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I can't able to update my Arc S via PC Companian.

Hi frnds.
Im using DoomLord's kernal with AniKings Custom ROM.
If I want to go back original Stock SE my PC companian showing error.
pls help me.

It shows error because you must have locked bootloader to use PC Companion or SEUS.
You can go back to stock SE by:
-flashing a .ftf file
-locking your bootloader and using PC Companion or SEUS
Also you have to flash the stock wifi modules if using DooMKernel v15. Flash them before flashing stock SE, otherwise you don't have how to flash them.

How did you unlock your bootloader?

steryman said:
It shows error because you must have locked bootloader to use PC Companion or SEUS.
You can go back to stock SE by:
-flashing a .ftf file
-locking your bootloader and using PC Companion or SEUS
Also you have to flash the stock wifi modules if using DooMKernel v15. Flash them before flashing stock SE, otherwise you don't have how to flash them.
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Just a simple question bro, if bootloader is unlocked, locking it will make things back to the same status as if it was never unlocked?!

No, DRM is still lost
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Flo95 said:
No, DRM is still lost
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and there is no possible way to get DRM back right?

DeepUnknown said:
and there is no possible way to get DRM back right?
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No, there isn't.

Right, but not a big loss, TrackID and like function in the music player won't work anymore, I didn't ever used the like function, and the TrackID can be replaced by other apps like Shazam or SoundHound, or you can use the new TrackID(I found it in the ICS Themes ROM... that aniking thing). The only risk of unlocking bootloader is that if you brick your phone and can't repair it yourself at least to relock the bootloader, you won't be able to use your warranty.

DeepUnknown said:
Just a simple question bro, if bootloader is unlocked, locking it will make things back to the same status as if it was never unlocked?!
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How to lock the unlocked Bootloader. I mean where can I download the stock Firmware.

DeepUnknown said:
Just a simple question bro, if bootloader is unlocked, locking it will make things back to the same status as if it was never unlocked?!
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It depends how the bootloader is unlocked of course

digitalsuni said:
How to lock the unlocked Bootloader. I mean where can I download the stock Firmware.
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Sorry bro, I'm new to the scene, I don't really know how to unlock or lock the bootloader
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steryman said:
Right, but not a big loss, TrackID and like function in the music player won't work anymore, I didn't ever used the like function, and the TrackID can be replaced by other apps like Shazam or SoundHound, or you can use the new TrackID(I found it in the ICS Themes ROM... that aniking thing). The only risk of unlocking bootloader is that if you brick your phone and can't repair it yourself at least to relock the bootloader, you won't be able to use your warranty.
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if that's the only loss of unlocking the bootloader then it's not a big deal, but I don't understand why do people unlock their bootloader if they have a newly released device.
Anyways Thanks for the info, I think I will definitely stay away from unlocking that thing
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Jinx13 said:
It depends how the bootloader is unlocked of course
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I don't really understand what you are saying since I'm new to the scene, I only know messing up with the bootloader might brick the device

DeepUnknown said:
Sorry bro, I'm new to the scene, I don't really know how to unlock or lock the bootloader
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if that's the only loss of unlocking the bootloader then it's not a big deal, but I don't understand why do people unlock their bootloader if they have a newly released device.
Anyways Thanks for the info, I think I will definitely stay away from unlocking that thing
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I don't really understand what you are saying since I'm new to the scene, I only know messing up with the bootloader might brick the device
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There is various ways to unlock the bootloader I suggest if you are new to the scene you visit THIS thread
I offer the paid service to sim unlock and unlock bootloader.
Jinx13

Jinx13 said:
There is various ways to unlock the bootloader I suggest if you are new to the scene you visit THIS thread
I offer the paid service to sim unlock and unlock bootloader.
Jinx13
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I already unlocked the bootloader, is there any chances to Relock it?

People with bootloader unlock allowed:no [how to unlock it] (GSM ONLY NOT CDMA!!!)

