Hi. Im trying to unlock my bootloader on Xperia Neo (rooted, stock ICS firmware .587)
I tried Sony method from their site. I followed all instruction.
But after all, I got this message in command window: Unlock phone requested failed. Phone is already unlocked. But when i type *#*#7378423#*#* in my phone it says Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes.
I tried unlock it using flashtool too, but when i connect my phone, after a while i get message: Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked.
Can anybody help me?
From what i read, some carriers make it harder to unlock bootloader (Orange in PL for example). I would start from searching for people with the same mobile carrier yoy have on your "local" forums
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Hi guys!!
I tried to follow this guide, but I can't continue, I stuck in step 5 of Unlocking the Bootloader.
I have install android-sdk and added the line in udev correctly.
Note that I'm using Ubuntu!
My Phone:
Code:
Model ------------> SK17i
Android version --> 2.3.4 (official ROM, obviously)
Build version ----> 4.0.2.A.0.62
Bootloader -------> Locked :(
PD: This device is Vodafone!
Hi, i can be wrong but i think there is no drivers for linux.
When you hold your volume button up and connect your phone, S1 BOOT device should appear, and you must have driver for it.
Only then it will detect your phone and successfully communicate with it.
Qarl said:
Build version ----> 4.0.2.A.0.62
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Been told that the .62 version can not be rooted with flashtool. Had same problem as you yesterday.
felixnutella said:
Been told that the .62 version can not be rooted with flashtool. Had same problem as you yesterday.
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He want's to unlock the bootloader first, not rooting!
Go to Phone, enter this *#*#7378423#*#*
Then choose Service Info-Configuration
Bootloader unlock allowed, is it Yes or No?
Also, is your phone locked to a network?
Someguyfromhell said:
Go to Phone, enter this *#*#7378423#*#*
Then choose Service Info-Configuration
Bootloader unlock allowed, is it Yes or No?
Also, is your phone locked to a network?
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The bootloader (of my device) is locked, Unlock allowed = NO.
I think that my phone is locked by network, Vodafone is very stupid!!
Thank you!! Regards!!
Exactly, since it says Unlock Allowed: No, then you cannot unlock it with official method.
If you can use other operator SIM in that phone, then phone doesn't have network lock, if you can't use other SIM, then phone has network lock.
Hi everybody! I'm new at this forum, i come from xperia x8 forum, and I have problems with custom kernels. I have a xperia Neo V, and I just cant connect the phone in fastboot mode. I'm not sure if it is properly bootloader-unlocked, as in the oficial sony's webpage it said that cdma devices cannot be unlocked (check http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/), and I think that is the standard in Europe isn't it? (I'm from spain). Also, I checked the service menu and it also indicates that the bootloader cannot be unlocked.
Anyway i tried through the testpin-s1 tool method and everything seemed to work fine, i got the output with the two lowercase "r", but not the messages showing the model, software version, custom version, filesystem version and serial number, as said in vimjam's guide (check the post regarding unlock BL here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269).
When I try to connect it in fastboot mode it just shows the sony ericsson logo and starts to charge, not showing any blue led. I know that this happens in locked devices, but the two lowecase "r" in s1 tool indicate that it is unlocked, so i dont understand... Can someone tell me if my phone is properly unlocked, or if custom kernels can be flashed connecting the device in flash mode (as it does work for me)? Thanks in advance
Eventhough your bootloader is now unlocked, your fastboot is still locked, you have sim-locked phone and you need to pay to unlock it.
ok, so you mean I have to sim-unlock my phone in adition to bl-unlock to connect it in fastboot mode? can this be done in wotanserver or i have to take it to some tech service?
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ok, so you mean I have to sim-unlock my phone in adition to bl-unlock to connect it in fastboot mode? can this be done in wotanserver or i have to take it to some tech service?
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Yes, you can use wotanserver.
Madfysh said:
Yes, you can use wotanserver.
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Hi,I managed to unlock my bootloader using msm7227_semc.cmd method.However when I tried to enter fastboot I couldnt
as my sim was locked.I paid for unlock via S1 tool and now have an unloked phone.However when I identify the phone to check
the status of the bootloader I only get one r "Look For Line RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A029" but the loader version has a
R .Is my bootloader still unlocked? I have tried getting into fastboot mode but nothing seems to happen.Can you please guide me?
Thanks for reading .Your reply is much appreciated.
Hi all.
I have xperia mini pro sk 17i unlocked on vip mobile serbia. In service info configuration / rooting status was alowed boootloader unlock =no. After unlock with setool no alowed bootloader unlock =yes. I'm tryed unlocked bootloader with SE Bootloader_Unlocking_Relocking_1.6, but, i got a message error unlockng bootloader bootloader already unlocked! How i can check does this bootloader unlocked finally or not? Please help. )
Its unlocked,if you dont believe me just try to flash custom kernel.
i think your bootloader is already unlock .
Youu must check it in setool, or s1tool, i don't remeber..
Hi pals, i will go step by step.
Three weeks ago, I unlocked my unlockable bootloader (Bootloader unlock allowed: NO) with tespoint method via S1tool, in flashtool tells me Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 Bootloader Status: ROOTED, obviously before the unlock told: NOT ROOTEABLE.
But there´s one trouble: I can´t enter to Fastboot Mode (My phone is carrier branded) to flash kernels!!
I search in XDA, and I found a way to convert .IMG kernels to .FTF, but this method is only for Xperia Play and X10 family
Is there a way to do it for Live Walkman? Because I tried the Play method and Flashtool tell me: Failed to check SIN header.
(like someone port the method from X10 to Xperia Play)
PD: my phone has already the SIM unlock.
Thanks from now. Blesses from God. Have a nice day.
You did not unlock Your bootloader - R4A066 means it's still lock. Small "r" means bootloader is unlocked.
Right
Yeah its still locked dude.
Hi,
In first, sorry for bad Eng! I have a Xperia from my friend. He wanted to install better ROM on his phone. As i read, bootloader in different mobile operators is permanently locked... That was on this phone from T-Mobile (im from Poland). But I took the directions on the website of Sony and took the unlock code. When I entered it, as they posted it in their site, I saw that BL is UNLOCKED.
And now I have a question: Can I brick phone if I will start to install ROM? Phone got root access, unlocked simlock (it was when I was unlocking bootloader), installed CWM...
Thanks a lot for any help!
F5
You simply have an unlocked device... What could happen? My friend also has Xperia P from t-Mobile and I checked, he has no simlock or other restrictions. I guess, if you follow advices in the topics about flashing etc. your device won't get hurt.
mine Too
i have a xperia p LT22i
with bootloader unlock NOT ALLOWED
And No sim-lock
I asked Sony's suppport team to do something to make my phone Unlockable
Right now you can't do anything because the fastboot mode is not working
you can't flash a custom kernel
you can't unlock the boot loader
because the fastboot is disabled
like my F** Xperia P