Hey, just like the topic, do you have any advice?
I would add that:
-Button fastboot is locked
-I can not unlock the bootloader
The phone was purchased in orange the same hence the lock
Recently I wrote here in the forum but to no avail.
Please household remedies not services.
If you have bootloader unlock = no in service menu, there's no known way to unlock it -- some claim you can after getting it SIM unlocked, others say it doesn't help...
Ryccardo said:
If you have bootloader unlock = no in service menu, there's no known way to unlock it -- some claim you can after getting it SIM unlocked, others say it doesn't help...
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no it doesn't matter if it's sim locked or not.. if you got no on the unlock bootloader service menu then nothing can be done.
Biodegradable said:
no it doesn't matter if it's sim locked or not.. if you got no on the unlock bootloader service menu then nothing can be done.
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I got my Xperia U unlocked for free,I dont know what are you talking about.
Sim Unlock + bootloader unlock
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XperianPro said:
I got my Xperia U unlocked for free,I dont know what are you talking about.
Sim Unlock + bootloader unlock
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Did you send it out? AFAIK this requires hardware replacement... or at least the TA signing keys...
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Did you send it out? AFAIK this requires hardware replacement... or at least the TA signing keys...
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Yes,I send it on service repair because I corrupt bootloader.
Then Sony replaced it with clean one and much faster NAND memory.
You will lose phone for a week but hey,you will get faster and unlocked phone.
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So I have a choice:
1: Sell the phone and buy the same but with the ability to unlock the bootloader
2:, CONTACT Sony to replace me (higher costs and a long wait on the phone)
edit:
Maybe TESTPOINT metod?
NO TESTPOINT, IT HAS BEEN PATCHED!
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Im trying to unlock bootloader on my phone, LT26i, on .75 firmware, but rooting status for bootloader unlock is NO. I can't see why this would be the case as lots of other XS users are rooting it no issues, and can't seem to progress as it wont allow.
thoughts? is there a way its possible to do it regardless of this, or somehow turn the No into a YES to continue.
Thanks, and sorry, noob
Did you buy you phone from a network provider?
If so then you can't unlock the bootloader
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del1701 said:
Did you buy you phone from a network provider?
If so then you can't unlock the bootloader
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Yeah I got it through Orange UK - is there any way round this at all? The amount of bloatware Sony and Orange have put on, it kills me. !
There IS a way to root your phone without unlocking the bootloader, tho...
And with root, you can remove stock apps...
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...
Well I remember when i had the Xperia Play for the 1st time the phone was locked and fastboot couldnt not be accessed and bootloader could not be unlocked so i had to pay someone $15.00 to do a testpoint thing online, i cant remember his name now!
but anyhow what i was wanting to know is there anyway i could do it to the Xperia U so i can get access to fastboot and the bootloader to unlock it?
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Well I remember when i had the Xperia Play for the 1st time the phone was locked and fastboot couldnt not be accessed and bootloader could not be unlocked so i had to pay someone $15.00 to do a testpoint thing online, i cant remember his name now!
but anyhow what i was wanting to know is there anyway i could do it to the Xperia U so i can get access to fastboot and the bootloader to unlock it?
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
find the rest by searching this forum.. (they are so easy to find, that I'm not going to put them here )
nixx-X1 said:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
find the rest by searching this forum.. (they are so easy to find, that I'm not going to put them here )
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You missread
My bootloader can not be accessed or unlocked as I can not access fastboot
DeanBoro said:
You missread
My bootloader can not be accessed or unlocked as I can not access fastboot
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Yup, I kinda assumed you didn't read stuff, but guess you did.
So, it's branded by your provider/carrier? Otherwise it should be no problem.
Also same problem...
Bought mine from Vodafone Portugal and it says unlocking not allowed...
Let's pray for an answer...
i think it is alejandrissimo
he repaired my phone and he can also unlock every other sony phone (bootloader + sim)
here is his site: http://unlock-bootloader.com/
just contact him via xda with pm
nickholtus said:
i think it is alejandrissimo
he repaired my phone and he can also unlock every other sony phone (bootloader + sim)
here is his site: http://unlock-bootloader.com/
just contact him via xda with pm
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mhh, that's an interesting option (no loss of DRM etc)
Let us know if he can fix it too for the Xperia U, would be good to know as I'm close to releasing a App for the U only that requires root
and a clean unlock/root could be more attractive to people
will ask him that now
edit: not for the xperia 2012 devices yet...
nickholtus said:
will ask him that now
edit: not for the xperia 2012 devices yet...
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Darn, any ETA? (horrible question, I know )
no eta.
it can be tomorrow (not likely) and maybe never (also not likely)
nickholtus said:
i think it is alejandrissimo
he repaired my phone and he can also unlock every other sony phone (bootloader + sim)
here is his site: http://unlock-bootloader.com/
just contact him via xda with pm
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that is the exact person who it was
thanks nick
Same as me i got one from vodafone pt and not is bootloader blocked
Um portugues por aqui xD
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i got my Xperia Acro HD (previously network locked to Docomo, "bootloader unlock allowed = no") unlocked using ezSEMC tool.
after the unlock process (via USB cable, an old reliable Win7 laptop, and a working 2mbps internet connection), the phone is now network unlocked and "bootloader unlock allowed = yes".
payment was around 50US$ via Paypal, (unlock cost for your device should be less) the unlock process was quick and painless.
this is not an advertisement for the product(although it does sound like an endorsement BS) but just letting you know of an alternative that is proven to work and deliver.
tommyrumbler said:
i got my Xperia Acro HD (previously network locked to Docomo, "bootloader unlock allowed = no") unlocked using ezSEMC tool.
after the unlock process (via USB cable, an old reliable Win7 laptop, and a working 2mbps internet connection), the phone is now network unlocked and "bootloader unlock allowed = yes".
payment was around 50US$ via Paypal, (unlock cost for your device should be less) the unlock process was quick and painless.
this is not an advertisement for the product(although it does sound like an endorsement BS) but just letting you know of an alternative that is proven to work and deliver.
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could you provide a link to me via inbox ?
Wat is so dificult to see?? Brand no unlock! Non brand-unlock!!!
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valentinrascu said:
Wat is so dificult to see?? Brand no unlock! Non brand-unlock!!!
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What so difficult for you to understand.... Its possible to unlock a branded phone via S1 using testpoint. Sooo shhhhhhhh boy!
I have a Xperia U that says bootloader allowed no. Is there a way to unlock the bootloader?
I think only Sony Mobile can help us
We should never buy a phone from the carrier network again.
There is no way,end of story.
There is a way. You must contact your carrier and ask them to do it. They will tell you where to send your phone in order to unlock your boot loader. For example, here in Portugal, Datafax is able to change your boot loader status to "allowed= yes"
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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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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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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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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!
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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.
I have a problem, which i have just now found out, Before the Jelly Bean update my Xperia P's Bootloader unlock status is allowed ie YES( i checked it myself and also installed cm9 for sometime), but after the update when i tried to unlock bootloader i couldn't do that, when i checked in service menu i found that Bootloader unlock status has changed to NO, how could this happen, pls someone help me to unlock my bootloader.
Does any one facing the same problem?
u r nt alone.. someone else too reported this... why dun u check it ... just flash back ics and see whether it changes or not
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is there any way to make it allowed in JB itself?
In my Xperia Go, the Bootloader Unlock status was NO. However, I took the chance and did it anyway. I just followed the instruction to unlock the bootloader and voila! Now the phone's bootloader is unlocked. The only downside is that the phone's data seems to have reset. I don't know whether that was supposed to happen, but I can flash custom kernels now, so the bootloader truly is unlocked.
aidfarh said:
In my Xperia Go, the Bootloader Unlock status was NO. However, I took the chance and did it anyway. I just followed the instruction to unlock the bootloader and voila! Now the phone's bootloader is unlocked. The only downside is that the phone's data seems to have reset. I don't know whether that was supposed to happen, but I can flash custom kernels now, so the bootloader truly is unlocked.
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How for god sake you did that,was your phone simlocked or what?
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XperianPro said:
How for god sake you did that,was your phone simlocked or what?
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I didn't do anything special. Like I said, I just took a chance and did it. I have no idea why it worked even though the bootloader unlock status said NO. My phone's unbranded. Maybe Sony slipped up.
aidfarh said:
I didn't do anything special. Like I said, I just took a chance and did it. I have no idea why it worked even though the bootloader unlock status said NO. My phone's unbranded. Maybe Sony slipped up.
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Its unbranded,they just say so,if bought it from Sony or simunlocked then of course it will work.
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