As the SE Dev blog said, not all new SE will have the Boot Loader unlockable, you have to test it with Fastboot: The only way to determine if you can unlock the boot loader for your phone is to connect your phone to the Fastboot tool in the Android™ SDK. If your phone can connect to Fastboot, the boot loader can be unlocked
SO! did you try it? and if yes what is your version of Arc and result?
Hey,
I figure my Rogers Arc is not able to unlock the bootloader (BL).
Everytime i try holding the Menu button then plugging in the USB the LED on the side should turn blue. Also the SE should not show up on the screen, in my case it did.
But when i went to the SE site to obtain the unique code, i was able to obtain one.
Now, what do you suggest in this case.
I've already rooted my device via gingerbreak.
Can i still use flashtool to load FW to my device with no probs? or do i still need to unlock the BL?
Thanks..
If the led doesn't turn blue when we press menu ,while the phone is powered off ,then the bootloader can't be unlocked???
If your arc is branded then it is not unlockable, yet.
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Hi,
I've been lurking in the forums for a few months now, and have found them incredibly helpful.
First things first. I have an xperia play from Rogers in Canada. It is currently updated to 2.3.3 (via the seus tool) but not rooted.
I am trying to flash my device with the free xperia project image http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128216, but i have run into some problems.
I have downloaded the image and can get the command prompt to show up. It sits at "waiting for device"
I try to get the device to go into "flash" mode by holding down the back button and inserting the usb. I've been looking around the forums here and some people report that this mode is indicated by a flashing blue led on the power button. My power button turns (and stays) a solid green and the "waiting for device" message never goes away.
I have tested the "flash" mode with the official Sony update tool found http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/mobilephones/downloads/subject/updateservice/xperia-play?cc=ca&lc=en and it seems to be working fine. It detects the device, tells me the software is up to date, and offers to wipe and re-install a fresh copy of the OS.
What am I doing wrong? I would like to install the free Xperia project, mostly so i can play with overclocking my cpu. Any help would be appreciated.
If it's any help I also can't seem to flash with flashtool either.
Thanks!
If you want it to go blue, you have to hold the search button, not the back button. That Should solve it
hm.. I guess you need an unlocked bootloader.... but I'm not sure..
Thanks,
I tried the search button. All it does when i plug it in holding the search button is to bring up the Sony Ericsson splash screen, and then the power button goes orange.
Is it possible that I need an unlocked bootloader? I think I read somewhere that the bootloader on the Rogers play is locked down and has not been cracked yet.
Need it unlocked
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And at this time there's no way to get it unlocked with a simlocked phone?
Because I guess i'll have to wait for that, or for someone to crack 2.3.3/4 so i can at least re-root my device.
Grizzlepaw said:
And at this time there's no way to get it unlocked with a simlocked phone?
Because I guess i'll have to wait for that, or for someone to crack 2.3.3/4 so i can at least re-root my device.
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you cannot issue fastboot commands "fastboot erase, fastboot flash. fastboot boot, ect" without an unlocked bootloader, i know its a pain but there is no way around it atm, im sure the dev scene on xda will have a work around for you soon
And at this time there's no way to get it unlocked with a simlocked phone?
Because I guess i'll have to wait for that, or for someone to crack 2.3.3/4 so i can at least re-root my device.
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or you can do that if you really want root : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119074 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
I tried doing that but I couldn't get flashtool to see my phone (I was using the new beta version)
*edit*
(i tried it both on win7 32 bit and win7 64 bit)... maybe i need to do some driver kung fu?
you can use seus? if yes, you have the drivers ( I guest )...
And it work like seus, same button to hold... what is the version of your phone? R800a, R800i?
the "about phone" says that it is an r800a
I do the same thing (hold the back button and plug in the usb) with flashtool but it doesn't see the phone and start the flash (the regular sony update program does.)
So i replaced the drivers that the sony update tool installed with the drivers that came with flashtool. (in device manager i uninstalled sony xperia play and manually replaced them with the files in the flashtool\drivers folder)
I was then able to use the UK image via flashtool to roll back to 2.3.2, root, and then update.