Hi people I didn't know whether to post this in the android development forum so I posted it her.
Soooooooo.......... For people that are confused when they dial in *#*#7378423#*#* and they find out that it says boot loader unlock allowed:no.
I am just going to clarify a few things. Don't worry its not the end of the world you can still unlock your bootloader. thats the good news. The bad news is that it will require you to pay some money. You are probably having this problem because:
a) Your phone is sim locked
b) You are using the R800at or R800X if so then get out of this forum!!!!!!!!
So to solve this problem you will have to sim unlock your xperia play although, you MUST use a software that uses the phone's testpoint to sim unlock the phone e.g. Omnius any other unlocking method used that does not use the phone's testpoint will NOT work.
Once you have done that taaa daaaa!!!! now when you go into the service menu it should say bootloader unlock allowed.
Although your not done yet, now you will have to unlock your bootloader this is FREE to do in fact sony ericcson offers the instructions how to do it themselves. Here is the link to the instructions:
unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Since i'm a new member xda not letting me put in any hyperlinked links.
Make sure you know the risks of unlocking it!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!!!!

Last time i looked sim unlock does not unlock fastboot
No fastboot, no unlocked bootloader

swebosdev said:
Last time i looked sim unlock does not unlock fastboot
No fastboot, no unlocked bootloader
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No i'm just saying this because the requirements to unlock the bootloader on the se website says make sure it says boot loader unlock allowed: yes
I haven't tried using fastboot or anything this was just for people that were stuck here in unlocking their boot loader i was just sharing that it changes to yes when you take off the sim lock and i know it is possible to unlcok the bootloader of it even though it says its not the steps i have given does unlock the bootloader as i myself have tested it on my friend's o2 locked phone.

On my phone it says
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlocked allowed: Yes
so do i have to pay money to unlock it or what?
I'd like to try and root it.

My phone was originally locked to O2, I got it sim unlocked from them and i still have bootloader unlock allowed:no ...

You have to do TEST POINT METHOD!
This Unlockes your Sim lock i think as well as fastboot which you need to unlock,
sim locked phones are branded and have Blocked Fastboot with a Unknown Patch the Bypass is test point method however you Must Not ever Update VIA PC companion or OTA Doing so = a brick.
If you want to pay up the money go to Aljendrissimo he has proven 12,000+ people with SE phones Bootloader Unlocked with OTA fix ans Pc companion which means you can have the ICS update but its got the sony suite

micahbzrk said:
On my phone it says
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlocked allowed: Yes
so do i have to pay money to unlock it or what?
I'd like to try and root it.
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If it says bootloader unlock allowed:yes then you don't need to pay to unlock your bootloader just go to the link I put up and follow the instructions.
Also,on the other comments yes this does indeed has to be done through test point method which is very easy many sites do this, I used cellunlocker.net's se unlocking software to unlock mine. I also checked yes by doing the testpoint method it also,gives you the option to unlock the bootloader I do recommend omnius because you can by a android unlock liscense for just 10 pounds but to clarify you DO need your sim unlock to be done through test point so you can be able to unlock the bootloader
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arsalansiddique said:
So to solve this problem you will have to sim unlock your xperia play I don't mind you can do it in any way as long as it gets sim unlocked(I used a test point software since they didn't have a unlock code for my network provider)
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Please amend this in your first post as it is incorrect and very misleading to others.

Sure will change it now
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What would be nice to know is how to unlock fastboot if your already sim unlocked.
I can understand paying for simunlock but paying for a fastboot unlock while i am already sim unlock would be double dipping.

swebosdev said:
What would be nice to know is how to unlock fastboot if your already sim unlocked.
I can understand paying for simunlock but paying for a fastboot unlock while i am already sim unlock would be double dipping.
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Yeah I agree I think it possible and is something what the testpoint method does for us if someone could break down exacty what it does I think the developers might be able to find something
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My Xperia Play is sim unlocked but i still got that bootloader unlock allowed: no
So do i need to pay? ><

