Hi all,
I know, usual question, but in the configuration menu thing, it shows everything as zero, and says "Bootloader unlock allowed - yes"
I bought it new from a store, and it doesn't have any operator branding on it if that helps.
Your bootloader is locked until you unlock it. The phone does not come with the bootloader already unlocked unless you buy it second hand.
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question i go to check if bootloader is unlocked it says nothing not yes or no??? stumped on this i have a xperia play 800at phone is sim unlocked too
If you have phone off, and hold on to either "back" or "search"(i cant remember which) and you plug in USB to computer and get blue light your bootloader is unlocked. I think its the "search" button, but I know the other button gives a greenlight and is fastboot mode where the blue light is flash mode.
Ios suckkss.
cyrusalmighty said:
If you have phone off, and hold on to either "back" or "search"(i cant remember which) and you plug in USB to computer and get blue light your bootloader is unlocked. I think its the "search" button, but I know the other button gives a greenlight and is fastboot mode where the blue light is flash mode.
Ios suckkss.
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Other way around, flashmode (back) is green light. Fastboot (search) is blue light
jacklebott said:
Other way around, flashmode (back) is green light. Fastboot (search) is blue light
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y i can see the green and blue light
but are you sure it mean it is unlocked? If u are right it would be shocking since i didn't want to unlock my BL.
But I just rooted with SuperOneClick. And as far as I read it shouldn't touch the BL?
and: Fastboot is not = unlocked
Fastboot jst gives you the ability to unlock
Actually, if your light is blue it means you have access to Fastboot, so you can unlock your bootloader with that tool (which is free of charge). Unlocking it or not is up to you.
kool ill give that a try and see what happens you guys are the best thanks
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ok i tried that and all i got was a flash of blue by holding the search button while phone was off is that correct or is that wrong?
sportstj11 said:
kool ill give that a try and see what happens you guys are the best thanks
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ok i tried that and all i got was a flash of blue by holding the search button while phone was off is that correct or is that wrong?
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if u want to know if you device CAN BE unlcoked - just follow the sony instrucktions
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instruction
just type the given numbers in the phone and follow service menu
But still my questions is - how can we see wether its unlocked yet?
All the above is just about the ABILITY to unlock and not the actualy state.
If you unlocked it, then its unlocked if you didn't then its not.
If you have a second hand phone or something then try flashing a custom kernel if its not unlocked it will fail. That's the only way I would know of to check.
Sent from my R800i using XDA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087&page=53
download the attached zip extract and run the s1 identify tool
click the link above and read the thread its from the x10 forum but the tool supports xperia play to
If your bootloader is unlocked...the stock TrackID app will not work until u update it....if it gives an error then 90% chance ur bootloader is unlocked...
there is only one by which you can check wether your bootlader is unlock or not
this is only for sony mobiles
SEUS update,if the bootloader is unlocked you cant update through SEUS and vice versa.
bootloader question.
Sorry if this question has been asked i could not find anything in the search. I tried to root my xperia s a few days ago. i got the bootloader unloacked properly but i messed up the rooting part. After about 2 days of blindly faffing about i successfully re-flashed GB. Does doing this re-lock the bootloader? Is there an easy way of finding out? Cheers guys. There was alot of fumbling about trying to flash completely the wrong thing as i'm totally new to this phone!
Reflashing GB doesn't relock the bootloader. If you want to do that you'll have to flash it back with a file, this a thread to do that somewhere
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I root my ics in xpria p and in rooting I flash a kernel .544 and reflash .54
is that mean that I have an unlocked bootlaoder ?
If I has it will gone if I upgrade to jelly bean
Arafeh94 said:
I root my ics in xpria p and in rooting I flash a kernel .544 and reflash .54
is that mean that I have an unlocked bootlaoder ?
If I has it will gone if I upgrade to jelly bean
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No, and there is no official jelly bean.
Please learn to spell check, xperia p or xperia play?
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2
man where you live?
The rom is from 24/4/2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Arafeh94 said:
man where you live?
The rom is from 24/4/2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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There is no official jelly bean for xperia play so stop arguing about it please if you mean xperia p your in the wrong forun
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)
try update using OTA
if you're brick that mean you're bootloader is unlocked
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Taken from [Tutorial] Xperia S/P/U/Sola Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking and modified slightly for the ion. I take no credit for this tutorial.
