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[ASK] Who have unlocked Bootloader/locked Bootloader User

Anyone over Xperia Arc or Arc S
Have their device unlockedbootloader and lockedbootloader?
Do comment below and if unlocked : why do you unlocked ?
Thanks

I have an arc i unlocked it .
Since the day i buyed it.
Unlocked BL is needed for full.system customization.
I think everyone should unlock there BL. & dont worry for OTA update & bricking or warranty gone.
any mishap .!"
just flash FTF again via flashtool. To get phones life back.
Simple as that.
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ArcMan09 said:
I have an arc i unlocked it .
Since the day i buyed it.
Unlocked BL is needed for full.system customization.
I think everyone should unlock there BL. & dont worry for OTA update & bricking or warranty gone.
any mishap .!"
just flash FTF again via flashtool. To get phones life back.
Simple as that.
Sent from my LT15i using Tapatalk 2
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Is there any cons?
TrackID and FB Like is removed but is there's any else?
Can i perform via flashtool?

Zackconsole said:
Is there any cons?
TrackID and FB Like is removed but is there's any else?
Can i perform via flashtool?
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For me no Cons except .
voiding sony"s warranty.
For track id download it directly from play store.
Flash FTF [email protected] flashtool.;
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I've got an arc with an unlocked bootloader.
Initially, I kept putting off the decision to unlock it because I didn't want to lose the DRM keys but I got it done by the Test-point method via Omnius, when they had an Easter offer (FREE). Who can turn down such a great offer? LOL!
I did it because it allows me to flash kernels and ROMs as and when required. My main inclination was the flashing kernel bit. Plus rooting becomes a cakewalk.

xtacy! said:
I've got an arc with an unlocked bootloader.
Initially, I kept putting off the decision to unlock it because I didn't want to lose the DRM keys but I got it done by the Test-point method via Omnius, when they had an Easter offer (FREE). Who can turn down such a great offer? LOL!
I did it because it allows me to flash kernels and ROMs as and when required. My main inclination was the flashing kernel bit. Plus rooting becomes a cakewalk.
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Test Point method can't be updated via SEUS?
and it cant be relocked right?
I was thinking unlocking via test point or flashtool ?
which do it better?

I haven't really tried updating via SEUS after that because I didn't want to risk bricking it.
It can be relocked. Blagus supplied the file you need to flash with Flashtool already. But then again, there's no real point in locking it.
Well, the main reason I went with the test point method is because I didn't want to lose my DRM files, which in turn would affect TrackID. But the latest version of TrackID which is available on the market works even with an unlocked bootloader so there's nothing to worry. You can unlock it via the official Sony route.
Unless your bootloader unlock status says no, there's no need to go for the test-point method.
And FYI, Flashtool won't unlock your phone. It's great for flashing ROMs, kernels etc.

How to know whether the bootloader is unlocked?
i using testpoint but not really sure it unlocked

Try hotbooting/flashing a kernel.

xtacy! said:
Try hotbooting/flashing a kernel.
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Will try to do so...
but i am using setool S1 method
but i seem to get this
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R9A021"
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM SOFTWARE AID: 0001
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM LOADER AID: 0001
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM FATAL ERROR [ SECURITY_CLASS, SIN_header_verification_failed ]
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM error while uploading HDR block
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM LOADER NOT STARTED
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Another question i am now flashing stock ftf LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic Global World
it's take a long time? it just like stuck at 36% for almost 10 min..is it dangerous?

