes bro. by the way i unlock bootloader a month ago but i relock again. but then when i tried to re unlock again it wont work.
mariosraptor said:
But he says again. So I guess he had unlocked it then relocked it and now wants to unlock it again.
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yeah bro. thats what i mean on my question. can you help me guys to figure it out?
Check on another computer.
Request unlock token again from Sony. It might have been corrupted.
Close antivirus software.
All of these
When you go to the service menu (*#*#7378423#*#*) and check the bootloader status, does it say "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes" or does it say "Bootloader unlocked: Yes"?
If it is the second one it is already unlocked, and that's the only reason I can see it keep failing.
gamer649 said:
When you go to the service menu (*#*#7378423#*#*) and check the bootloader status, does it say "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes" or does it say "Bootloader unlocked: Yes"?
If it is the second one it is already unlocked, and that's the only reason I can see it keep failing.
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its "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes" i unlock this last month and then relock it again. but then when i unlock it again now it failed.
mariosraptor said:
Check on another computer.
Request unlock token again from Sony. It might have been corrupted.
Close antivirus software.
All of these
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okay bro. i will try this. i will let you know if not working.
Let us know the outcome
Reflash kernel.sin
xerwudjohn said:
okay bro. i will try this. i will let you know if not working.
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Can you reflash your firmware's kernel.sin with flashtool.I think it might solve the problem.
abasba said:
Can you reflash your firmware's kernel.sin with flashtool.I think it might solve the problem.
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hey bro. i did that right now, but it didnt work.
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Let us know the outcome
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hey bro. it didnt worked. the same error I encountered on the other PC and even in virtualmachine still wont work. same problem i am facing right now. what do you think why I encountered this issue? Is there new unlock key for me? i kept on trying to unlock but sony give me the same unlock key for me.
Something
xerwudjohn said:
hey bro. it didnt worked. the same error I encountered on the other PC and even in virtualmachine still wont work. same problem i am facing right now. what do you think why I encountered this issue? Is there new unlock key for me? i kept on trying to unlock but sony give me the same unlock key for me.
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You need to try ;
-Try in another pc
-Connect phone to other usb port
-Reinstall adb and flashtool drivers
-Try with flashtool
We have tried plenty of ways around this today and can't figure out reason why it has done this
xerwudjohn said:
hey bro. it didnt worked. the same error I encountered on the other PC and even in virtualmachine still wont work. same problem i am facing right now. what do you think why I encountered this issue? Is there new unlock key for me? i kept on trying to unlock but sony give me the same unlock key for me.
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Try unlocking with flashtool .
abasba said:
Try unlocking with flashtool .
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i unlock my bootloader but now my problem is my rooting status is "unknown"
abasba said:
You need to try ;
-Try in another pc
-Connect phone to other usb port
-Reinstall adb and flashtool drivers
-Try with flashtool
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hi bro i successfully unlock the bootloader but my question is when i open my service menu my rooting status is unknown. i tried to lock and re-unlock again but then its still unknown
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Let us know the outcome
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hi mate i think i have a problem after unlocking the bootloader. my rooting status is now unknown. any idea how to fix this mate?
festa20 said:
We have tried plenty of ways around this today and can't figure out reason why it has done this
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hi mate it seems that on flashtool i successfully unlock the bootloader but when i boot up my device and check my service menu, my rooting status is unknown. do you have any idea how to solve this issue?
Hello Everyone,
is there a proper way to unlock the bootloader of the xperia pro-i? The sony webpage doesnt have this model available for the code request, so i'm a bit lost on how to do this. Thanks a lot for your help!
actually figured it out - on the sony site you can simply select the xperia 1 III, enter the imei and it will give you the correct code. Also if you want to relock the bootloader its the same command just with lock: fastboot oem lock 0x[your code]. Hope it helps.
rf007 said:
actually figured it out - on the sony site you can simply select the xperia 1 III, enter the imei and it will give you the correct code. Also if you want to relock the bootloader its the same command just with lock: fastboot oem lock 0x[your code]. Hope it helps.
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I tried this and did get an unlock code, but when I went through the procedure on the Sony website it returned "no" meaning my bootloader cannot be unlocked. Did you get this result and how did you get around it?
Garech said:
I tried this and did get an unlock code, but when I went through the procedure on the Sony website it returned "no" meaning my bootloader cannot be unlocked. Did you get this result and how did you get around it?
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I got a code selecting xperia 1 IV. Threw my valid and some random imeis with the last digits altered at it and it seems to always give the same key (17E1B6ED42D0F719), you could just try that maybe? (at your own risk, I know nothing about this stuff) Haven't been able to use it yet myself, as I have some fastboot driver issues to solve first... xD
Garech said:
I tried this and did get an unlock code, but when I went through the procedure on the Sony website it returned "no" meaning my bootloader cannot be unlocked. Did you get this result and how did you get around it?
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Did you ever find a solution?
samstheman42 said:
Did you ever find a solution?
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American model bootloaders cant be unlocked, only rest of world models
samstheman42 said:
Did you ever find a solution?
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No. I have learned that the US version of this phone (XQ-BE62) appears to be the only one that can't be rooted. Thanks Sony.