How do I check if my xperia arc's bootlader if its locked or unlocked? Do i need to run fastboot using pc or I can just check the phone's info and I will know if its already unlocked. Thanks
As far as I know, all new arc comes with locked bootloader. You have to go to their site to follow procedure unlocking it and you need to give your imei number.
- Sent from my Sony Arc
IF U HAVE NOT UNLOCKED THE BOOTLOADER BY YOURSELF,THEN IT IS LOCKED
SE does not supply phone with unlocked bootloaders,,,,,u have to unlock them by yourself
EDIT:- YO,YO I AM A SENIOR MEMBER NOW.........YOYOYOYOYO......JUST KIDDING.
When I bought it they flashed it for me with lt15i firmware already and also sim unlocked it. I am assuming that they did unlock bootloader too I am not sure though so I wanna check it I still need to bootloader unlock it.
Thanks
jon3sh said:
When I bought it they flashed it for me with lt15i firmware already and also sim unlocked it. I am assuming that they did unlock bootloader too I am not sure though so I wanna check it I still need to bootloader unlock it.
Thanks
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flashing se firmware and sim unlocking do not require boot loader unlocking
You need to have an UNBRANDED phone.. if you do then look here to see if you can unlcok the BL.. http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
tsangwc said:
flashing se firmware and sim unlocking do not require boot loader unlocking
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Yeah I know that but how do I know or where can I check it if its already bootloader unlocked or not?
try using your trackid.. if its not working, means ur phone's bootloader is unlocked..
kiz1983 said:
try using your trackid.. if its not working, means ur phone's bootloader is unlocked..
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Cool!!! So I opened track ID and it show charts and history I tried Track ID and it identifies the track. So that means its already unlocked then.
Thanks for all the infos.
jon3sh said:
Cool!!! So I opened track ID and it show charts and history I tried Track ID and it identifies the track. So that means its already unlocked then.
Thanks for all the infos.
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it means the bootloader of your phone is locked...........
jon3sh said:
Cool!!! So I opened track ID and it show charts and history I tried Track ID and it identifies the track. So that means its already unlocked then.
Thanks for all the infos.
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it means ur bootloader is locked..
unlocked bootloader cant use trackid as it erases the DRM in the phone..
abhisheak.bansal said:
it means the bootloader of your phone is locked...........
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Damn I didnt even finish reading the post above lol I guess I will be doin it then.
Do not unlock bl right now
abhisheak.bansal said:
Do not unlock bl right now
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Why not? Just curiousity.
Why do u want to unlock?
To be able to install third party or maybe flash with custom rom in the future.
only unlock when custom roms is released...there is no advantage in unlocking in advance...........
abhisheak.bansal said:
only unlock when custom roms is released...there is no advantage in unlocking in advance...........
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Cool Thanks I will not do it then it just took 2.3.3 update yesterday and everything working fine. Couple more thing, do I need to format card and how do you do it using menu? What is APK and what does it do after installing it to SD card?
Thanks for your help very much appreciated.
it depends upon you,if u want to format u can format,otherwise there is no specific need to format
i am not having a arc,so i dont know how to format it using menu,but i guess format option must be present somewhere in file manager or settings........
APK is the file extension of android software's......
installing it to sd card will save your phone memory space and reduces phone laggs or slow down...........
abhisheak.bansal said:
it depends upon you,if u want to format u can format,otherwise there is no specific need to format
i am not having a arc,so i dont know how to format it using menu,but i guess format option must be present somewhere in file manager or settings........
APK is the file extension of android software's......
installing it to sd card will save your phone memory space and reduces phone laggs or slow down...........
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Thank you for all your replies.
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Hi all-
I have a r800at that is produced 12w20, which according to the unlock bootloader community there is no way to unlock the bootloader to this device, not even using the testpoint method.
I really want to install custom roms on my device, I am on the AT&T network. Any recommendations on where I should purchase a new/used device that has this capability ? I am thinking just ebay but I don't know if there are any other resellers I should be looking for
Thanks
udubnate said:
Hi all-
I have a r800at that is produced 12w20, which according to the unlock bootloader community there is no way to unlock the bootloader to this device, not even using the testpoint method.
