Bootloader unlock allowed missing - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

If the Bootloader unlock allowed is missing in the service menu is it still possible to unlock it? And if so what's the steps ti do so.
If this has all ready been covered, I may have missed the post while searching.
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Update to the latest official android from se that should make it show up. Seemed to work for me

Thanks, I'll try that and see what happens
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It tells me only mobile network is able to download then closes.

paragon2323 said:
If the Bootloader unlock allowed is missing in the service menu is it still possible to unlock it? And if so what's the steps ti do so.
If this has all ready been covered, I may have missed the post while searching.
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If im not mistaken, your only option is the "Paid" option, at east its that way for the r800x, but here is a link maybe this wil help you out....
[TUTORIAL] Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY bootloader unlocking

Thanks for the info
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So after some more reading and searching, it looks like the best and fastest way for me to unlock my bootloader is the paid version.
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How to take screenshot without rooting my Arc

Hello, i just got a awesome Xperia arc. and I want to know if there are any method for taking screenshot without rooting.
Thanks.
masud7827 said:
Hello, i just got a awesome Xperia arc. and I want to know if there are any method for taking screenshot without rooting.
Thanks.
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Use another camera...etc photocamera.
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Update to 2.3.4. It has built in or third party app for taking screen shot.
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nujhum said:
Update to 2.3.4. It has built in or third party app for taking screen shot.
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my country haven't released this 2.3.4 update, maybe i will get it soon, can you tell me the apps name so i can use after updating 2.3.4
in 2.3.4 surely u would have "screen shot" option build in.. just long press on power button, then wolaa
thanks
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I've always used a free program (for outlook sync) that has a build in screenshot feature, it's called MyPhoneExplorer, but i dunno for sure if this also works for unrooted phone (on the site it says it should).
http://www.fjsoft.at/en/
Get flashtool and upgrade to 2.3.4 using the world generic firmware
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I've found "Screenshot It" app... but I am rooted. There is a "no root" version as well.

[Q] Help forgot lock screen on my xperia play and didnt set up google account

I just got an Xperia play for the holidays . I skipped setting up a Google account but I did set up a lock screen because of my kid brother , I forgot the password any help on resetting it ?
gregpyro said:
I just got an Xperia play for the holidays . I skipped setting up a Google account but I did set up a lock screen because of my kid brother , I forgot the password any help on resetting it ?
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Is it rooted?
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No. It isn't
I would suppose either try really hard to remember the password, or re-flash the firmware
How would I go about flashing the firmware ?
dont flash the firmware .. but do a hard reset. For instructions on doing a hard rest.. just google how to hard reset xperia play
I tried that and i followed the steps involving pc companion . The only thing about that is it keeps saying Sony Ericcson server overload . No matter how many tries it always says that toward the final steps
Use flashtool and download one of the stock firmwares from the dev section here
Flashtool is pretty easy to use once setup
You can use WotanServer to flash firmware, Slightly more user friendly.
Does usb debugging have to be on ?
gregpyro said:
Does usb debugging have to be on ?
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With wotanserver you pull the bettery put the usb in then hold the search button then put the battery and it will boot in to fastboot or something and it will flash it that way, so I would imagine it would not need to be on, I don't know since I have USB debugging on all the time. Flash tool and Wotan do the same thing, and both have instructions before it starts flashing.
Youtube video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQIw608rZfI
gregpyro said:
Does usb debugging have to be on ?
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No
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Sounds useful. Do you have a link that would take to download wantonserver ?
Why dont you try reinstalling the firmware from pc companion. Just go to software update and repair your software...
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Go with wontanserver since its easy and you can pick any firmware version you want and it will download and flash it for you with 1 click
Wontanserver costs money plus I'm not sure if it works for the Verizon cdma Xperia play
It's much easier if you sit there for hours trying to guess the password.... How did you forget it??? It's something your unlocking at least once per hour....
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gregpyro said:
Wontanserver costs money plus I'm not sure if it works for the Verizon cdma Xperia play
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Wotanserver does not cost any money at all its totally free and it does have the cdma firmware on it. Maybe you should just check it out before down playing it
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thatsupnow said:
Wotanserver does not cost any money at all its totally free and it does have the cdma firmware on it. Maybe you should just check it out before down playing it
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yes it is free for Xperia Play and other phones but some cost money
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fma965 said:
yes it is free for Xperia Play and other phones but some cost money
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Yes it costs if you want to have it unlocked but that's not the case here flashing is 100% free for SE phones and if he wondering about "other" phones this is the wrong place!
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Problem with xperia play 4 buttons after flash

after flashing my xperia play with this SonyERICSSON_XperiaPLAY_Mod.img which i found httx://coveringandroid.com/unlock-boot-loader-root-sony-ericsson-xperia-play/ pls pardon me for posting the link, as to understand how i came up with this mess. after flashing and rebooting as instructed, i noticed all four 4 buttons are not functioning and a there's a message saying reinsert simcard and reboot....now i can't reflash the same image or other image coz i cant use the search button to connect to the computer.
any suggestion to correct this problem? i really need help on this matter.thank you in advance
Try and get your phone replaced.
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Technologic797 said:
Try and get your phone replaced.
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is that the only alternative solution? i was wondering if a software would do and repair it, since software also possible damaged it. i was hoping you guys could help me before i sent it back. any way thanks for your help.
Try contacting Jinx13 http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4002805
He uses a remote method to unlock bootloaders and such for xperia phones. I've heard this method can also be used to unbrick phones, which is most likely what you've done.
PM him, or get his email off his profile. I may be wrong, but it's worth a shot.
thanks, Got it working though....I used S1tool with semc patch and did the ground to test point thingy. after a few tries... the network just showed up. I can now use the simcard.
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Xperia PLAY update without service

I recemtly bought an Xperia PLAY r800x on ebay and im stuck on 2.3.2. I want to update it but I am using it as a tablet with no service and understamd I cant upsate it without service. Is there any way to get around it? Without having to root it and if rooting is required please still just help me.
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¡OM3GA! said:
I recemtly bought an Xperia PLAY r800x on ebay and im stuck on 2.3.2. I want to update it but I am using it as a tablet with no service and understamd I cant upsate it without service. Is there any way to get around it? Without having to root it and if rooting is required please still just help me.
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You can download flashtool and flash the 2.3.3 ftf. There's a 2.3.4 ftf as well but google sync is broken. If you don't care about gsync then go with it. Seqrch flashtool for 2011 xperia devices on here or on google. Then go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184897 and look under ftfs for the one you want. Then shut down your phone hold the back button and plug in tge usb to cpu. Click on flash (af lightning bolt symbol in top left and choose the ftf. WARNING:THIS WILL WIPE ALL YOUR DATA AND SINCE YOU DONT WANT TO ROOT YOU CANT BACK THEM UP WITH TITANIUM BACKUP.
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Thanx 4 help and so then best thing to do is just root it so I can backup and restore it.
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¡OM3GA! said:
Thanx 4 help and so then best thing to do is just root it so I can backup and restore it.
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Yeah you should root it using superoneclick then download titanium backup and backup all user apps and restore.
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Or you can use PC companion as its a lot more user friendly
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Use computer companion to wat update or root?
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Im new to this site, so I would luv help wit my questions. I dont have a cpu! Is there a way to root my phone? ( theres no service I jus use wifi)
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Use computer companion to wat update or root?
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You can use a pc to update and root the phone
Justinbetts27 said:
Im new to this site, so I would luv help wit my questions. I dont have a cpu! Is there a way to root my phone? ( theres no service I jus use wifi)
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I think you mean PC because every PC and smartphone needs a CPU to run....anyways if you don't have a PC your probably Sol unless your on froyo or low gingerbread then apps like z4root and ginger break may be able to root your phone
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Curious after unlock happenings M8Spr

After going thru the HTC dev unlock, s-off, super cid thread and finally booting back up....<--I did this is after having the phone set up for two days....I got a notification of a software update. I found it strange because it wasn't there before unlocking. I assume I shouldn't take it just like any other phone I've had after unlocking, can someone confirm please?
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After going thru the HTC dev unlock, s-off, super cid thread and finally booting back up....<--I did this is after having the phone set up for two days....I got a notification of a software update. I found it strange because it wasn't there before unlocking. I assume I shouldn't take it just like any other phone I've had after unlocking, can someone confirm please?
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what version update?
BerndM14 said:
what version update?
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1.54.651.10......do I assume correctly though?
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