I still can't install FreeXperia (or maybe i just can't think of a way how)... but i have current version 2.3.3/4 and it is rooted.
Thanks guys!
Hello, I bought Xperia Play on auction site. It's brand new, but I believe that simlock was downed by the seller. I would like to know if phone has also unlocked bootloader (I would like to flash rooted rom to turn of that awful auto brightness feature).
I earlier updatet rom from 2.3.2 to 2.3.3 using SE PC Companion 2.0. Phones with unlocked bootloader even update with that tool or maybe if that happed that means that my phone has no unlocked bootloader?
regards,
Boomz.
Connect it to the computer in fastboot mode, (Power off, disconnect from computer, hold search key, while holding search key, connect it to computer), go to fastboot and run the line, fastboot devices, if you get an output like oih350980tw9083 device or whatever, it has an unlocked bootloader
EDIT: Fully read your post, yeah, if it updated via Sony tools, then it is locked, but if the phone is sim free, then you may be able to unlock it!
Nhialor said:
Connect it to the computer in fastboot mode, (Power off, disconnect from computer, hold search key, while holding search key, connect it to computer), go to fastboot and run the line, fastboot devices, if you get an output like oih350980tw9083 device or whatever, it has an unlocked bootloader
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This is wrong. All phones come originally with BL's closed. If you get an output with the "fastboot devices" command, it means that your bootloaders are unlockABLE. You need to type the unlocking command in order to unlock them.
The definite proof to see if your BL's are closed or not is to open the TrackID app. If it launches well, your bootloaders are locked. If it doesn't and it complains that the app couldn't connect to SE's servers (provided you're connected) , then they're unlocked. This occurs because the bootloader unlocking operation wipes the DRM certificates from the phone.
Hi.My phone was locked on orange so I unlocked it with software and wire near the sim card.Yesterday I update it via wi-fi and the rest is history.I flash relocked boot loader but nothing and this link is not working http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358&page=1&pp=10 I can't download the file.Any help?Thank you!
go here
https://rapidshare.com/#!download|9...|62659|R~5FFE72A20277CFBDA68CA12880EE6D0F|0|0
The guide for unlocking the Xperia Tablet Z's bootloader is now available
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Same as the other xperias
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda app-developers app
Bricked device?
Hi all,
I just got my Xperia Tablet Z, played around with the stock ROM and decided to unlock the bootloader, in order to install CyanogenMod 10.1 RC2.
I followed the official Sony guide to unlock the boot loader, using a freshly downloaded ADT bundle on an Ubuntu 13.04 installation.
No problem at all to get through the unlocking process, I rebooted and I got through the initial configuration (on a clean system, as I expected).
Just after powering off the device, putting it in fastboot mode again, extracting boot.img from an md5-verified cm-10.1.0-RC2-pollux.zip I sent these commands:
sudo ./fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img
sudo ./fastboot -i 0xfce reboot
and pressing the volume rockers (+/- volume controls, right?) a few times, nothing happened except a red, still, LED.
After a couple of minutes, pressing the + volume again resulted in a halt of the device, and since then nothing happens. No way to get into fastboot mode again... I don't wish to be the first to brick the Xperia Tablet Z!
Is there a "hardware reset" or something like that?
Thanks for all the help,
bibe
You can try to flash your device using SUS.
Still stuck
Hondaracer said:
You can try to flash your device using SUS.
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Thanks Hondaracer, but still no success: the device can't go into fastboot mode (required in step 2 of SUS). By the way, SUS asks to insert the USB cable while pressing Down volume, not Up as I did before. I tried both, of course, but no sign of activity.
Keeping power button and volume up pressed for 5-6 seconds makes the LED blink. Just after that, the tablet is supposed to reboot, but I get no visible sign of activity.
I also md5-checked the boot.img file after extracting it again from the cm file.
Locked Bootloader
My bootloader status says not allowed..
"Bootloader unlock allowed says No"
Is there anything I can do to unlock that?
I'm basically just wanting to install unbranded firmware. not liking the DoCoMo firmware..
Thanks
Unlocking
Might be of some help for some people...
