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From SE || how to unlock boot looder for new XPERIA`s , is it Useful ? [Update2]

hi evry body
update2 :
Member My_Immortal , try it and it dosen`t work ! !
Waiting now for Devlopers , Zdziho , J. , Trip. , Bin4ry and other ......
update1 :
its work ! we can generate codes , but now we have to test it on FastBoot !
NEED TESTORS !
* you can try to genreate youre unlock code by write your information here : http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
**don`t foget to remove last chart (No.)
SE put this how to in Dev world : http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
is it usefull for ower x10 ? i mean that any one how have arc play . ex try to unlock his phone then we take a look ?
bye
mods : feel free to delet , remove , move , burn ! this topic if its not important !

holy crap it worked!! It gave me the unlock code

It's useful for everyone other than x10 owners. Arc, Neo, Pro, Play

fiscidtox said:
holy crap it worked!! It gave me the unlock code
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Is your device an x10?

MrHassell said:
Is you device an x10?
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yes!! I just tried to test and it does work...

Joking right?

superleeds27 said:
Joking right?
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100% serious it gave me the code...
I am not by a pc, I own a mac, but it gave me the code so I'm assuming it will work

fiscidtox said:
yes!! I just tried to test and it does work...
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sorry not funny, 1st april has already been.

guys if you don't believe me go put in your imeis, it takes all of two seconds

I entered my IMEI and it gave me an unlock code :S

i could be wrong but i seriously doubt that they have enabled fastboot for our devices (x10)...

I can give a secondary confirmation that this works. I just received my key to unlock my x10. This does work. When you type in *#06# you'll get a 15 digit #, just leave off the last number and you will get your key.

Doesnt work for me, Says not a valid imei, please try again. but my x10 is sim locked to Orange and it says "you can’t unlock the boot loader if you have a SIM lock protected phone."
Edit: ^^Just left off the last digit of the IMEI and it gave me a code...

fiscidtox said:
guys if you don't believe me go put in your imeis, it takes all of two seconds
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getting the unlock code is fine but does the device come up/shown for:
13. Enter fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version, and verify that you get a response back (for example "0.3"). This means your phone is connected properly.
Note! If Fastboot displays <waiting for device>, check the host for USB device status. If any unknown devices are present, then check the driver installation. If your phone boots as normal and Fastboot is not starting, even though the USB drivers are working, the boot loader on your phone CANNOT be unlocked.
14. Warning! If you perform this step, you will unlock the boot loader and which may void your warranty. If you want to unlock the boot loader of your phone, enter fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY, where KEY is the 14 character unlock boot loader key you got from the Unlock boot loader web page. You have now successfully unlocked the boot loader in your phone.

True, it did work.

DooMLoRD said:
i could be wrong but i seriously doubt that they have enabled fastboot for our devices (x10)...
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then why provide the codes?
I wish I had a pc to test it ughhh

hehehe !
this is my first topic her !
hope it`s usefull !

Now that is truly a treat.
I am re-gaining respect for sony.

