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Bootloader unlock page under maintenance

I was planning to unlock my bootloader today. When I tried to open the Sony ericsson page, its showing the page is under maintenance. Are you guys getting the same response from the sever? Or did Sony completely stop the bootloader unlocking?
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Same question here. I tried it since yesterday and that feature is under maintenance till now. I am planning to unlock R800i. Did Sony Ericsson stop the bootloader unlocking and if so, any alternative to unlock bootloader may I know? Thanks in advance.

Well, we will see. Hopefully its just a real maintenance, but maybe they are fixing the hole which the guys used to unlock cdma phones.
Let's hope it comes back to life soon!
Regards

I guess they're fixing CDMA keys hole. Looks like Verizon isn't happy about it.
But I don't understand why it takes so long to modify some small piece of code to disable MEID calculator.

Maybe you DDOSed them too much ?
Regards

Thanks guys.
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Bin4ry said:
Maybe you DDOSed them too much ?
Regards
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Lol..
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Bin4ry said:
Maybe you DDOSed them too much ?
Regards
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Heh, technically, I wasn't there when it crash happened, so I gave server the opportunity to recovery from requests and free up resources

Unlock bootloader is back, wish me luck all

jasmine106 said:
Unlock bootloader is back, wish me luck all
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how did it go?

Very smoothly. Now on stock with doomlord's kernel.
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3G & WiFi missing
solitarymonkey said:
how did it go?
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succeeded, but with a little problem. Could any1 pls help me?
i followed Bin4ry's guide [How-to] Root your Play.
On the first try of flashing system with play_modded, i got some error message like android.process.acore & android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly, so I soft reset it to factory setting and flash system again and succeeded, with no error message.
But the problem is after the root process, my phone can't detect 3G network. The service provider I am using has two options, 2G and 3G, and phone can only detect 2G network.
Another problem is that although I can find WiFi networks and connect, WiFi connection is not working anymore (no data send/receive through WiFi).
If any of you know how to fix that 3G network & WiFi missing issues, kindly let me know. Thanks in advance.
One more, my rooted play is now on 3.0.A.2.184 build and when I connect it to computer, PC Companion said found new software update and ask me whether want to update or not. Rooting process will be overwritten and I will need to root it again if I update software (base 3.1.A....something I think) I would like to know.
Thank you again.
Regards,
edit : sorry if this post should be under Q & A section, please let me know and I'll open a new thread

Im assuming you have a r800i? If so, my simple recommendation would be to flash 4. Firmware. Then enter fastboot and flash dooms kernel which will automatically root it for you. Hope this helps.
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solitarymonkey said:
Im assuming you have a r800i? If so, my simple recommendation would be to flash 4. Firmware. Then enter fastboot and flash dooms kernel which will automatically root it for you. Hope this helps.
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ႊThank you. Could you please elaborate more as I am new to android, or please let me know the location (in this forum?) where I could get detail instructions, like, where to/how to get flash4.firmware, flash dooms kernel?
Thank you again.
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I've updated to 4.0.A...(i followed the instructions found here, used X10Flash Tool and Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf to get bootloader locked, and use PC Companion to update s/w.

jasmine106 said:
ႊThank you. Could you please elaborate more as I am new to android, or please let me know the location (in this forum?) where I could get detail instructions, like, where to/how to get flash4.firmware, flash dooms kernel?
Thank you again.
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I've updated to 4.0.A...(i followed the instructions found here, used X10Flash Tool and Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf to get bootloader locked, and use PC Companion to update s/w.
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For starters unlock ur bootloader again, as you need it to flash the kernel (which in my opinion is worth keeping), then go over to the developers sub forum, download the UK generic 4.0.whatever the rest of the code is firmware, flash it with flashtool, the go to doomlords thread and download his kernel. All instructions you need are in the relevant threads, easy to follow. I would link them, but I'm away from my computer at the moment. And I cant link from my phone. Sorry. Hope all goes well!
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solitarymonkey said:
For starters unlock ur bootloader again, as you need it to flash the kernel (which in my opinion is worth keeping), then go over to the developers sub forum, download the UK generic 4.0.whatever the rest of the code is firmware, flash it with flashtool, the go to doomlords thread and download his kernel. All instructions you need are in the relevant threads, easy to follow. I would link them, but I'm away from my computer at the moment. And I cant link from my phone. Sorry. Hope all goes well!
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Thank you so much. It took me like 1 hr to figure all that out, but it worth
Now on 2.3.3, 4.0...368 built and 2.6.32.9-perf doomlord's Kernel.
And thanks a lot to the development team and everybody who's enlightened me on how to play with android.
It's time for [*ROOT required] application from droid market.

It's working great, really fast.
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phone contains modified software

hello,
when i bought my arc i had 2.3.3 then i unlocked the bootloader and rooted it to 2.3.3 built no-4.0.a.2.368 then i upgraded it to 2.3.4 built no 4.0.1.a.0.283 (LT15i_4.0.1.A.0.283_Generic_Global_system) and locked the bootloader.. now when i want to repair my phone using sony pc companion it say phone contains modified software..can someone tell me how to solve the problem...

You need to relock the bootloader. Search the forums for how to do so.

