I have unlocked my bootloader from the Arc whit the testpoint method, using the s1tool, so I don't losing the DRM.
For who want to do this, its only for the Arc, not the Arc S.
Do this on your on risk!! I'm not responsible when you brick your phone!!
Only works on generic branded phones.
First download the s1tool Attachment.
Find some wire and a paper-clip, or something like that, and put it together, whit some tape.
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Now put the other end of the wire between the usb extension cable and your phones data cable. That's for the grounding.
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Now remove the back cover from your phone and remove your battery and sim-card. Remove the small plastic that's taped on the testpoint (you can tape it back later) Btw, the point that coloured red is the testpoint of the arc.
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Oke, now we can started.
Let the battery out your phone, and plug the phone cable in to your computer. Put the paper-clip on the testpoint and let it stay there, then put in the cable on your phone. Your computer saying he found a new hardware, then manual choose the drivers. Go to the s1tool/USBFlash_driver folder and choose your driver. (choose manually, because windows won't find the driver if you let it auto detect).
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Now the driver is installed, plug out the cable from your phone, but not from your computer. Start s1tool en click on Patch SEMCBoot, then click on Testpoint READY
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Now put the paper-clip back on the testpoint and plug the cable back in to the phone. Now s1tool is working, and when he say to remove the testpoint, do it. You will see something like the picture below, and when it says its Finnish, you can plug out your phone.
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Now you can put back the tape over the testpoint. Put in the sim-card and battery. Now you have a unlocked bootloader whit DRM.
If you want to lock it again, open s1tool and click on RESTORE. Power down your phone, press the BACK BUTTON and hold it, then plug in your phone to the computer, then a few seconds later it will say your bootloader is locked again.
When you want to relock the boot-loader, be sure you flash back to stock, outer wise your phone don't start whit a custom kernel.
I hope my English is good enough for the people to understand.
Now thats what i call a fully made guide
From my sexy LT15i
Is the use of S1tool to unlock the Bootloader free? Or do I have to buy some sort of Credits to perform the operation?
Thanks for the help!
jimbo77 said:
Is the use of S1tool to unlock the Bootloader free? Or do I have to buy some sort of Credits to perform the operation?
Thanks for the help!
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It is a free tool.
It Supports:
X10 Xperia,E10 Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
ST18 Xperia RAY,ST15 Xperia Mini,SK17 Xperia Mini Pro.
But I only tested it on my on LT15 (Xperia Arc), so I don't know how it works on the other models.
Btw, If you want to know if unlocking the bootloader was a success; try to go in fast-boot mode, if it works, you can access the fast-boot mode and flash custom kernels. When it wasn't a success, you can't go to fast-boot mode, or flash kernels.
I tried it a couple of times (lock and unlock the boot-loader), and it always work fine for me.
When you want to relock the boot-loader, be sure you flash back to stock, outer wise your phone don't start whit a custom kernel.
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When it wasn't a success, you can go to fast-boot mode.
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You mean you can't go in fastboot mode and you can't flash a custom kernel, don't you?
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Flo95 said:
You mean you can't go in fastboot mode and you can't flash a custom kernel, don't you?
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Yes, when it wasn't a success, you can't. Sorry, my English isn't the best
Aber dafür kann ich gut Deutsch
With this method can ota/fota be performed ?
Readed it somewhere...
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TheHaso said:
With this method can ota/fota be performed ?
Readed it somewhere...
From my sexy LT15i
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In theory, yes (the Sony Ericsson way OTA or SEUS). But I haven't tried it, because I don't want to risk a phone brick. I removed the update app from my phone, to be sure it don't update whit OTA. You can try it at your on risk, but my advise: don't try it, because I don't know it sure for 100%.
If you want to flash updates, you can use WotanClient from http://www.wotanserver.com In this clip a guy explain how to use the WotanClient
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQIw608rZfI
Btw, I'm not sure if it harms to flash whit WotanClient on a unlocked boot-loader. I relocked it, updated whit WotanClient, then unlocked it again, and that works fine for me
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Yes, when it wasn't a success, you can't. Sorry, my English isn't the best
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No problem. Just wanted to correct it for other people.