someone with a pc please test and post results...
I'm so curious now

Gunna try now, need 2 download loads of crap first for this haha

[Guide] Bootloader and kernel guide | X8 | W8 | X10 mini | X10 mini pro |

Basically this is just a guide for those wanting to unlock their bootloader.
STUFF IN HERE
Updates, Contents, Disclaimer , Requirements, Recommended, Instructions (for both bootloader unlock and custom kernel flashing and relocking the bootloader), How to find out if the bootloader on your phone has been successfully unlocked , Benefits of Custom Kernel, Common problems, Myths concerned with unlocking bootloader.
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Myths about unlocking bootloader
0. You can unlock your bootloader on a SIM-locked phone
1. Real dual touch for synaptic devices.
2. Higher max CPU overclock frequency.
3. Sim-unlock your phone (allow it to use any carrier)
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Updates to this:
1. GUIDE UPDATE (finally lolz -- added new download links and made some edits)
Still using the old tools method -- more complicated to use but flexible (doesn't obligate stock to unlock, but please keep to GB and below)
My guide is not the simplest to understand, nor is it the most up-to-date, but if done and read correctly it gives you the most information about BL and kernels and also is quite safe .
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List of great guides
SETweaker tool -- Guide by faiyyaz: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693308 (also deals with BL and kernels)
Lucastan96's index which contains a nice list of stuff: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572591
XperienceX8's simplified guide on BL and stuff: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549696
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Hold your horses! Check if your phone will be hard bricked by the bootloader unlock process!
If your phone's manufacture date is 11W29 or PAST 11W29, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER. IT WILL MOST LIKELY RESULT IN A HARD BRICK (though some users managed to successfully unlock).
Original post by B.Jay here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481630
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Before I start I must emphasise the fact that meddling with the bootloader is highly dangerous and will result in a hard brick if you don't follow proper instructions. Then, you will have to go and repair your phone by sending it to SE . I am not responsible if your phone dies on you because you didn't follow instructions or you screwed up somehow. I must also mention that this will probably void your warranty (rooting already probably voided it though) and that there is NO WAY to relock bootloader as of now.
Still interested? Details are below.
Requirements: Rooted phone, Sony Ericsson PC Companion installed in PC, Courage
You do not need to have a sim lock on your phone to unlock your bootloader.
Recommended: Disable your antivirus (it might find a "virus" in ADB.exe even though there isn't one and might even interfere in bootloader unlocking process) Use stock rom (I managed to unlock bootloader on GingerDX v013 though and users have managed to unlock it in Froyobread v23b and MiniCM7 2.0.7 | Don't try on ICS roms)
Note: Unlocking the bootloader of your phone will restore the original sim lock of your phone (if you had any) unless if you unlocked with EMMA/IMEI unlock code or it was factory-unlocked or if SE unlocked it!
However, some users have reported that using msm7227_semc.cmd on their sim-unlocked phones did not restore the sim lock onto their phone. This has not been confirmed as of yet. Unlock the bootloader on your sim unlocked phone AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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1. Download the files needed for the unlock. (Credits go to the_laser for this tool.)
Original Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17384177&postcount=3
One big bundle of files: http://upload.riicc.sg/viewfolder.php?hash=LVW5TS2ZSX
Download and extract the archive. Contains X8, W8, X10 mini and X10 mini pro stock kernels, the unlock tool and also the updated S1tool that can relock your bootloader!
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1a. Download Flashtool too (needed for S1tool to work properly and for loading custom kernels next time) and install it (not necessary if you already have Flashtool):
Download and install Flashtool (follow instructions on the website): http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
(Credits go to Androxyde and Bin4ry for this tool.)
After installing it, open the flashtool folder and open the drivers folder inside that. Double click on the .exe file inside and install your device's ADB driver (for W8 use the X8 ones) and the Flash mode drivers.
Then restart your computer.
Open task manager and kill any ADB.exe process you find in there and don't load Flashtool for the rest of the installation process.
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Also, download and install PC Companion (not needed if you already have PC Companion on your computer) here (needed for the bootloader unlocking process).
Link: http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/
Then just double click the .exe file and install PC Companion. Connect your phone to the PC after doing this and open Sony Ericsson PC Companion. Ensure that your phone is recognised by PC Companion.
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Step 2.
Note: If your antivirus finds virus in ADB.exe, disable the antivirus. There is NO virus in ADB.exe and the antivirus will interfere in unlocking bootloader.
2a. Turn off your phone.
2b. Open the directory you unzipped S1tool to and run S1tool.exe. Then, click on IDENTIFY button before proceeding to step 2c.
2c. Boot your phone into flash mode (make sure you installed your device's drivers found in step 1a first). All users, press and hold back button while connecting cable from PC to phone. Continue holding back button until you get some output. The LED on your phone should flash green if it is in flash mode.
Example of output:
Code:
9/9/2011 21:41:44 Welcome to S1 identify tool
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
9/9/2011 21:45:13 X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
9/9/2011 21:45:13 LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:46
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:46 RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A029"[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:46 SOFTWARE AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:46 LOADER AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FLASH ID: "002C/00BC"
9/9/2011 21:45:49 LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
9/9/2011 21:45:49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 MODEL (from GDFS): X8
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SOFTWARE VERSION: 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 CUSTOM VERSION: 1241-3178_R1B
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SERIAL NO: CB511SPH7Q
9/9/2011 21:45:49
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:49 SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:49 Elapsed:36 secs.
If the simlock certificate specified is SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, or anything other than NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, jump to step 3.
