Bootloader unlock allowed no - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all
Is there a way round this I have read a few things but a little confused
Thanks
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I think testpoint unlock will work
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According to
http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
If it says the Bootloader unlock allowed is NO the bootloader is already unlocked is that right ?

That can't be right because mine is looked to orange and also says 'no' for boot loader unlocking and i have installed a bug fix update OTA and 2.3.4 via pc companion which would both brick a phone with an unlocked boot loader and mine downloaded fine.

Mine said no to unlock bootloader and was locked on o2 but I paid to have the sim unlocked and the bootloader for a small price of a web site, its a 100% safe and also you can still do OTA updates with out a brick.
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hardmaninc said:
According to
http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
If it says the Bootloader unlock allowed is NO the bootloader is already unlocked is that right ?
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No new play will come with the bootloader already unlocked, people with bootloader unlock is NO have to use the testpoint method of bootloader unlock
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danlivesey said:
Mine said no to unlock bootloader and was locked on o2 but I paid to have the sim unlocked and the bootloader for a small price of a web site, its a 100% safe and also you can still do OTA updates with out a brick.
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So you got it unlocked by software though a website ? who ?
AndroHero said:
No new play will come with the bootloader already locked, people with bootloader unlock is NO have to use the testpoint method of bootloader unlock
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Is it safe ? and what tools do I need ? is it worth doing ?

hardmaninc said:
So you got it unlocked by software though a website ? who ?
Is it safe ? and what tools do I need ? is it worth doing ?
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I sent you a pm with the site a link, as far as I knew if you are sim locked you cant unlock your bootloader until your sim is unlocked
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hardmaninc said:
So you got it unlocked by software though a website ? who ?
Is it safe ? and what tools do I need ? is it worth doing ?
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Use jinx13 on this website, he unlocked my play, he will provide you with all the software you need, he does the unlock remotely using teamviewer, all you need is a paperclip.
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danlivesey said:
I sent you a pm with the site a link, as far as I knew if you are sim locked you cant unlock your bootloader until your sim is unlocked
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No not at all, you don't need to sim unlock your device before you unlock the bootloader. Infact one of the features you get with the paid unlock method is, it will sim unlock your device too. So paying for a sim unlock first is a waste of money.
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I looked every were and im sure every unlocking bootloader method was you had to have your sim unlocked first. If I new that I wouldnt of payed and I would of done it my self.
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AndroHero said:
Use jinx13 on this website, he unlocked my play, he will provide you with all the software you need, he does the unlock remotely using teamviewer, all you need is a paperclip.
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I have just seen that Jinx13 isn't around is that the case or ?
So I don't need to use the sim unlocker 1st ?

hardmaninc said:
I have just seen that Jinx13 isn't around is that the case or ?
So I don't need to use the sim unlocker 1st ?
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I don't know, it was 4 or 5 months ago i used him, there are more unlockers on xda though, i think blagus still does bootloader unlocks too.
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danlivesey said:
I looked every were and im sure every unlocking bootloader method was you had to have your sim unlocked first. If I new that I wouldnt of payed and I would of done it my self.
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I'm serious, i know there is alot of conflicting information right? But the deal is, factory unlocked phones can use the official bootloader unlock method. Sim locked phones, even if you get the sim unlocked, it does not unlock fastboot, thats why you need the testpoint method, and a sim unlocked device defo isnt required for that, because my device was still locked to o2 when i got my bootloader unlocked.
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Ok lol I looked at to much conflicting info then. I knew I should of just tried it. Do you still get OTA updates with out bricking?
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AndroHero said:
I'm serious, i know there is alot of conflicting information right? But the deal is, factory unlocked phones can use the official bootloader unlock method. Sim locked phones, even if you get the sim unlocked, it does not unlock fastboot, thats why you need the testpoint method, and a sim unlocked device defo isnt required for that, because my device was still locked to o2 when i got my bootloader unlocked.
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how to use/do testpoint method? is it free?
i don't want to PM alejandrissimo for unlocking my BL, if i only knew 7 months ago, i wouldn't pay someone to sim-unlock my phone, instead i will PM right away alejandrissimo to unlock my BL..