Sehr gut
Ich kann niederländisch ein bisschen verstehen, aber nicht schreiben
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No problem. Just wanted to correct it for other people.
Sehr gut
Ich kann niederländisch ein bisschen verstehen, aber nicht schreiben
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Nothing wrong about that, because people must understand what I writing down.
Meine Mutti ist Deutsch, also verstehe ich es
Is it needed to use the cable with the paperclip and the usb cable? You can use as grounding the metal part on the sim card
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Retrosid said:
Is it needed to use the cable with the paperclip and the usb cable? You can use as grounding the metal part on the sim card
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Yes that can, but it's tricky that way, because you must hold the paperclip at two points, but you can try
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Is it needed to use the cable with the paperclip and the usb cable? You can use as grounding the metal part on the sim card
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Waaait, wait, some poeople had issues with the simcard detection after using that as ground.
I suggest not to use that metalplate!!
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TheHaso said:
Waaait, wait, some poeople had issues with the simcard detection after using that as ground.
I suggest not to use that metalplate!!
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I know that the sim holder is a ground, but that people hat issues whit it after use it as ground is new for me. But thanks for the info
spit85 said:
I know that the sim holder is a ground, but that people hat issues whit it after use it as ground is new for me. But thanks for the info
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Static electricity, you dont know where and when it hit
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TheHaso said:
Static electricity, you dont know where and when it hit
From my sexy LT15i
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I always touch the heating before I touch sensitive electronics. Maybe a tip
I tried this on my arc, did not work. Will this only work on sim free phones?
corey1486 said:
I tried this on my arc, did not work. Will this only work on sim free phones?
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S1tool only works on generic branded phones, so your phone must aloude to unlock the bootloader. Open your dailer and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu. Tap to service Info> configuration> rooting status. If bootloader unlock allowed say yes, then you can unlock your bootloader, otherwise you can't.
But carrier branded phones can't unlocked whit s1tool, then you must use the payt version, the SeTool.
WOW!
This is amazing and should be Pinned! No one likes to be in unlocked database at Sony.
I am doing this tomorrow will report back. I must say this is the easiest ever bootloader unlock without consequences.
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Hi everyone, after some attempts to flashing 2.1 on my x8 (it's a prototype) i can't boot again, i get the sony ericsson logo that loops forever..
I've tried to repair it using seus, but it says that there are no updates for my phone and i don't get any repair options..
So i'm trying with bin4ry's flash tool, but with no luck, i've almost put every rom found here on xda but after the flashing process ends with no errors, i reboot the phone and nothing happens. the only thing i can access is xrecovery, but I have no backup to recovery from.
can someone help me??
Cheers
Luca
It also happen to me. Did you tried with pc companion? Go to software update, and click repair. This will install a clean android 2.1
savin2 said:
It also happen to me. Did you tried with pc companion? Go to software update, and click repair. This will install a clean android 2.1
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thanks for the reply, but i can't connect to pc companion because the phone doesn't start, so i can only go in flash mode, no debug or usb..
Try to find prototype (brown) fw somewhere... if you know someone with setool box, i think he can get you prototype fw from support area...
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blagus said:
Try to find prototype (brown) fw somewhere... if you know someone with setool box, i think he can get you prototype fw from support area...
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mmmh i'm looking for a brown firmware but still with no luck..
but having xrecovery working is not possible to just recovery with someone else's backup?
blagus said:
Try to find prototype (brown) fw somewhere... if you know someone with setool box, i think he can get you prototype fw from support area...
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ne slušajte purgera :hiha:
btw. use flasher.
Tehouster said:
ne slušajte purgera :hiha:
btw. use flasher.
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? i'm using the flasher, the point is to find a prototype compatible rom i think...