Zackconsole said:
Another question i am now flashing stock ftf LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic Global World
it's take a long time? it just like stuck at 36% for almost 10 min..is it dangerous?
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some people were stuck for more than half an hr..have patience till 40 mins..if nothing happens then you have no other choice then pulling the plug

Do you have the arc or arc S?
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arpith.fbi said:
some people were stuck for more than half an hr..have patience till 40 mins..if nothing happens then you have no other choice then pulling the plug
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I have waiting almost 1 hour+
xtacy! said:
Do you have the arc or arc S?
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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Arc

Try updating Flashtool to the latest version and try again.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2

use flashtools above v0.8 only..
uncheck verification box..

xtacy! said:
Try updating Flashtool to the latest version and try again.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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THANKS
I just noted that the fix is * 0.8.6.0
- Added Xperia U, P, Sola, Ion to BL Unlock plugin.
* 0.8.5.0
- Fixed issue with turkish regional settings (and maybe others we don't know)
No more need to change regional settings to see FTF content.
* 0.8.4.0
- Repaired TA Backup / Restore / Editor (broken by 0.8.3)
* 0.8.3 :
- Fixed an issue in firmware selector. When partition categorie or TA categorie are excluded from
selection, it was not excluded from flashing.
- Elf Extractor now identifies the program type included into kernel (Image, ramdisk or rpm)
* 0.8.2.0 :
- Fixed an issue where fastboot mode is not handled correctly under linux.
* 0.8.1.0 :
- Fixed an issue where loader is not found when using BL Unlock or TA Backup/Restore/Editor
- Progressbar when flashing was not showing right progress.
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Now trying to reflash...finger cross

Update..it able to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
but lot of FC's and it stuck on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314 @@
Any recommended FTF to be flash on LT15i?

ok here is the shortcut...if u want a fast stable lagfree stock 4.0.4 then install Arconium 4.0..it is pure stock..u will skip flash ftf and all plus u will be rooted

All..anyhow everything already done..i am on 4.0.4 Still lockedbootloader
Thanks to all who help and tips me

Why don't you go the official Sony route to unlock your bootloader?
Thank members on their post which helped you. It's always a good idea. There's a dedicated button, if you didn't notice.
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Xperia Arc LT15i Unlock bootloader, Root and install Jelly Bean

HI,
I have an Xperia Arc and want to Root for installing Jelly Bean on my device. First i had issues with unblocking this phone but now it's unblocked could you please tell me how can i update it tp jelly bean and flash/Root this device ?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874

Driver installation
abhaygup4 said:
HI,
I have an Xperia Arc and want to Root for installing Jelly Bean on my device. First i tried unlocking my device and got an unlock id from sony ericsson. But when i am using the method for unlocking it always says Oem unlock failed. i have tried all the possible ways listed on the XDA site but none of them had worked. And i have check my phone is capable of being unlocked. Any suggestion would be apprecaited.
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Have you install the drivers correctly? sometimes problem occurs because of incorrect driver installation. search the related video on youtube for step by step method of unlocking bootloader.

Tabish Quadri said:
Have you install the drivers correctly? sometimes problem occurs because of incorrect driver installation. search the related video on youtube for step by step method of unlocking bootloader.
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Or has a network lock.

Driver installation
abhaygup4 said:
HI,
I have an Xperia Arc and want to Root for installing Jelly Bean on my device. First i tried unlocking my device and got an unlock id from sony ericsson. But when i am using the method for unlocking it always says Oem unlock failed. i have tried all the possible ways listed on the XDA site but none of them had worked. And i have check my phone is capable of being unlocked. Any suggestion would be apprecaited.
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Have you install the drivers correctly? sometimes problem occurs because of incorrect driver installation. search the related video on youtube for step by step method of unlocking bootloader.

abhaygup4 said:
HI,
I have an Xperia Arc and want to Root for installing Jelly Bean on my device. First i tried unlocking my device and got an unlock id from sony ericsson. But when i am using the method for unlocking it always says Oem unlock failed. i have tried all the possible ways listed on the XDA site but none of them had worked. And i have check my phone is capable of being unlocked. Any suggestion would be apprecaited.
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a common mistake that may be happen through this method is that your inputing all 15 numbers of your IMEI in SE official site.
only first 14 numbers must be inputed and last one not,if you give all 15 numbers it gives you wrong code and may be your problem was due to that
Good Luck

ducanh2992 said:
a common mistake that may be happen through this method is that your inputing all 15 numbers of your IMEI in SE official site.
only first 14 numbers must be inputed and last one not,if you give all 15 numbers it gives you wrong code and may be your problem was due to that
Good Luck
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That did the trick it's unblocked now

there's no jellybean for arc right now.. it's coming soon

I need your help.Can you help guide me to unlocking bootloader for my xperia arc LT15i on version 4.0.4 build 4.1.B.0.431?
I read that you had been successful in unlocking you device.Please help.
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Go to developer.Sony.com and follow the instructions for unlocking your bootloader

R800at bootloader unlock?

