Hi I was wonder is their any way to officially unlock a locked boot loader with the unlocking equalling No? I am from the uk on the network 3. The xperia s is running ICS ATM
Thanks in advance
How about using the search function, there is loads of posts about this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706690
Locked bootloader ? Rooting possible
ikky24786 said:
Hi I was wonder is their any way to officially unlock a locked boot loader with the unlocking equalling No? I am from the uk on the network 3. The xperia s is running ICS ATM
Thanks in advance
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If your phone says not allowed than not possible( atleast as of today).
However you can root with locked bootloader
Check this out : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
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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
zmbutt said:
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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Thanks
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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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 have a sony Live with walkman, i just bougth it. My question is, is it worth to unlock the bootloader? what does unlocking the bootloader actually does? And last how do you do it? :silly: Thanks in advance
with booloader unlocked you can put a custon kernel, for unlocked bootloader, search on this thread:Tutorials | Firmware | FAQ | First Aid
rodrigo9411 said:
I have a sony Live with walkman, i just bougth it. My question is, is it worth to unlock the bootloader? what does unlocking the bootloader actually does? And last how do you do it? :silly: Thanks in advance
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First of all, you must check if it's allowed
You can check trough dialling this no.
*#*#7378423#*#*
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rodrigo9411 said:
I have a sony Live with walkman, i just bougth it. My question is, is it worth to unlock the bootloader? what does unlocking the bootloader actually does? And last how do you do it? :silly: Thanks in advance
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It allows you to put custom roms and custom kernels. It also voids your warranty.
If you phone is sim/network locked (in service menu it'll say something like: "Bootloader unlock allowed: No"), then you cant unlock bootloader unless you pay someone to unlock it with network unlock codes. Afterwards you can unlock it via offical (SE) or test-point method.
yes. subforums you try to check on development. there are many tutorials to unlock and root
rodrigo9411 said:
I have a sony Live with walkman, i just bougth it. My question is, is it worth to unlock the bootloader? what does unlocking the bootloader actually does? And last how do you do it? :silly: Thanks in advance
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Yes it is worth unlocking the bootloader. With an unlocked bootloader you can do almost anything with your phone.
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motorazrv3 said:
Yes it is worth unlocking the bootloader. With an unlocked bootloader you can do almost anything with your phone.
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Well that depends, it might have been worth for you, but for someone who likes stock rom and has no need or will to change it with custom rom (except few tweeks that can be done with root), it's probably best to keep it locked. I look at it as a pretty subjective thing. If losing warranty is not an issue and you want to go that extra mile, sure, unlock it.
Hello. I'm wondering if anyone's managed to unlock the bootloader on a Sony Xperia S / Firmware ICS 6.1.A.0.453 where in the service settings it says bootloader unlock not allowed on a locked phone? I've seen lots of guides on doing this with a phone with GB and early versions of ICS but no guides with the above firmware? Many thanks in advance.
systemshq said:
Hello. I'm wondering if anyone's managed to unlock the bootloader on a Sony Xperia S / Firmware ICS 6.1.A.0.453 where in the service settings it says bootloader unlock not allowed on a locked phone? I've seen lots of guides on doing this with a phone with GB and early versions of ICS but no guides with the above firmware? Many thanks in advance.
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You can't unlock bootloader if it's locked to carrier. Not even on a gb.
Ok Many thanks for that. So if I get the phone unlocked in the normal way from my carrier - will that also give me the option to unlock the bootloader as well? Many thanks again.
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Ok Many thanks for that. So if I get the phone unlocked in the normal way from my carrier - will that also give me the option to unlock the bootloader as well? Many thanks again.
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I think that it depends of your carrier.
Ok - many thanks again!
Ok my phone is now sim unlocked but its still bootloader locked and my carrier O2 do not support the unlocking of the bootloader. Is there any unofficial method I can use (even paid) to unlock the bootloader?
Yeah the O2 are the worst by that question,definitely.But try to make a pressure on them saying if it is not stated in the cobtract than they can **** themselves and unlock or you want your money back!
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so the carriers are the ones who is holding back the bootloader lock?...
Yes,they are guilty!
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I should have look into this a bit more before I got the phone. With any luck someone hill hack it soon!
Hello!
My ray's bootloader is unlocked via testpoint method and now i want to re-lock it as i need to give it to service center for softkey repair.
Is it possible?
Thanks. :fingers-crossed:
first google before posting here man, if you unlocked bootloader via offical method there is a way to unlock it but if you unlocked it using testpoint method the bootloader unlock allowed says yes so technically according to sony your bootloader is locked so there is no method to relock it if you unlocked it with this method
Hope i helped
cooldude9119 said:
first google before posting here man, if you unlocked bootloader via offical method there is a way to unlock it but if you unlocked it using testpoint method the bootloader unlock allowed says yes so technically according to sony your bootloader is locked so there is no method to relock it if you unlocked it with this method
Hope i helped
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Sorry brother i searched a lot but just found a way to relock it if you unlocked it via official method, so i made a thread.
I will ask to delete it as soon as i get the answer.
So should i give it to service center just after flashing the stock rom & kernel?
You sure there is no way to re-lock..
I'm afraid as why the RESTORE button is there in s1tool?
actually it's quite conflicting dude anyways check these threads out
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465255
cooldude9119 said:
actually it's quite conflicting dude anyways check these threads out
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465255
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1 or more users confirmed its working, the RESTORE button
but in what mode i need to put my phone in?
- turned off
- fastboot
- flashmode
Xperia RAY
Currently running Gingerbread 2.3.4
My phone is locked to the network o2UK and the bootloader is set to LOCKED
I've tried to unlock the bootloader but in the services menu it says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: NO'
My question is, how would i get the bootloader unlocked or are there any 'work arounds' to get root
Thanks!
okay, first... rooting n unlocking bootloader isn't same... root can be done to locked, unlocked, bootloader status : no and bootloader status : yes...
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gaza1994 said:
Xperia RAY
Currently running Gingerbread 2.3.4
My phone is locked to the network o2UK and the bootloader is set to LOCKED
I've tried to unlock the bootloader but in the services menu it says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: NO'
My question is, how would i get the bootloader unlocked or are there any 'work arounds' to get root
Thanks!
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Go to this thread you'll get all your answers ......................http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
Hit thanx button if i have helped you...........................
gaza1994 said:
My question is, how would i get the bootloader unlocked or are there any 'work arounds' to get root
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Yes, and in the time it took to write your thread you could have found them by googling or browsing the general section.
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