Guyx i want to unlock my bootloader so that i can install custom roms like CM9 or CM10 ,etc..
The thing is my device is already rooted when i bought but i think that bootloader is locked .. and my device is running on Android 2.3.5
i cant find a way to unlock its bootloader. I tried flashing CWM through fastboot but it says failed .. :/
mrroks said:
Guyx i want to unlock my bootloader so that i can install custom roms like CM9 or CM10 ,etc..
The thing is my device is already rooted when i bought but i think that bootloader is locked .. and my device is running on Android 2.3.5
i cant find a way to unlock its bootloader. I tried flashing CWM through fastboot but it says failed .. :/
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Sadly and unfortunately you can't unlock the bootloader once you have the freaking 2.3.5 on your Photon.
yairku said:
Sadly and unfortunately you can't unlock the bootloader once you have the freaking 2.3.5 on your Photon.
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well it was already at 2.3.5 when i bought so sold it lol , thnx anyway
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Is there any safe way to unlock bootloader to avoid hard brick after OTA update?
Phone is steel no rooted and unlocked bootloader just updated latest AT&T OTA.
xMEFISTOFELx said:
Is there any safe way to unlock bootloader to avoid hard brick after OTA update?
Phone is steel no rooted and unlocked bootloader just updated latest AT&T OTA.
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lol i didnt get what you just said but um , you can unlock your bootloader then after that dont use the rsd lite to go back a version . so if your at 4.5.91 and you wanna unlock your bootloader then do it but dont flash back to earlyer versions like 1.83 or ect . Their are fruit cakes you can flash to go back or to go back to stock .
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lol i didnt get what you just said but um , you can unlock your bootloader then after that dont use the rsd lite to go back a version . so if your at 4.5.91 and you wanna unlock your bootloader then do it but dont flash back to earlyer versions like 1.83 or ect . Their are fruit cakes you can flash to go back or to go back to stock .
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I didn't write about using RSD to downgrade!
I just whant to know if I can unlock bootloader and don't hard brick my phone.
I will perephrase my question for everybody to understand.
Can I install CYANOGEN after OTA update and don't brick my phone?
Phone is not rooted or unlocked BL just updated AT&T OTA 4.5.91.
Thanks.
xMEFISTOFELx said:
I didn't write about using RSD to downgrade!
I just whant to know if I can unlock bootloader and don't hard brick my phone.
I will perephrase my question for everybody to understand.
Can I install CYANOGEN after OTA update and don't brick my phone?
Phone is not rooted or unlocked BL just updated AT&T OTA 4.5.91.
Thanks.
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ohhhhh lol , yes you can .
xMEFISTOFELx said:
I didn't write about using RSD to downgrade!
I just whant to know if I can unlock bootloader and don't hard brick my phone.
I will perephrase my question for everybody to understand.
Can I install CYANOGEN after OTA update and don't brick my phone?
Phone is not rooted or unlocked BL just updated AT&T OTA 4.5.91.
Thanks.
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You can PM me in russian if you need help
RazKidd said:
ohhhhh lol , yes you can .
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OK. I will download Automatic bootloader UNLOCK/ROOT for AT&T 1.26/1.57/1.83/4.5.91 [UPDATE 07/31/11] unlock and root my phone. Then install CWM download cyanogen *.zip and install it from SDcard. Am I right?
He understood what you were saying. He was just trying to tell you that downgrading after the OTA is how people have "hard" bricked their phones.
So:
1. Yes, you can unlock the BL (and install CM)
2. After you unlock the BL, never use RSD.
xMEFISTOFELx said:
I didn't write about using RSD to downgrade!
I just whant to know if I can unlock bootloader and don't hard brick my phone.
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Make sure you use flash Romracer's recovery after you unlock the BL.
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
xMEFISTOFELx said:
OK. I will download Automatic bootloader UNLOCK/ROOT for AT&T 1.26/1.57/1.83/4.5.91 [UPDATE 07/31/11] unlock and root my phone. Then install CWM download cyanogen *.zip and install it from SDcard. Am I right?