Hi xda, I am a noob here needing some help on my Xperia play. I am currently using a r800at running 2.3.3 and it will not show if my bootloader is unlocked or not and I want to know if it is or if I will have to have it done for me. Here are some pictures below showing what it shows me... I have rooted it using Superoneclick successfully as well. Im looking to run Cola custom rom on it if anyone is wondering why. If anyone can be of any help here, it is greatly appreciated
Thank you have a nice day!
-Rhino

rhinostopper said:
Hi xda, I am a noob here needing some help on my Xperia play. I am currently using a r800at running 2.3.3 and it will not show if my bootloader is unlocked or not and I want to know if it is or if I will have to have it done for me. Here are some pictures below showing what it shows me... I have rooted it using Superoneclick successfully as well. Im looking to run Cola custom rom on it if anyone is wondering why. If anyone can be of any help here, it is greatly appreciated
Thank you have a nice day!
-Rhino
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First off, welcome to XDA. Also first, you should edit that screenshot with microsoft paint and hide your phones IMEI #. You dont want that info out in the open. Second you can only unock the AT&T xperia play (R800at) via either alejandrissimo at unlocker.com or wotanservercom
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-play-r800/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Currently wotanserver is about $10 american and it will unlock your phones bootloader and simlock, so you can use the phone with a T-Mobile or other sim card.
All the details for unlocking on here in XDA, just do a search. I hae never used alejandrissimo but have heard good things, currently though wotan server is cheaper and you can use the unlock tool from wotan to unlock your phones bootloader.
Good luck.

Are u sure Sony still don't allow unlock on r800at? They do for I aswell X now.
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As far as I know SONY doesn't allow free bootloader unlocks for carrier branded phones. ...Verizon & at&t

As of bout a month or two ago Verizon users can now unlock their bootloader for free via Sony's webiste. I relocked my bootloader and tested out the code that was emailed to me from Sony and it worked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013762
Currently AT&T is the only Xperia PLAY that you cannot unlock for free from Sony., You must either user Alejandrissimo or WotanServer.com to unlock.

Is it possible to unlock the bootloader of the r800at from sony's website in 2014?

Unlocking phone failing

I am not able to unlock my phone while it is stated in the service menu that it can be unlocked..
phone getd detected in Fastboot mode but failing to unlock

Bootloader
Sim
Region
What exactly are you unlocking?
If its your bootloader then you will have to install the drivers, you can find on the sony developer website

I did everything as said and i have also unlocked many xperias, dont know whats goin wrong with mine..
Unocking bootloader..
Windows 7 x64

I did everything as said and i have also unlocked many xperias, dont know whats goin wrong with mine..
Unocking bootloader..
Windows 7 x64

Check your drivers
Fastboot
Flashmode
Debugging
Stock mode
Etc
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Not able to unlock..
i get error OEM unlock failed.
but device does get detected in fastboot and phone is unlockable

Aamirx12 said:
Not able to unlock..
i get error OEM unlock failed.
but device does get detected in fastboot and phone is unlockable
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Hmmm
I dont know all too much about kernels
Have you tried researching this via google or xda
Or even known xperia s problems
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do you get to the point where you enter the unlock code?
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yes i do, i tried it via flashtool too. still no luck..
EDIT: Solved the Issue.. Thanks anyways I had put Wrong digit in IMEI while generating unlock code

lol. that was kinda my next question. there isn't any o and 0 in the code are there that are getting mixed up
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Xperia play tp engineering BL unlock help needed