I really want to install custom roms on my device, I am on the AT&T network. Any recommendations on where I should purchase a new/used device that has this capability ? I am thinking just ebay but I don't know if there are any other resellers I should be looking for
Thanks
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Well try flashing a r800i firmware and use the bootloader unlock method in flashtool. I have an r800at with an unlocked bootloader but I don't specifically know what I did. If my method doesn't work pm me and I'll tell you what I did since I got my play and maybe that'll work. Thank you
Xperia Gamer said:
Well try flashing a r800i firmware and use the bootloader unlock method in flashtool. I have an r800at with an unlocked bootloader but I don't specifically know what I did. If my method doesn't work pm me and I'll tell you what I did since I got my play and maybe that'll work. Thank you
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I also have an Xperia play R800at
I tried what you said and it doesn't work. I have NXT light edition flashed right now. But I want to add the doom kernel but I need to unlock the bootloader. I really would appreciate any help.
tjhooker73 said:
I also have an Xperia play R800at
I tried what you said and it doesn't work. I have NXT light edition flashed right now. But I want to add the doom kernel but I need to unlock the bootloader. I really would appreciate any help.
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My number is r800at 12w13 and I'm running a r800i with gin2jellybean but I want the real thing
The Testpoint method worked on my R800at no problem
216Monster said:
The Testpoint method worked on my R800at no problem
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Whenever I type in the number to check bootloader it won't let me, I type the number in and after the last sign it goes away, I can't press call and check
Joeyxc said:
Whenever I type in the number to check bootloader it won't let me, I type the number in and after the last sign it goes away, I can't press call and check
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Sometimes you cant enter the ServiceMenu.apk on certain roms. However, Did you try on Sony's site anyway ? Just remember you dont add the last digit on the Imei, only the first 14 I believe. And the Testpoint method works even without the bootloader saying unlockable under the service menu.
OP did you ever succeed in unlocking your bootloader?
I don't understand.
I bought my ZL on Amazon.
This is a naked version not a version of an operator.
Yet he blocked bootloader.
I'm really disappointed: (
[email protected]ly said:
I don't understand.
I bought my ZL on Amazon.
This is a naked version not a version of an operator.
Yet he blocked bootloader.
I'm really disappointed: (
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Every bootloader is locked. What matters is whether its 'unlockable' or not. Does the bootloader unlock allowed say YES or NO in your case?
anirudh412 said:
Every bootloader is locked. What matters is whether its 'unlockable' or not. Does the bootloader unlock allowed say YES or NO in your case?
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Hmpf, just hit the wrong button.... wanted to quote you.
I got mine from amazon too, bootloader can be unlocked.
Sorry, I misspoke:
When I check my bootloader, I have the information that can not be unlocked: No Unlockable
It says : NO
[email protected] said:
Sorry, I misspoke:
When I check my bootloader, I have the information that can not be unlocked: No Unlockable
It says : NO
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Again wrong button.... My thumbs are too big for 5"...
Did you root your phone? When rooting the value changes to NO, but when you flash the original ftf it returns to yes.
I got mine from amazon.de and it can be unlocked.
sturmtruppler said:
Again wrong button.... My thumbs are too big for 5"...
Did you root your phone? When rooting the value changes to NO, but when you flash the original ftf it returns to yes.
I got mine from amazon.de and it can be unlocked.
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Yes my phone is root because I use Titanium Backup, My backup Pro, ...
That you say that if I I flash the original rom, I see YES ?
[email protected] said:
Yes my phone is root because I use Titanium Backup, My backup Pro, ...
That you say that if I I flash the original rom, I see YES ?
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Yes, Doomlord told so in his rooting thread, didnt't try it myself yet. But I'm confident!
sturmtruppler said:
Yes, Doomlord told so in his rooting thread, didnt't try it myself yet. But I'm confident!
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YES
Before root I have YES
Many thanks
[email protected] said:
YES
Before root I have YES
Many thanks
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To correct this, after rooting with locked BL, delete the file "libservicemenu.so" using a root explorer. U shall find it in: "data/data/com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu/lib". I read about this fix on the XZ rooting thread and it works on my ZL :good:. Hope it works for u guys too.