Quick tutorial for unlocking & relocking the bootloader of the Xperia ion.
This is the official way to unlock bootloader
Warning!
This procedure will wipe the /data partition of your phone, so you will loose all ur stored data, settings. SDCARD will NOT BE WIPED!!!
DRM keys WILL be lost forever
Why should I unlock the bootloader?
You can flash custom ROMs/Kernels.
You don't need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader you can always ROOT your device.
SE/Sony gives sneak-peaks/preview builds of latest OS which requires unlocked bootloaders, as they did with Xperia 2011 line (they had ICS alpha/beta), so who knows may be SE/Sony may give early builds of ICS (JellyBean???)
Most of this is taken from lollylost100's his tutorial from ARC thread (all credits for that concise tutorial go to him, i have elaborated on a few things and added device specific changes)
[ Before we begin unlocking bootloader ]
Get the IMEI code for your device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
Download the fastboot package with usb drivers (alternate drivers if the ones in package dont work)
Make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
Power down your phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
Once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device
[ how to unlock ] (official way)
Go to: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and read everything!
At the bottom click 'Start Unlocking the Bootloader'
First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the phone dial pad and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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After you have verified that you can unlock bootloader, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Continue"
You will get "Are you sure prompt" accept it by clicking "yes i am sure" (i assume that you have read an understood it)
Then accept the "legal terms"
Finally you will get a "Create Unlock request" page, enter your IMEI (sometimes the last digit needs to be removed for this to work), name and email address
You should now receive your unique unlock key, its displayed on screen, SAVE THIS KEY SAFELY
Extract fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open fastboot folder
Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder
Select 'Open command window here'
Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold Volume UP button and plug in USB Cable) [make sure drivers are installed as explained above)
In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If a value is returned (it will return 0.5), it means the phone is correctly connected
Type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and replace KEY with the key which you received earlier.
Your device should now be bootloader unlocked
If this tutorial is too much for you then itskapil wrote a step-by-step guide (and recorded a video also):
-Instructions: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to...-play-neo-pro/
-Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
(the above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia ion)
Info on Relocking bootloader is in next post
Relocking bootloader
RELOCKING BOOTLOADER WILL ALLOW YOU TO GET NEWEST UPDATES & REPAIR DEVICE USING SEUS/PCC
Before we begin relocking the bootloader make sure that u have flashtool download & installed
You can get the latest version of FlashTool from:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Download link is under "Installation" tab
If you have not use FlashTool before read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526866
Download this FTF:
Xperia ion -> LT28-ION_Relock_bootloader_Dogsly-TEST.ftf // Mirror 1
Flash this FTF via FlashTool:
When it says enter flashmode, power down device and keeping VOLUME DOWN button pressed connect usb cable to phone, the device will now enter flashmode (green LED)
After this file is flashed reboot phone
Bootloader will now be relocked!!!
Incase device doesn't boot DO NOT PANIC... You can flash stock firmware FTF anytime to get back to stock ROM
P.S.: there is no official way to relock bootloader
So because my phone says I can't unlock the bootloader, does that mean I can never unlock the bootloader? Or do I have to wait to be able to root it first?
PS: I got my ion from Best Buy so is that why? Will I ever be able to unlock the BL ? I've rooted and unlocked my x10, back in the old days lol but I'm just wondering if there's any difference with getting a phone from at&t directly or from the sony store and best buy.
Auggy99 said:
So because my phone says I can't unlock the bootloader, does that mean I can never unlock the bootloader? Or do I have to wait to be able to root it first?
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Have to wait to see if another way to unlock the bootloader is discovered. Root and unlocking the bootloader are two different things that accomplish or allow different things you can do on the phone.
IE rooting allows you to uninstall system apps & bloatware, backup apps/data, make changes to build.prop etc. Unlocking the bootloader will give you access to fastboot so you can flash custom roms/kernels and other images such as a pre-rooted system image to gain root.
I wonder. If we can not unlock the bootloader for some LT28at, why is there a key to unlock it? I did the Sony bootloader unlock for fun and apparently they have a key for my LT28at even though it says bootloader unlock is not allowed.
Bach415 said:
I wonder. If we can not unlock the bootloader for some LT28at, why is there a key to unlock it? I did the Sony bootloader unlock for fun and apparently they have a key for my LT28at even though it says bootloader unlock is not allowed.