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live4nyy said:
1. Yes, you can unlock the BL (and install CM)
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I should use Automatic bootloader UNLOCK/ROOT for AT&T 1.26/1.57/1.83/4.5.91 [UPDATE 07/31/11] ?
Yeah, if you have an AT&T branded Atrix you can use that. Just be sure to read the instructions carefully. Since you have the OTA already installed you will have to use Option #3 in the script after using Option #1 to unlock the BL. It will also ask you about flashing a recovery, go ahead and flash Tenfar's but after that go to the link I gave you (see above) and you can flash that recovery.
xMEFISTOFELx said:
I should use Automatic bootloader UNLOCK/ROOT for AT&T 1.26/1.57/1.83/4.5.91 [UPDATE 07/31/11] ?
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xMEFISTOFELx said:
I should use Automatic bootloader UNLOCK/ROOT for AT&T 1.26/1.57/1.83/4.5.91 [UPDATE 07/31/11] ?
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Hey man, I'm in the same situation as you were a few days ago, i have an ATT Atrix with the 4.5.91 OTA update, and I want to Unlock the bootloader.
I was wondering what method did you end up using and what do you reccomend.
And thanks for starting this thread! I'm sure it's going to help a lot of people in our same situation.
*EDIT: Couldn't wait for your response, so I went ahead and tried it myself: Works perfect.
Now my Bootloader is unlocked and my phone is rooted. Got that first-timer 4.5.91 soft-brick tho, not a fun experience that part, but using a script included in the tool I managed to get out of that situation.
Here is the link to the thread with the tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
Hope this helps anyone that stumbles with this same question.
Hi i am new to xperia world. i have tried to install this rom <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1640390>
I followed all the instructions. after flashing it stuck om sony boot screen logo.
before i was on 4.0.3 ...562 firmware . it didn't boot forever so i used pc companian to repair software and i was successful to repair software. after then i received OTA UPDATE and i did accept the update now my phone is running on 4.0.4 ....431 firmware and i have rooted my handset too and not installed CWM RECOVERY
MY quest is after 4.0.4 can i still update this ROM on my phone <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1640390>
I think, you have locked boot loader & stock kernel ?
and that rom required unlocked boot loader & V3 kernel !
zmbutt said:
I think, you have locked boot loader & stock kernel ?
and that rom required unlocked boot loader & V3 kernel !
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how to unlock boot-loader.? is it safe to unlock bootloader
Ysharief said:
how to unlock boot-loader.? is it safe to unlock bootloader
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Read some sticky threads in neo v development section.
Ysharief said:
how to unlock boot-loader.? is it safe to unlock bootloader
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yea its safe (depends on you) & you need to read more for unlocking it
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yea its safe (depends on you) & you need to read more for unlocking it
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yes... when i was going through searching i found this website <unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions>
can you please suggest this is the best way to unlock bootloader or there is any better alternative way
Ysharief said:
yes... when i was going through searching i found this website <unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions>
can you please suggest this is the best way to unlock bootloader or there is any better alternative way
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i have just bought new phone don't want to loose warranty as early as possible may be later i may dare to unlock it
i love developers who makes world look better place.. i am frequent visitor of xda from my first windows mobile since 3-4years ..
but i had very bad experience with z71 android handset which gave me lot of pain but i made full use of warranty period because there was no unlocking ..! just flashing lots of custom roms ..
but xperia is different i think i have to gain more confidence to start flashing.. because there will be no warranty once unlocked...
When you feel confident, you can Unlock you device by any method you prefer, follow the guide by following link,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
P.S, using official method to unlock the boot loader, you will void your warranty, but using XDA method you will have option to relock the boot loader again
Hope, this will help
zmbutt said:
When you feel confident, you can Unlock you device by any method you prefer, follow the guide by following link,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
P.S, using official method to unlock the boot loader, you will void your warranty, but using XDA method you will have option to relock the boot loader again
Hope, this will help
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yes i have just gone through that link by you and also watched on YouTube. but when i checked in the configuration ! bootloader unlock showed YES. is that means my phones bootloader is unlocked or i have to unlock it,,,
Ysharief said:
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yes i have just gone through that link by you and also watched on YouTube. but when i checked in the configuration ! bootloader unlock showed YES. is that means my phones bootloader is unlocked or i have to unlock it,,,
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you're welcome,
that means you are qualify to unlock your boot loader,
its not Pre-Unlocked !
if it shows No, that means you cannot unlock boot loader due to Manufacturer restrictions.
invoices presone
my phone is already rooted can i oerclock by setcpu without unlocking or do sommething etc
I think, overclocking need other then stock Kernel, check Kernels thread, which suit your overclocking need.
I wouls like to install ICS or JB on my Photon.
However, it is 2.3.5 locked BL.
Any version that works with that ?
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It can't happen. With a locked bootloader you can only use the stock kernel.
why ? My friend have a DROID 3 running ICS
badgett said:
It can't happen. With a locked bootloader you can only use the stock kernel.
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and the bootloader is still locked.
iaracy said:
and the bootloader is still locked.
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until an unlocked bootloader is leaked from motorola or someone can find a work around. you will never be able to flash anything other than a stock rom. i think everyone has given up on unlocking the bootloader. the electrify has had a locked bootloader for a year and still nothing. so don't expect anything soon if ever. sorry. :crying:
is this custom rom for xperia go?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155343
and what does this mean
Flash boot.img from CM9 ZIP
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I am not 100% sure but on the title it says "ALL BLs" which I suppose stands for all bootloaders so probably no you don't need to unlock it.
the rom u mentioned does not requires an unlocked bootloader...
bt it order to run any rom based on cm9 ... u need to unlock bootloader.... as these roms require a custom kernel
clear ?
it says no on the service info to unlock the bootloader so what can i do?
when i get home im gonna install cwm from here http://theunlockr.com/2013/01/14/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-the-sony-xperia-go/
would it work if i just put cwm? and then flash the rom?
and if not is there a way that i can unlock my bootloader even tho it says no or do something???/??
ZenorGR said:
I am not 100% sure but on the title it says "ALL BLs" which I suppose stands for all bootloaders so probably no you don't need to unlock it.
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are you sure i can without unlocking the bootloader?
and the thread liked to the download page said it would work with locked bl so would it work to install that on my go with locked?
samgabbay said:
it says no on the service info to unlock the bootloader so what can i do?
when i get home im gonna install cwm from here http://theunlockr.com/2013/01/14/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-the-sony-xperia-go/
would it work if i just put cwm? and then flash the rom?
and if not is there a way that i can unlock my bootloader even tho it says no or do something???/??
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ur bootloader is permanently locked .....
just install cwm...
flash the rom
u r good to go... no need to unlock bootloader mate(which u cant do anyway) ... have some trust
drsanket_xperia_u said:
ur bootloader is permanently locked .....
just install cwm...
flash the rom
u r good to go... no need to unlock bootloader mate(which u cant do anyway) ... have some trust
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thanks will do
drsanket_xperia_u said:
ur bootloader is permanently locked .....
just install cwm...
flash the rom
u r good to go... no need to unlock bootloader mate(which u cant do anyway) ... have some trust
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but very quickly what does flash boot img mean? do i jsut flash the zip?
I rooted my phone and now I have CWM will there be a day when I could flash Roms to this device?? I really hope so. This device would complete crap if there is no way of doing that.
dvella21 said:
I rooted my phone and now I have CWM will there be a day when I could flash Roms to this device?? I really hope so. This device would complete crap if there is no way of doing that.
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If you are interested in CyanogenMod ROMS then there are nightlies available for our phone with Android 4.3.
dvella21 said:
I rooted my phone and now I have CWM will there be a day when I could flash Roms to this device?? I really hope so. This device would complete crap if there is no way of doing that.
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You have to unlock your bootloader to flash a custom rom. Sony makes unlocking your bootloader easy: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Man you unlock bootloader you can Lock bootloader. It's so easy and so simple. What's wrong with the people
I lock/unlocked my bootloader I think around 16 times !! Aaaand what ? You don't like it custom lock your device back and flash stock.