Bootloader is about to be unlocked - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Yes I finally steped up and went through with unlocking the bootloader with jinx13. Its not yet done because im running windows 8 and my pc crashes but tomorrow i'll do it in another computer. But to the point!
I need advices on what not to do. The only problem is OTA and using PCC and Seus right? Any advice is appretiated!
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FAdrums said:
Yes I finally steped up and went through with unlocking the bootloader with jinx13. Its not yet done because im running windows 8 and my pc crashes but tomorrow i'll do it in another computer. But to the point!
I need advices on what not to do. The only problem is OTA and using PCC and Seus right? Any advice is appretiated!
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Do whatever Jinx tells you to.
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XperienceD said:
Do whatever Jinx tells you to.
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Lol ok...anything else?
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When using test point via setools you cab still use pcc and seus and you will still keep drm,( think this was resolved after ics).
There are no issues with unlocked bootloader, you can only gain.
Just a point to remember that you can always relock bootloader with jinx13 if needed, as the server keeps records.
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zolaisugly said:
When using test point via setools you cab still use pcc and seus and you will still keep drm,( think this was resolved after ics).
There are no issues with unlocked bootloader, you can only gain.
Just a point to remember that you can always relock bootloader with jinx13 if needed, as the server keeps records.
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Awesome!!! Thanks for the info!
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FAdrums said:
Awesome!!! Thanks for the info!
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Just to clarify my previous post about the relock, if jinx13 does it then he can relock, if you use other company, then only they can relock. Hope this makes it more clearer.
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zolaisugly said:
Just to clarify my previous post about the relock, if jinx13 does it then he can relock, if you use other company, then only they can relock. Hope this makes it more clearer.
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Thanks man! And it is done!!!! CM10 here I come!
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[Q] Just rooted.

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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nabgangsta said:
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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AndroHero said:
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

Any way of restoring DRM

Is there absolutely no way of restoring DRM?
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As far as I know, there is absolutely no way of getting them back.
even if i flash it with PC companion ??
Gauravpreetsingh said:
even if i flash it with PC companion ??
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I have relocked the bootloader though..
It doesn't matter: the certificates were wiped and PC Companion can't give them back to you.
It's just a fact of life I guess
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[Q] Flashing Kernel

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.
ridder215215 said:
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?
sonicfreak360 said:
Nope :O you need it unlocked!
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Really?? Thnx 4 clearing tht up 4 me
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Xperia rom

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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mustbepbs said:
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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Unroot

Can anyone help me in Unrooting my Sony Experia Arc?
Flash stock ftf
or maybe factory restore, but i'm not sure about that.
Whyyy??
Repair with pc companion if on locked bootloader
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TheHaso said:
Whyyy??
Repair with pc companion if on locked bootloader
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or with SUS...

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