brochador said:
how to use/do testpoint method? is it free?
i don't want to PM alejandrissimo for unlocking my BL, if i only knew 7 months ago, i wouldn't pay someone to sim-unlock my phone, instead i will PM right away alejandrissimo to unlock my BL..
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He unlocked my bootloader and sim within 15 minutes. I don't think you need to unlock the sim first because mine was a r800at and everything was locked to begin with.
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danlivesey said:
Ok lol I looked at to much conflicting info then. I knew I should of just tried it. Do you still get OTA updates with out bricking?
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Yeah with the paid method you can ota with no probs
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So I need to pm him to.unlock bootloader and I can still do ota tho ?
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hardmaninc said:
So I need to pm him to.unlock bootloader and I can still do ota tho ?
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If you think you can unlock your bootloader using the unlock method your self then do so but you wont be able to do OTA updates but if you pay you will be able to do OTW updates.
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Related

Can a unlocked....

can an unlocked bootloaders be detected if sent back to repair and how does one unlock bootloaders.
Yes I believe unlocked bootloaders can be detected even if you relock them, not sure how this effects the warranty though
To unlock your bootloader I used this tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034371
You might want to read logsemans post on everything relating to this topic first, its stickied at the top of this forum. And explains alot.
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-josh- said:
Yes I believe unlocked bootloaders can be detected even if you relock them, not sure how this effects the warranty though
To unlock your bootloader I used this tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034371
You might want to read logsemans post on everything relating to this topic first, its stickied at the top of this forum. And explains alot.
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i have an r800x will this still work?
frozty95 said:
i have an r800x will this still work?
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Nope. I used unlock-bootloader.com to unlock mine ($24, everything happens online)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
will this method work with my r800x
bump srry need help

Bootloader

My arc shows up as not being unlockable. Now I know how to get the sim unlocked and know how to go about unlocking it if it were possible. My question though is whether there a way of unlocking it??
I have read numerous posts and think I'm on to a loser...!
LT15i ICS with root
XperienceD said:
Have you read this THREAD, THIS or THIS?
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You have to unlock your bootloader with the testpoint method. You don't need to unlock the sim.
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Sorry, typing error, when I check the phone for bootload unlock it says I can't. Im not able to get into fast boot.
LT15i ICS with root
With the test point method as he said you can unlock your bootloader. This is a risky process to do yourself. There are also people that will do it for you for like $19usd
Check the general forum
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Sim unlock/bootloader help???

If my carrier unlocks my phone(simunlock) will i be able to unlock the bootloader
Cheers Marcus
powerfull777 said:
If my carrier unlocks my phone(simunlock) will i be able to unlock the bootloader
Cheers Marcus
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Sim unlock is completely different from bl unlock. They are done seperately
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creative_md said:
Sim unlock is completely different from bl unlock. They are done seperately
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So if I sim unlock I would still have to pay to unlock the bootloader ?
powerfull777 said:
So if I sim unlock I would still have to pay to unlock the bootloader ?
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Yes most probably but first type *#*#7378423#*#* check in configuration> rooting status> bl unlock allowed=
If yes you can unlock it for free
If no ( I think in your case) then you'll have to pay for it
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creative_md said:
Yes most probably but first type *#*#7378423#*#* check in configuration> rooting status> bl unlock allowed=
If yes you can unlock it for free
If no ( I think in your case) then you'll have to pay for it
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Oh dam guessing there is no free way I can do it ? it says no obviously
Pay for it :-$
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[Q] Locked Bootloader on R800