Dpk1 said:
To correct this, after rooting with locked BL, delete the file "libservicemenu.so" using a root explorer. U shall find it in: "data/data/com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu/lib". I read about this fix on the XZ rooting thread and it works on my ZL :good:. Hope it works for u guys too.
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Works - Thank you!!
Works
Thank you
Hey will unlocking the bootloader with the unlock tool void the "Hardware" warranty?
if you relock it, I think sony would know since you unlock it through their servers right?
coilbio said:
Hey will unlocking the bootloader with the unlock tool void the "Hardware" warranty?
if you relock it, I think sony would know since you unlock it through their servers right?
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I'm afraid, yes! I've read about sony refusing to honour warranty to many Xperia S users for repair of screen "yellow tint" issue owing to their unlocked BL status. Even if you relock the BL you still won't restore the sony DRM keys to the "TA" & that's probably how sony service guys know about unlocked BL status, of course beside the record on their website (regarding unlock code request).
Dpk1 said:
I'm afraid, yes! I've read about sony refusing to honour warranty to many Xperia S users for repair of screen "yellow tint" issue owing to their unlocked BL status. Even if you relock the BL you still won't restore the sony DRM keys to the "TA" & that's probably how sony service guys know about unlocked BL status, of course beside the record on their website (regarding unlock code request).
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I am pretty sure you can backup/restore the DRM keys. As for their official records though im not sure. You could always claim someone else did it lol.
My bootloader is unlockable White 6503 model from Germany
My phone is manufactured in 12W22, is there ANY way to unlock the bootloader? It's a carrier branded phone (got it as a gift)
It is unlockable but you need to remove the carrier branding first.
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popthosegaskets said:
It is unlockable but you need to remove the carrier branding first.
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Could you please tell me where to start
malimukk said:
Could you please tell me where to start
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http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/xperia-arc-s-lt18/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
popthosegaskets said:
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/xperia-arc-s-lt18/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
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oh sorry I made a big mistake, my arc is made in 12W22
Is there any way to unlock it?
malimukk said:
oh sorry I made a big mistake, my arc is made in 12W22
Is there any way to unlock it?
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Any Arc manufactured after 12W11 will have a bootloader that cannot be unlocked. You can try wotanserver for the debranding but not sure if you can unlock your bootloader.
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popthosegaskets said:
Any Arc manufactured after 12W11 will have a bootloader that cannot be unlocked. You can try wotanserver for the debranding but not sure if you can unlock your bootloader.
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Mine's LT18a 12W15, perfectly unlocked and running JB so.. I'd tell him to give it a shot.
Of course, that number could be just a rumor, no harm trying it.
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Hi mine is an Arc is network unlock as its an orange one and I'm using Vodafone. The numbers on it are 11W12 and I filled the thing in on Sony boot loader site and they've sent me a code.
I've rooted it already but it says in the service menu it says the bootloader can't be unlocked.
Mines an LT15i but it now says its Lt18i
What's right can it be unlocked or not?
petedaddi said:
Hi mine is an Arc is network unlock as its an orange one and I'm using Vodafone. The numbers on it are 11W12 and I filled the thing in on Sony boot loader site and they've sent me a code.
I've rooted it already but it says in the service menu it says the bootloader can't be unlocked.
Mines an LT15i but it now says its Lt18i
What's right can it be unlocked or not?
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As long as you debranded it (network unlock) it should be unlockable
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Until I flashed different firmware and rooted it still had orange start up screen etc but accepted my Vodafone sim. Sorry I'm new to Sony was Samsung before and not a noob.
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2
petedaddi said:
Until I flashed different firmware and rooted it still had orange start up screen etc but accepted my Vodafone sim. Sorry I'm new to Sony was Samsung before and not a noob.
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2
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I understand you came from Samsung... I also used Samsung myself back then and experimented with the root and everything.
Rooted a S3 back then which had the "recovery-from-boot.p" script that did not allow me to flash CWM recovery on it.
popthosegaskets said:
I understand you came from Samsung... I also used Samsung myself back then and experimented with the root and everything.
Rooted a S3 back then which had the "recovery-from-boot.p" script that did not allow me to flash CWM recovery on it.
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Okay, I've contacted the guys from Wotan Server and they say that they dont want to try unlocking my phone because of the production date..
Any other ideas?
malimukk said:
Okay, I've contacted the guys from Wotan Server and they say that they dont want to try unlocking my phone because of the production date..
Any other ideas?
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You can try this guy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827
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popthosegaskets said:
You can try this guy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827
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No reply from him
Any other ideas?
And thank you for your help!!!
popthosegaskets said:
Any Arc manufactured after 12W11 will have a bootloader that cannot be unlocked. You can try wotanserver for the debranding but not sure if you can unlock your bootloader.
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Wrong, official method still works for non-SIM locked phones. Branding has no effect at all.
popthosegaskets said:
As long as you debranded it (network unlock) it should be unlockable
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As I already said, it does not matter, if phone has branded firmware or not. It has nothing to do with bootloader unlocking.
If the fastboot is disabled, then you can not do anything. This mostly occurs, when phone is SIM-locked.
If the fastboot is enabled, then you can use official method at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.
To see, if fastboot is enabled or disabled, just try entering it - Turn off the phone, hold down Menu button, connect USB cable. If blue LED lights up and stays on, fastboot is enabled and you can use the official method.
Someguyfromhell said:
Wrong, official method still works for non-SIM locked phones. Branding has no effect at all.
As I already said, it does not matter, if phone has branded firmware or not. It has nothing to do with bootloader unlocking.
If the fastboot is disabled, then you can not do anything. This mostly occurs, when phone is SIM-locked.
If the fastboot is enabled, then you can use official method at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.
To see, if fastboot is enabled or disabled, just try entering it - Turn off the phone, hold down Menu button, connect USB cable. If blue LED lights up and stays on, fastboot is enabled and you can use the official method.
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I can't enter fastboot, my phone is sim-locked. I think that I could get the unlock code from my carrier, would that make any difference?
malimukk said:
I can't enter fastboot, my phone is sim-locked. I think that I could get the unlock code from my carrier, would that make any difference?
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Unfortunately, no. This does still not enable fastboot. Fastboot can be enabled only via test point method, but due to newer security systems, this is not possible on phones manufactured after 12W11.
So, unfortunately, you are one of the unlucky ones, who have to deal with locked bootloader. For now. Until a method is found, that can bypass the newer security standards.
how can i find out? if its locked, how can i unlock it?
thanks
Jason2k13 said:
how can i find out? if its locked, how can i unlock it?
thanks
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you can check if it can be unlocked... it's always locked when you buy a phone... so if you didn't unlock it it will be locked...
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service info --> configuration
If u buys new phone its locked by default.
After unlocking u can use Sony flash tool just follow instructions.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
dharmx said:
If u buys new phone its unlocked by default.
After unlocking u can use Sony flash tool just follow instructions.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Please don't give false information, the bootloader is always locked when you buy a new phone. You have to unlock it manually. What you're referring to is carrier lock and not every country uses phone without carrier lock.
Flashtool can be used with a locked bootloader, the only thing you cannot do is flash a custom kernel when in fastboot mode.
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YA its spell mistake..
popthosegaskets said:
Please don't give false information, the bootloader is always locked when you buy a new phone. You have to unlock it manually. What you're referring to is carrier lock and not every country uses phone without carrier lock.
Flashtool can be used with a locked bootloader, the only thing you cannot do is flash a custom kernel when in fastboot mode.
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by default its locked yeh i know when was write that i think its happen by mistake.
n i use emma flash tool for checking bootloader unlock or not.
when my bootloader unlocks emma says your phone is locked thats why i said use sony's flash tool.....
Follow the instruction on the following website
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Android-development/HOW-TO-CHECK-BOOTLOADER-IS-UNLOCKED/td-p/287305
Hi I would like to know if theirs a way to unlock bootloader still with status no when going though service menu on this compact is this by rom choice default locked or firmware need a downgrade and then upgrade to custom. Or is theri more to it as dont want to brick my compact
No way, sorry.
Sent from my D5503 using xda premium
mentalghost said:
Hi I would like to know if theirs a way to unlock bootloader still with status no when going though service menu on this compact is this by rom choice default locked or firmware need a downgrade and then upgrade to custom. Or is theri more to it as dont want to brick my compact
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You will never be able to unlock the bootloader on that phone, unless your carrier can give you some kind of code to change your unlock status (not sure this is even possible).
Rekoil said:
You will never be able to unlock the bootloader on that phone, unless your carrier can give you some kind of code to change your unlock status (not sure this is even possible).
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I can get the unlock code not a problem to unlock phone to any network. am already waiting for that from o2 so can use on any network but will this work or is it a septate code that is used for bootloader or somthing
mentalghost said:
I can get the unlock code not a problem to unlock phone to any network. am already waiting for that from o2 so can use on any network but will this work or is it a septate code that is used for bootloader or somthing
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The BL is different, if it came from O2 then chances are you cant unlock the BL.
So there is no chance? It worked with xperia arc and omnius. Costs about 15$, that would be ok. But will it work with our z1c in the near future? Or is it just "luck" to find an exploit?
reellamer said:
So there is no chance?
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NO.
XperienceD said:
NO.
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Well nothing is impossible, but it isn't likely as it requires a bootloader exploit. Realistically it isn't going to happen though, unless some smart people devote a lot of time to it. The most likely scenario (using test point to gain more software access) would require hardware tampering.
Hello Mentalghost,
Unfortunately there is no way to unlock the bootloader when the status is "No".
Have a great day, cheers!
Sent from my D5503 using Tapatalk
mentalghost said:
Hi I would like to know if theirs a way to unlock bootloader still with status no when going though service menu on this compact is this by rom choice default locked or firmware need a downgrade and then upgrade to custom. Or is theri more to it as dont want to brick my compact
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MentalGhost, where did you purchase your phone? This phone isn't sold by any carriers in the USA, to the best of my knowledge, so the bootloader shouldn't be locked.
thatguy222 said:
MentalGhost, where did you purchase your phone? This phone isn't sold by any carriers in the USA, to the best of my knowledge, so the bootloader shouldn't be locked.
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Bought in UK where I am not in USA. Might take back to shop where bought from and see if got any others in lol
Or wait for locked bootloader versions or someone makes modded version with unlocked rom that is been modded like one where you install modded that is unlocked install and then can unlock bootloader did in xperia s I use to have was a modded rom that was originally saying bootloader unlock no and added new Base rom and then said bootloadr unlock yes maybe this will happen on this phone in time or locked bootloader kernels and rom come along
mentalghost said:
Bought in UK where I am not in USA. Might take back to shop where bought from and see if got any others in lol
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I'd recommend to anyone that is still able to return a Phone to do so because I think you'll find you'll be waiting a long time for a solution.
XperienceD said:
I'd recommend to anyone that is still able to return a Phone to do so because I think you'll find you'll be waiting a long time for a solution.
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Plus, there will be no solution. The reason why Xperia Arc S and other 2011 Xperias worked with testpoint method was because of that there was a big security flaw in the security of the testpoints nand access, but those flaws have been fixed in newer Xperias and newer 2011 Xperias also.
devstaff said:
Plus, there will be no solution.
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+1 It was coming to that realization that I sold my O2 locked Z after 6 months to buy an unbranded Z1 Compact. It worked out cheaper too spending hundreds of pounds up front for my Phone with the added bonus of having access to all of it.
What happens if you still follow the instructions on how to do it? I didn't check if it was allowed and I'm stuck in bootloop and I can't flash via flashtool,
tunnna said:
What happens if you still follow the instructions on how to do it? I didn't check if it was allowed and I'm stuck in bootloop and I can't flash via flashtool,
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See here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49928704, power off the Phone and reflash.
XperienceD said:
See here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49928704, power off the Phone and reflash.
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Yes I've tried it but flashtool gets stuck on processing loader. I waited over 10min with 0% progress on flashtool.
tunnna said:
I waited over 10min with 0% progress on flashtool.
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Once or twice?
XperienceD said:
Once or twice?
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thrice with different roms
---------- Post added at 11:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 PM ----------
I can give you more info if you tell me what you need to know
XperienceD said:
Once or twice?
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Ok solved... I had an old version of flashtool running... -.- :laugh: