Now I know that this may have been discussed several times now,but I want to know whether is it possible to sync with SE PC companion with an unlocked bootloader?Last time I tried,I had little success with connecting to PC Companion while I tried to repair my phone when it almost got hard bricked.So I'm curious to whether there is a way to be able to connect to PC Companion and hopefully get to repair my phone when I have a bad flash again with an unlocked bootloader.
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I have a testpoint unlocked bootloader, and used PC companion to update my phone 3 days or so ago.
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AndroHero said:
I have a testpoint unlocked bootloader, and used PC companion to update my phone 3 days or so ago.
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So you successfully updated your phone through PC Companion with an unlocked bootloader?I couldn't do it.Just wouldn't recognize my phone.And I'm so sorry I didn't understand what you meant by 'testpoint unlocked bootloader'
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Hi. I've been off the Arc ROM development scene for quite a few months but I'm back now and have been trying to read threads to get some idea of where we are up to now.
When I left, the boot-loader had been successfully unlocked and the phone rooted, Woohoo! Then we discovered that the SEUS threw its toys out of the pram if it met an unlocked handset, Bummer!
I see the situation re: SEUS and unlocked phones hasn't changed but I also see that someone has worked out a way to re-lock the bootloader.
Can we have a re-locked phone that is also rooted now? I would like to be able to use the SEUS updater but I want to keep my apps that require root access.
So if anyone can let me know what the current state of affairs is I'd be very grateful and have less headaches from reading miles and miles of posts!
Phil :-D
The namaste guide should help.
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I know that you don't have to have an unlocked bootloader just to have root but what I would like to know is if I could unlock it to run some custom kernels for overclocking and then relock it for S E. updates ?
You can relock it and use SEUS.
But FlashTool will do it too without relocking it.
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Help me please. i have some questions on terms i am having a hard time to understand.
What does OTA means?
What does a bloatware means? Someone said that if i rooted my phone i can still update my phone as long as the bloatware is backed up?
I have a kernel version of 2.6.32.9-perf,and a build version of 3.0.1.A.0.145, are these version can be rooted or bootloader unlocked or do i still need to change or upgrade it to a newer one? how do i do it?
And what is a omnius and what is a TA backup?
I badly need somebody's help. To help me clear my mind on what to do on my phone. I promise to press the thanks button a single time on my computer and a million times to my heart.
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Help me please. i have some questions on terms i am having a hard time to understand.
What does OTA means?
What does a bloatware means? Someone said that if i rooted my phone i can still update my phone as long as the bloatware is backed up?
I have a kernel version of 2.6.32.9-perf,and a build version of 3.0.1.A.0.145, are these version can be rooted or bootloader unlocked or do i still need to change or upgrade it to a newer one? how do i do it?
And what is a omnius and what is a TA backup?
I badly need somebody's help. To help me clear my mind on what to do on my phone. I promise to press the thanks button a single time on my computer and a million times to my heart.
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Ota means "Over the Air" It's basically when an update gets pushed directly to your phone over WIFI.
bloatware is when SE and networks add there own apps ontop of the default android apps.
TA stands for trim area. It holds unique information dedicated to your device.
omnius is a software by the omnius team, it allows you to back up things like your TA and GDFS it also can unlock sony phones
AndroHero said:
Ota means "Over the Air" It's basically when an update gets pushed directly to your phone over WIFI.
bloatware is when SE and networks add there own apps ontop of the default android apps.
TA stands for trim area. It holds unique information dedicated to your device.
omnius is a software by the omnius team, it allows you to back up things like your TA and GDFS it also can unlock sony phones
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thanks a lot man..
what about those versions i have? are those possible for rooting and unlocking bootloader?
Do you have a sim free or sim locked phone ?
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i have a phone that has a sim with it. i don't know what it means if it is sim free or sim locked. whew
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i have a phone that has a sim with it. i don't know what it means if it is sim free or sim locked. whew
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Sim free is when you can use any sim with your phone, sim locked is when you can use only one network. Ok try this turn off your phone, plug the usb cable into your PC, hold the search button on your phone and plug the cable in your phone, if the led on the power button goes blue you can easly unlock bootloader.
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Sim free is when you can use any sim with your phone, sim locked is when you can use only one network. Ok try this turn off your phone, plug the usb cable into your PC, hold the search button on your phone and plug the cable in your phone, if the led on the power button goes blue you can easly unlock bootloader.
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yes sir, it is blue. and it is sim free. what does that mean? what do i have to do? if i unlock bootloader on my phone and root it, i can still OTA update right?
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yes sir, it is blue. and it is sim free. what does that mean? what do i have to do? if i unlock bootloader on my phone and root it, i can still OTA update right?
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No, if you use the official bootloader unlock method, you will not be able to ota update. Using ota will brick your phone. There is paid method of bootloader unlock though, with that method you keep DRM certs and ability to ota
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No, if you use the official bootloader unlock method, you will not be able to ota update. Using ota will brick your phone. There is paid method of bootloader unlock though, with that method you keep DRM certs and ability to ota
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is that paid unlocking from sony ericsson itself? how? i think im interested?
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is that paid unlocking from sony ericsson itself? how? i think im interested?
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No it's from users on here, they use a tool called setool. You have to connect the test point behind battery and setool can unlock bootloader, unlike the official method it's kind of an engineering unlock, what the sony repair centre would do if you bricked your phone, then they can relock and send it back with no issues
i used jinx13 http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4002805 to unlock mine. it was only £15 an took 5 mins, you should pm him
Hello Guys , Recently i try to unlock my bootloader via testpoint (unsuccessfully) , and Alejandrisimo told me that i can't unlocked via test point because its a branded phone ,
so i search and i try with other porgram MULTI UNLOCK CLIENT,
i have to use Test Point but when the process go finish stop beacause i need credits to complete porccess, so i boot again my phone and not detect my sim only call for emergency any ones can help me :S?
Alejandrisimo told me that i need to buy service for unlock bootloader for my R800a so any one have an other idea ?
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Hello Guys , Recently i try to unlock my bootloader via testpoint (unsuccessfully) , and Alejandrisimo told me that i can't unlocked via test point because its a branded phone ,
so i search and i try with other porgram MULTI UNLOCK CLIENT,
i have to use Test Point but when the process go finish stop beacause i need credits to complete porccess, so i boot again my phone and not detect my sim only call for emergency any ones can help me :S?
Alejandrisimo told me that i need to buy service for unlock bootloader for my R800a so any one have an other idea ?
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When you unsuccessfully tried To unlocked bl at that moment you lost your connectivity bcoz your phone was not meant to be unlocked for free. Alejandrissimo is right you'll have to pay. No other way
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When you unsuccessfully tried To unlocked bl at that moment you lost your connectivity bcoz your phone was not meant to be unlocked for free. Alejandrissimo is right you'll have to pay. No other way
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Its incredible :S, the phone launch 1 year ago and no free way too unlock bootloader, that suxs u.u
i cant believe but i think its true
u know what is the cheap site for unlock the bootloader?
Zylak said:
Its incredible :S, the phone launch 1 year ago and no free way too unlock bootloader, that suxs u.u
i cant believe but i think its true
u know what is the cheap site for unlock the bootloader?
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Bty which testpoint method you used to unlock there is a free one and a paid one? If you used paid one(i don't think so) then you should be fine with signal. And cheapest way of unlock is provided by alejandrissimo unless you have setool' box'.
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And also it could be all free unlocking bl or repairing hard brick or sim unlock ( not sure) if 'laser' who made setool had provided it for free like we have flashtool. But he wanted his credit for developing it as it supports wide range of phones almost all. As it is said if you are good at something NEVER do it for free!!!
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Its incredible :S, the phone launch 1 year ago and no free way too unlock bootloader, that suxs u.u
i cant believe but i think its true
u know what is the cheap site for unlock the bootloader?
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if you have a R800i its free as im not sure if you have an x or a or i
Okay ,I resolved problem with sim using testpoint with S1tool and all fine , buy i still searching any way to unlock bootloader freeway .
My phone is a R800a brander and with Unlock Bootloader : NO(Sony free way)
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Its not free om r800i I had to pay £8 to unlocked mine when I tried to unlock bootloader but all done now
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hey so my phone is r800i ..
it is an international phone and it is not accepting my SIM im in toronto and I am with Koodo. It will also not work with Rogers, Bell, Wind or anything else.
Is there anything I can do to make it work.. flash - boot or wtv... Ill do it.. ill even pay a moth#Q([email protected]%er
Just Please HELP - i dont want to return the phone..
thanks in advance..
hey, i tried to update my sisters sony ericsson Arc to official Ics, after it was done downloading, i rebooted into, update screen, or whatever u wanna call it, but then sudenly, the phone shut off, and now it wont turn on, any ideas ?
thanks
i cant seem to fix it through sony pc companion either, is this due to i got an unlocked bootloader?
is your bootloader unlocked? NEVER accept any OTA updates with an unlocked bootloader, use flashtool!
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i cant seem to fix it through sony pc companion either, is this due to i got an unlocked bootloader?
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Try to use this its for unlocked bootloaders http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/ works on arc
As tangosierra_ said do not accept over the air updates if your bootloader is unlocked if the above not work contact here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252038 :good:
thanks for answers, managed this on my own, i used a ftf file that relocked the bootloader so i could fix it through sony pc companion
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
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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
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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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