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You can unlock bootloader on the LT28i and, accordingly, there is a file to be relock bootloader LT28i
dogsly said:
You can unlock bootloader on the LT28i and, accordingly, there is a file to be relock bootloader LT28i
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I understand that works for lt28i but I'm referring to lt28at the us model of the ion and why there is a bootlloader unlock code when we can't unlock it.
see if it works
Has anyone with an ion that has
Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes
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tried to unlock it via the sony site and if you did and it was successful have you tried to relock it using the file linked above? Would be nice to know if that works.
Possible fix?
If the LT28i can be unlocked, what if we flash the international firmware on our LT28at's and then do the LT28i method? Maybe a stupid question but this is the first phone I've had that's a challenge to do stuff like unlocking and rooting. My last phone (HTC Aria) was extremely easy.
SU1CiDE said:
If the LT28i can be unlocked, what if we flash the international firmware on our LT28at's and then do the LT28i method? Maybe a stupid question but this is the first phone I've had that's a challenge to do stuff like unlocking and rooting. My last phone (HTC Aria) was extremely easy.
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Flashing firmwares does not change the ability to unlock the bootloader.
Spectre51 said:
Flashing firmwares does not change the ability to unlock the bootloader.
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Kinda figured that
I tried to relock the bootloader. The flash pass but the phone can't turn on after that.
*I reflash the stock kernel again and the phone can power on now.
So here is the result, once you relock bootloader, you need to flash back the stock kernel in other to turn on the phone. Hopefully this will help those people who got stuck after relock bootloader.
Hello guys
I was just wondering, if bootloader unlock or flashing cutom kernel will allow to use sim cards from other mobile operators (European for ex.) ?
I have an ability to buy this device in us through my friend. but Im interested if I would be able to use it in Europe I was thinking of buying xperia p or s, but they dont have microsd card support.
Im not interested in using LTE networks. Just common 2g.
I planning to use it like a second android device as a multimedia player instead of my galaxy s wifi5.0. (because of good sound quality and other features).
Thanx a lot for responses
Assyle said:
Hello guys
I was just wondering, if bootloader unlock or flashing cutom kernel will allow to use sim cards from other mobile operators (European for ex.) ?
I have an ability to buy this device in us through my friend. but Im interested if I would be able to use it in Europe I was thinking of buying xperia p or s, but they dont have microsd card support.
Im not interested in using LTE networks. Just common 2g.
I planning to use it like a second android device as a multimedia player instead of my galaxy s wifi5.0. (because of good sound quality and other features).
Thanx a lot for responses
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No. You can't unlock the bootloader of the lt28at and you can't sim unlock it either. Best bet is get an international version not one from the US.
Sent from my LT28at using Tapatalk 2
Spectre51 said:
No. You can't unlock the bootloader of the lt28at and you can't sim unlock it either. Best bet is get an international version not one from the US.
Sent from my LT28at using Tapatalk 2
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ok. thanx
probably wait for Xperia acro S... probably will be sold in europe in nearest future.
Drivers aren't working for my device. The alternative drivers link isn't working. Can someone please upload the alternative drivers. Thank you.:good:
i'm sorry if it was mentioned, but i didn't find . is there a way to unlock the carrier already for lt28at ? i don't mind losing the lte.
apkraven said:
i'm sorry if it was mentioned, but i didn't find . is there a way to unlock the carrier already for lt28at ? i don't mind losing the lte.
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I think you can switch the rom to international version but it will still be bootloader locked. Not sure about carrier
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion
apkraven said:
i'm sorry if it was mentioned, but i didn't find . is there a way to unlock the carrier already for lt28at ? i don't mind losing the lte.
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Read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761578
Sent from my LT22i using Tapatalk 2
HEllo,
Can I boot into fastmode if my xperia has an unlockable bootloader?
Thank you
rjpcardoso said:
HEllo,
Can I boot into fastmode if my xperia has an unlockable bootloader?
Thank you
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Can. Turn-off phone, then press and hold "Menu" button. Connect phone to computer. The LED will turn to blue color. Now, it is in fastboot mode.
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hyper200 said:
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If you have nothing to say then don't post.
pc-ox said:
Can. Turn-off phone, then press and hold "Menu" button. Connect phone to computer. The LED will turn to blue color. Now, it is in fastboot mode.
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are you sure about this? I don't seem to be able to.
BernardoCalhanas said:
are you sure about this? I don't seem to be able to.
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Then your bootloader isn't unlocked.
Keypad, type in *#*#7378423#*#*, Service Info, Configuration
If you see this
Code:
Bootloader unlocked: Yes
or this
Code:
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
then you can enter fastboot mode.
If you see this
Code:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
then you can not enter fastboot.
Anymore questions?
Fastboot problem!
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Someguyfromhell said:
Keypad, type in *#*#7378423#*#*, Service Info, Configuration
If you see this
Code:
Bootloader unlocked: Yes
or this
Code:
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
then you can enter fastboot mode.
If you see this
Code:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
then you can not enter fastboot.
Anymore questions?
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hello,
i m using xperia arc s and having Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
in flashtool 0.9.10.1 i flash my device completely, then i attach a phone for fastboot,
everything going right, but when i click Lighting ICON => fastboot => OK nothing happen
need your help urgent
thanks in advance
You have to make sure that your phone has unlocked bootloader, if it says "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" it doesn't mean your phone is unlocked, it only tells you that it can be unlocked.
If you have TrackID, try to play it, if it can be played, then the bootloader is still locked.
For unlocking, try the link below. And don't forget to thank them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
I hope it help, Cheers
Bagne said:
You have to make sure that your phone has unlocked bootloader, if it says "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" it doesn't mean your phone is unlocked, it only tells you that it can be unlocked.
If you have TrackID, try to play it, if it can be played, then the bootloader is still locked.
For unlocking, try the link below. And don't forget to thank them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
I hope it help, Cheers
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Thanks bro,
But, i found that Xperia Ultimate HD can also install on Locked Boot loader
You can find it in Developer's Page
Q 16: Can I install this ROM on locked bootloader?
Yes. You can without Problems.
I use flash tool 0.9.10.1 & LuPus Kerenl
need help
er.mayankpatel said:
hello,
i m using xperia arc s and having Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
in flashtool 0.9.10.1 i flash my device completely, then i attach a phone for fastboot,
everything going right, but when i click Lighting ICON => fastboot => OK nothing happen
need your help urgent
thanks in advance
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Put your phone into fastboot mode first (turn off your phone, hold down menu button and then connect the USB cable, blue LED shall light on).
Bagne said:
You have to make sure that your phone has unlocked bootloader, if it says "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" it doesn't mean your phone is unlocked, it only tells you that it can be unlocked.
If you have TrackID, try to play it, if it can be played, then the bootloader is still locked.
For unlocking, try the link below. And don't forget to thank them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
I hope it help, Cheers
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Only original TrackID, provided with phone. The one from Play Store works with unlocked bootloader aswell.
Bagne said:
You have to make sure that your phone has unlocked bootloader, if it says "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" it doesn't mean your phone is unlocked, it only tells you that it can be unlocked.
If you have TrackID, try to play it, if it can be played, then the bootloader is still locked.
For unlocking, try the link below. And don't forget to thank them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
I hope it help, Cheers
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Thanks For the Reply,
But, i want to flash my phone with XPERIA Ultimate HD, and on the Developer's page someone ask the question
Q 16: Can I install this ROM on locked bootloader?
Yes. You can without Problems.
if Yes, then how can i do this???????????
Please help, i just love this ROM
er.mayankpatel said:
Thanks For the Reply,
But, i want to flash my phone with XPERIA Ultimate HD, and on the Developer's page someone ask the question
Q 16: Can I install this ROM on locked bootloader?
Yes. You can without Problems.
if Yes, then how can i do this???????????
Please help, i just love this ROM
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Just DON'T install it. My Xperia Arc s is locked bootloader and i tried to install Ultimate HD Rom twice, but no hope after installation Sony logo stucks!
first time i solved it by using Update Service.
second time (NOW) still on Sony logo and Update Service isn't working, it says "You already have the latest software installed"
so for now I'm searching for a way to fix it
dark-shadow93 said:
Just DON'T install it. My Xperia Arc s is locked bootloader and i tried to install Ultimate HD Rom twice, but no hope after installation Sony logo stucks!
first time i solved it by using Update Service.
second time (NOW) still on Sony logo and Update Service isn't working, it says "You already have the latest software installed"
so for now I'm searching for a way to fix it
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Thanks dear,
I think it happen due to you have not unlock the bootloader
the same thing done with me,
now i am trying to unlock my bootloader
Use this link :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
After try this, Please tell me how can you do this????
