Unlock an unlockable boot loader... - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
first of all, sorry for my bad english, i'm french.
I try to install the last Cyanogen Mod (CM 9) on my Xperia Play (classic, not 4G) but unlock the bootloader is not allowed ("bootloader unlock allowed: NO"). Does it exist an solution to unlock the boot loader without paying anything (I don't have any money this days...) ?
Thank

There's no free lunch mate.
www.unlock-bootloader.com
Cost 24 USD. Many people said it's the best $24 they'd spent. Safe and easy.
Sent from my awesome Xperia Play

Thank but I don't have $24.
Any other solution anyone ? Free if possible, or less than $10 because I don't have a lot of money...
Thank you

Shokuboo said:
Thank but I don't have $24.
Any other solution anyone ? Free if possible, or less than $10 because I don't have a lot of money...
Thank you
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That is the only way to unlock your bootloader. I did it and it was a quick and painless process. I understand if you don't have the money but that's your only solution.

game_guy said:
That is the only way to unlock your bootloader. I did it and it was a quick and painless process. I understand if you don't have the money but that's your only solution.
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Ok Thank, I keep my old 2.3.4 so
Thanks anyway

Shokuboo said:
Ok Thank, I keep my old 2.3.4 so
Thanks anyway
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you can install some version of ICS using the "neo kernel" i think.

$24 is the easiest way,
unlocked mine within 10 minutes

fma965 said:
you can install some version of ICS using the "neo kernel" i think.
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Can I have more informations about that ? Where is compatibles "neo kernel" of ICS ?

Shokuboo said:
Can I have more informations about that ? Where is compatibles "neo kernel" of ICS ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28523649
I don't usually say please thank me but I spent around 15mins finding this for you using my phone
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[Q] How to Unlock Bootloader Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Hi people now I hawe googled for a 3 days and still not found any answers so Im posting here for help.Now my question is:
Is it possible to unlock my sony ericsson xperia arc's bootloader even if my Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed:No
Rooting Status was checkd from this unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Cheers!
Yes, contact Jinx13
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Flo95 said:
Yes, contact Jinx13
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Thank's I hawe sent pm will see what happen's cheers!
Hi,
Contact Alejandrissimo via PM
He makes a great job for unlock bootloader.
I was in contact with him and everything was very simple.
http://unlock-bootloader.com/unlock/ for more information
hadramos said:
Hi,
Contact Alejandrissimo via PM
He makes a great job for unlock bootloader.
I was in contact with him and everything was very simple.
http://unlock-bootloader.com/unlock/ for more information
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Hey Im already contacted with Jinx13.
can someone tell me how much these guys charge for bootloader unlocking. thanks
thatg said:
can someone tell me how much these guys charge for bootloader unlocking. thanks
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PM sent
thatg said:
can someone tell me how much these guys charge for bootloader unlocking. thanks
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15GBP mate
Xperia Arc S
Hello everybody, im new here so if im doing something wrong lemme know.
Im looking to unlock the bootloader of my sony ericsson, but instead of Xperia Arc mine is Xperia Arc S. I don't know if there is any difference since the phones are very similiar.
I didn't found any topic about my problem, so if you consider this as different stuff, i can make a new topic.
Thanks in advance!
Method for Arc works on Arc S, too.
So send them a pm if you don't want to use Sony Ericsson's method.
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Will unlocking my bootloader erase my data?
Hello,
I own a Xperia Arc, LT15i.
Running on 2.3.4 (4.0.A.0.42),ROOTED.
I wanna unlock my bootloader to install a custom ROM.
Will this erase my data?
If so, What all data?
Having a nandroid backup will restore my data?
Thank you
If unlock bootloader, arc will wipe,erase app and all data. You can make nandroid after unlock bootloader by flash cwm recovery image
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nguyenhonganh said:
If unlock bootloader, arc will wipe,erase app and all data. You can make nandroid after unlock bootloader by flash cwm recovery image
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Depends on how it is unlocked
Jinx13
thank u guys....bootloader unlocked
Unlocking bootloader is not difficult at all if u do it carefully and follow the SE instructions.. Y to pay? I would nt have preferred..
Edit : Use this http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
mandarjoshiin said:
Unlocking bootloader is not difficult at all if u do it carefully and follow the SE instructions.. Y to pay? I would nt have preferred..
Edit : Use this http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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Some people have to pay as they do not have working fastboot
Jinx13
yeah sony website gives u step by step instructions...Good that they promote such open developer community activities

Unlocking Bootloader Issues and WiFi Issues.

Okay so I had a look to see if I could unlock my bootloader the SE way (http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions) but when I did the whole *#*#.............#*#* thing it said I cant unlock my bootloader, is this just them saying I cant or is that a definate and final NO?
My other problem is that when I am downloading torrents through any torrent client my WiFi keeps dropping and reconecting, any ideas?
Which way do you want to unlock? Your device is xpeir arc or arc S?
If arc (not arc S), you can use omunius (please seach by google with omunius).
After unlock xperia arc by omunius, you can see the information unloked allowed:yes, but, it is actually unlocked.
If you use SE unlock, you can see the boot loader unlocked: yes.
Kieron Williamson said:
Okay so I had a look to see if I could unlock my bootloader the SE way (http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions) but when I did the whole *#*#.............#*#* thing it said I cant unlock my bootloader, is this just them saying I cant or is that a definate and final NO?
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Read the stickys before posting questions - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963
Kieron Williamson said:
My other problem is that when I am downloading torrents through any torrent client my WiFi keeps dropping and reconecting, any ideas?
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Use a PC instead.
ksako said:
Which way do you want to unlock? Your device is xpeir arc or arc S?
If arc (not arc S), you can use omunius (please seach by google with omunius).
After unlock xperia arc by omunius, you can see the information unloked allowed:yes, but, it is actually unlocked.
If you use SE unlock, you can see the boot loader unlocked: yes.
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I have got an arc S (LT18i), Android Version is 4.0.3. Do you need any other info?
I want to remove the Bootloader Lock, Root and learn how to change the Kernel (I know nothing about Kernels yet).
Kieron Williamson said:
I have got an arc S (LT18i), Android Version is 4.0.3. Do you need any other info?
I want to remove the Bootloader Lock, Root and learn how to change the Kernel (I know nothing about Kernels yet).
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Sorry, my question didn't have no meaning.
If you see the "Bootloader unlock allowed : no", you cannot unlock Sony's official way.
You have to use some unofficial way, like omunius which require some fees, to remove DRM. If you unlock by omunius, you does not lose DRM feature. But I don't know the way to re-lock the bootloader.
I looked around but couldn't find definitive answer hense the question and as for the torrent, if I wanted to used a pc I would or I would use one of my laptops, but I dont, I want to use my phone. Cheers for the point sarcastic answer though
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XperienceD said:
Read the stickys before posting questions - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963
Use a PC instead.
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I looked around but couldn't find definitive answer hense the question and as for the torrent, if I wanted to used a pc I would or I would use one of my laptops, but I dont, I want to use my phone. Cheers for the point sarcastic answer though
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ksako said:
Sorry, my question didn't have no meaning.
If you see the "Bootloader unlock allowed : no", you cannot unlock Sony's official way.
You have to use some unofficial way, like omunius which require some fees, to remove DRM. If you unlock by omunius, you does not lose DRM feature. But I don't know the way to re-lock the bootloader.
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Ah much appreciated, I thought when SE said no it meant no hence the original post. Thank you for your answer.
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Kieron Williamson said:
I looked around but couldn't find definitive answer hense the question and as for the torrent, if I wanted to used a pc I would or I would use one of my laptops, but I dont, I want to use my phone. Cheers for the point sarcastic answer though
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The answer to bootloader unlocking is in the stickys, which if People read more it would reduce the amount of duplicate threads, and as for torrenting, I just don't see the point of doing it on a phone.
XperienceD said:
The answer to bootloader unlocking is in the stickys, which if People read more it would reduce the amount of duplicate threads, and as for torrenting, I just don't see the point of doing it on a phone.
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The answer I came across was try SE way 1st which I did and it said no hense the question. I did look alot and .. Know one had an answer to whether SEs' answer of no was final hense my post.
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Kieron Williamson said:
The answer I came across was try SE way 1st which I did and it said no hense the question.
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The test point method is in the stickys, but you know that now.
XperienceD said:
The test point method is in the stickys, but you know that now.
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Good point..... I don't fully understand the test point business atm so I looked for a 'blunter' answer. Thank you for your help (and sarcasm)
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Kieron Williamson said:
Good point..... I don't fully understand the test point business atm
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It's quite simple...
...and better than S.E's method as it retains DRM.
XperienceD said:
It's quite simple...
...and better than S.E's method as it retains DRM.
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Cheers.
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Unlock bootloader (allowed=no) and > 12W12

Hello,
I'm a new member and I have a question. There is a way to unlock xperia arc s bootloader when allowed=no and serie number is 12w32 (new arc)?
Thanks for help
No.
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XperienceD said:
No.
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Too bad
Do you think can evolve?
tititheandroid said:
Do you think can evolve?
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Hopefully yeah, it's a bit of a kick in the teeth from Sony and don't know why, when they know about the communities on sites like xdadevelopers that want full access to their own Phones, don't give us hidden menus so we can enable root or easily unlock the bootloader.

[Q] Sony Xperia ZQ important questions

Hi, I m from Brazil
I just bought a Xperia ZQ and it s my first Sony. Can you help me with some questions?
I ve already know that I can change my carrier version by another registered one downloaded right here in xda website without root or unlock the bootloader, right?
As I m not a developer, why would I need to root and unlock the bootloader?
Where, if It is possible, can I find different skins and themes for it?
How can I know about new upates? For example, new releases of firmware or android versions?
Thank you
Migliano said:
Hi, I m from Brazil
I just bought a Xperia ZQ and it s my first Sony. Can you help me with some questions?
I ve already know that I can change my carrier version by another registered one downloaded right here in xda website without root or unlock the bootloader, right?
As I m not a developer, why would I need to root and unlock the bootloader?
Where, if It is possible, can I find different skins and themes for it?
How can I know about new upates? For example, new releases of firmware or android versions?
Thank you
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Its called Xperia ZL so just search it on the search for device bar. You dont have to be a developer to unlock as unlocking can give you cool roms that can be very much customized.
AndroidHoneyComb said:
Its called Xperia ZL so just search it on the search for device bar. You dont have to be a developer to unlock as unlocking can give you cool roms that can be very much customized.
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Hi, thanks for your reply. Where can I find customized Roms from trustworthy sources. Could you please reply the others questions?
Migliano said:
Hi, I m from Brazil
I just bought a Xperia ZQ and it s my first Sony. Can you help me with some questions?
I ve already know that I can change my carrier version by another registered one downloaded right here in xda website without root or unlock the bootloader, right?
As I m not a developer, why would I need to root and unlock the bootloader?
Where, if It is possible, can I find different skins and themes for it?
How can I know about new upates? For example, new releases of firmware or android versions?
Thank you
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You get updates thru SONY and you will get a notification when you can get a update.
To see if you can unlock your bootloader go to
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions as it will tell you the directions then once you have unlocked, go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2095 and find some roms. ( its a little dangerous if you dont know what your doing ) and UNLOCKING will void the warranty
AndroidHoneyComb said:
You get updates thru SONY and you will get a notification when you can get a update.
To see if you can unlock your bootloader go to
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions as it will tell you the directions then once you have unlocked, go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2095 and find some roms. ( its a little dangerous if you dont know what your doing ) and UNLOCKING will void the warranty
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ok, thanks a lot man
Hi, I dont have 10 posts yet, because of that I m gonna post it here
One question.. If i relock my bootloader will i have bravia back...???
Migliano said:
Hi, I dont have 10 posts yet, because of that I m gonna post it here
One question.. If i relock my bootloader will i have bravia back...???
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yep
AndroidHoneyComb said:
yep
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Really? How did u do it? I posted the same question in another thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201148&page=4 and @DooMLoRD said "No"
Migliano said:
Really? How did u do it? I posted the same question in another thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201148&page=4 and @DooMLoRD said "No"
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If you have already unlocked your bootloader, without backing up your Drm Keys, then you wont get the bravia engine back.
einfachgaer said:
If you have already unlocked your bootloader, without backing up your Drm Keys, then you wont get the bravia engine back.
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I havent unlocked my bootloader yet. I just rooted (the bootloader changed unlockable yes to no), installed cwm and made a backup using cwm, saved in internal storage. Is that enough? Is this backup saved the drm keys?
Thank you
Migliano said:
I havent unlocked my bootloader yet. I just rooted (the bootloader changed unlockable yes to no), installed cwm and made a backup using cwm, saved in internal storage. Is that enough? Is this backup saved the drm keys?
Thank you
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Use the tutorial I have linked above, with that method you will get your phone back to factory-state when you want to.
einfachgaer said:
Use the tutorial I have linked above, with that method you will get your phone back to factory-state when you want to.
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Sorry, but where is the tutorial you said?
Migliano said:
Sorry, but where is the tutorial you said?
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I have a unrelated question, because I'm planning to buy this phone here in Brazil. Battery is something you can rely on with 3G on?
vctrrl said:
I have a unrelated question, because I'm planning to buy this phone here in Brazil. Battery is something you can rely on with 3G on?
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The phone is fantastic, but the battery is below average even with 3g, altough the relates i hear about SIV are even worse. Since HTC don't sell officialy in Brazil anymore, i don't trust in LG and Motorola don't have a rival for these phones i think ZQ is the best choise.
I'm a heavy user, so i charge it twice a day,but with moderate use + stamina mode i think you can get a day of battery.

[Q] How to unlock if bootloader if bootloader unlock says NO?

Hi guys, I just got my hands on a Xperia ZL... it's quite neat! But I wish I could install CM or a custom rom on it. Ok, I tried to check the bootloader and it states:
Rooting status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: no
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Is it really locked?? I wanted to unlock it to change to a diferent phone career (which now is not really a problem), but now it seems I won't be able to install a custom rom can it be done? Do I need to specify any other characteristic in here?
Aoi v1 said:
Hi guys, I just got my hands on a Xperia ZL... it's quite neat! But I wish I could install CM or a custom rom on it. Ok, I tried to check the bootloader and it states:
Is it really locked?? I wanted to unlock it to change to a diferent phone career (which now is not really a problem), but now it seems I won't be able to install a custom rom can it be done? Do I need to specify any other characteristic in here?
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Like 3 year olds say... " no means NO!" lol
Unfortunately you are S.O.L for unlocking the BL
Damn, I haven't done anything to this device! I don't understand why it is locked like that Some guy wants to charge me for doing it (I bet he will try to get one of those unlock codes from unlocking sites), but then I think it will be impossible. Thanks for the help!
Aoi v1 said:
Damn, I haven't done anything to this device! I don't understand why it is locked like that Some guy wants to charge me for doing it (I bet he will try to get one of those unlock codes from unlocking sites), but then I think it will be impossible. Thanks for the help!
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Ya it's not.possible to unlock it. DO NOT give anyone money to do it.
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Thanks for your help, you saved me $30 US
Aoi v1 said:
Thanks for your help, you saved me $30 US
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No problem!
One good thing is that you can flash stock based Rom's, and we have one of the best out there in Niaboc's ExistenZ Rom.
Flash that Rom, and used the xposed modules, and you can manipulate it to your liking just as much as aosp or CM roms.
Especially xposed modules like "HK Themer" let you install CM themes to stock roms!
Give it a shot! ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385313

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