[Q] Bootloader - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

i have a rooted Xperia mini Pro, make it unlocked bootloader to install roms?
and which is the best ICS rom available now,
service info show, BOOTLOADER CAN BE UNLOCKED:YES
wat does that mean ?

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it means you can actually unlock your bootloader (unlocking bootloader allows you to install non-official roms)
i use fxp v.105, but it still need some fixes (hw kb and 3g data doesnt work, some wifi issues etc)

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bokrug said:
it means you can actually unlock your bootloader (unlocking bootloader allows you to install non-official roms)
i use fxp v.105, but it still need some fixes (hw kb and 3g data doesnt work, some wifi issues etc)
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how to do unlock, and i read that TRACK ID goes if i unlock, or is there any other way to keep it and the DRM so that i could have official ICS when SE releases it

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theres some nice howto on cyanogenmod wiki: wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Mini_Pro:_Full_Update_Guide
but i really dont know what Will happen with track Id (whats that btw?) and if you'd be able to upgrade official way thereafter

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you wont be able to update offically. trackID is a se service used to identify playing music tracks.

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i see... you could use shazam instead of track id, i think its more widely used; for me, update wont be a problem, i believe in community and will continue to use cyanogenmod

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try to unlock bootloader using test point method..i think test point metod is best..u can find more about test point method here.
http://androidflip.com/test-points-...ia-arc-active-mini-mini-pro-neo-play-pro-ray/

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sorry, but i really don't think it's the best method as he can easily brick his device if not done correctly

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if i brick i'll b able to flash to stock , right ?
and thanks to others

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If you're asking about testpoint method, i would rather avoid it - you could short-circuit something and won't be able to turn it on again, but maybe i'm just too cautious (and I never tried it). If I were you, stick to the howto on cyanogenmod wiki and you should be fine (just use cm version 7.1.0.1, the newest one didn't worked for me).

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bokrug said:
If you're asking about testpoint method, i would rather avoid it - you could short-circuit something and won't be able to turn it on again, but maybe i'm just too cautious (and I never tried it). If I were you, stick to the howto on cyanogenmod wiki and you should be fine (just use cm version 7.1.0.1, the newest one didn't worked for me).
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my device is rooted, still didnt unlock bootloader, how can i install cyanagenmod ?

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if you want to install cyanogenmod, you HAVE TO unlock bootloader; just choose the method of doing it (fastboot, testpoint or whatever else)

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bokrug said:
if you want to install cyanogenmod, you HAVE TO unlock bootloader; just choose the method of doing it (fastboot, testpoint or whatever else)
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if i brick, i can do flash to a stock kernal isnt it ?

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how to know my XMP bootloader can unlock or not? and what the advantage of unlocking bootloader?

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faru123:
to brick means to make an expensive brick out of your working phone: it gets broken - it's definitely not you would like to do but it could happen, especially when following bad advices like shortcircuiting some pins.. you have to know what you want to do with your phone
about flashing to stock kernel, someone else have to answer, I'm not even sure where to get one
StereO_:
according to instructions on sony ericsson pages:
First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.

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bokrug said:
StereO_:
according to instructions on sony ericsson pages:
First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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ok thx for da info, btw what the advantage of unlocking bootloader? and what should i do that?

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with unlocked bootloader, you'll be able to run ROMs, which aren't digitally signed by sony ericsson (basically any rom downloadable here, like cyanogenmod)
by the last sentence you mean HOW to do that, or WHY? if you want to know how, just follow this (to only unlock, stick to the middle section, but do the backup also)

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bokrug said:
with unlocked bootloader, you'll be able to run ROMs, which aren't digitally signed by sony ericsson (basically any rom downloadable here, like cyanogenmod)
by the last sentence you mean HOW to do that, or WHY? if you want to know how, just follow this (to only unlock, stick to the middle section, but do the backup also)
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ok thx for the info

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no prob, if anything, just ask again; and if i helped you, please hit thanks button on my post!

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ok, buddy, wat if i unloack normally, if something goes wrong , i can flash it to normal ROM isnt it ?
n tanx for everything till now