Thanks in Advance
Someguyfromhell said:
Put your phone into fastboot mode first (turn off your phone, hold down menu button and then connect the USB cable, blue LED shall light on).
Only original TrackID, provided with phone. The one from Play Store works with unlocked bootloader aswell.
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Thanks For your reply,
I do the same what you tell, after putting my phone in fast boot then i do the things in Flashtool.
But nothing hapen
Please advice, what to do
er.mayankpatel said:
Thanks dear,
I think it happen due to you have not unlock the bootloader
the same thing done with me,
now i am trying to unlock my bootloader
Use this link :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
After try this, Please tell me how can you do this????
Thanks in Advance
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Just SOLVED IT! :laugh:
I flashed stock firmware using flash tool
stock firmware link by a member in the forum: http://www.mediafire.com/?rhr59r4o6oarnfx
then::
1. rooted the device
2. installed CWM
3. wiped everything
4. installed UHD and choosing just one app to install
5. unticked reboot
6. wiped Dalvik Cache ONLY
7. reboot device from CWM
8. Enjoyed UHD
UHD is stock based so it will work on locked boot loader, if it doesnt then you're doing something wrongly.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
tangosierra_ said:
UHD is stock based so it will work on locked boot loader, if it doesnt then you're doing something wrongly.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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Not necessarily! choosing to install all the apps in the AROMA Installer causes sticking on Sony logo in locked bootloaders.
tangosierra_ said:
UHD is stock based so it will work on locked boot loader, if it doesnt then you're doing something wrongly.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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Thanks,
But, i flash my device with the following FTF file LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf
If the problem comes due to this file, then which one is suitable for my ARC S ????
Please reply
I followed The CM9 wiki page on how to unlock boot loader got everything installed but when I go to my phone to put it into fast boot mode every time I hold the search button and connect my USB all that happens is it just charges and doesn't do anything else anyone know a solution?, also I have just recently Flashed it with a Generic UK FTF file that I found on here would this be a problem? if so anyone know a fix? my sim card doesn't work in my phone either, it always says unable to register on Vodafone UK. I need this phone otherwise I have to go back to one of my **** phones :crying::crying::crying::crying:
110ydy said:
I followed The CM9 wiki page on how to unlock boot loader got everything installed but when I go to my phone to put it into fast boot mode every time I hold the search button and connect my USB all that happens is it just charges and doesn't do anything else anyone know a solution?, also I have just recently Flashed it with a Generic UK FTF file that I found on here would this be a problem? if so anyone know a fix? my sim card doesn't work in my phone either, it always says unable to register on Vodafone UK. I need this phone otherwise I have to go back to one of my **** phones :crying::crying::crying::crying:
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I'll do my best to help you, but we're going to need more information.
1) What Model of the phone do you have?
2) Are you absolutely sure that you unlocked the bootloader correctly?
3) Have you tried searching for and flashing the basebands for your model?
4) Can you link to the .ftf files and the CM9 wiki page for our access to be quicker?
And protip for the future: Include as much information and as many resources as you can about the problem. We can't solve insanely vague problems.
DeusJZ said:
I'll do my best to help you, but we're going to need more information.
1) What Model of the phone do you have?
2) Are you absolutely sure that you unlocked the bootloader correctly?
3) Have you tried searching for and flashing the basebands for your model?
4) Can you link to the .ftf files and the CM9 wiki page for our access to be quicker?
And protip for the future: Include as much information and as many resources as you can about the problem. We can't solve insanely vague problems.
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Model is R800i, Yeah I unlocked the boot-loader correctly I done it before when I had CM9, Bit of a noob so I haven't flashed any baseband for my model ill have a search for them now and report back. The FTF file was a 2.3.3 generic UK file found in this forum.