If the simlock certificate specified is NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, you can't unlock the bootloader of your phone. If you try, radio capability of your phone will be disabled (this has been reported to be untrue by a number of people who claim to have unlocked bootloader successfully with msm7227_semc.cmd).
Do note that the SIMLOCK certificate doesn't mean that you have/don't have a sim lock on your phone.
3. Disconnect your phone from the computer, boot it up, and then reconnect your phone to your computer.
4. Enable USB debugging on your phone.
Note: Don't run Flashtool and terminate any ADB.exe process you find in task manager before performing step 5.
5. If you had
1: the SEMC SIMLOCK CERTFICATE message or if you
2: unlocked your phone using EMMA/IMEI code
3: or if your phone was already unlocked when you bought it (first-hand phone)
4: or if your phone is sim-locked
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THEN
run msm7227_semc.cmd in the directory you unzipped the unlocking files to and press any key to start the unlocking process. Alternatively, you could use Flashtool to bootloader-unlock your phone (if you want to use Flashtool, go to step 5c). Go to step 5b.
If you
1. had the SETool unlock certificate
THEN
go to step 5a.[/U]
5a. Run msm7227_Setool2.cmd in the directory you extracted the bootloader unlock tool to and press any key to start the process. Alternatively, you could use Flashtool to bootloader-unlock your phone (if you want to use Flashtool, go to step 5c)
5b. Open the example log included in the files. Wait 5 minutes. Then, compare the text in the window to those in the example log. They should be similar. Also, the last message on the window should be Press any key to continue. Note: It is recommended to turn off your antivirus before starting this as antivirus might interfere with the unlocking of bootloader on your phone (some antivirus software claim that there is virus in ADB.exe even though there isn't one)
Text in example log:
Code:
process requires standard 2.x android firmware.
Press any key to continue . . .
Getting ROOT rights.
1743 KB/s (585731 bytes in 0.328s)
error: protocol fault (no status)
Waiting ...
Removing NAND MPU restrictions via SEMC backdoor. Permanent. Require ROOT rights.
192 KB/s (3087 bytes in 0.015s)
success
Waiting ...
Getting ROOT rights.
Waiting ...
Writing patched semcboot. Two step process
First, we need get access to semcboot area
504 KB/s (8064 bytes in 0.015s)
Second, we need to write semcboot ;)
1130 KB/s (596916 bytes in 0.515s)
successfully wrote 0003ff00
Press any key to continue . . .
Note: If your log is very different from this please check if your bootloader is unlocked using step 7. If it is not unlocked, turn off your antivirus and repeat step 5 again. If you get some "error: protocol fault" messages, that is completely fine, this is because the "problem" is that your phone was still rebooting and USB debugging mode is not turned on when rebooting so it couldn't acquire the status and had an error. If you get many "Access is denied" messages, turn off your antivirus and try again. Some users reported that the "Access is denied" messages were eradicated and they successfully unlocked their bootloaders after turning off their antivirus.
5c.
Start Flashtool, connect your phone and then wait for your phone to be recognized.
Then, go to: Plugins/(insert device name here) Unlock/run
A screen will pop up and ask you to connect your phone in Flash mode
1. Unplug the USB cable from your phone.
2. Turn off your phone.
3. Press and hold the "Back" button on your phone.
4. Plug in the USB cable to your phone.
5. Release the "Back" button after the screen that popped up disappears.
The unlocking process will start.
Wait until Flashtool asks you to disconnect the cable off the phone, then turn on the device and connect the usb cable once again.
Wait for Flashtool to push the required files to your phone.
After a while, Flashtool will have 4he message "Successfully applied unlock" and the phone will reboot.
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6. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Congratulations, your phone has an unlocked bootloader now!
7. To verify if your bootloader is unlocked successfully, again, use S1tool found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17374120&postcount=26.
Direct download link: http://upload.riicc.sg/viewfolder.php?hash=LVW5TS2ZSX
Also, download and install Flashtool here (follow instructions on the website): http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
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(Credits go to Androxyde and Bin4ry for this tool.)
After installing it, open the flashtool folder and open the drivers folder inside that. Double click on the .exe file inside and install the ADB drivers for your phone AND the flash mode drivers (needed for S1tool to work).
After downloading s1tool and extracting it to an appropiate location on your PC (not needed you already have S1tool), shut down your phone.
Open s1tool.exe found in the directory you extracted s1tool to and then click IDENTIFY button.
Boot your phone into flash mode (Press and hold back button while connecting it to your PC using an usb cable. The LED on your phone should flash green). Continue holding back button until you get some output.
Example of output:
Code:
9/9/2011 21:41:44 Welcome to S1 identify tool
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
9/9/2011 21:45:13 X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
9/9/2011 21:45:13 LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:46
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:46 RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A029"[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:46 SOFTWARE AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:46 LOADER AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FLASH ID: "002C/00BC"
9/9/2011 21:45:49 LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
9/9/2011 21:45:49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 MODEL (from GDFS): X8
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SOFTWARE VERSION: 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 CUSTOM VERSION: 1241-3178_R1B
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SERIAL NO: CB511SPH7Q
9/9/2011 21:45:49
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:49 SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:49 Elapsed:36 secs.
If the line RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "#8A02$" has a lowercase "r" letter replacing the "#" (RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "r8A02$"), your bootloader has been unlocked . If it has an uppercase "R" replacing the "#" (RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "R8A02$"), your bootloader is NOT unlocked .
Note: The value of the "$" is dependent on an unknown factor. The unknown factor doesn't matter to us.
How do I know this? Here:
the_laser in the bootloader unlock thread said:
unlocked bootloader require unlocked loader, yep ?
loader\loader.sin is special unlocked loader, which will be accepted ONLY after your "unlock" semcboot with previous steps.
to distinguish unlocked semcboot and original semcboot, first letter in version tag of semcboot output will be lower case, i. e. "r8A029"
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HOW TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER :
0. Flash back stock kernel using "Repair" option in SEUS or by using Flashtool (if using Flashtool either flash stock firmware or flash the appropiate .ftf file below):
