Couple of things you might need to know
I've searched EVERYWHERE and not found an answer
Phone IS ROOTED
Phone is: Xperia RAY
its GSM Locked
Bootloader Unlock Allowed: NO
Now thats cleared my problem
I've searched loads of places (including here) to find a way to unlock my bootloader, the official method does not work (the one through Sony's website) as my phones bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked
So the obvious question is, how do i unlock the bootloader?
There are many threads about that. You can try the paid method via "wotan server", but nobody can promise it will work
Try Setool. I haven't used it but some people say it can unlock bootloaders. http://files.setool.net/support/SETool2/
gaza1994 said:
Couple of things you might need to know
I've searched EVERYWHERE and not found an answer
Phone IS ROOTED
Phone is: Xperia RAY
its GSM Locked
Bootloader Unlock Allowed: NO
Now thats cleared my problem
I've searched loads of places (including here) to find a way to unlock my bootloader, the official method does not work (the one through Sony's website) as my phones bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked
So the obvious question is, how do i unlock the bootloader?
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you can try testpoint method
you can unlock via setool, testpoint method, but if your phone says: Bootloader Unlock Allowed: NO then the fastboot mode is disabled, so you can not flash custom kernels even you unlocked it
the only way is a paid method like wotanserver, which i used a year ago and i recommend it
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Hy!
I have an easy question. Some people have Branded SK17i, which says: Bootloader Unlock allowed: NO...
So, any chance to flash this without unlock Bootloader? I thinking in a method like Motorola phones (Defy, etc).
Any chance to work this?
Thanks a lot!
I think i fell upon someone who had the same issue. I think you have to debrand it first, then you will be able to unlock the bootloader using the Test Point method. Not entirely sure though.
What you can do is go through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
I am quite certain that there was a solution in that thread somewhere.
No way. In service menu i got: "Bootloader unlock allowed: No". I debranded it with Wotan (2.3.4 UK ROM), but i can't unlock bootloader.
I think it's not a problem, because a lot of Motorola has locked bootloader, and they have CFW.
We can root it, with zergRush, we only need a xRecovery or CWM Recovery port, and we got Highway to Hell
Interest thing: after S1tool Method in the i saw "r9xxx", not "R9xxx". In X10 Mini/Mini Pro it means the unlocked bootloader. So what?
If you checked the thread thoroughly you would have got your answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18868348&postcount=103
Hope this clears the waters for you
Yep, I know this way, but I want to make an method, which don't need unlocked bootloader, like Motorola Phones.
Umm.... What? Motorola phones are hated because of their locked bootloader, resorting to a software solution to bypass the bootloader lock in order to get it to "fastboot" can only resort to problems.
Plus, ROMs in Motorola phones work way differently, you have to restore a cwm backup and then install the rom blah blah blah.
So its not easier in any way.
guys, here is the solution to unlock bootloader via testpoint method.
clear and easy to follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18013064&postcount=44
this will help a lot of people if you succeed...
i do not understand why only some phones of the same model have bootloader unlock allowed:no
good luck
Nice bump, dude.
Last post before you was 4/11/2011...
Someguyfromhell said:
Nice bump, dude.
Last post before you was 4/11/2011...
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eh ****..
how did i get here?
Hi all,
I used Davinci sim-unlock (now called 4SE) and it asked if I wanted to unlock the bootloader as well, I said yes.
I know know that this method is a patch not a real unlock. The sim is unlocked and that's fine.
If I try to unlock the bootloader using flashtool / similar method, will that restore the simlock on my phone? The phone did originally have a sim network lock. Some methods do seem to relock this and some don't, I don't know in my case. (the official Sony method doesn't work, it thinks it's unlocked already because of the patch and the relock option doesn't work either)
Thanks
Sony Xperia Neo V
Stock ROM 4.0.4 (Updated 4.0.3 to 4.0.4 via OTA)
Rooted via DooMLoRD
CWM Recovery installed.
I need to find out if my Xperia Neo V have a locked or unlocked bootloader..?
I have read through different thread and have googled as well, but still was not able to get a concrete answer.
I have never unlocked it myself, not intentionally atleast.
When I check via *#*#7378423#*#*, it says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes'. Some guys around XDA says if its unlocked, it will say ''Bootloader unlocked: Yes' but others say it will show the first one regardless of the lock state.
PC Companion and SUS can detect it just fine and I can repair and update my phone, which leads me to believe its locked.
But then, I can get into flash mode, use flash tool to load different ROMs and also have CWM installed - doesn't it need a unlocked bootloader?
And, if I am on a locked bootloader, what's the advantage of an unlocked one then, what am I missing?
Bootloader unlocked: Yes only means that your fastboot is unlocked,that your phone isn't SIM locked, not that your bootloader is unlocked.
Being able to enter flash mode, flash different rom's, cwm doesn't mean your BL is unlocked.
There are rom's that require custom kernel, if you wanna use those rom's you need to unlock your BL.
Advantage is anything that can be done with custom kernels, mainly overclock, undervolt, change some parameters...
Go to Neo V development section, in one sticky thread you can find s1tool. Get it and identify your phone with it.
Just a fact that you didn't unlock it tells that it's locked. All Xperia phones have locked BL's. All 2011 Xperias with sim lock, have locked fastboot, which means you need to pay to unlock it and by that you enable fastboot and unlock your BL.
Thanks buddy (button pressed). So, unlocked bootloader means warranty gone forever, right? Irreversible?
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So, unlocked bootloader means warranty gone forever, right? Irreversible?
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Well, if you use official method, even if you relock it they can see in service center, when they connect it, it will show that DRM certificate is missing. I'm not saying they will look for that, but it will be visible.
In my opinion patched bl is best option, with s1tool. Also you can relock it. As far as I know nothing will pop up on their PC.
Alright buddy, got the idea. Thanks a lot.
hi! is there any way to unlock my bootloader even if the rooting status bootloader unlock allowed says no...? thanks in advance...
Simple answer: no. If it's a must-have, go return it and buy one off-contract.
It is possible that in the future, someone will find an exploit to unlock the bootloader, or at the very least, do something similar to Loki on the Galaxy S4 (get custom ROMs/etc without an unlocked bootloader).
Sure sucks.
Sent From My Xperia Z2.
I bought one Factory Unlocked without ever being on a contract and it also tells me no, so it looks like it's not possible to unlock the boot loader on any American model.
hi there,
like the title says im trying to flash a different / older/ stock ROM to see if i can unlock the bootloader and or if anyone knows a way i can root my device without the bootloader that would be great too but i think ive expended all my options..... if you can help in any way that would be great! thank you
also i have flashtool downloaded but can not get it to work with my device just keeps saying my bootloader can not be officially unlocked ..... can it be unofficially unlocked?
You have to use the Xperia M2 method to unlock the bootloader as there is still no official way.
There are more than enough guides in other topics where you can read how to unlock your bootloader. First enter the service menu(*"*"service"*"*) and check is it is allowed on your device. If it says 'no' there is no way to unlock. Also if you can unlock don't forget to tick the box in developer options
For root you can afaik just install twrp for locked bootloaders and flash a root (supersu for example)
thanks guys ,
yes i have looked into the tutorials and cannot seem to make it work.
i tried the m2 method and nothing either ..... my bootloader says it cannot be unlocked but ive been reading and apparently there is a way to get around it .... ive successfully flashed different ROMS to try and gain root access too but with no luck
so i guess im asking if anyone has had luck with unclocking there "locked" bootloader on an m4 or if it is even possible at all?
any help is greatly appreciated