Hi guys ive tried searching. Just wanted to know what risks are involved in unlocking the bootloader? Risks of bricking? Etc.
Ive tried doing a lot of research but I got nowhere. I am also afraid of unlocking my bootloader
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rkanwar said:
Hi guys ive tried searching. Just wanted to know what risks are involved in unlocking the bootloader? Risks of bricking? Etc.
Ive tried doing a lot of research but I got nowhere. I am also afraid of unlocking my bootloader
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Always is risk brick your device.
A lot people already unlocked their bootloaders without any problems.
If you don't know what you are doing, then don't do it!!
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rkanwar said:
Hi guys ive tried searching.
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Read the stickys.
I know there are risks of bricking but I want to know what other risks there are?
Ive tried reading stickies but cannot find the info im looking for
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rkanwar said:
I know there are risks of bricking but I want to know what other risks there are?
Ive tried reading stickies but cannot find the info im looking for
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Your DRM will be permanently deleted, and will cause malfunctioning of music like, trackid, Ota.
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nujhum said:
Your DRM will be permanently deleted, and will cause malfunctioning of music like, trackid, Ota.
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Depends on how you unlock it.
Correct, unlocking at se website will lose DRM functions and unlocking with setool will keep these
believe me you can get more from your arc when its bootloader is unlocked! i didnt find any risk or disadvantage!
The little things you lose by deleting DRM and unlocking the bootloader a really worth it!
Kernels, recovery, my Arc is better than I expected it to be now
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Flo95 said:
The little things you lose by deleting DRM and unlocking the bootloader a really worth it!
Kernels, recovery, my Arc is better than I expected it to be now
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But like what would be the side effects? Since I listen to music a lot on my arc. Also how would I do the unlock via setool?
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rkanwar said:
But like what would be the side effects? Since I listen to music a lot on my arc. Also how would I do the unlock via setool?
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SeTool
Jinx13
Side effects are that these things are not working anymore:
Like button in stock music app, Track ID, SEUS and you don't get that much information displayed in contacts for conacts linked to Facebook, just the birthday and not all the other stuff which isn't that bad to me. Still syncs the calendar with their b-days and displays all the rest like lockscreen notifications etc
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I held off a while but eventually took the plunge, the advantages have so far definitely outweighed the negatives. I didn't find myself using the app's that you lose (in fact I found the facebook integration very intrusive/annoying) so it was a no-brainer for me and having a custom kernel has made it into the phone it should have been from the factory..
rkanwar said:
But like what would be the side effects? Since I listen to music a lot on my arc. Also how would I do the unlock via setool?
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By reading one of the stickys with "Guide" in the title. ;-)
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HI THERE,
i AM SUPER NOOB. DO NOT USE ANY TERM WITHOUT EXPLAINING PLEASE.
i have the rogers play with 2.3.3. i did root it before using that app that would root your phon with just installing it. now after i updated to 2.3.3. that didnt work.
im wondering if now there is a new version of it?! if not please tell me what is the easiest wy to root the phone. and if u are going to help me please speak noob language. dont just say stuff cuz u assume i know it. im new to all this. never flashed any phone or anything like that. lol
thanks a lot. i need this cuz im getting low space msg and i have lotf or rogers crap on my phone that i want to get rid of. thank youuuuuuuu
You are so noob that you did not read the rules posted in this section. You are supposed to ask all questions in the general area.
You need to be saved from yourself so im not answering you question until you read until your eyes bleed.
Some proper English would help. If you don't know what your doing, and need step by step instructions, you shouldn't be rooting your Play anyway.
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Go somewhere else.
Go: Move from a place to another one.
Somewhere: used when there will not be much precision about the location you're being sent to.
Else: in this case, it implies that going back to your starting point (that is, this forum) is undesirable, and that your destination should be different from your starting point.
Logseman said:
Go somewhere else.
Go: Move from a place to another one.
Somewhere: used when there will not be much precision about the location you're being sent to.
Else: in this case, it implies that going back to your starting point (that is, this forum) is undesirable, and that your destination should be different from your starting point.
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As he said, don't use any term without explanation... looool
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Don't let it be said that we're not helpful
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tnx alot everyone.
mamallica said:
tnx alot everyone.
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Np
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Alway happy to help
Logseman said:
Go somewhere else.
Go: Move from a place to another one.
Somewhere: used when there will not be much precision about the location you're being sent to.
Else: in this case, it implies that going back to your starting point (that is, this forum) is undesirable, and that your destination should be different from your starting point.
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LMAO...that's some funny sh!t.
You know what would have made this thread better? If he asked where he can download free games too.
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You know what would have made this thread better? If he asked where he can download free games too.
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LOL
ok, since this thread is Spam i'll tell you how to root your phone
Install gingerbreak.
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Cat_On_Droid said:
LOL
ok, since this thread is Spam i'll tell you how to root your phone
Install gingerbreak.
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correction downgrade then install gingerbreak.
then punch yourself in the throat.