All the stock kernels (for W8, X8, X10 mini and X10 mini pro):
Download link: http://upload.riicc.sg/viewfolder.php?hash=LVW5TS2ZSX
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If you relock your bootloader while using a custom kernel your phone will be bricked!
1. Download S1tool and extract it to an appropiate location on your PC (not needed if you already have s1tool) . (Credits go to the_laser for this tool)
S1tool post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17374120&postcount=26
Direct download link: http://upload.riicc.sg/viewfolder.php?hash=LVW5TS2ZSX
2. Then, download and install Flashtool (follow instructions on the website): http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
(Credits go to Androxyde and Bin4ry for this tool.)
After installing it, open the flashtool folder and open the drivers folder inside that. Double click on the .exe file inside and install the ADB drivers for your phone and the Flash mode drivers (needed for Flashtool to work).
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Launch s1tool.exe in the folder you extracted s1tool to.
5. Click on Restore button and then connect your phone to the PC in flash mode (press and hold back button while connecting your phone to the PC).
6. Wait for the process to complete. Congratulations! You now have relocked your bootloader!
7. To check, open s1tool.exe, click IDENTIFY button, turn off your phone, connect it in flash mode to the PC (press and hold back button while connecting your phone to the PC. The LED on your phone should flash green).
8. Continue holding back button until there is some output.
Example of output:
Code:
9/9/2011 21:41:44 Welcome to S1 identify tool
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
9/9/2011 21:45:13 X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
9/9/2011 21:45:13 LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 X0eria NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:46
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:46 RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A029"[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:46 SOFTWARE AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:46 LOADER AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FLASH ID: "002C/00BC"
9/9/2011 21:45:49 LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
9/9/2011 21:45e3A49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 MODEL (from GDFS): X8
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SOFTWARE VERSION: 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 CUSTOM VERSION: 1241-3178_R1B
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SERIAL NO: CB511SPH7Q
9/9/2011 21:45:49
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:49 SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:49 Elapsed:36 secs.
If the line RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "#8A02$" has a lowercase "r" letter replacing the "#" (RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "r8A02$"), your bootloader was not successfully relocked . If it has an uppercase "R" replacing the "#" (RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "R8A02$"), your bootloader has been successfully relocked .
Note: The value of the "$" is dependent on an unknown factor. The unknown factor doesn't matter to us.
How do I know this? Here:
the_laser in the bootloader unlock thread said:
unlocked bootloader require unlocked loader, yep ?
loader\loader.sin is special unlocked loader, which will be accepted ONLY after your "unlock" semcboot with previous steps.
to distinguish unlocked semcboot and original semcboot, first letter in version tag of semcboot output will be lower case, i. e. "r8A029"
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9. How to flash custom kernels:
a. Download the (kernel name).ftf file provided by the kernel developer
b. Download and install Flashtool here (follow instructions on the website): http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
(Credits go to Androxyde and Bin4ry for this tool.)
After installing it, open the flashtool folder and open the drivers folder inside that. Double click on the .exe file inside and install the ADB drivers for your phone and the flash mode drivers (needed for Flashtool to work).
Then restart your computer.
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c. Put the (kernel name).ftf file in the /firmwares folder. (Don't flash any .sin files, flash only the .ftf file.)
d. Open Flashtool.
e. Click Flash.
f. Select (kernel name).ftf.
g. Turn off your phone.
h. Connect your phone in flash mode (only when the popup window prompts for you to do so). (To boot into flash mode, press and hold back button while connecting your phone to the PC using an usb cable).
i. Disconnect your phone (do so only when the popup window to prompts you to disconnect your phone).
j. Reboot and you have a custom kernel!
k. Confirm by going to Settings --> About Phone --> Kernel version. It should have the name of the kernel you flashed.
m. To flash back to stock kernel, download the appropriate file below and follow steps listed above.
All the stock kernels here:
Download link: http://upload.riicc.sg/viewfolder.php?hash=LVW5TS2ZSX
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Benefits of unlocked bootloader: Custom kernels, recovery in kernel (no more accidents involving formating /system and having to reflash stock because recovery is gone), GPU overclock, swap support, modules loaded in kernel, conversion of /system etc to ext4 resulting in faster phone, USB host support, full support for custom roms.....
The possibilities are -nearly- endless .
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Troubleshooting section:
Common Problems:
1. My SIM Card is not recognised after unlocking phone with msm7227_setool2.cmd!
Ans: Redo unlocking procedure (step 5 onwards) using msm7227_semc.cmd.
2. I get lots of "Access is denied" messages while unlocking!
Ans: Disable your antivirus and try the unlocking process again. Antivirus finds a virus in ADB.exe even though there isn't one!
3. I get some "error: protocol fault" messages!
Ans: It's normal and this isn't a problem. This is because the tool is inquiring for your phone while the phone is rebooting. USB debugging mode isn't on when phone is rebooting so it causes some errors. Eventually, your phone will connect with your PC so this is not an issue.
4. I get some "exec /system/bin/sh failed" messages!
Ans: Reroot your phone using SuperOneClick and try again.
SuperOneClick link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
5. Default camera doesn't work after unlocking!
Ans:
1. Reflash baseband 15 again.
2. Reflash stock 2.1 using flashtool.
3. Test camera, it will have the message "Indexing Media File" on the screen.
4. Wait until it disappear from the screen.
5. Reboot
6. Test camera and it will work fine.
6. I get a lot of "daemon not started successfully" and "failed to start daemon" messages!
Ans: Disconnect phone, exit the command window, reconnect phone, and try unlocking your phone's bootloader again. Repeat until there is no more of such messages and bootloader is successfully unlocked. Also, make sure you have installed Sony Ericsson PC Companion in step 1 and that it recognises your phone.
If you have a problem that is not listed above please post it in this thread
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All credits go to the bootloader devs (Blagus, the_laser, maxrfon etc).
And to B.Jay for the bootloader hard brick warning

