I'm the new owner of the xperia arc , i've tried to look for questions about my issue, i've bought my xperia from a stranger ,the phone box is branded with Vodafone Spain,the phone is unlocked ( the method he used i don't know) and it has android version 2.3.2, if i try to make a software update with Pc Companion it will remain unlocked or not ??? can pls somewone help me ?
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try and connect using fastboot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650 , if you can then the bootloader is unlocked and you can't use the update service, you'll have to flash using flashtool/fastboot, they're in the same thread, but you can flash a pre-rooted img. if you can't connect to fastboot, you may have to root after every upgrade.
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daark said:
if i try to make a software update with Pc Companion it will remain unlocked or not ???
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Yes..........
sinkster said:
try and connect using fastboot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650 , if you can then the bootloader is unlocked and you can't use the update service, you'll have to flash using flashtool/fastboot, they're in the same thread, but you can flash a pre-rooted img. if you can't connect to fastboot, you may have to root after every upgrade.
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Bootloader isn't unlocked if you can boot into fastboot, you just have the possibility to do it then
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for a quick review , i must unlock the bootloader to do the software update without locking my xperia arc,correct ?
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I bought an xperia arc s two days ago..and I want to unlock bootloader/root/install CWM and costume roms..but some friends advised me not to do so and keep on stock status..because thsey claim that I may not be able to update the phone to the supposedly so near almost on the door ICS of android..is it true?and if I did the unlcok bootloader and rooted..won't I be able to revert back to stock and update to the ICS when it comes?what do u think guys..?thx in advance
If u unlock bootloader, u cant update through pc companion. However, u can always relock back the bootloader, allowing you to update using pc companion.
However, in my opinion, having an unlocked bootloader doesnt bring any downside (except losing drm) coz u can still flash ICS using flashtool or flash it as .zip coz the devs at our forum will surely modify it or something...
However,its all up to you
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maliceomalice said:
If u unlock bootloader, u cant update through pc companion. However, u can always relock back the bootloader, allowing you to update using pc companion.
However, in my opinion, having an unlocked bootloader doesnt bring any downside (except losing drm) coz u can still flash ICS using flashtool or flash it as .zip coz the devs at our forum will surely modify it or something...
However,its all up to you
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your reply is truly awesome and I appreciate it..currently I'm on v4.0.....62>>is it possible to relock it?I heard somewhere that it is still not possible..also I would like to know which costume rom u on now?
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your reply is truly awesome and I appreciate it..currently I'm on v4.0.....62>>is it possible to relock it?I heard somewhere that it is still not possible..also I would like to know which costume rom u on now?
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I think it doesnt matter which rom r u on to relock it as long as ur on stock rom. But I recommend using fw .42 to relock cause that was the firmware I usually use to relock.
Im right now using xperia s beta rom 5, doomkernel v19...
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I think you can relock any baseband if you unlock the bootloader with the official se method. If you unlock it with a testpoint methode you cant relock it.
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hello
i'm tired to rooting xperia arc s but it didn't work !!!!!!
build number : 4.0.2.A.0.62
unlock bootloader
please help!
Downgrade to .42, root, then update via Update Center on your phone (OTA) to .62.
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thnax
DdcCabuslay said:
Downgrade to .42, root, then update via Update Center on your phone (OTA) to .62.
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could you please put the guide because this my first time rooting arc
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khalid-00 said:
could you please put the guide because this my first time rooting arc
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root arc s 4.0.2.a.0.62
You got a unloxked bootloader
Download superuser.zip from their site. Put it in sdcard
Hotboot a kernel with CWM
find it in dev selection. Put it in fastboot folder on your pc
Fastboot code
Fastboot boot YOURKERNELNAME.IMG
Phone reboots. Press volume down on blue led.
Install zip from CWM menu
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without knowing my phone's bootloader was unlocked by the shop in the 1st place!!!
it's currently 6.1.A.2.45 Root Status: Unlocked Bootloader = Yes...
after downloading the update, the phone shut down automatically while installing the update, and a brief recovery screen appear on the restart, the phone would still start normally but there's a notification telling me the update could not be installed
I repeated this a few times then only I realize my phone was unlocked and OTA shouldn't be done on an unlocked phone :crying:
had it done any damage? I can't tell....
please help, thank you guys very much in advance........
Is your device new? Its not supposed to have the bootloader unlocked...
You can use flashtool
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BanorBhai said:
Is your device new? Its not supposed to have the bootloader unlocked...
You can use flashtool
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the shop must have unlocked and rooted it for me I guess, not sure about their warranty policy
has Sony implemented a safety measure to prevent unlocked phone from installing the udpate? people used to get into trouble for OTA-updating unlocked phone right?
TQVM..
you have purchase a used phone no shop or company will root android device or unlock bootloader,this things are void your warranty
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ashy said:
the shop must have unlocked and rooted it for me I guess, not sure about their warranty policy
has Sony implemented a safety measure to prevent unlocked phone from installing the udpate? people used to get into trouble for OTA-updating unlocked phone right?
TQVM..
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If u have an unlocked bootloader on ur device, u will experience FOTA brick while you try update OTA, I heard PCC stops working as well but SUS works for some. But you always have access to flashtool for flashing new fw.
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BanorBhai said:
If u have an unlocked bootloader on ur device, u will experience FOTA brick while you try update OTA, I heard PCC stops working as well but SUS works for some. But you always have access to flashtool for flashing new fw.
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If someday it happens to me, there is some way to enable the usb in debugging mode or I dont need that?
hi guyz i have xperia s LT26 and i have to flash a custom rom but problem is that i cant unlock my boatloader. please guyz help me out how can i unlock the boatloader i tried alot but nothing works.. just writing waiting for deviec
Mansoor1223 said:
hi guyz i have xperia s LT26 and i have to flash a custom rom but problem is that i cant unlock my boatloader. please guyz help me out how can i unlock the boatloader i tried alot but nothing works.. just writing waiting for deviec
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Here : http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Mansoor1223 said:
hi guyz i have xperia s LT26 and i have to flash a custom rom but problem is that i cant unlock my boatloader. please guyz help me out how can i unlock the boatloader i tried alot but nothing works.. just writing waiting for deviec
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See here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31376290
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See here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31376290
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hello,, i checked my device there is written Bootloader Unlock Allowed:Yes and when i use standart method or unlocking bootloader so it doesnt works,,, and now i use flash tool to unlock it but when i connected it in flashmode so there was written you device cannot be officialy unlocked... so guys please tell me and show me usb drivers for windows 7 to support device in fastboot mode please help
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hello,, i checked my device there is written Bootloader Unlock Allowed:Yes and when i use standart method or unlocking bootloader so it doesnt works,,, and now i use flash tool to unlock it but when i connected it in flashmode so there was written you device cannot be officialy unlocked... so guys please tell me and show me usb drivers for windows 7 to support device in fastboot mode please help
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If your device says bootloader unlocked allowed= yes, then I suggest you to use that tool which is explained at the previous link. I unlocked my bootloader using that. Believe me that really works!
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If your device says bootloader unlocked allowed= yes, then I suggest you to use that tool which is explained at the previous link. I unlocked my bootloader using that. Believe me that really works!
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but bri there is drivers issue,,, when i connect it in fastboot mode so when computer driver installation starts the device blue light goes red and start charging and the driver installation proceess goes cancel... please show me a software which includes every driver so it can support/detect my device in fastboot mode.... in flashtool there is written your device cannot be officialy unlocked
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but bri there is drivers issue,,, when i connect it in fastboot mode so when computer driver installation starts the device blue light goes red and start charging and the driver installation proceess goes cancel... please show me a software which includes every driver so it can support/detect my device in fastboot mode.... in flashtool there is written your device cannot be officialy unlocked
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To install fastboot drivers you have to be very fast, 2 or 3 times practice is necessary. Going to device manger install your driver so quickly then you can get your phone at fastboot mode easily. You won't get time more than 3 to 4 seconds.....!
I think, you already have fastboot drives downloaded at your PC, thanks!
If the problem again remains, please update your flashtool...! This also may be an issue.
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pracas said:
To install fastboot drivers you have to be very fast, 2 or 3 times practice is necessary. Going to device manger install your driver so quickly then you can get your phone at fastboot mode easily. You won't get time more than 3 to 4 seconds.....!
I think, you already have fastboot drives downloaded at your PC, thanks!
If the problem again remains, please update your flashtool...! This also may be an issue.
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bro even it tried more than 20 times but problem remains the same,, it was same as my htc,, my htc had the same problem but once i tried and done,,, i have some experience in flashing and rooting but this xperia annoyes me alot.... please help me,,, show me the drivers,,,,
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bro even it tried more than 20 times but problem remains the same,, it was same as my htc,, my htc had the same problem but once i tried and done,,, i have some experience in flashing and rooting but this xperia annoyes me alot.... please help me,,, show me the drivers,,,,
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You can find driver installer in flashtool driver, just locate your flashtool installation driver , if I remember correctly there will be driver folder..
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Mansoor1223 said:
bro even it tried more than 20 times but problem remains the same,, it was same as my htc,, my htc had the same problem but once i tried and done,,, i have some experience in flashing and rooting but this xperia annoyes me alot.... please help me,,, show me the drivers,,,,
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Try this drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41724482
But don't forget to use latest version of flashtool. And disable the anitivirus in pc if running, that had helped at least for me...!
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pracas said:
Try this drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41724482
But don't forget to use latest version of flashtool. And disable the anitivirus in pc if running, that had helped at least for me...!
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thanks alot,,,,, my bootloader is unlocked and now please tell me how to flash cwm recovery to xperia s and how to go into recovery mode\
restarting issue
pracas said:
Try this drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41724482
But don't forget to use latest version of flashtool. And disable the anitivirus in pc if running, that had helped at least for me...!
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please help me my phone is now restarting time to time
Mansoor1223 said:
thanks alot,,,,, my bootloader is unlocked and now please tell me how to flash cwm recovery to xperia s and how to go into recovery mode\
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Use this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42005739
This is advanced stock kernel which has pre-loaded CWM recovery, when phone reboots you will get led to yellow then press volume + & you can use working recovery!
And then flash latest 6.2.B.1.96 FW..!
But if u want rooted 1.96, don't forget to follow this tutorial...!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44918676
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Hi there,
Has anyone got a way out of this.....
I have a rooted C1905 that I have been playing around with. I want to try CM11 but boot loader unlock fails with a "FAILED (unknown status code)" report after I send my unlock code. I then thought I'd flash back to stock using S.U.S. but that fails too saying that I have a customized rom... which I don't!!! I seem to be stuck! is there anyway to force a stock flash?
Cheers
Have you checked if your bootloader can be unlocked? Go to the dialer, type *#*#7378423#*#* then go to Service info => Configuration. In rooting status, it should say "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes", otherwise it won't work. About your flashing problem, try connecting the phone directly in flash mode before opening SUS, by turning off your phone, holding Volume Down and plugging USB cable or by flashing a FTF file through Flash Tool...
It happened to me also ,check your IMEI CODE,you need to send first 14 digits of your IMEI,
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Thanks guys... I've managed to Flash back to stock with flashtool and I'll try the unlock the boot again. (boot unlock = Yes).
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noggin-the-nog said:
Thanks guys... I've managed to Flash back to stock with flashtool and I'll try the unlock the boot again. (boot unlock = Yes).
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Flashed an FTF of the latest but still can't unlock the bootloader. still get "unknown Error" and it wipes my apps.
Also can't use "repair my phone" on PCC as it says I have a Customised Rom, could this be due to me trying tools like flashgordon and debloat/deoxing flashing or routing? if so how can I get back to a stock state for a UK XM so I can start again?
noggin-the-nog said:
Also can't use "repair my phone" on PCC as it says I have a Customised Rom, could this be due to me trying tools like flashgordon and debloat/deoxing flashing or routing? if so how can I get back to a stock state for a UK XM so I can start again?
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Nope, but try this anyway.
1. Disconnect your phone and turn it off but keep the cable attached
2. Open PCC and go to Update
3. When it says no device found click the blue repair link
4. Choose Xperia M when asked to
5. Follow the instructions
I have a locked bootloader and modified ROM and it works flawlessly. Keep us updated
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Antrikos48 said:
Nope, but try this anyway.
1. Disconnect your phone and turn it off but keep the cable attached
2. Open PCC and go to Update
3. When it says no device found click the blue repair link
4. Choose Xperia M when asked to
5. Follow the instructions
I have a locked bootloader and modified ROM and it works flawlessly. Keep us updated
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Hi there,
Thanks for the help, unfortunately it doesn't work! PCC recognises my phone ok so I carried on to the "repair my phone" tab.
and this is what I get after it's downloaded the firmware and tries to flash it...
Antrikos48 said:
Nope, but try this anyway.
1. Disconnect your phone and turn it off but keep the cable attached
2. Open PCC and go to Update
3. When it says no device found click the blue repair link
4. Choose Xperia M when asked to
5. Follow the instructions
I have a locked bootloader and modified ROM and it works flawlessly. Keep us updated
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Hey fella, what ROM are you using? ive got a locked bootloader and looks as though i wont ever be able to work around this :/ so looking at other possibles before i give in and get a z1 compact.
noggin-the-nog said:
Thanks guys... I've managed to Flash back to stock with flashtool and I'll try the unlock the boot again. (boot unlock = Yes).
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Tell me exactly what it showing.
Boot loader unlock=yes
Or
Boot loader unlock allowed =yes
I'll tell you solution
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giridhargp said:
Tell me exactly what it showing.
Boot loader unlock=yes
Or
Boot loader unlock allowed =yes
I'll tell you solution
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Hi there,
I'm getting Bootloader unlock: Yes
Cheers
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Hi there,
I'm getting Bootloader unlock: Yes
Cheers
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Then your bootloader unlocked
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Then your bootloader unlocked
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Which is strange as at no time have I ever tried to unlocked it!!! I guess if I lock it again I can try a stock flash!
Thanks for your help again.
noggin-the-nog said:
Which is strange as at no time have I ever tried to unlocked it!!! I guess if I lock it again I can try a stock flash!
Thanks for your help again.
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If you lock it then PCC should work fine again
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noggin-the-nog said:
Which is strange as at no time have I ever tried to unlocked it!!! I guess if I lock it again I can try a stock flash!
Thanks for your help again.
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You can flash without locking also. And did you take ta partition backup to lock again?
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noggin-the-nog said:
Which is strange as at no time have I ever tried to unlocked it!!! I guess if I lock it again I can try a stock flash!
Thanks for your help again.
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See mine it's unlocked
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See mine it's unlocked
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Thanks again guys... do now remember doing a TA backup a while back so probably unlocked back in those dark days.
Gives me something to play with tomorrow.