I have read posts about that. And it seams like the only way to reunlock is is to go with the paid method of unlocking... sorry
Sent from my Xperia Play using Tapatalk 2
110ydy said:
I followed The CM9 wiki page on how to unlock boot loader got everything installed but when I go to my phone to put it into fast boot mode every time I hold the search button and connect my USB all that happens is it just charges and doesn't do anything else anyone know a solution?, also I have just recently Flashed it with a Generic UK FTF file that I found on here would this be a problem? if so anyone know a fix? my sim card doesn't work in my phone either, it always says unable to register on Vodafone UK. I need this phone otherwise I have to go back to one of my **** phones :crying::crying::crying::crying:
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sounds like you need the fastboot drivers installed... can you use flashtool? have you checked if it did indeed unlock your bootloader?
Sent from my R800x
Lordomn said:
sounds like you need the fastboot drivers installed... can you use flashtool? have you checked if it did indeed unlock your bootloader?
Sent from my R800x
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Yeah I have Flash tool and I've installed all the drivers that are necessary the xperia play and flash mode and fast boot drivers. I'm pretty sure i did lock it I used Blagus' boot loader lock FTF file.
Update:
Just installed CWM and found a back up just installing it see if that will make a difference wish me luck
Now it's stuck in a boot loop .
Sent from my Play using xda premium connect phone via flash mode flash .58 enhanced from this forum
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Search for s1 tool will tell you if boot loader is unlocked
Successfully unlocked my bootloader this afternoon on my Verizon r800x. :good:
After rebooting, I stupidly accepted the OTA update, apparently didn't pay attention to the warnings from the Sony website. :silly:
Now I've got a nice brick.
My phone won't boot.
I can't get back into fastboot by holding the search button.
I CAN get into flashtool, but reflashing the stock FTF doesn't seem to help the situation
Any suggestions?
try unlocking again/downloading fastboot drivers? Sorry if this doesn't help, I don't know too much.
I appreciate the suggestion, but like I said, can't get in to fastboot mode on the phone itself. Don't get the blue LED. Wouldn't think that would have anything to do with drivers; Windows doesn't even acknowledge a device being plugged in while I hold the search button, but as soon as I let go, I get the GREEN LED and I can use flashtool.
thebrownshow said:
I appreciate the suggestion, but like I said, can't get in to fastboot mode on the phone itself. Don't get the blue LED. Wouldn't think that would have anything to do with drivers; Windows doesn't even acknowledge a device being plugged in while I hold the search button, but as soon as I let go, I get the GREEN LED and I can use flashtool.
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It doesnt matter if the xperia play drivers are installed on your pc. If the blue light doesnt turn on when your powering your R800x your fastboot is disabled. That means your bootloader is still locked.
chery2k said:
It doesnt matter if the xperia play drivers are installed on your pc. If the blue light should flash when your powering your R800x your fastboot is disabled. That means your bootloader is still locked.
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I appreciate the suggestions, really, I do, but I think you're kinda missing my point here. Whether the bootloader remains locked or not is not the issue at the moment.
The official sony instructions I followed when I unlocked it had me put the device into fastboot mode. It worked great. But now, specifically, step 12 no longer works.
ALSO, my phone won't boot, which is the actual problem I'm having at the moment.
So, my phone won't boot, AND my phone can't connect to fastboot in order to flash a new kernel or whatever else I might need to do to unbrick my phone. The ONLY thing that works right now is flashtool. Flashing the stock Verizon FTF with flashtool did not remedy the situation.
Does anyone know how I can get my phone back up and running?
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I appreciate the suggestions, really, I do, but I think you're kinda missing my point here. Whether the bootloader remains locked or not is not the issue at the moment.
The official sony instructions I followed when I unlocked it had me put the device into fastboot mode. It worked great. But now, specifically, step 12 no longer works.
ALSO, my phone won't boot, which is the actual problem I'm having at the moment.
So, my phone won't boot, AND my phone can't connect to fastboot in order to flash a new kernel or whatever else I might need to do to unbrick my phone. The ONLY thing that works right now is flashtool. Flashing the stock Verizon FTF with flashtool did not remedy the situation.
Does anyone know how I can get my phone back up and running?
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It is not possible to relock your bootloader in most cases, but this may be worth trying. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334 There is a link to an ftf file you can possibly flash to relock the bootloader then reflash back to stock.
If that fails, chances are you have a damaged bootloader and/or TA (trim area) due to the failed update. This link may help you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
Here is another link as well by wedgess, I think he uses the same method as in the link above. They will both most likely log into your computer using team viewer to resolve your suspected TA/bootloader issue. Read the entire thread, but wedgess's post is #27 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957328&page=3 . Good Luck...
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It is not possible to relock your bootloader in most cases, but this may be worth trying. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334 There is a link to an ftf file you can possibly flash to relock the bootloader then reflash back to stock.
If that fails, chances are you have a damaged bootloader and/or TA (trim area) due to the failed update. This link may help you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019
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Your wrong using ftf will not relock your bootloader.
thebrownshow said:
Successfully unlocked my bootloader this afternoon on my Verizon r800x. :good:
After rebooting, I stupidly accepted the OTA update, apparently didn't pay attention to the warnings from the Sony website. :silly:
Now I've got a nice brick.
My phone won't boot.
I can't get back into fastboot by holding the search button.
I CAN get into flashtool, but reflashing the stock FTF doesn't seem to help the situation
Any suggestions?
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Did you back up your trim area? Because you have damaged it and will need a repair contact allejandrissimo about a bootloader and trim area repair... you can contact him at http://unlock-bootloader.com/
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Have you tried flashing a different ftf? I have the R800at, and I couldn't unlock my bootloader until I flashed a generic R800a ftf. I reflashed to the AT&T R800at after the bootloader was unlocked - no problems. Think you could flash an R800i ftf just to get back to a bootable state and then flash the Verizon R800x ftf?
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Your wrong using ftf will not relock your bootloader.
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Yeah, I posted it more for reference than a solution...hoping it may let him know why flashtool can't fix the problem. The problem is most certainly the TA which is why I posted the other links.
Fixed.
I flashed "Xperia 2011 Range_FreeXperial_ALL.ftf" upon the suggestion of alejandrissimo. Rebooted, and in fastboot as I type this.
Thanks to everyone for their input, but the real thanks go to alejandrissimo for the solution.
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Fixed.
I flashed "Xperia 2011 Range_FreeXperial_ALL.ftf" upon the suggestion of alejandrissimo. Rebooted, and in fastboot as I type this.
Thanks to everyone for their input, but the real thanks go to alejandrissimo for the solution.
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What exactly is the firmware like? What does it look like?
Hi Xda I'm currently trying to find out which pay methods will enable fastboot on my currently network locked R800a.
I've seen many threads stating that if I want fastboot I'll need to pay and thats fine but I was just wondering if Wotan server is one of the methods that will work for me.
Here are some of those threads stating I can pay but none point to Wotan as a actually one (from what I can see on wotans site they can Unlock the sim network lock and as a biproduct of that unlock it also unlocks the Boot loader but it doesn't state whether it will enable fast boot on an (R800a) or any others. It seems that on any generic XP unlocking the bootloader is all that's required to enable Fastboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330058 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040779&highlight=enable+fastboot , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330058 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18138850 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497172&highlight=enable+fastboot , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236892&highlight=enable+fastboot
My R800a is currently stock, network locked, unrooted, Bootloader unlock status allowed: no, and under the 12W11manufacturer date (12w09)
In the end I want my phone Network unlocked, rooted, bootloader unlocked with fastboot enabled so I can install CWM and customs roms/kernels the easy way. as opposed to having to find hard to find custom ftf kernels ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187172 )
Anyway if you read through all that thank you for your time and unlike some of those others I will actually post back to this thread if I get any solutions that work for me.
-Scareg
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Hi Xda I'm currently trying to find out which pay methods will enable fastboot on my currently network locked R800a.
I've seen many threads stating that if I want fastboot I'll need to pay and thats fine but I was just wondering if Wotan server is one of the methods that will work for me.
Here are some of those threads stating I can pay but none point to Wotan as a actually one (from what I can see on wotans site they can Unlock the sim network lock and as a biproduct of that unlock it also unlocks the Boot loader but it doesn't state whether it will enable fast boot on an (R800a) or any others. It seems that on any generic XP unlocking the bootloader is all that's required to enable Fastboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330058 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040779&highlight=enable+fastboot , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330058 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18138850 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497172&highlight=enable+fastboot , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236892&highlight=enable+fastboot
My R800a is currently stock, network locked, unrooted, Bootloader unlock status allowed: no, and under the 12W11manufacturer date (12w09)
In the end I want my phone Network unlocked, rooted, bootloader unlocked with fastboot enabled so I can install CWM and customs roms/kernels the easy way. as opposed to having to find hard to find custom ftf kernels ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187172 )
Anyway if you read through all that thank you for your time and unlike some of those others I will actually post back to this thread if I get any solutions that work for me.
-Scareg
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THANK GOD
for this post, I was waiting from a response from the guy who does the BL unlocks and it's been a few days with no response
I used wontanserver and it was a breeze, paid $10 US and thats it. Go for it
JaY iZz BaKk said:
THANK GOD
for this post, I was waiting from a response from the guy who does the BL unlocks and it's been a few days with no response
I used wontanserver and it was a breeze, paid $10 US and thats it. Go for it
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Awesome but just to double check you have a Sim locked Telephone company branded phone that was network locked that had it's bootloader status as Bootloader Unlock Status: No and after using Wotan server you were able to go into fastboot mode?
Could you let me know what your phone model is?
if so awesome I hope to do it tonight it's just that Unlock bootloader (can't post website) guy (some Xda member) promises to unlock fastboot
but Wotan doesn't. I emailed wotan yesterday but they're repsonse wasn't particulary helpful (I was asking a lot of other things too so maybe that's why they missed that one.) I'll post their responses here when I get the next one.
Anyway thanks for the response and glad my post helped.
hmm good call im not sure if it enables fastboot....but It does say bootloader unlocked
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I have an unbranded R800i
JaY iZz BaKk said:
hmm good call im not sure if it enables fastboot....but It does say bootloader unlocked
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I have an unbranded R800i
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Well bummer wotan should probs reply tomorrow so I'll post their response here.
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Well bummer wotan should probs reply tomorrow so I'll post their response here.
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Heres are my messages with wotan server and their responses.
"Hi Wotanserver,
I have an R800a and after digging through countless XDA posts I was unable
to confirm whether Wotan server would work for me.
I have an R800a
Unrooted, Bootloader still locked, and Sim network locked.
Rooting Status:
Bootloader Unlock allowed: No (not to sure if this is super important or
not)
Manufacturer date 12W09 (manufactured before 12W11)
Locked to telstra (australia)
I would like to unlock the bootloader so I can run custom roms. I would
also like to Unlock the Sim network lock so I can use it off telstra. And i
would like to be able to use fastboot mode on my phone so i can install
custom roms through that method.
Is it possible to do all of this after using your "Network Unlocking Sony
Ericsson Xperia PLAY by USB" package?
If not what can I get done?
After this is done will I still need to run the official sony bootload
unlocker or not?
and when I end up purchasing this am I doing this by myself or is there
some one assisting me through vnc server like some other services I've seen?
Can't wait to hear from you
-ScaregDearimasu "
Wotan Server; said:
Hello,
Your phone should be compatible with our service.
The unlocking service unlocks the network and the bootloader.
Official updates are disabled after unlock.
You just need to install and run X_Unlock_Tool_Setup_Wotan.exe
There's a detailed video guide included directly in the unlocking tool.
Kind regards,
Tomas
WotanServer
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" Hi Tomas,
but will it enable Fastboot mode on my phone through your method? seems
like it's difficult to unlock fastboot on the (branded phones with unlock
mode allowed: no ) r800a
Hope to hear back from you soon so I can use your tool.
-Scaregdearimasu "
WotanServer; said:
Hello,
Yes, when the bootloader is unlocked, the Fastboot is enabled.
Kind regards,
Tomas
WotanServer
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Well cool guess I'll give it a go then. Will post back with results.
now that I think about it I did flash a recovery via fastboot yesterday so yes It does unlock that too LOL
JaY iZz BaKk said:
now that I think about it I did flash a recovery via fastboot yesterday so yes It does unlock that too LOL
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Just used wotanserver and Success!
No longer Network locked
Device can go into Fastboot (blue led when plugging usb and holding Search button)
Device can go into Flash mode Green led (hold Back button plug in usb)
Rooting Status BootLoader Unlock allowed: Yes
Awesome
so glad that worked now to read tons more Xda threads for find good kernel and rom combos for the R800a. Working on the XP is much more complicated then the standard Cm9 install for touchpad! whew...