Is it even possible with these phones?
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its not htc.
Just unlock the bootloader and you are good to go
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Yea yea I know that I've got unlocked bootloader already I was just wondering cause with htc s-off you can do alot more than with just unlocked bootloader. But whatev didn't think so anyway
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thatsupnow said:
Yea yea I know that I've got unlocked bootloader already I was just wondering cause with htc s-off you can do alot more than with just unlocked bootloader. But whatev didn't think so anyway
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S-off per-say does not exist with sony devices. The bootloader can be unlocked, removing most security and allowing the flashing of unsigned images. But we are not able to do all the things a fully security unlocked HTC device can do (like flashing custom bootloaders).
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I have just rooted using Superoneclick with ZergRush, (bootloader is still locked), and uninstalled some of the bloat (video unlimited, timescape, etc....), using Titanium.
My question is that when Sony Ericsson release an OTA update (i'm currently on 2.3.4). Will I be able to update without any problems?
If not how would I go about updating?
I have an unbranded generic R800i (UK model).
Thanks.
(sorry if this question has been answered before).
You will be able to update without any problems
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You will be able to update without any problems
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Thanks. Was worried there for a moment.
You can unlock with SDK.Sony Ericsson will let you unlock boot loader but!you lose your warranty.just google and get the code from se to unlock bl.it didn't effect if you are rooted and have locked bl.
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Oh and yes you can update with no problems but you never know some people report memory card not bring up apps
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dmcliam said:
You can unlock with SDK.Sony Ericsson will let you unlock boot loader but!you lose your warranty.just google and get the code from se to unlock bl.it didn't effect if you are rooted and have locked bl.
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Not really bothered about unlocking the boot loader atm. Just wanted to root so I could remove some of the bloat.
simacca said:
Thanks. Was worried there for a moment.
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Actually if you delete any files from /system/app/ you will not be able to ota update (update will fail). But afaik you can still use seus/pc companion to update.
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Actually if you delete any files from /system/app/ you will not be able to ota update (update will fail). But afaik you can still use seus/pc companion to update.
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Oh ok. That's not too bad then
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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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 ?
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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 ?
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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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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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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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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 ?
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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 ?
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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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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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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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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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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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Can I flash a kernel on my mobilephone (r800a) rooted/locked bootloader? Is there any other way that I can do it? (Cannot unlock bootloader btw)
You can't. You need an unlocked bootloader for that.
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You can't. You need an unlocked bootloader for that.
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Really?? Don't kernel flashing is save 4 both locked & unlocked bootloader?? As far as i knw u need an unlocked bootloader to flash an ics rom.
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sdojoin said:
Really?? Don't kernel flashing is save 4 both locked & unlocked bootloader?? As far as i knw u need an unlocked bootloader to flash an ics rom.
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Nope :O you need it unlocked!
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Awh... my phone says that I cannot unlock bootloader... any free way to do it?
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Nope :O you need it unlocked!
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Really?? Thnx 4 clearing tht up 4 me
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Can anyone tell me if I can flash a costom rom to my r800x with a locked bootloader but rooted and cwm recovery installed thanks
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You can. Just look for the ROMs with locked bootloader instructions.
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You can. Just look for the ROMs with locked bootloader instructions.
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+1 on that, make sure it says for locked bootloaders otherwise, you'll be up **** creek w/o a paddle lol. Look into getting your bootloader unlocked sometime, it's well worth the $24
Might be too late but make sure the ROMs are for CDMA and not GSM if you're on the R800x. Some have CDMA patches you need to flash.
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Thanks I figured it out
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One of my friend bought a HTC driod incredible 2.Not Verizon one.Problem is it's bootloder is LOCKED.Could anyone please tell me or lead me how to unlock it/flash another boot?orCan i unlock it via HTCDev site?
Edit- i've attached an img
TIA
I would start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28290166
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rabbid10 said:
I would start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28290166
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thanks for ur direction but i read it before & im just worried about LOCKED bootloder.I just can't find anything about it
Getting S-OFF is equivalent to unlocking the bootloader.
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rabbid10 said:
Getting S-OFF is equivalent to unlocking the bootloader.
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so LOCKED bootloader won't be affect on getting s-off,right?
crazykas said:
so LOCKED bootloader won't be affect on getting s-off,right?
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Locked is S-On if I'm not mistaken. Unlocked is S-Off.
antoniodz95 said:
Locked is S-On if I'm not mistaken. Unlocked is S-Off.
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Noop it is not.See the attachment bro..ahh..im afraid coz this is not my phone to take the risk..
crazykas said:
Noop it is not.See the attachment bro..ahh..im afraid coz this is not my phone to take the risk..
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I get your uneasiness, but in the simplest terms, if the bootloader is S-ON and not HTCDev unlocked, it is locked.
You can unlock the bootloader from the HTCDev website, but there are caveats for flashing custom ROMs, namely that the boot.img file needs to be extracted from the ROM and flashed separately using fastboot.
The easier approach is to use the methods outlined to gain S-OFF. This gives you more control not only to flash custom ROMs, but also unsigned radios.
I tried it both ways (HTCDev and S-OFF). I'm much happier being S-OFF.
This ^^^
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rabbid10 said:
I get your uneasiness, but in the simplest terms, if the bootloader is S-ON and not HTCDev unlocked, it is locked.
You can unlock the bootloader from the HTCDev website, but there are caveats for flashing custom ROMs, namely that the boot.img file needs to be extracted from the ROM and flashed separately using fastboot.
The easier approach is to use the methods outlined to gain S-OFF. This gives you more control not only to flash custom ROMs, but also unsigned radios.
I tried it both ways (HTCDev and S-OFF). I'm much happier being S-OFF.
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thanks alot..Im gonna do it...
Yeah my dinc was HTC unlocked I hated it. Went S off n now I gotta attend flashoholics anonymous. My girls Vivid in still S on n I gate putting new things on her phone. S off flash n get done with what u getta do.
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