Tnx for tut but im still waiting for "one big button" tool

SpyderX said:
Basically this is just a mini tutorial for those wanting to unlock their bootloaders.
Requirements: Rooted X8, X8 drivers, Courage
Recommended: Use stock rom
Note: Unlocking the bootloader of your phone will restore the sim lock of your phone! (if any)
1. Download the files needed for the unlock at the bootloader unlocked thread.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17338716&postcount=300
2. Unzip the files into an appropiate location on your PC.
3. Connect your phone to your computer.
4. Enable USB debugging on your phone.
5. This step will vary depending on whether you have sim unlocked your phone. If yes, jump to step 5a.
If no, run xxxxsemc.exe in the directory you unzipped the unlocking files to and press any key to start the unlocking process. At the same time, open the example log included in the files. Wait 5 minutes. Then, compare the text in the command window to those in the example log. They should be similar. Also, the last message on the command window should be Press any key to continue.
5a. If you sim unlocked your phone using anything other than SEtool, you can't unlock your bootloader for now . If you sim unlocked your phone with SEtool, then run xxxxsetool2.exe in the directory you unzipped the unlocking files to and continue reading from where you left off at step 5.
6. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Congratulations, your X8 is now bootloader unlocked!
All credits go to the bootloader devs (Blagus, the-laser, maxrfon etc)
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xxxsemc.exe = msm727_semc.exe?

tony-noob said:
xxxsemc.exe = msm727_semc.exe?
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i forgot the name and i'm now on mobile. Thanks for reminder.

Godra said:
Tnx for tut but im still waiting for "one big button" tool
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It's not that difficult! ant btw if you have sim-free phone it's only one button.!

thank you everything is working fine I follow the steps in the guide and all is ok

AntwnhsAnt said:
It's not that difficult! ant btw if you have sim-free phone it's only one button.!
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Probably it is but currently there isnt any benefit of cracking bl until custom kernel. Right?

Godra said:
Probably it is but currently there isnt any benefit of cracking bl until custom kernel. Right?
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Right! Can't wait!

Godra said:
Probably it is but currently there isnt any benefit of cracking bl until custom kernel. Right?
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Yeah, really, it's better to wait to see, because probably when we have a custom kernel there is a easier way to crack the BL (i think, but yeah, this way is very simple already xD)
But lets wait to have more feedbacks and have some custom kernels with some modules built-in and some cool things
I hope we have a Custom Kernel that supports Symbian, because it's very good to daily use and now it's also Open Source!

Please remind people that if the bootloader gets f**ed up somehow in the process, the phone gets bricked, truly bricked, with no way to unbrick unless it's sent to SE or if you can connect it to the computer tru jtag/service header.

Nikkopt said:
Please remind people that if the bootloader gets f**ed up somehow in the process, the phone gets bricked, truly bricked, with no way to unbrick unless it's sent to SE or if you can connect it to the computer tru jtag/service header.
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Done. Time to catch some sleep zzzzz.....
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Be careful when trying this out, people.

Wait: are you guys telling me that bootloader as been bypassed (or unlocked) ??!
Sent from my X8 using XDA App

LuisDias said:
Wait: are you guys telling me that bootloader as been bypassed (or unlocked) ??!
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
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Yes. Read the bootloader thread. It has been unlocked.

how i can sure when my bootloader is unlocked?

tony-noob said:
how i can sure when my bootloader is unlocked?
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oops, accidentally pressed thanks button. As of now, there is no way to know.

SpyderX said:
oops, accidentally pressed thanks button. As of now, there is no way to know.
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and the last thing... 2.1 is important for unlocking? and you on 2.1 when unlock the bootloader?

tony-noob said:
and the last thing... 2.1 is important for unlocking? and you on 2.1 when unlock the bootloader?
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Not sure if it is important. I was on GingerDX.

it is important i think, i read something in the DEV's topic that says that we have to be in eclair or what else, i don't know, but it is easy to get back to 2.1, just open up the SE PC Companion and do REPAIR, then open SuperOneClick to ROOT, use that APK that installs XRecov and you're done
It will take 15mins to REPAIR + 5/10 to Root and intall XRecov. It's fast and easy