When you go to flash your phone with X10FlashTool, select the option wipe data user, (or something like that, i can't remember now).. at least, it works for me.. XD
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Hello, Sony Ericsson have now posted the official instructions for unlocking the bootloader here http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
So knock yourself out and see if you can unlock yours.
So only root is missing
Is 4 days long enough to wait before voiding my warranty
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Yeah! I am done. But how do I know if I am really unlocked????
well unless we have recovery for our device.. not at all
We need that someone message Paul O Brien or Amon Ra for rooting and recovery.
let's hope root will come out soon
go go xda
A quick reminder ... any bootloader unlock will erase all data on your phone.
Can the bootloader be locked again after unlocking?
piflechien said:
A quick reminder ... any bootloader unlock will erase all data on your phone.
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Yea! I notices that after I did it. And I lose everything..................
All that remains now is how to enable fastboot on branded handsets like mine
thats great news, I hope root isn't far away now!
cant wait to install adfree on my arc
punkmonkey1984 said:
All that remains now is how to enable fastboot on branded handsets like mine
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Flash it with Generic FW.
lollylost100 said:
Flash it with Generic FW.
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Will that unlock the bootloader ?
Also im new to SE and have no idea how to :S
It will give you unbranded FW, which should let the phone be bootloader unlockable.
For some reason my pc isn't asking to install the drivers when I plug the phone in.. I'm doing everything the guide says.. Anyone else come across this and figured it out? Phone is unbranded and sim unlocked.. And I'm running w7..
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Check in device manager if fastboot mode is detected.
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For some reason my pc isn't asking to install the drivers when I plug the phone in.. I'm doing everything the guide says.. Anyone else come across this and figured it out? Phone is unbranded and sim unlocked.. And I'm running w7..
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Join the club!
I'm having no luck with getting the drivers installed but mine IS seeing the phone and trying. Something to do with being 64bit i should think. If I remember rightly, Win7 64bit had problems when rooting the x10.
Any1 have a solution?
Try these drivers: http://www.multiupload.com/0XZV1LXRVA
lollylost100 said:
Try these drivers: http://www.multiupload.com/0XZV1LXRVA
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Thank you, this driver work on win7. I dont know why all the drivers even on the unlock sony site is not working for me...but this one work
Well today i was trying to install a custom rom to my friend's phone, i rooted the phone, installed CWM, and i tried to install CM7, but it gave me error, so i rebooted the phone, and it turned on normally, so i researched a little more and i saw that i had to unlock bootloader and update other things, i didnt know this because i have a galaxy 5 and you just have to root, install CWM and you are ready, so i tried to unlock boorloader to the x8, i executed msm7227 and there were some errors but at the end it said that everything was done, so i pressed a button from the phone, but nothing happened, so i tried to turn it on, but nothing happened, i pull off the battery and pull it on again but nothing, i tried everything so i realized it was hardbricked, now my friend is going to claim his warranty.
I told him that i never was going to touch his phone again xd, but maybe someday he will want me to install a custom rom on his phone, so my question is if there is someway to unlock bootloader, to a new phone, he may recieve a new one, so obviously is going to have a newer date, is there someway?
you have to install roms for STOCK kernel, no need to unlock bootloader, but i think its too late now lol.
maxee23 said:
you have to install roms for STOCK kernel, no need to unlock bootloader, but i think its too late now lol.
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Yes xd, i just hope i dont have to pay him his phone xd
btw,there are good chance they will replace it with below 11w29 m/board.cause they will finished older s/part first.as i can remember,we have few member here just get lucky after put their phone on "death mode".
zmuhammx said:
btw,there are good chance they will replace it with below 11w29 m/board.cause they will finished older s/part first.as i can remember,we have few member here just get lucky after put their phone on "death mode".
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Is that? xD may be i shud ask d ones bearing later versions to hardbrick their phones as soon as possible..
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dUnstein said:
Is that? xD may be i shud ask d ones bearing later versions to hardbrick their phones as soon as possible..
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no,whats done is done.all this guy can do is claim their warranty.as i says somebody just get lucky...