arsalansiddique said:
Yeah I agree I think it possible and is something what the testpoint method does for us if someone could break down exacty what it does I think the developers might be able to find something
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It has been broken down for you on the first page, if you do use the test point method then you can't do OTA updates which means, you can't officially update your play when offical updates come out but it's not all bad as you will be able to flash the offical update with a FTF with the flash tool. It is recommended to use the test point method.
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danlivesey said:
It has been broken down for you on the first page, if you do use the test point method then you can't do OTA updates which means, you can't officially update your play when offical updates come out but it's not all bad as you will be able to flash the offical update with a FTF with the flash tool. It is recommended to use the test point method.
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No I don't think that is true because you cannot do OTA updates only if you have a locked boot loader i'm not sure where you got your info from mate but i'm pretty sure all the test point method does is sim unlock your phone and does something to make the bootloader unlock possible and that is what I m trying to find out- what it does to make the bootloader show yes .
I have confirmed with various trusted sources if you are still able to update even if you are sim unlocked with test point and they are saying yeah only if you haven't unlocked the bootloader.
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arsalansiddique said:
No I don't think that is true because you cannot do OTA updates only if you have a locked boot loader i'm not sure where you got your info from mate but i'm pretty sure all the test point method does is sim unlock your phone and does something to make the bootloader unlock possible and that is what I m trying to find out- what it does to make the bootloader show yes .
I have confirmed with various trusted sources if you are still able to update even if you are sim unlocked with test point and they are saying yeah only if you haven't unlocked the bootloader.
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So ... there is any results?

So, no chance to unlock bootloader without testpoint, right?

My R800a is not sim lock, I can use it with any GSM sim but the status still says bootloader unlock allowed:no. How can I unlock bootloader ?

[Tutorial] Relock Xperia Z bootloader

Good day my friends:laugh:
I will show you how to relock the bootloader of XZ
Flashtool version used: flashtool-0.9.10.2beta
Download the latest Flashtool ( found in OG android development forum)
Install the Flashtool drivers found in the drivers folder
Connect phone in Flash-mode (phone shut down, volume down + power)
Press the BLU button
Press the relock option
Put a stock .tft firmware in the Flashtool firmwares folder (this is required!!)
Flash the firmware (this is required!!)
Done
You will now have a locked stock xperia z
Extra info by Flashtool developer:
A litte explanation :about relocking / unlocking :
When relocking the device, I save the unlock code into custom\DEVICESERIAL\unlock.txt
If ever you relocked using another method than BLU from FT (with a custom ftf for example), then you must create this file by hand to be able to unlock the device again.
This file must contain the unlock code. One line only, no carriage return.
i am not responsible for bricked devices

can you link to the Flashtool version you are using just to save any confusion

is it no any problem after using this method to relock Xperia Z???

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
The OP describes more about relocking and then unlocking again.
Would this be enough for a warranty repair/replace? Or would, say, Amazon have access to a list of unlocked device IMEIs?

Aerys said:
Good day my friends:laugh:
I will show you how to relock the bootloader of XZ
Download the latest Flashtool ( found in OG android development forum)
Install the Flashtool drivers found in the drivers folder
Connect phone in Flash-mode (phone shut down, volume down + power)
Press the BLU button
Press the relock option
Put a stock .tft firmware in the Flashtool firmwares folder (this is required!!)
Flash the firmware (this is required!!)
Done
You will now have a locked stock xperia z
Flashtool version used: flashtool-0.9.10.2beta
i am not responsible for bricked devices
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Just flashing stock firmware will not fix the "bootloader status: unknown"
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DooMLoRD said:
Just flashing stock firmware will not fix the "bootloader status: unknown"
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I think the point is that flash tool was updated today. In the (flashtool) op it now tells you how to relock/unlock
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Kallb123 said:
I think the point is that flash tool was updated today. In the (flashtool) op it now tells you how to relock/unlock
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Not really... There is no way currently available to RELOCK bootloader... What was updated was to fix the "bootloader unlocked: unknown" to "bootloader unlocked: yes"
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DooMLoRD said:
Not really... There is no way currently available to RELOCK bootloader... What was updated was to fix the "bootloader unlocked: unknown" to "bootloader unlocked: yes"
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Thanks for the heads up

DooMLoRD said:
Not really... There is no way currently available to RELOCK bootloader... What was updated was to fix the "bootloader unlocked: unknown" to "bootloader unlocked: yes"
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I was wondering too, thanks for your advice

DooMLoRD said:
Not really... There is no way currently available to RELOCK bootloader... What was updated was to fix the "bootloader unlocked: unknown" to "bootloader unlocked: yes"
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Ah ok, thanks for the correction
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I'll be the one that asks the obvious question here...
My guessed answer to this is no but... Will we get the so called DRM keys back? For instance the BE2?