done, pretty easy. one click, one key press. simple

simple tutorial, thanks
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

[EASIEST GUIDE] How to unlocking bootloader

Sory because I don't know where I got this tutorial exactly
but I have to give credit whoever make this tutorial..
THANKS to pollob666 for your great and easy guide..
Here we go,
Step 0: (Must Follow)
A)I am not Responsible if it BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
B)Still intressted??
C)U MUST ON STOCK ROM (ORIGINAL ROM FROM SE)
D) Check Manufactoring date/code (behind batery)
11W29 above U better stay away and stop dreamming (i got 4 times hard bricked on 11W38)
11W28 below U can proceed and again I am not Responsible if it BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
Step 1: (Downloads)
A) READ THIS OR U will cry if you skip to read this
B) Download S1tool [UPDATED 13 FEB 2012]
C) Download Unlocker [UPDATED 13 FEB 2012]
Step 2: (Prepare)
A) Unzip all downloaded files
B) Shut Down Phone
C) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
D) Look For Line "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE"
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
B) if XXXX is "NOT RECOGNIZED" then sorry, it can't be unlocked.
C) if XXXX is SEMC then run "msm7227_semc.cmd"
D) if "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" was not found then run "msm7227_Setool2.cmd"
E) Wait...
F) if "Press any key to continue . . ." is found, press any key.
Step 4: (Verify)
A) Shut Down Phone
B) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
C) Look For Line RUNNING S1_EROM VER "x8A029"
D) if x is "r" then it is done, Congrats...
E) if x is "R" then Sorry, Do everything again. or Search in the Frorum for Help
========================================================================================================
And here to relocking bootloader with easiest step
Shared and prepaired by Black Xperia X8
This is tutorial how to relock bootloader!
1.Step: i-Download S1Tool and ii-Download Flashtool
2.Step:Install FlashTool and Gordon Gate Driver
3.Step: Extract rar with 7zip,Winrar...
4.Step: Disable antivirus and firewall because it can interrupt process
5.Step: Open folder where you extract it
6.Step: Run S1Tool.exe
7.Step: Enable USB Debug and plug USB in PC and Phone
8.Step: Klick restore button
9.Step: Unplug your phone and turn it off
10.Step: Hold back key and plug USB in phone
11.Step: Unplug device and klick identify
12.Step: Hold back key and plug usb last number need to be 28
not 29 if is 28 then you relocked your bootloader or a litle r

thank you mate it work..

nelikp said:
Here we go,
Step 0: (Must Follow)
A)I am not Responsible if it BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
B)Still intressted??
Step 1: (Downloads)
A) Download Flash Tool : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 or http://www.multiupload.com/GYL7A7XQBT
B) Download S1tool : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0&postcount=26
C) Download Unlocker : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...77&postcount=3
Step 2: (Prepare)
A) Unzip all downloaded files
B) Shut Down Phone
C) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
D) Look For Line "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE"
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
B) if XXXX is "NOT RECOGNIZED" then sorry, it can't be unlocked.
C) if XXXX is SEMC then run "msm7227_semc.cmd"
D) if "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" was not found then run "msm7227_Setool2.cmd"
E) Wait...
F) if "Press any key to continue . . ." is found, press any key.
Step 4: (Verify)
A) Shut Down Phone
B) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
C) Look For Line RUNNING S1_EROM VER "x8A029"
D) if x is "r" then it is done, Congrats...
E) if x is "R" then Sorry, Do everything again. or Search in the Frorum for Help
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You Are LATE!!! Someone has posted it before you... And the words, sentences is totally familliar.
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mpoendi said:
You Are LATE!!! Someone has posted it before you... And the words, sentences is totally familliar.
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look like some jealous
is ok...just wanna helping each other in case newbies can't find the previous post...
please open minded...
we here to helping each other...
if you feel unconfortable with me dont read this post again...

nelikp said:
Here we go,
Step 0: (Must Follow)
A)I am not Responsible if it BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
B)Still intressted??
Step 1: (Downloads)
A) Download Flash Tool : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 or http://www.multiupload.com/GYL7A7XQBT
B) Download S1tool : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=713763 [UPDATED]
C) Download Unlocker : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=715058&d=1315609618 [UPDATED]
Step 2: (Prepare)
A) Unzip all downloaded files
B) Shut Down Phone
C) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
D) Look For Line "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE"
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
B) if XXXX is "NOT RECOGNIZED" then sorry, it can't be unlocked.
C) if XXXX is SEMC then run "msm7227_semc.cmd"
D) if "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" was not found then run "msm7227_Setool2.cmd"
E) Wait...
F) if "Press any key to continue . . ." is found, press any key.
Step 4: (Verify)
A) Shut Down Phone
B) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
C) Look For Line RUNNING S1_EROM VER "x8A029"
D) if x is "r" then it is done, Congrats...
E) if x is "R" then Sorry, Do everything again. or Search in the Frorum for Help[/QUOTE
maybe you forgot to post the purpose of flashtools...
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yeah...I should delete the flash tool link..
because isn't not use for unlocking..
Deleted
thanks..

Everything is nice but remove that s1tool because it doesnt have restore button this have http://www.mediafire.com/?jeo3c1xt988f822 if somone want to relock bootloader .It would be nice to add relock tutorial

Black Xperia X8 said:
Everything is nice but remove that s1tool because it doesnt have restore button this have http://www.mediafire.com/?jeo3c1xt988f822 if somone want to relock bootloader .It would be nice to add relock tutorial
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I never relock it...if u managed relocking bootloader and want to shared it here, I'll post it on 1st post..and credit for u...

Unlock bootloader
trying to unlock bootloader with ginger dx v21 kernel 2.6.29 but "exec' system/bin/sh' failed:not such file or directory found" same with flashtool 0.6.6. what can I do????
Do I must install stock Kernel???
Thanks

supermiki said:
trying to unlock bootloader with ginger dx v21 kernel 2.6.29 but "exec' system/bin/sh' failed:not such file or directory found" same with flashtool 0.6.6. what can I do????
Do I must install stock Kernel???
Thanks
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not sure what u r talking about...
if u on custom kernel that mean your bootloader unlocked..
I tot u r talking about custom rom, am I rite?
so flash stock rom 1st...
(use SEUS, PCC, or FLASH TOOL)

any program I use Flashtool or msm777 I get the same error message :" system/bin/sh' failed:not such file or directory found" I have a cooked rom GINGER DX V21 an Kernel 2.6.29; if I check with s1toll I always have the High "R" value
Thanks

I will but later dont have time now.