R800x 2.3.2 Kern=2.6.32.9 [email protected]#1
Build=edream3.0 Zeus cjs.
Not sure if anyone can help out since there aren't to many people viewing the xperia play forum anymore, but if I can get the bootloader unlocked that would be awesome. So far I've tried.
S1tool: returns aid:dead doesn't hurt the phone but it doesnt unlock either. Flashtool tried also does not work returns cannot unlock officially. Or something similiar.
Sony unlock method put in flashmodeconnected
Fasboot devices: returns code without errors.
Fastboot getvar version returns v3 fastboot no errors.
Command to unlock with key always returns failed got the key twice from Sony so the key is not to blame.
Maybe it is because it is a custom bootloader since this is the hdmi version of the play. Or because it is the r800x any help and or suggestions or fastboot commands would be awesome.
Well it appears I cannot unlock this phone as of yet because it is a brwon phone aka engineering phone. red phones are retail and blue are stock from the factory. So Now all I have to do is locate someone who knows how to get brown phone keys like @Blagus or @DooMLoRD lol!!
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psxpetey said:
R800x 2.3.2 Kern=2.6.32.9 [email protected]#1
Build=edream3.0 Zeus cjs.
Not sure if anyone can help out since there aren't to many people viewing the xperia play forum anymore, but if I can get the bootloader unlocked that would be awesome. So far I've tried.
S1tool: returns aid:dead doesn't hurt the phone but it doesnt unlock either. Flashtool tried also does not work returns cannot unlock officially. Or something similiar.
Sony unlock method put in flashmodeconnected
Fasboot devices: returns code without errors.
Fastboot getvar version returns v3 fastboot no errors.
Command to unlock with key always returns failed got the key twice from Sony so the key is not to blame.
Maybe it is because it is a custom bootloader since this is the hdmi version of the play. Or because it is the r800x any help and or suggestions or fastboot commands would be awesome.
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I sent you a pm with some info that I hope will help. I had first tried the Test point method on the R800x and got an error message that (from what I could find on Google searches) meant the Test Point method wasn't compatible with the R800x. I just ended up using the Sony Official bootloader unlock method because I wasn't worried about losing DRM keys.

mattnmag said:
I sent you a pm with some info that I hope will help. I had first tried the Test point method on the R800x and got an error message that (from what I could find on Google searches) meant the Test Point method wasn't compatible with the R800x. I just ended up using the Sony Official bootloader unlock method because I wasn't worried about losing DRM keys.
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Ya drm doesnt do much of anything useful except for Sony branded music video apps and such. I'll give what you pmd me a try.
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psxpetey said:
Ya drm doesnt do much of anything useful except for Sony branded music video apps and such. I'll give what you pmd me a try.
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Hey man.... I looked over some info that I had saved when I unlocked my bootloader last year. I also read through some threads to refresh my memory. I posted some things here ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59710197 ) for someone else that also might help you with unlocking your bootloader.

still no luck. bootloader unlock allowed no. flashtool returns not rootable still as well s1 tool still not working says hash not supported sony method also not working.

mattnmag said:
Hey man.... I looked over some info that I had saved when I unlocked my bootloader last year. I also read through some threads to refresh my memory. I posted some things here ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59710197 ) for someone else that also might help you with unlocking your bootloader.
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My R800x didn't have yes or no for Bootloader unlock Status. In fact, I believe that I read in multiple posts where Verizon had left this out ( here's one example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55238100&postcount=74 ). If yours has a "no" in there, then it sounds like the HDMI version of the R800x must be different.

mattnmag said:
My R800x didn't have yes or no for Bootloader unlock Status. In fact, I believe that I read in multiple posts where Verizon had left this out ( here's one example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55238100&postcount=74 ). If yours has a "no" in there, then it sounds like the HDMI version of the R800x must be different.
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In the service menu it says nothing. Just when I try flashtool and stuff
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