Yeah that's the best your friend can do...get the guys to give you a motherboard earlier than 11w29
A friend of my get a hard brick too...and he brick it agian and agian by unlocking it but the point is he change the board for free every time and now after changing the board 5 times he finally unlock it hehe
White Sony Xperia X8
Cypress Screen with 3M protector
11w34 unlocked bootloader
Now with Cm9 nAa kernel
Uhh.. That's weird. They let him change the board five times? :O
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dUnstein said:
Uhh.. That's weird. They let him change the board five times? :O
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Yep its covered under warranty.
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NIMBAH said:
Yep its covered under warranty.
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yea~he just destory four boards XD
White Sony Xperia X8
Cypress Screen with 3M protector
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Yep its covered under warranty.
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But whould they, when they know that it happened cz of gatebreaking the phone?
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Trenico said:
Well today i was trying to install a custom rom to my friend's phone, i rooted the phone, installed CWM, and i tried to install CM7, but it gave me error, so i rebooted the phone, and it turned on normally, so i researched a little more and i saw that i had to unlock bootloader and update other things, i didnt know this because i have a galaxy 5 and you just have to root, install CWM and you are ready, so i tried to unlock boorloader to the x8, i executed msm7227 and there were some errors but at the end it said that everything was done, so i pressed a button from the phone, but nothing happened, so i tried to turn it on, but nothing happened, i pull off the battery and pull it on again but nothing, i tried everything so i realized it was hardbricked, now my friend is going to claim his warranty.
I told him that i never was going to touch his phone again xd, but maybe someday he will want me to install a custom rom on his phone, so my question is if there is someway to unlock bootloader, to a new phone, he may recieve a new one, so obviously is going to have a newer date, is there someway?
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Keep trying with PC Companion!! And why you people unlock bootloader with msm7227??? When I unlocked with it, I have a lot of problems with signal,SIM card and s*it like that, so I try with flashtool and yes,everythings is good!
2010matej said:
Keep trying with PC Companion!! And why you people unlock bootloader with msm7227??? When I unlocked with it, I have a lot of problems with signal,SIM card and s*it like that, so I try with flashtool and yes,everythings is good!
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Simple.
Flashtool = Safe but inflexible (in the name of safety they prevent you from unlocking BL with certain settings that sometimes really don't matter)
MSM7227_tool.exe is much more flexible, no restrictions, and IS AS SAFE as flashtool provided you read the guides properly and executed their instructions properly.
I might want to point out that Flashtool's BL unlock came directly from the MSM7227 BL unlock tools.
SpyderX said:
Simple.
Flashtool = Safe but inflexible (in the name of safety they prevent you from unlocking BL with certain settings that sometimes really don't matter)
MSM7227_tool.exe is much more flexible, no restrictions, and IS AS SAFE as flashtool provided you read the guides properly and executed their instructions properly.
I might want to point out that Flashtool's BL unlock came directly from the MSM7227 BL unlock tools.
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i didn't know that. hm.. so when i decide to try to unlock my bootloader, would you recommend using MSM7227_tool.exe over flashtool? i've only used flashtool for getting out of softbricks. is it more complicated than unlocking with flashtool?
btw i have 11w48 so im prbably getting 99% hardbrick. lol. i'm just saving for a new phone before i take that plunge into the abyss.
dUnstein said:
But whould they, when they know that it happened cz of gatebreaking the phone?
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Lol how would they know if it's harbricked
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cascabel said:
i didn't know that. hm.. so when i decide to try to unlock my bootloader, would you recommend using MSM7227_tool.exe over flashtool? i've only used flashtool for getting out of softbricks. is it more complicated than unlocking with flashtool?
btw i have 11w48 so im prbably getting 99% hardbrick. lol. i'm just saving for a new phone before i take that plunge into the abyss.
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Er... I recommend you don't unlock BL, but if you must, Flashtool is less complicated to understand how to use, MSM tool is more flexible (doesn't force you to stock 2.1 before it unlocks BL ).
Both are basically one-click anyway.
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Er... I recommend you don't unlock BL, but if you must, Flashtool is less complicated to understand how to use, MSM tool is more flexible (doesn't force you to stock 2.1 before it unlocks BL ).
Both are basically one-click anyway.
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Hmm I used MSM to unlock my phone while I was on GingerXperia rom.
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Hmm I used MSM to unlock my phone while I was on GingerXperia rom.
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Yeah, MSM will allow you to unlock regardless of os version, but Flashtool has some restrictions for safety's sake (though most are not needed).
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Yeah, MSM will allow you to unlock regardless of os version, but Flashtool has some restrictions for safety's sake (though most are not needed).
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Ohh I see
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Hi all,
If you have a locked bootloader on a branded phone (for example, from Rogers) normal BL (bootloader) unlocking methods will not work. Fortunately, there is a way to unlock your bootloader - it will, however, cost money.
I have a very good experience with Omnius. The program is simple and fast, and the whole process of unlocking the bootloader took less than 3 minutes. Here is how I did it:
go to Omnius downloads, and download Omnius for SE.
Install it. The installation includes all the drivers you need for this process.
Now you need to purchase credits. You can use any of the re-sellers listed here. I personally used GSMServer single unlock licence for 19 USD.
After about a day, you will get an email with username and password. This is your new Omnius account that has enough credits for one unlock. (I am not sure if it is only for BL unlock or also for SIM unlock.. It definitely works for BL unlock though.)
1. Now start Omnius. In the upper left corner choose your SE model.
2. In the server settings, enter the username and password you got from the reseller of your choice.
3.Next click on "Unlock", and select "Unlock bootloader". A picture guide appears that is super easy to follow - it tells you where the test point is, what to do, what to press, when to remove battery, everything. Few seconds later, your bootloader is unlocked!
Hope this worked for you guys!!
(I am in no way affiliated with Omnius, or any resellers listed on their website. I am simply summing up my experience, as I know that BL unlocking for branded phones is a bit of a problem. I hope I did not break any XDA rules by posting a guide involving a paid service!)
Does it void warranty ?
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Yes it does. But I should have mentioned - this method LEAVES ALL DRM UNTOUCHED, so that by simply relocking BL nobody can find out you did anything with your phone I had my phone in repair 3 times, every single time with unlocked bootloader. I had no problem so far
I just rooted. Does it void warranty instead ?
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Rooting doesn't void your warranty. Only unlocking your bootloader voids it.
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Because Sony Mobile was protected
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Don't matter, Sony don't recommend rooting, but it will not void warranty.
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Best choise!
Does this require any special cable to be used for the test point method? I have seen people just use a paperclip but then I have also seen people use a cable attached to their USB cable, so I am not 100% sure on what I need to use.
totalfailz said:
Does this require any special cable to be used for the test point method? I have seen people just use a paperclip but then I have also seen people use a cable attached to their USB cable, so I am not 100% sure on what I need to use.
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Nothing special; a paperclip will do.
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Nothing special; a paperclip will do.
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Ah that's great! thanks one other question, is it the same method for the arc s? is this method done 100% by me and not by someone connected to my computer? like I have seen some people do.
So what do I need to do specifically to unlock it? Will I have to open my phone up or do I just plug my USB cable in? Also will it be unlocked for good? If I update or downgrade firmwares will it remain unlocked?
Shiv122 said:
So what do I need to do specifically to unlock it? Will I have to open my phone up or do I just plug my USB cable in? Also will it be unlocked for good? If I update or downgrade firmwares will it remain unlocked?
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I think I can answer the last two questions but someone correct me if im wrong xD you need to open up a tab on the back of the phone underneath the sim card holder to reveal "test points" you will then use them to put your phone in a certain mode which allows you to unlock the boot loader. im also sure that the boot loader if separate from the firmware so once you have unlocked it then it is unlocked for good. im not 100% sure how to do it though because I have seen so many different ways and its just got me confused haha.
Is it ok/enough for the process? http://www.gsmserver.com/shop/gsm/omnius_one_day_full_license.php
Sigray said:
Is it ok/enough for the process? http://www.gsmserver.com/shop/gsm/omnius_one_day_full_license.php
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Hmm I am not sure. I think you need also some credits for the unlocking.
my xperia arc s ic carrier branded (sim lock) and in service meni is bootloader unlock allowed: no ... can i unlock my bootloader with omnius without sim unlocking it and will i have enabled fastboot
Yup, that's what this does. It will unlock the bootloader on your phone.
Btw I feel that you should have fastboot working even now without unlocking.
why do you feel this
Further unlocks
Hi there,
I have one question.
I have read a lot of threads about unlocking the bootloader of branded phones, and I haven't found an answer for this question.
Let's say I buy my credits and all, and then I go and unlock the bl, wonderful, but then let's say that I need to send my phone to warranty. So I lock the bl again. Then my phone comes back and I want to unlock the bl again, do I need to buy credits to do it again? Or will the credits I bought on the first time will suffice for the same phone over and over?
Thanks btw for this thread, helped a lot.
Thank you!
So I am wondering if I am the only Canadian user that managed to buy a device with a locked bootloader? I contacted Sony Dev world and they stated there is no OFFICIAL way of unlocking this once it has been set to "BOOTLOADER UNLOCKABLE" = "NO". This is a dam piss off as I was a eager to build AOSP for this device and acquired it for this purpose.
So much for that plan!
frankbonatelli said:
So I am wondering if I am the only Canadian user that managed to buy a device with a locked bootloader? I contacted Sony Dev world and they stated there is no OFFICIAL way of unlocking this once it has been set to "BOOTLOADER UNLOCKABLE" = "NO". This is a dam piss off as I was a eager to build AOSP for this device and acquired it for this purpose.
So much for that plan!
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I have not heard from the general public yet on this and so far I have yet to find a way to unlock this boot loader. How is it I'm the only Bell user that found a locked boot loader? I've currently rolled back to 5.1.1 and am still unable to find a solution.
Odd if I'm the only Bell user in this situation.
I got one and it says same thing. Guess I have to sell the device. Very dissapointed.
Have you tried flashing "Customized XX" file via Flashtool instead and then try unlocking it? Usually carrier locked firmware prevents the device from being unlocked.
Yes I've gone all the way back to firmware it comes with pre release, as it would be for promotion to retailers. I've tried everything listed in xda nothing has changed the boot unlock to yes. Mine is now on the" for sale" list as I bought it specifically because Sony is supposedly selling open and unlocked devices for developer friendly experience. This is not the case with a Bell Mobility device.
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frankbonatelli said:
Yes I've gone all the way back to firmware it comes with pre release, as it would be for promotion to retailers. I've tried everything listed in xda nothing has changed the boot unlock to yes. Mine is now on the" for sale" list as I bought it specifically because Sony is supposedly selling open and unlocked devices for developer friendly experience. This is not the case with a Bell Mobility device.
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Changing firmware will never change your bootloader status...if it's locked to start with it's going to stay locked...
Carriers do special deals with oem's to have exclusivity or to sell their products and ask them to lock down the bootloader...
Don't buy from carriers to remedy to that problem...
Sony on the other hand sells its devices unlocked...!
I have the same infuriating problem - further to that, since a security update pm hide no longer works via adb. I was all ready for 7.1 as well and everything has just been a huge letdown.
Sorry fellas, you got the same un-rootable pile of Bell exclusive BS that I've been stuck with since last year.
Zero way to get root on these devices. Period.
Only suggestion is to toss an international ROM on it via Flashtool/Xperifirm and go from there - you'll at least get faster software patches/updates.
pattmyn said:
Sorry fellas, you got the same un-rootable pile of Bell exclusive BS that I've been stuck with since last year.
Zero way to get root on these devices. Period.
Only suggestion is to toss an international ROM on it via Flashtool/Xperifirm and go from there - you'll at least get faster software patches/updates.
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Can we flash android 7 file which is available now straight?
i have this phone too.
this is my first and last Sony phone.
Also, the head phone Jack is weeeeeeeeak.
NEXUSg4 said:
Can we flash android 7 file which is available now straight?
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Yes... I just did this myself to my Bell Z5 Premium
HappyDude69 said:
Yes... I just did this myself to my Bell Z5 Premium
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Which country version you used and did you use xperifirm, I mean which app to use on PC? Thanks
NEXUSg4 said:
Which country version you used and did you use xperifirm, I mean which app to use on PC? Thanks
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Used the one on the forums here..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/firmware-32-3-0-372-certified-android-7-t3537948
I used Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v 0.9.23.2 (MUST be at least 0.9.23.x or you'll get an error)
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Used the one on the forums here..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/firmware-32-3-0-372-certified-android-7-t3537948
I used Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v 0.9.23.2 (MUST be at least 0.9.23.x or you'll get an error)
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Thanks brother. I will flash as soon as I get home
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Thanks brother. I will flash as soon as I get home
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Scratch that ... The firmware on that post is Russian even after selecting English on first boot. (there's still some stuff that shows in Russian)
https://depositfiles.com/files/yd5q2j22m <-- AU firmware posted on xperiafirmware.com
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862696598 <-- Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v0.9.23.1 ... takes a long time to download
Install the flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/torrents/patches/windows/x10flasher.jar <-- Copy file to flashtool install folder (c:\flashtool) to upgrade to v0.9.23.2 (this step is not needed, but recommended)
Backup your phone and turn it off and don't plug it in to your computer yet
Now move the downloaded firmware to your c:\users\{username}\.flashtool\firmwares folder
Run the flashtool (exe in c:\flashtool)
Click on the Lightning bolt
Keep Flashmode selected and click OK
Click on the arrows in the left pane to expand the list until you get to 32.3.A.0.372 and click on that
In the Wipe section, check everything (best to do a clean install)
Click the Flash button
No just wait until a popup comes up telling you to plug the phone in and press the down volume button at the same time.
WAIT .... now it's flashing and takes a while.
Once done, the first boot take a while longer then normal.
You'd think that if you can flash a stock rom this way that you'd be able to flash a rom with a stock rooted kernel and use the flashtool to install root with out needing to unlock the bootloader .... But I'm sure people have already thought of this and for some reason or another, it didn't work.
Like the others on here... I'm not happy with not being able to root... Never buying a phone from the provider again :|
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Scratch that ... The firmware on that post is Russian even after selecting English on first boot. (there's still some stuff that shows in Russian)
https://depositfiles.com/files/yd5q2j22m <-- AU firmware posted on xperiafirmware.com
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862696598 <-- Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde v0.9.23.1 ... takes a long time to download
Install the flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/torrents/patches/windows/x10flasher.jar <-- Copy file to flashtool install folder (c:\flashtool) to upgrade to v0.9.23.2 (this step is not needed, but recommended)
Backup your phone and turn it off and don't plug it in to your computer yet
Now move the downloaded firmware to your c:\users\{username}\.flashtool\firmwares folder
Run the flashtool (exe in c:\flashtool)
Click on the Lightning bolt
Keep Flashmode selected and click OK
Click on the arrows in the left pane to expand the list until you get to 32.3.A.0.372 and click on that
In the Wipe section, check everything (best to do a clean install)
Click the Flash button
No just wait until a popup comes up telling you to plug the phone in and press the down volume button at the same time.
WAIT .... now it's flashing and takes a while.
Once done, the first boot take a while longer then normal.
You'd think that if you can flash a stock rom this way that you'd be able to flash a rom with a stock rooted kernel and use the flashtool to install root with out needing to unlock the bootloader .... But I'm sure people have already thought of this and for some reason or another, it didn't work.
Like the others on here... I'm not happy with not being able to root... Never buying a phone from the provider again :|
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Thanks! Yeah, my contract is up in August. I will only buy pixel or one plus phones going ahead. Cheers!