@supermikki
look carefull man...
D) Look For Line "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE"
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
B) if XXXX is "NOT RECOGNIZED" then sorry, it can't be unlocked.
C) if XXXX is SEMC then run "msm7227_semc.cmd"
D) if "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" was not found then run "msm7227_Setool2.cmd"
good luck!

unlock bootloader
Tanks for reply.
I got SEMC but when I run "msm7227_semc.cmd stil I get the message:
system/bin/sh' failed:not such file or directory found

ok...I got ya...
flash stock rom....use SEUS, PCC< or flash tool..
go back to stock rom 2.1 update 1 first..
it should be okeh

I read in another forum, who knew open bootloader with 11w35 without problem. So can i open bootloader with 11w34? Is it safe?

Tanks for reply Nelikp.
Just one more question when you say rom 2.1 you mean original rom or any rom 2.1
tanks

Is-tee said:
I read in another forum, who knew open bootloader with 11w35 without problem. So can i open bootloader with 11w34? Is it safe?
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u can try..because mine is 11w38 and I did it then after a few days, I got no network problem..
but u can try and see at the line if XXXis this sorry u can't unlock
but if u still wanna try it...
do it on your risk...
I still want to try it..but after my warranty left for 1 month..
because already sent 5times
I got 3times soft brick 1time no network problem
2 times hardbricked
so what u think?

supermiki said:
Tanks for reply Nelikp.
Just one more question when you say rom 2.1 you mean original rom or any rom 2.1
tanks
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original (stock rom)

nelikp said:
u can try..because mine is 11w38 and I did it then after a few days, I got no network problem..
but u can try and see at the line if XXXis this sorry u can't unlock
but if u still wanna try it...
do it on your risk...
I still want to try it..but after my warranty left for 1 month..
because already sent 5times
I got 3times soft brick 1time no network problem
2 times hardbricked
so what u think?
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Thank you! I can unlock, s1tool wrote SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, but i don't wanna brick my phone, if it's not safety!

[Q] Need some info about brick...

Hi all...
My friend sent his X8 to a phone shop to get it updated to android 2.3.7 and ended up with a bricked phone cause by that phone shop.
Now, which according to him stuck at the white "Sony Ericsson" logo...Which i know is a soft brick and most probably can be saved by flashing it with PCC or SEUS or FlashTool.
I have ask him to flash it with SEUS or FlashTool, but not successful, still stuck on the SE logo, i doesn't know weather he do it wrongly or does not has any patient...
I gonna buy this phone from my friend, and repair the phone myself.
I want to ask u guys is there any other reason for the phone to stuck at the SE logo other than bricked phone? Could it be a hardware prob?
Thanks...
Cheers...

Maybe the shop took something from the phone:what:
White Sony Xperia X8
Cypress Screen with 3M protector
11w34 unlocked bootloader
Now with Cm9 nAa kernel

andrewx9103 said:
Maybe the shop took something from the phone:what:
White Sony Xperia X8
Cypress Screen with 3M protector
11w34 unlocked bootloader
Now with Cm9 nAa kernel
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hmm...
What might be taken by them?

First of all.
Ur friend is having a brick.
To rescue the phone visit here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
EDIT: please post the questions in the q&a section ONLY ..
Press THANKS if I tried to help...

I have been stuck on Sony Ericsson logo a thousand times.
I always repair it successfully by using the "Repair" option in PCC.
It's simple and easy and works every time for me.

harshitgroup said:
First of all.
Ur friend is having a brick.
To rescue the phone visit here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
EDIT: please post the questions in the q&a section ONLY ..
Press THANKS if I tried to help...
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Sorry for posting at the wrong place...
I have let my friend see that link before...
What I am thinking is he might flash it wrongly...
Sent from my ST15i

Mayank77 said:
I have been stuck on Sony Ericsson logo a thousand times.
I always repair it successfully by using the "Repair" option in PCC.
It's simple and easy and works every time for me.
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I hope it can be fixed easily...
Sent from my ST15i

boonwuilow said:
I hope it can be fixed easily...
Sent from my ST15i
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yes that can be fix also if u are considering buying the phone check the battery if it is manufactured after after, 11W29! then u will not gonna to unlock the bootloader so no custom kernels
hope it helped

boonwuilow said:
Hi all...
My friend sent his X8 to a phone shop to get it updated to android 2.3.7 and ended up with a bricked phone cause by that phone shop.
Now, which according to him stuck at the white "Sony Ericsson" logo...Which i know is a soft brick and most probably can be saved by flashing it with PCC or SEUS or FlashTool.
I have ask him to flash it with SEUS or FlashTool, but not successful, still stuck on the SE logo, i doesn't know weather he do it wrongly or does not has any patient...
I gonna buy this phone from my friend, and repair the phone myself.
I want to ask u guys is there any other reason for the phone to stuck at the SE logo other than bricked phone? Could it be a hardware prob?
Thanks...
Cheers...
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if needed to update ur friend cud have done himself too by following tutorials and reviews properly, well check this on how to revive ur phone from brick
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011071