My issue is im worried as I read somewhere that we need to back up the DRM codes or something to retain BRAVIA. anyone know how to back up the codes?
Unlock Bootloader Sony Xperia Tablet Z
May 20, 2013
SonyUnlock BootloaderXperia Tablet Z
To unlock your bootloader, you’ll first need a program to download and install the Android SDK (Software Developer Kit) from Google.
In order to unlock the bootloader on your Xperia Tablet Z you will need to obtain a code from Sony. The following process will help you acquire this code so that you can flash a custom recovery.
1.Open the Phone application on the Xperia Tablet Z and enter *#06# to obtain the device’s IMEI. Save this for later use.
2.Put the device into fastboot mode:
3.Open a terminal on the PC and enter fastboot -i 0x0fce getvar version
4.Navigate to unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
•Agree to the ‘Are You Sure’ and ‘Legal Terms’ prompts to continue.
•Enter the first 14 digits of your IMEI from Step 1, enter a name and an email address.
•The unlock code should now appear, write this down for the next step.
5.In the PC’s terminal, enter the following command: fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY •KEY corresponds to the unlock code you were given.
The Xperia Tablet Z’s bootloader should now be unlocked.
Note:Unlocking the bootloader on a Sony device may automatically wipe internal storage; a backup of the sdcard is suggested.
jumper62 said:
The guide for unlocking the Xperia Tablet Z's bootloader is now available
Same as the other xperias
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda app-developers app
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Hey Jumper
Do you know nything about retaining the bravia2 after unlocking BL?
shaun.s said:
Hey Jumper
Do you know nything about retaining the bravia2 after unlocking BL?
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I'm pretty sure it stays. Why? Unlocking the bootloader just give us permission to put customs roms
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda app-developers app
You need ti back up the DRM keys. See threads in the Z and ZL forums.
Skickat från min Nexus 4
Q.Entity said:
You need ti back up the DRM keys. See threads in the Z and ZL forums.
Skickat från min Nexus 4
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Yea I thought so.
I just cant find anything that's explaining the process..
I cant find where it says you will remove BRAVIA/DRM Keys if you unlock boot loader...
Once I do figure out how to back up DRM keys and then unlock boot loader how will one replace keys and will the boot loader need to be relocked again to gain BRAVIA again...or can you have BRAVIA on with unlocked bootloader..?
Thank you
hi
someone gave me this broken phone so i don't know what happened to get it to this point
here's the breakdown of what it's doing and what i've tried
it's a sprint variant
bootloader ver mata-8a1a76e
baseband ver 2.0.c4-m2.0.2
secure boot yes
device state locked
no power and won't turn on unless connected with a usb cable to laptop or charger but when connected stays on until unplugged
i've tried multiple cables
stuck in boot loop on powered by android screen
with vol up and power just boot loops back to the powered by android screen like there is no recovery
with vol down and power boots into fastboot mode and is visible in simple adb under the fastboot tab i'm able to see the serial number but not under the adb tab there's no devices listed
when i try to use erase or flash commands it says cannot be done in a locked state which tells me the bootloader is locked and the oem and usb debug is not turned on
it says the active slot is b but won't let me change slots because of locked statues
is there anyway to turn on oem unlock and usb debug with it not booting i've tried all of the flashing unlock bootloader commands in simple adb's fastboot tab but nothing is working i can see and talk to the phone with fastboot but because of locked bootloader i can't do anything.
