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Xperia Neo Unlock Bootloader warranty

Hello! If i unlock my bootloader on my xperia neo and then lock it again will i lose my warranty?(i want to root my phone and seems that OTA update is not working so i want to try the method wich implies unlocking the bootloader)Thanks in advance!

Yes you will, unlocking bootloader deletes DRM certificates so even if you relock, sony will be able to tell i beleve the payed method of bootloader unlock does not delete the certificates though
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Hello.
To root your phone you just have to downgrade to a 2.3.2 rom with wotanclient, root with gingerbreak and do an OTA update (no danger during the update as long as your bootloader is locked)

AndroHero said:
Yes you will, unlocking bootloader deletes DRM certificates so even if you relock, sony will be able to tell i beleve the payed method of bootloader unlock does not delete the certificates though
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Is DRM keys the only big issue? If so, I can see that that can be worked around. I asked Sony about this today and they said that a lot of issues they see with their phones are as a result of modding, so if the BL is unlocked, you lose your warranty. I don't want to ruin a 2 year warranty on new phone. Yet, as Doomlord pointed out, Sony offered users to test the ICS which involved BL unlock...I'm confused.

[Q] Arc Root

Well It looks as if I Cant remove unnecessary apps on my Arc without rooting.
But here is something i wanted to ask before I go ahead with doing That
Q1) Is it necessary to Unlock My Boot Loader for Rooting or Rooting can occur without Unlocking it aswell?
I mean that I have read rooting without unlocking it but will it be the same locked or unlocked?
Q2)Unlocking My Boot loader means a 100% surety that my warranty will be Nulled right? (I Live in India, Rules don't differ here or in UK does it?)
Q3) If I have Rooted and NOT Unlocked my Boot Loader, Can I still update my Phone software through SE PC Companion? And Is my Warranty Still Safe?
Because I read that ICS will be available for Arc in the first quarter next year so I want to update my phone using SE PCC and NOT by flashing even though I know the pro's of flashing
Thank You so Much!

SS4Serebii said:
Well It looks as if I Cant remove unnecessary apps on my Arc without rooting.
But here is something i wanted to ask before I go ahead with doing That
Q1) Is it necessary to Unlock My Boot Loader for Rooting or Rooting can occur without Unlocking it aswell?
I mean that I have read rooting without unlocking it but will it be the same locked or unlocked?
Q2)Unlocking My Boot loader means a 100% surety that my warranty will be Nulled right? (I Live in India, Rules don't differ here or in UK does it?)
Q3) If I have Rooted and NOT Unlocked my Boot Loader, Can I still update my Phone software through SE PC Companion? And Is my Warranty Still Safe?
Because I read that ICS will be available for Arc in the first quarter next year so I want to update my phone using SE PCC and NOT by flashing even though I know the pro's of flashing
Thank You so Much!
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1. No you dont have to unlock BL to root your arc search for doomlords easy rooting toolkit
2. As far as I know yes
3. Yes you can still update with SE PC companion but I think updating via PC companion removes root. And your waranty is safe

You can use zegrush to root without unlocking bootloader. I live in India too. U can still update after rooting but not after unlocking. Rules apply everywhere.
Xperia Arc (rooted)

Thank you sooooo Much!!!
One more question
@Tatit1011- in reply to ur question 1, are dere any pros/cons of rooting after unlocking BL and. Rooting without unlocking it??
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If you unlock your bootloader you CAN: flash custom roms, kernels(for overclock), and generally anything.
You CAN'T: upgrade via se, either pc or ota via the phone. Plus drm is lost, as is your warranty, but you can re-lock it
Generally, if all you want to do is remove system apps and use apps like titanium backup, root explorer etc then just root. If you want to try custom roms(there's only one you can flash over stock kernel, I think) then unlock the bootloader.
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Rooting

OK, I updated My Arc to a .62 Latest Firmware via SE PC Companion.
Can you tell me how to root it now?
There are options available right?
I have a Locked Boot Loader and Dont wanna unlock it.
Thanks Alot!

it aint possible without an unlock. Get a pro to unlock it for you. Costs about 15 quid warranty and drm remains intact.

Downgrade to .42 or .58 firmware with Flashtool and root it using the zergRush exploit.