ankitxperia said:
yes that can be fix also if u are considering buying the phone check the battery if it is manufactured after after, 11W29! then u will not gonna to unlock the bootloader so no custom kernels
hope it helped
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haha...
too bad that my friend is staying very far away from me so gonna ask him about what the manufacture date.
btw this is the flashtool logs that my friend sent to me :
22/039/2012 17:39:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
22/040/2012 17:40:03 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
22/040/2012 17:40:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/040/2012 17:40:11 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
22/040/2012 17:40:11 - INFO - Reading device information
22/040/2012 17:40:11 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
22/040/2012 17:40:11 - INFO - Start Flashing
22/040/2012 17:40:11 - INFO - Flashing loader
22/040/2012 17:40:12 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_8e35 - Version : R4A045 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE / IMEI : 01256000104481
22/040/2012 17:40:12 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
22/040/2012 17:40:12 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
22/040/2012 17:40:16 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
22/040/2012 17:40:16 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
22/040/2012 17:40:17 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
22/040/2012 17:40:17 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
22/040/2012 17:40:29 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
22/042/2012 17:42:24 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
22/042/2012 17:42:27 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
22/042/2012 17:42:28 - INFO - Ending flash session
22/042/2012 17:42:28 - INFO - Flashing finished.
22/042/2012 17:42:28 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
22/042/2012 17:42:28 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
22/042/2012 17:42:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
22/049/2012 17:49:37 - INFO - Device disconnected

kirmada said:
if needed to update ur friend cud have done himself too by following tutorials and reviews properly, well check this on how to revive ur phone from brick
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011071
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Thanks...
I have show this page to my friend early before he started to do the flashing...

Unlock bootloader Easy tutorial

NOW THREAD IS UPDATED AS PER MY SENIOR SUGGESTION:trlAltDelIrl,sgt. meow,fotak-x,IAmNice
Hi Newbies,
I think all newbies are confused about Boot loader. The following instruction will help u and easy to do unlock.
First check ur software version 11w026 or below version.if its below 11w026 do the following instruction.
Requirement:
1.S1 tool http://www.mediafire.com/?iwnjno9hirpgcm1
2.Mmz toolhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=715058&d=1315609618
Steps:
Disable Antivirus first.
Install Gorden drivers first, then only flash tool will detect ur phone...!
Step1:
Switch off ur phone.Open S1 tool and click do job. Hold back button and connected to use port,
Now the s1 tool will do the job.
Check ur boot loader unlocked or not:
you will see something like RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A029"
small r which means your bootloader is unlocked.
Step2:
Open Mmz file and extract that.
Switch on ur phone. and Run mmsc_semc.cmd..It will start to Unlcok the bootloader.
Wait till finish. Now ur phone will be unlocked successfully.
You r the only responsible if ur Awesome xperia bricked..:silly:
Like Do not Run MMSC-SEMC2.CMD. It will lock ur sim certificate..
If ur have problem in Sim Like"No SERVICE" after unlock the boot loader, Re lock the boot loader and do it again..
Be Careful..Its your own risk,,You are the only responsible,If ur lovely xperia Bricked..!
Relock the boot loader Tools:
St tool:http://www.mediafire.com/?jeo3c1xt988f822
Relocking bootloader steps:
Launch the s1tool.exe(Link Given Below)
Click restore button on s1tool
Turn off the phone
Connect your phone in flash mode (press back button while plugging your usb untill green led blink)
Wait till it finished relocking your bootloader.
The phone will restart
Check Bootloader Relocked:
Repeat the step above but on no 2 step you choose identify not restore if the previous relocking process successful you will see something like RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A029" notice the CAPITAL R.
Unsuccessful - you will see it with small r which means your bootloader still unlocked.
Next:
Flash tool:http://androxyde.github.com/
Flash stock kernal and stock rom
Stock rom:http://www.multiupload.com/VKNI6Q6ET5
THANX SPYDEX
And also Spl thnx to CtrlAltDelIrl,sgt. meow,fotak-x,IAmNice(Giving a nice idea to update this thread..)

Gracias por el tutorial ^^ :good:

Unless you are giving complete instructions and informing people of the risks you should not be giving tutorials like this.
On top of that you don't even check your spelling! The drivers are wrong! They are Gordons Gate not garden!
You fail to mention that if people have a simlock on their phone it will be dead using this method.
Please update or remove your post!

CtrlAltDelIrl said:
Unless you are giving complete instructions and informing people of the risks you should not be giving tutorials like this.
On top of that you don't even check your spelling! The drivers are wrong! They are Gordons Gate not garden!
You fail to mention that if people have a simlock on their phone it will be dead using this method.
Please update or remove your post!
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he has also failed to provide the link to the tools.

garden drivers hahahaahhaah
install it to make your shovel work right :good: :good:

Totally agree with you all.
@fotak-x
LOL.

IAmNice said:
Also there are 3 threads about bootloader which are even better then this one.
Sent from my XPERIA X8 using xda app-developers app
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sgt. meow said:
Totally agree with you all.
@fotak-x
LOL.
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Thread updated as per all suggestions..

Thread locked as there is already a guide for it.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium