Hi,
I wanted to root my phone, but it has a locked bootloader. I looked on a couple of turorials, and flashed a kernel. After that Phone, messages and all media apps disappeared, and errors came such as Keypad stopped working, and Android stopped working and stuff like that. And i couldn't root. So i want to know how to fix this how to unlock the bootloader.
EDIT: I fixed the apps by updating through PC Companion. Now i just want to know how to unlock. I've unlocked it now so i guess that's all i wanted.
//Joel
use this link
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
you will loose DRM
boss4all said:
use this link
you will loose DRM
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How can i see if my phone is unlocked?
trackid wont wok on unlocked bl
rajxelton said:
trackid wont wok on unlocked bl
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I don't really understand the instructions on Sonys website (the one that boss4all gave me) is there any easier way?
you'll lose drm using that method. and it has clear instructions mate,... nothing to explain
rajxelton said:
you'll lose drm using that method. and it has clear instructions mate,... nothing to explain
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Still can't root..
HerrJoeln said:
Still can't root..
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Maybe this will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31159404&postcount=422
Ignore that FC's and errors,you have to flash again the .587 kernel,and everything will be fixed.
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hi guys
i want to show how to have r800i (( rooted )) with locked bootloader. easy and step by step :
1- i imagine that you have 2.3.4 , now unlock it :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
or
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/
2-root it easily from this link :
http://hp-gsm.blogspot.com/2011/08/sony-ericsson-xperia-play-tips-and_27.html
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098131
3-now relock it as drinking a water from this link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
now you have lock - and - rooted xperia play
please press the thanks botton
thanks you
Isnt this exactly the same as my topic?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634
Cat_On_Droid said:
Isnt this exactly the same as my topic?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634
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no dude
it's not the same.
i suggest a way to have root and locked phone .
mehdi.moha said:
no dude
it's not the same.
i suggest a way to have root and locked phone .
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This really isnt a thread that belongs in development. You also failed to mention the method above, will delete the devices DRM certificates for good, they will loose the abilty to use track id and sony music and video store forever.
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mehdi.moha said:
no dude
it's not the same.
i suggest a way to have root and locked phone .
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it kinda is, you just include a link to the bootloader relock thread. that's all that's different. kudos for trying to be helpful, i just personally find this thread as a means to boost your thanks meter..
edit: and i also feel the topic is misleading. upon reading it, it sounds like you have a new method of rooting the new firmware, without unlocking the bootloader at all. which for many people with branded phones, will be horribly shot down to see that, yet again, they need to enable fastboot to do something they have probably already read else where (probably on the linked pages you provided)
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
yohandesilva1 said:
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
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no.since the OP said you need the BooTloader unlocked..
yohandesilva1 said:
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
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No you can't do this, hence you have to unlock your bootloader in the process to gain root with his tut and you'll loose trackID (DRM) and it won't come back even when you relock it.
You can root without unlocking bootloader on the newest FW 4.0.1.A.0.283 in another way. Check out the dev section for more info
Regards Dousan...
yohandesilva1 said:
if i do this and keep my boot loader locked, will trackID still work? And SE updates?
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Dousan said:
No you can't do this, hence you have to unlock your bootloader in the process to gain root with his tut and you'll loose trackID (DRM) and it won't come back even when you relock it.
You can root without unlocking bootloader on the newest FW 4.0.1.A.0.283 in another way. Check out the dev section for more info
Regards Dousan...
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"hey guys , i'm sorry if i post my threat here by mistake and it's not right place "
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yes , you can root on 2.3.4 by OTA update , but i think the generic UK still not released .
when you unlock your phone , you can't recieve and use SEUS anymore , but if relock your phone , you can use it during update/repair without any problem .
Hi, I just upgraded from ArcS to Xperia S, and bought a proper sim-free Xperia S. I did the test in the service menu, and it says Bootloader unlock allowed.
Now i'm guessing when you unlock, that you lose DRM keys and other stuff (like the Arc did). I only really want root, without losing anything that I can't get back.
What's the best method? Is unlocking the bootloader the only option open to me?
Thanks.
Hi CrazyPeter
Take a look at this threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790604
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
I don't know if the DRM keys will be deleted or not. But I think while the Bootloader is untouched, the DRM keys also will be left untouched??
andronym said:
Hi CrazyPeter
Take a look at this threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790604
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
I don't know if the DRM keys will be deleted or not. But I think while the Bootloader is untouched, the DRM keys also will be left untouched??
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Sorry, should have said running 4.0.4...
CrazyPeter said:
Sorry, should have said running 4.0.4...
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that method works for gingerbread also i have tested my self just flash GB in all steps instead of flashing ICS
i have sony xperia s , unlocked boot loader , rooted , cm9
iam willing to relock my bootloader when a stock JB rom is avialable from sony so when i was backing up some apps on titanium backup i saw an option to back up some thing with a long name that contains DRM Codes is this helpful , so relock boot loader , root and then restore them through titanium back up , does it work ?
elias234 said:
i have sony xperia s , unlocked boot loader , rooted , cm9
iam willing to relock my bootloader when a stock JB rom is avialable from sony so when i was backing up some apps on titanium backup i saw an option to back up some thing with a long name that contains DRM Codes is this helpful , so relock boot loader , root and then restore them through titanium back up , does it work ?
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nopes, DRM is on the kernel, when you unlock your bootloaded DRM keys will be erase. You can't never ever get it back !! :cyclops:, but DRM keys are not necessary for me actually
Mr.Krypton said:
nopes, DRM is on the kernel, when you unlock your bootloaded DRM keys will be erase. You can't never ever get it back !! :cyclops:, but DRM keys are not necessary for me actually
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can you tell me exactly what DRM codes are for ?
I now that they stop the functioning of some apps , can you tell me the names of some apps,
elias234 said:
can you tell me exactly what DRM codes are for ?
I now that they stop the functioning of some apps , can you tell me the names of some apps,
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I think album art downloading in Walkman is the only thing that breaks.
Seems that the location button on the messaging menu also doesn't work.
"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
But what if we knew where they were, so somebody can extract those before unlocking the BL...? And then we can restore them?
If they're on the kernel, is there no way to remake the stock kernel with DRM keys??
Track id also does not work
Who bothers we can download it from Google play again
If drm keys are on kernel.. Can a copy of stock kernel be made to preserve those drm keys?
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Not on kernel I think...
Because update also contains a new kernel...
One more thing, Search option in geotag of album app is also not working...
Join us here with your Xperia P
http://www.facebook.com/groups/SonyXP/
But an official Sony update wouldn't delete official Sony data! So what if DRM keys are in BOTH kernels?
Also, how can we make a copy of the kernel? I'd do it, if I only knew how...
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Track id also does not work
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It's working for me normally like with locked bootloader...
someone755 said:
But an official Sony update wouldn't delete official Sony data! So what if DRM keys are in BOTH kernels?
Also, how can we make a copy of the kernel? I'd do it, if I only knew how...
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It isn't on the kernel. It is somewhere else.
Rodger_Rulez said:
It's working for me normally like with locked bootloader...
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He meant with unlocked bootloader. Still, strange, works for me even unlocked.
"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
TrackID works even with unlocked BL, what is not working since drm keys are gone it's the "download music info" that is another thing!
Its already gone so no use!
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TrackID works fine. but the problem is the Download music info, does any one know how to fix this?
Odp: [Q] relocking sony xperia s without loosing DRM codes
raizuko said:
TrackID works fine. but the problem is the Download music info, does any one know how to fix this?
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Look on date of last post and think... Go to S section and ask there.
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I tried to install FXP CM10 on my Sola but failed. I tried to flash boot.img with cmd and Flashtool, but both gave me the same error: "phone not rooted".
My phone is rooted with CWM installed. It's running stock Sony ICS 4.0.4, 6.1.1.B.1.54
Can anyone help me with this?
Stevethemann said:
I tried to install FXP CM10 on my Sola but failed. I tried to flash boot.img with cmd and Flashtool, but both gave me the same error: "phone not rooted".
My phone is rooted with CWM installed. It's running stock Sony ICS 4.0.4, 6.1.1.B.1.54
Can anyone help me with this?
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you need to unlock bootloader. You can't flash custom kernel without unlocking bootloader.
Before doing so i recommend you to take a look here:
1)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2361121
2)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
3)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920189.
I gave you these link for the following reasons:
Unlocking booloader means void warranty, but using the third link you will lock again your bootloader and you will have back your warranty.
Unlocking booloader means also losing mobile bravia engine. Using the guide from the first link you will be able to save drm keys useful for getting bravia engine working again.
Now, the second link is how to unlock your bootloader, since you know now the benefits, the risks and the solutions.
Thanks for all the links, but I have just one last question: if the drm keys are cleared what will I lose besides BE?
Stevethemann said:
Thanks for all the links, but I have just one last question: if the drm keys are cleared what will I lose besides BE?
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Trackid but you can install it again from playstore.
Stevethemann said:
Thanks for all the links, but I have just one last question: if the drm keys are cleared what will I lose besides BE?
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DaRk-L0rD said:
Trackid but you can install it again from playstore.
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TrackID still works on Unlock Bootloader,tested on my Xperia sola with UL BL.
Download Music Info also works
Only BE don't work.
Ben Ling said:
TrackID still works on Unlock Bootloader,tested on my Xperia sola with UL BL.
Download Music Info also works
Only BE don't work.
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Have ul bl too mate. That's why i said you can download it again from playstore
Other known problems with unlocked bootload as far as you know bro?
DaRk-L0rD said:
Have ul bl too mate. That's why i said you can download it again from playstore
Other known problems with unlocked bootload as far as you know bro?
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Download again from Play Store?
Why do i need to download again?
It still appear on my phone when i unlock my BL.
Ben Ling said:
Download again from Play Store?
Why do i need to download again?
It still appear on my phone when i unlock my BL.
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though didn't appear after unlocking bootloader. My bad
A little question, not polemic, but... Why rackyng your brain about TrackID when Shazam is free on the Play Store?
I've decided to root my phone... as far as I know I won't lose my warranty If I'll be rooted right?
So All I want is just root permissions... NO custom ROMS or Kernels.
I am using GB stock 6.0.B.3.184 firmware android 2.3.7
So Do I need to unlock my bootloader to root? Or I can proceed without doing that?
And could someone provide me with link how to root Xperia Sola with GB stock firmware?
Thank's
Please... I have looked everywhere.
Also found sources where people are searching for a way to root phone without upgrading to ICS with no luck.
man, i dont know is this work for u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030&highlight=root+gb
u need unlock ur bootloader and follow the steps
pa4ka16 said:
Please... I have looked everywhere.
Also found sources where people are searching for a way to root phone without upgrading to ICS with no luck.
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You can root without unlocking your bootloader. Bootloader need to be unlocked only if you want to flash custom kernels or roms like cm9,cm10, miui etc.
You can try this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Confirmed on the first post that works on sola also. Hope works with gb also
DaRk-L0rD said:
You can root without unlocking your bootloader. Bootloader need to be unlocked only if you want to flash custom kernels or roms like cm9,cm10, miui etc.
You can try this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Confirmed on the first post that works on sola also. Hope works with gb also
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says It's for ICS/JB.
Nothing mentioned about GB... I'll better ask If it can be done on GB as well.
Thanks
zmeu27, your suggested method looks too complicated and I don t want to lose my warranty. Thanks anyway.
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says It's for ICS/JB.
Nothing mentioned about GB... I'll better ask If it can be done on GB as well.
Thanks
zmeu27, your suggested method looks too complicated and I don t want to lose my warranty. Thanks anyway.
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My bad mate. Try this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030.
Hope this works. I don't use gb and can't tell you for sure which is the best choice, i am looking in various threads to find the best way.
You can also have GB with root permissions with a LOCKED BOOTLOADER
Check out the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063029
DaRk-L0rD said:
My bad mate. Try this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030.
Hope this works. I don't use gb and can't tell you for sure which is the best choice, i am looking in various threads to find the best way.
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Thanks for your effort, I appreciate that
This one says It needs fastboot, so do I really need to unlock bootloader?
How hard is it..? To unlock bootloader, As far as I know it can be done at Sony homepage, Whats the advantage of unlocking it and do it has any cons... already know that it means lost wariaty, and that's a risk.
And finally can bootloader be locked again? To make everything as it used to be?
lol98lol98 said:
You can also have GB with root permissions with a LOCKED BOOTLOADER
Check out the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063029
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This will upgrade my phone to ICS isn't it?
I don't really wan't to upgrade my phone to ICS,
Can I do it somehow ending with GB ?
Sorry for DP.
I just rooted my sola when I got it in first 5 days my sola got rooted
Without unlocking the bootloader
And I was using Gingerbread
I will search on how to do it cause I forgot about that
Hope I can help soon
Mtakween said:
I just rooted my sola when I got it in first 5 days my sola got rooted
Without unlocking the bootloader
And I was using Gingerbread
I will search on how to do it cause I forgot about that
Hope I can help soon
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ok, hope you can find it
Thanks mate
pa4ka16 said:
This will upgrade my phone to ICS isn't it?
I don't really wan't to upgrade my phone to ICS,
Can I do it somehow ending with GB ?
Sorry for DP.
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Yes but after finishing the steps u will get back to gingerbread
With root permission and locked bootloader
And you can Press thanks better than typing it
Mtakween said:
Yes but after finishing the steps u will get back to gingerbread
With root permission and locked bootloader
And you can Press thanks better than typing it
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That's excaltey what I need, did u find the link?
''Thank's" button has been hit
pa4ka16 said:
That's excaltey what I need, did u find the link?
''Thank's" button has been hit
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The same thread link posted by lol98lol98
Mtakween said:
The same thread link posted by lol98lol98
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And It really worked for you?
I'll guess I have to try
pa4ka16 said:
And It really worked for you?
I'll guess I have to try
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Yes it is working