@somedude67 - My DRM can be saved even after unlocking my bootloader??
How??
Any free way?

SS4Serebii said:
@somedude67 - My DRM can be saved even after unlocking my bootloader??
How??
Any free way?
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No, there's no free way, contact e.g Jinx13.

Hello, I'm new here, with a new xperia arc.
I have .42 firmware and I want to root, but i have a question about it.
My phone is stock, locked bootloader, untouched...plain stock; If I root with doomlord rootkit I void warranty or it's safe?
I've seen that it is a un-rooting kit there, but it works well in case i want to unroot?
And if I root now, and update via pc companion the future ICS 4.0, it will be ok with the phone and all right?
I just want to root but not to void my warranty, or unlock the bootloader, or to flash another firmware or system.
Thanks in advanced

It won't void the warranty - but not 100% sure as I don't really about warranty
And yes, you can update to 4.0 later
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Thanks, I still have 2 years of warranty and i just want to be safe

So, can someone confirms that this tool Xperia 2011 Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0](zergRush Exploit)( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350 ) don't unlock the bootloader and don't change the phone except giving root privileges? As I said, I want this for the warranty and stability of the phone
(had bad experiences with my former LG GW620 phone last year :-<)
Thank you again

How do I relock my bootloader(warranty etc..)?

hello people,
like my title says
i want to relock my bootloader , I unlocked it over sony ericsson site.. now i wat to relock for warranty.. Any possibilietes thanks!

TigerStyleZ said:
hello people,
like my title says
i want to relock my bootloader , I unlocked it over sony ericsson site.. now i wat to relock for warranty.. Any possibilietes thanks!
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Your warranty will still be void. Remember you entering your IMEI number?...Yep, logged by Sony

Thank you for your quick response - is there any way i can unlock my bootloader without sony? so I can relock and they dont notice it? (other xperia play)

TigerStyleZ said:
Thank you for your quick response - is there any way i can unlock my bootloader without sony? so I can relock and they dont notice it? (other xperia play)
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Theres a user called Alejandrissimo (not sure of the spelling) who for $24 can unlock your Play remotely. Its non-profit for him as well.
Theres a few other ways to do it as well that I cannot remember.
In all fairness however, the large majority of issues with the Play can be sorted with a reset to stock firmware or just a couple of tools on eBay. Its a hardy little beast is the Play so I wouldnt worry about warranty
Ive had issues with my USB not working, phone not charging, drivers not installing, touch input screwing up etc...Solved with a firmware flash or SEUS repair
Sony shoulda called it the Sony Ericsson Xperia Honeybadger

Haha, thanks Honeybadger - nice nickname I found a way to relock, someone uploaded a ftf file. But now I am searching another way for unlocking - witout paying.. but thanks for your kind and fast help!!

If you still want to you can relock your bootloader by following this guide posted by Blagus http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334 Although you may relock your bootloader your warranty will be void and your DRM keys will still be lost

[LT18i] unlock bootloader without losing DRM ?

I did search the forum, and found methods for Arc, but none for the Arc S.
Is there any way ?
Also what are the disadvantages of losing DRM? Read somewhere TrackID and Timescape won't work. I can live with that. Anything more ?

timescape work fine in my lt18i with an unlocked bootloader

They use the same methods.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634

Really good guide,I've learnt alot of good new things,appreciate the time and effort you've put into it.
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As i know you can't unlock your bootloader at the moment without lose the DRMs.
Use the offical way.

You can unlock bootloader without loosing drm via testpoint paid service with setools
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What are the disadvantages of losing DRM ?

eliksir said:
What are the disadvantages of losing DRM ?
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You lose the ability to use things like Trackid

Read from somewhere, that test point method is not supported on Arc S, but is supported on Arc. Someone tell me more.

cuese3 said:
As i know you can't unlock your bootloader at the moment without lose the DRMs.
Use the offical way.
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Official method only works for generic, unbranded phones. If your phone was purchased through a carrier, its bootloader cannot be unlocked.
zolaisugly said:
You can unlock bootloader without loosing drm via testpoint paid service with setools
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SETool1 doesn't support the arc s (LT18i), only SETool2 which requires hardware and paid credits.
Frequently Asked Questions about the bootloader:

In short, with the available methods, i'll lose DRM on my LT18i if i unlock the bootloader, right ?