Its easy
Place it on the soil somewhere in a field,pour some water on and it will root Lol
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bartoloandre98 said:
Its easy
Place it on the soil somewhere in a field,pour some water on and it will root Lol
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yeah... after a few years, SE tree with Xperia fruits will grow.
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LOL ... give him a chance xD
to op: why do you need root anyway?? if you know what it does then u might just take a look in the forum and root the phone EASILY
Blagus said:
yeah... after a few years, SE tree with Xperia fruits will grow.
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and it would still be a better product than Apple.
Poor nub, should have stuck with iphone
Wow... Good job guys... He has sold his phone and went with apple now.
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I would like to root the at&t xperia play if some one can help.
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Can't unlock AT&T Play
Just go the AT&T play, and can't unlock the bootloader using the instructions on here nor on the official sonyericson instructions. Basically, can't get into fastboot mode at all, using search button and usb plugin as instructed.
There are two dudes on there forums that can do the bootloader unlock. I think its like $24usd. I'm gonna do mine payday (Friday). Pretty sure once you unlock the bootloader, the root should be easy. Look in the general section those dudes are in there.
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HighJeep said:
There are two dudes on there forums that can do the bootloader unlock. I think its like $24usd. I'm gonna do mine payday (Friday). Pretty sure once you unlock the bootloader, the root should be easy. Look in the general section those dudes are in there.
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Ya alejandrissimo did mine and if u do get this done if u can send me a back up of your rom I would like to test some things.
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Ill be doing mine friday. Payday! Lol. I will be happy to send you a copy. Pm me some instructions for what exactly you need.
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has anyone tried to unbrand their phone? is it an easy process? is it safe?
Fastboot
hidarez said:
Just go the AT&T play, and can't unlock the bootloader using the instructions on here nor on the official sonyericson instructions. Basically, can't get into fastboot mode at all, using search button and usb plugin as instructed.
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I can not get into fastboot either...
I tried pressing search and menu
PM alejandrissimo .... job done like 25 bucks
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PM alejandrissimo .... job done like 25 bucks
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Can he also do AT&T?
yes he can, he just did it for me last night. Was fast and easy, he even helped root it and answered any other questions i had.
Do i have to physically send the phone?
I am new to android (jumping off the iphone train) but i was under the impression that it wouldn't be hard to root the device myself.
I'm hoping to be quickly corrected here.
Respond Time?
thando36 said:
yes he can, he just did it for me last night. Was fast and easy, he even helped root it and answered any other questions i had.
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How long did it take for him to respond? I PMed him on xda private messages.
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Do i have to physically send the phone?
I am new to android (jumping off the iphone train) but i was under the impression that it wouldn't be hard to root the device myself.
I'm hoping to be quickly corrected here.
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You don't have to send your phone. You install a few software needed for him to remotely do all the stuff in front of your eyes. And you open the back cover of the phone, link two points with a paper clip or something like that. A lot of people have done it and I haven't seen a single complaint (except for some people who think this is a ripoff and want it free).
The problem is that there are a few versions of "lock", carrier sim-lock, locked bootloader, not being able to use fastboot. But this method unlocks everything in a few minutes.
Jinx13 also does bootloader unlocking for like 15 bucks
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I plan on picking up my phone tomorrow.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys
I have PMed Alejandrissimo and I am hoping this phones bootloader can be unlocked. I have AT&T Xperia Play(R800At) and the bloatware is killing me(and lack of freedom). Phone is brand new & it will be a shame to have to return for Atrix. I will pay the money as long as future updates dont re-lock bootloader, sim, & take root from me & I dont have to keep paying.
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I have PMed Alejandrissimo and I am hoping this phones bootloader can be unlocked. I have AT&T Xperia Play(R800At) and the bloatware is killing me(and lack of freedom). Phone is brand new & it will be a shame to have to return for Atrix. I will pay the money as long as future updates dont re-lock bootloader, sim, & take root from me & I dont have to keep paying.
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I have an R800at that he unlocked yesterday. Also got root going and will remove bloat this weekend. He can certainly help you out.
Is Bricked. Who would like to take the challenge of fixing it? I'll send It to you, and Be happy to donate to you. Please PM and I'll send you any info you need. Please contact soon as possible.
"My PC doesnt work. Fix it."
Yeah, sure, you said enought so we know how to fix it..
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It starts, says sony and blank screen with lights. I think that's why I asked people to PM.
Its simple yar just flash ftf using flashtool and if you have locked bl you can repair using seus.
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Maybe try to flash the stock firmware using Wotan Server.
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It starts, says sony and blank screen with lights. I think that's why I asked people to PM.
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Asking people to help in PM is useless. This is sharing forum with four milion users.
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creative_md said:
Its simple yar just flash ftf using flashtool and if you have locked bl you can repair using seus.
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Where do I find Seus and will it work for r800x, (Ive noticed some things dont work for the r800i like the r800x and vice versa)
its not bricked. if the phone vibrate and then the screen lights up just a tiny bit. its fixable just flash fairware.. its almost imposable to hard brick xperia play... unless you are like rly stupid. from what you described its not bricked.
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Where do I find Seus and will it work for r800x, (Ive noticed some things dont work for the r800i like the r800x and vice versa)
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Here:
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-play/
Pax
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Can i unlock my Arc S's bootloader with testpoint, even if it´s carrier branded? (Sorry if i was too noob) :crying:
MatGuaBec said:
Can i unlock my Arc S's bootloader with testpoint, even if it´s carrier branded? (Sorry if i was too noob) :crying:
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Yes. But only via paid method.
And I would recommend flashing generic firmware first.
if needed contact jinx13 via pm to discuss
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zolaisugly said:
if needed contact jinx13 via pm to discuss
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Yep! I've unlocked with him and it's 10 stars!!! Yep much more than 5*!
Quick, reliable and jinx is such a great dude with alot of pacience and always keen to help you! Well worth the price!
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Saw this posted earlier:
https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/371047150056009728
Is there any news regarding this? I know with the recent HTCdev lockdown, unlock is not possible, but it sounds like root is easily achievable.
I really only need to root. I don't really use any of the features that unlock would give me. Heck, the only root function I use is Titanium backup. I get free tethering (share everything) and always stick with the stock ROM.
Is anybody actually working toward a root only solution? Or is all the effort directed to a s-off unlock solution?
Same. I want to know as well. This guy seems like if it's such a cakewalk he should do it but as long as someone can figure it out I will be happy
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You still want unlock. Changes made to /system while booted in the os do not stick.
Jcase will tweet something when he releases the exploit.
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we want bootloader unlock, but S-Off isnt necessary just for root is it?
I think thats what we both mean - we're fine for now with no s-off, we just want root
crazyg0od33 said:
we want bootloader unlock, but S-Off isnt necessary just for root is it?
I think thats what we both mean - we're fine for now with no s-off, we just want root
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Bootloader unlock is sufficient for flashing ROMs and rooting. S-Off is kinda superfluous.
That's what I had heard. Well I'm not installing too many applications yet so I won't have to start all over when bootloader unlock comes back around
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crazyg0od33 said:
That's what I had heard. Well I'm not installing too many applications yet so I won't have to start all over when bootloader unlock comes back around
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I spent 30 min setting up my phone only to have it wiped by the bootloader unlock. Then it hit me.
Jcase said it would be "easy" for someone to work around it but he has not offered to do it. If you look he ends up specifically saying he is not going to work on it... I'm sorry my friends with the one... Hopefully someone else will come up with a solution. We had to wait a few times with the DNA so I know how it feels
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GrayTheWolf said:
I spent 30 min setting up my phone only to have it wiped by the bootloader unlock. Then it hit me.
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haha yeah, I've learned that way as well. I have maybe 10 apps that arent vzw bloat right now...
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Jcase said it would be "easy" for someone to work around it but he has not offered to do it. If you look he ends up specifically saying he is not going to work on it... I'm sorry my friends with the one... Hopefully someone else will come up with a solution. We had to wait a few times with the DNA so I know how it feels
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I honestly think if its THAT much of a cakewalk he should just be able to do it, or to basically hand it to a dev (which he kind of said he did) instead of hinting at all this and doing nothing.
But it's not my place, so hopefully someone DID get the info and will have it unlocked asap
Yeah but better he hint to tip someone off then say nothing at all you know... Plus he like all the rest of us has a life outside of xda and I'm sure he has good reasons... I mean he has already done so much for many devices
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True. I haven't been around for a while so I don't know much about him. But if he passed the info along to someone else it should work out
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OldManJames said:
You still want unlock. Changes made to /system while booted in the os do not stick.
Jcase will tweet something when he releases the exploit.
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I thought you couldn't write to /system while booted unless you were S-Off. Has that changed? When the DNA was unlocked we weren't able to do so until Beaups (I think) found a workaround with the kernel.
Also, JCase, in a previous tweet, said his PREVIOUS exploit still worked on the Verizon One. I haven't searched, but maybe it's already been released?
I'm at work so I can't look up the specific tweet for you guys.
He said he already passed the root exploit on
GrayTheWolf said:
Bootloader unlock is sufficient for flashing ROMs and rooting. S-Off is kinda superfluous.
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far from superfluous we don't have to flash a damn boot.IMG every time lol. Big time saver.
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cstrife999 said:
far from superfluous we don't have to flash a damn boot.IMG every time lol. Big time saver.
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Not really. S-On and that extra time flashing the boot.img can save you some major headache later. Maybe even a brick.
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Not really. S-On and that extra time flashing the boot.img can save you some major headache later. Maybe even a brick.
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Eh I've never had any problems...
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cstrife999 said:
Eh I've never had any problems...
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If you are careful you shouldn't have a problem. But if you flash iffy things then you can easily end up with a brick. That's why most developers stay S-On.
lets worry about bricking once we actually have an unlock method again haha
Looks like the "cakewalk" has turned into some kind of 48 hour "cake endurance race"
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Looks like the "cakewalk" has turned into some kind of 48 hour "cake endurance race"
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Haha yeah I know right? I want root!!!
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