any help would be great it's not important it's just a phone to play around with abd and roms to see what i can do and try to teach myself somethings but it was stock the guy that gave it to me dosen't know anything about phones he dropped it and broke the touch screen and just got another one
so if anyone could point me in the right direction or tell me if it's possible to get oem unlock and usb debug turned on in a non booting no adb connection but fastboot connectable phone with no bootable recovery
if you need anymore info just let me know
thanks in advance
hippiehemp
hippiehemp said:
hi
someone gave me this broken phone so i don't know what happened to get it to this point
here's the breakdown of what it's doing and what i've tried
it's a sprint variant
bootloader ver mata-8a1a76e
baseband ver 2.0.c4-m2.0.2
secure boot yes
device state locked
no power and won't turn on unless connected with a usb cable to laptop or charger but when connected stays on until unplugged
i've tried multiple cables
stuck in boot loop on powered by android screen
with vol up and power just boot loops back to the powered by android screen like there is no recovery
with vol down and power boots into fastboot mode and is visible in simple adb under the fastboot tab i'm able to see the serial number but not under the adb tab there's no devices listed
when i try to use erase or flash commands it says cannot be done in a locked state which tells me the bootloader is locked and the oem and usb debug is not turned on
it says the active slot is b but won't let me change slots because of locked statues
is there anyway to turn on oem unlock and usb debug with it not booting i've tried all of the flashing unlock bootloader commands in simple adb's fastboot tab but nothing is working i can see and talk to the phone with fastboot but because of locked bootloader i can't do anything.
any help would be great it's not important it's just a phone to play around with abd and roms to see what i can do and try to teach myself somethings but it was stock the guy that gave it to me dosen't know anything about phones he dropped it and broke the touch screen and just got another one
so if anyone could point me in the right direction or tell me if it's possible to get oem unlock and usb debug turned on in a non booting no adb connection but fastboot connectable phone with no bootable recovery
if you need anymore info just let me know
thanks in advance
hippiehemp
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Hi, were you able to fix this issue?
I have the same exact problem here, its been few months actually, but still trying to figure this out.
download the offical firmware images and flash with fastboot
bootloader lock has not effect on flashing stock firmware or whatever slot its on
Legitsu said:
download the offical firmware images and flash with fastboot
bootloader lock has not effect on flashing stock firmware or whatever slot its on
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Are you sure of that? Because Essential specifically instructs to enable "OEM Unlocking" and unlock the BL before flashing the factory image via fastboot...
Legitsu said:
download the offical firmware images and flash with fastboot
bootloader lock has not effect on flashing stock firmware or whatever slot its on
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Oh God...
Please stop...
You are full of bad information...
You cannot use fastboot with a locked bootloader .. it is the Essential way...
hippiehemp said:
hi
someone gave me this broken phone so i don't know what happened to get it to this point
here's the breakdown of what it's doing and what i've tried
it's a sprint variant
bootloader ver mata-8a1a76e
baseband ver 2.0.c4-m2.0.2
secure boot yes
device state locked
no power and won't turn on unless connected with a usb cable to laptop or charger but when connected stays on until unplugged
i've tried multiple cables
stuck in boot loop on powered by android screen
with vol up and power just boot loops back to the powered by android screen like there is no recovery
with vol down and power boots into fastboot mode and is visible in simple adb under the fastboot tab i'm able to see the serial number but not under the adb tab there's no devices listed
when i try to use erase or flash commands it says cannot be done in a locked state which tells me the bootloader is locked and the oem and usb debug is not turned on
it says the active slot is b but won't let me change slots because of locked statues
is there anyway to turn on oem unlock and usb debug with it not booting i've tried all of the flashing unlock bootloader commands in simple adb's fastboot tab but nothing is working i can see and talk to the phone with fastboot but because of locked bootloader i can't do anything.
any help would be great it's not important it's just a phone to play around with abd and roms to see what i can do and try to teach myself somethings but it was stock the guy that gave it to me dosen't know anything about phones he dropped it and broke the touch screen and just got another one
so if anyone could point me in the right direction or tell me if it's possible to get oem unlock and usb debug turned on in a non booting no adb connection but fastboot connectable phone with no bootable recovery
if you need anymore info just let me know
thanks in advance
hippiehemp
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Same problem here. After a official upgrade i can only access to fastboot mode. Select recovery, start, etc... reset the phone and returns to fastboot mode.
Secure boot - yes
only diference - Bootloader version mata-b9326aa and baseband 2.0.c4-M2.0.10
YaKuM0 said:
Same problem here. After a official upgrade i can only access to fastboot mode. Select recovery, start, etc... reset the phone and returns to fastboot mode.
Secure boot - yes
only diference - Bootloader version mata-b9326aa and baseband 2.0.c4-M2.0.10
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If the bootloader is locked, and you can't get to recovery to sideload, you're stuck