Guys,
I would like to install the DoomKernel in my device but, I entered in the sony`s setup in my phone and there says that I cant unlock the bootloader.
The question is:
Is there a way to install the DoomKernel in my device, even if my bootloader is locked?
I've made the root and I already have the CWM installed.
I would like to make a swapp and a little bit overclock
I tried to find this answer in the forum but, I found nothing.
Thank you very much.
First of all what model is it but seeing you can't unlock it's probably a r800x. Anyways, you can't install a kernel with a locked bootloader
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MrHaPpY66 said:
First of all what model is it but seeing you can't unlock it's probably a r800x. Anyways, you can't install a kernel with a locked bootloader
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Dude, mine is R800a
Tks!
MrHaPpY66 said:
First of all what model is it but seeing you can't unlock it's probably a r800x. Anyways, you can't install a kernel with a locked bootloader
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You CAN unlock an r800x.
Trakinão said:
Dude, mine is R800a
Tks!
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And yes, you CAN unlock your model too, you'll need to if you want to install a custom kernel. Try doing some searches and you'll find out how
agraceful said:
And yes, you CAN unlock your model too, you'll need to if you want to install a custom kernel. Try doing some searches and you'll find out how
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Unfortunately I think no.
I went to Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. And there is write No. So, I think that my device cannot be unlocked, unless I pay some company to do, right?
Guys,
Just to let you know that I have solved my problem.
I made the bootloader unlock with this server:
wotanserver.com
Worked fine!
Tks.

[Q] How to root

Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
senrai180 said:
Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
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does super one click work with at?
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fma965 said:
does super one click work with at?
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It would just stop at step 7, it wouldn't do anything after that.
senrai180 said:
Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
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You can flash superuser.zip in recovery if you unlock your bootloader. why do you say you cant?
216Monster said:
You can flash superuser.zip in recovery if you unlock your bootloader. why do you say you cant?
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When i check to see if bootloader can be unlocked by putting in the numbers and pound, it isnt there. :/
No.... it will show "yes" or "no"
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azailestary said:
No.... it will show "yes" or "no"
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Why isn't it there then?
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The 'bootloader unlock allowed: yes' doesnt always ahow up. It depends on the android version and some other things. Anyway, if it shows no value for it or it even doesnt show up at all, it means you cannot unlock you BL, not at least by IMEI code method. It is possible through a paid method by alejandrissimo, a well known and trusted member of xda. Just take a look on unlock-bootloader.com (maybe its free now, I dont know)
For unrooting, you should try flashtool (zerg-rush), or the unroot tool, maybe they work on r800at
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How to root
senrai180 said:
Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
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Try the Zerg rush method in the develpers forum. look for it. just type Zerg Rush on the search bar... when i had my play with stuck, that was the way I got it rooted...
hi friends,
i used the "DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4] (zergRush Exploit)" to root my xperia play successfully.
i want to know that if the bootloader also be unlocked? how to check?
try the method in the Sony Unlock Bootloader Web site, there you can find how to know if it's and if you can unlock it..
r4_broadcast said:
try the method in the Sony Unlock Bootloader Web site, there you can find how to know if it's and if you can unlock it..
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Tried it, too bad I can't.
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julian280 said:
The 'bootloader unlock allowed: yes' doesnt always ahow up. It depends on the android version and some other things. Anyway, if it shows no value for it or it even doesnt show up at all, it means you cannot unlock you BL, not at least by IMEI code method. It is possible through a paid method by alejandrissimo, a well known and trusted member of xda. Just take a look on unlock-bootloader.com (maybe its free now, I dont know)
For unrooting, you should try flashtool (zerg-rush), or the unroot tool, maybe they work on r800at
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Thanks for the reply, but I already know.I'm relying on himto do a free one haha
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honming said:
hi friends,
i used the "DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4] (zergRush Exploit)" to root my xperia play successfully.
i want to know that if the bootloader also be unlocked? how to check?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23680742&postcount=1
please go to the thread and read carefully you will find what you need to know

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