Unfortunately the answer is no!

back up a ta file from a lockbootloader device using flashtool and flash it to a unlock device？
The 30 18 lock file use what mention make？

lzyllp said:
back up a ta file from a lockbootloader device using flashtool and flash it to a unlock device？
The 30 18 lock file use what mention make？
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hi lzyllp,
good to see u around

DooMLoRD said:
hi lzyllp,
good to see u around
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good to see U here to,
wait for my Z,maybe next friday or sunday,
The xperia TX JB update make me angry,
It not release even later a month after T and V,The sony say follow next month but already 3.17

just to be clear- if i didnt backed up TA file before unlocking bootloader but would like to use stock SONY rom in future with Bravia engine working and what not, there's no way to get everything 100% back?

is some way to put DRM keys back to unlocked device? will that work if DRM keys are taken from another xperia z phone (TA partition) ?

torstorm said:
is some way to put DRM keys back to unlocked device? will that work if DRM keys are taken from another xperia z phone (TA partition) ?
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DO NOT flash another phones TA as it will brick your device.
DO NOT FLASH ANOTHER PHONES TA

OK. tnx

thanks it works on my C6602

Unlocking bootloader 11W29+? (UN)Useful thread

I know we already have a lot of threads about unlocking bootloader but I've made this one to resolve our/mine doubts on is it possible to unlock bootloader on 11w29+ (don't count 11W33-34)
We have several tools,but which one can unlock 11w29+?
1.Flashtool
2.SE Tweaker Tool ---------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462278
3.Plasma Tool -------------> http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f778/free-plasma-tool-v-1-0-2-2-released-exclusive-1612826/
4.Wotanserver -------> http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-x8-e15/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Which one can unlock 11w29+???
In this thread we can see that one of XDA member/owner of X8 hard bricked it using paid unlcoking method from WOTANSERVER but also a 2 oher members which have successfuly unlocked 11w29+ with the same method,WOTANSERVER.....
According to Plasma Tool developer,that program will unlock every bootloader which have date code 11Wxx...
Please,all of you who have tried these tools and methods to reply with answer on Have you managed to unlock 11w29+ and HOW
Thanks and I apologize for creating another thread about this....

I managed to unlock mine with 11w38 simply with the help of flash tools..
Yeah but I did read all the instructions carefully before and while unlocking the bootloader..
sent from my phone using hands and brain...

dagger said:
I managed to unlock mine with 11w34 simply with the help of flash tools..
Yeah but I did read all the instructions carefully before and while unlocking the bootloader..
sent from my phone using hands and brain...
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+1
Mine 11w38
Dagger u said yours is 11w38 to me:screwy::what:
Sent from my X8

Thank you for your replies...I have 12W03 and it's risky.....but i head this guy alejandrissimo(or something like that ) is unlocking every phone ,no matter the code

Gogeta said:
+1
Mine 11w38
Dagger u said yours is 11w38 to me:screwy::what:
Sent from my X8
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Oops..
I made a typo I guess..
sent from my phone using hands and brain...

dagger said:
Oops..
I made a typo I guess..
sent from my phone using hands and brain...
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Your typo made me unlocking mine
Everything happens for good :thumbup:
Sent from my X8

I meant I made a typo while writing in this thread..
sent from my phone using hands and brain...

Is this relevant or not?
Actually , i've successfully unlocked mine (11w33) after my friend had successfully unlocked his (11w34).. we both have black X8s,, however, my other friend's white X8 (11w33) had been HARDBrickeD !! does black X8s with manufacturing code around 11W29 to 11W34 safe to unlock ? guess whose lucky.....

BL
I can unlock Bootloader (succesful) with 11w35?
Sorry for my bad english!

it will be a bit risky because it is 11W29+

ssk73 said:
I can unlock Bootloader (succesful) with 11w35?
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Some people managed to unlock bootloader 11W33-11W35 and some of them didn't.....if you really want to unlock it be sure you still have Warranty ;D

BL unlock
Can I unlock it or can't?

ssk73 said:
Can I unlock it or can't?
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U can try but its very risky
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BL unlock
Ok!

ssk73 said:
Ok!
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IF you're doing it , hope you may report back your unlocking status.

some said it's all matters with one's LUCK to successfully unlock 11W29+ .. but how come it is real.,,,,,, for example if someone successfully unlock his BL with 11W33 and then relock it . is there gonna be a chance of hardbricked if he unlock his BL again???...

Ronald Rosanes said:
is there gonna be a chance of hardbricked if he unlock his BL again???...
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Hmmm....i don't know...maybe

8cpaiw said:
Hmmm....i don't know...maybe
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very scary ~~ why there're no any other safe way

Wait...why would anyone relock their bootlaoder if they managed to unlock it on 11W29+?

syahazu said:
very scary ~~ why there're no any other safe way
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there is a guy in fb named alejandrissimo of xperia unlock service and that guy is offering free unlock and paid unlock , but you need to answer his out of this world questions to get a free one ,he's kinda random but many of his testimonies are positive ,..but still don't have that luck to get a free unlock,, right now he's not active on his page
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8cpaiw said:
Wait...why would anyone relock their bootlaoder if they managed to unlock it on 11W29+?
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hmmmmmmmmmm.... tell me... do we need to relock our bl to go back to stock kernel??

CAMERA CRASH due to unlocking of Bootloader FIX(without TA backup)

Hi, I may have found a way to get your camera back if you unlocked bootloader without a TA backup.
I accidentally found it and not sure if it will work with others. Definitely worked for me though.
STEPS
1. Flash a .534 firmware
Download .ftf file for .534 firmware
Code:
https://mega.co.nz/#!K1QD1bSK!JkgNvz3Tqb6lq4brVUEyZGraOjMQuTuzn8IaEFhQhUI
2. Go to Settings>Backup & Reset>FACTORY DATA RESET
3. Wait for it to finish.
Please post if it worked for you. :highfive:
This will be very helpful for those waiting for a fix.

I don't believe this works.

i concur, pretty sure this wont work.

gregbradley said:
I don't believe this works.
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sofir786 said:
i concur, pretty sure this wont work.
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Already tested 3 times on my device and it worked perfectly.

z1andj said:
Already tested 3 times on my device and it worked perfectly.
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Ok, then.
Send me a screen shot of this
dial *#*#7378423#*#*
goto service info and then configuration and screen shot that
Then please post a also post a screen shot of your camera working
I bet your bootloader is not unlocked.
PS
I will be very pleased if I am wrong, but I seriously doubt it

Not Working
Ive test it 2 times and focus still not work. Camera and Flash work but it doesnt focus.
Flashtool show "12/059/2013 21:59:32 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta" but i think has nothing to do with de focus :/

It also has nothing to do with unlocking the boot loader or this problem
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@z1andj
Mate....what you did is - your camera was broke because you downgrade from 257 to 534 and that's why factory reset helped.
You could fix it also just by going to settings/app and clear data and cache from camera app.
As @gregbradley said - you are on locked bootloader for sure.
Many great devs are working on this, probably even Sony can't fix it for now and I really doubt simple factory reset could fix that...
Sent from my Z1

Guys, I'm fairly new to Android and very new to customising my phone.
When I do the *#*#service menu and go into service info and then configuration under bootloader unlock allowed it says YES.
does that mean that it is unlocked or that I can unlock it if I want?
And if I unlocked it, would my camera disappear even though it says that I am allowed to unlock it?
Thank you very much... I'm really trying to understand all this...
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Ok I think I found my answer:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlocking-boot-loader
I never realised Sony themselves would give guidance on how to unlock the bootloader.
This is all a whole new world to me... Lol
I think the best thing I did all year, apart from go on a safari, was to sell my iPhone 5S to a recycling company...
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Johann_London said:
Guys, I'm fairly new to Android and very new to customising my phone.
When I do the *#*#service menu and go into service info and then configuration under bootloader unlock allowed it says YES.
does that mean that it is unlocked or that I can unlock it if I want?
And if I unlocked it, would my camera disappear even though it says that I am allowed to unlock it?
Thank you very much... I'm really trying to understand all this...
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Ok I think I found my answer:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlocking-boot-loader
I never realised Sony themselves would give guidance on how to unlock the bootloader.
This is all a whole new world to me... Lol
I think the best thing I did all year, apart from go on a safari, was to sell my iPhone 5S to a recycling company...
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It means that you have permission from sony to unlock the bootloader. But it doesnt mean that you have it unlocked.
And at the moment if you unlock it, you will loose camera functionality.
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