I already relocked the bootloader...still getting tat error
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rosh08 said:
I already relocked the bootloader...still getting tat error
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Have you tried to flash an official firmware? Maybe you've removed some bloatware or changed something with you root...

i have flashed using the unrooted version availale in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269937 and the relocked bootloader using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 ...but still get the modified software alert...i am from india...can someone tel me whr can i find the indian version on 2.3.4

New Arc S, 1 Problem though

Hi,
I have my new Arc S and damn this phone is sexy I love it
I have a problem though
I can not unlock bootloader it wont let me, it is locked to three network
The question though
Is there any kernel I can flash ?
How do I get recovery ? can i get recovery ? DONE
Please say I can get a MIUI rom ?
Reboot options in power menu ?
Been looking around for an hour cant find nothing, could anyone be so kind as to help ?
Model LT18i
2.3.4
4.0.2.C.0.5

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21237127
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chiefy009 said:
Hi,
I have my new Arc S and damn this phone is sexy I love it
I have a problem though
I can not unlock bootloader it wont let me, it is locked to three network
The question though
Is there any kernel I can flash ?
How do I get recovery ? can i get recovery ? DONE
Please say I can get a MIUI rom ?
Reboot options in power menu ?
Been looking around for an hour cant find nothing, could anyone be so kind as to help ?
Model LT18i
2.3.4
4.0.2.C.0.5
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The Kernel flashing are only for unlocked bootloader. You can look for paid method http://unlock-bootloader.com/
MIUI are only for unlocked bootloader
Reboot in Power button there are couple of Mods here check the link in my signature you'll find few of them here.

Use Search.
Post in the correct forum.

Mod please close and delete
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Unlock bootloader for a 11w41

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
11w34 unlocked bootloader
Now with Cm9 nAa kernel

NIMBAH said:
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.

SpyderX said:
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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NIMBAH said:
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).

SpyderX said:
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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Voodoo Unlock APP -- Do Not Use

This Message is For Newbies:
Do Not Use The Voodoo Unlock APP At All. The APP is not compatible with Jelly Bean.
Please Use This One: https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/10
It is made by a user called: spocky12 .
You need busybox installed to make it work. Get it from the Play Store.
Don't Make The Same Mistake By Changing Roms And Realizing No Unlock.

TechMayhem said:
I have used the Voodoo Unlock APP and it said it had unlocked my handset.
After flashing SuperNexus, CM9 and finally HyperGalaxy -- My phone is still locked and requests an unlock code to be inserted.
I downloaded the app again and it says:
SIM Lock: read error
Also, the default network operator apps still install - the Hutchinson 3G APP AND BBC iPlayer etc..
Can anyone help me unlock the phone permanently? Btw, why do none of the MMI codes do not for example, *#06# or *#1234# on custom roms?
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Hi
Before somebody has a go at you!
If you search the forum you will see the voodoo app doesn't work on later firmwares.
If you go to the themes and apps section of this forum on the first pages you will see a thread for a unlock app that works on all firmwares.
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TechMayhem said:
This Message is For Newbies:
Do Not Use The Voodoo Unlock APP At All. The APP is not compatible with Jelly Bean.
Please Use This One: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1278774&d=1345769517
It is made by a user called: spocky12 .
You need busybox installed to make it work. Get it from the Play Store.
Don't Make The Same Mistake By Changing Roms And Realizing No Unlock.
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Had the voodoo didn't pull trigger
.. just did with link attached S3 Orange Romania .. worked like a charm
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works great, thanks, tested in galaxy s3 in jeally bean carrier iusacell, now unlocked for all networks, great, thanks

Hello Every One. Im new at XDA and own S3. I was looking to have my S3 unlocked and landed here via google. read the post but still unsure about how to install this unlock app. i have already rooted my JB 4.1.1 and installed busybox. Downloaded the file at first page of this post.
1. Can some one please guide me about how to install these files. its not .apk so should i install them via CWM boot.
2. how can i preserve my efs files.
a step by step guide will be appriciated.
Thanks

TechMayhem said:
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Please Use This One: [/B]https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/10
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Just to confirm! :good:

Use GalaxSim unlock. I don't trust links direct to a download. Dodgy
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rootSU said:
Use GalaxSim unlock. I don't trust links direct to a download. Dodgy
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+1
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HI,
How much does the app charge to unlock?
Thanks,
Chris

Which app?
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I've used this tool:
It says the device is unlocked but i still can't use other SIMs GT-i9300

MySelf_v1 said:
I've used this tool:
It says the device is unlocked but i still can't use other SIMs GT-i9300
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What about "do not use" you don't understand? Use GalaxSim Unlock from app store.
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hello.
i have a s3 as well and i rooted the device, installed busybox and then galaxsimunlock and it's green all the way but when i switch from vodafone to another carrier it requires a sim unlock code
it runs android 4.3
thanks

andreim4 said:
hello.
i have a s3 as well and i rooted the device, installed busybox and then galaxsimunlock and it's green all the way but when i switch from vodafone to another carrier it requires a sim unlock code
it runs android 4.3
thanks
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You failed to read the faqs and guides .
You must pay the vendor to unlock your 4.3

Just follow the old tutorial foe manually unlocking with a hex editor, then instead of getting the md5 from the log, do (cat nv_data.bin; echo -n Samsung_Android_RIL) | md5sum
Or unlock with Voodoo, then fix up the md5 with this command.
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All bow to the thread ressurector! )
I upgraded to a S5 and want to give my girlfriend my old S3. Problem is it's locked into Vodafone, and she already cut her sim and cannot use her old phone(will get an adapter if I can't solve it today). I would like to unlock the i9300 today, and free if possible. I've searched all over but cannot find even a manual hack like .NetRolller 3D said above. I did find a ton of "100% successful" apps that hide their links behind surveys and crap like that, and I'm not falling into it.
So... how do I unlock her phone at home?
P.S. It currently has RessurectionRemix 6.0 on it, but I can downgrade to stock 4.x.x if needed.
Thanks in advance!

Please re upload the Unlock App
Link is dead. Please re upload the Unlock App for i9300.

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