Hey Folks
I tried now 2 times to get on the new Firmwareversion 4.x for the Arc with root.
Every Time i tried to Unlock per OTA the Phone bricked. So the Bootloader must be open.
I don´t touched the Bootloader, but i think the Bootloader is open, because the Phone had SimLock and i unlocked the phone with SETools with Testpoint Methode.
How do I know if the boot loader can be unlocked on my phone?
It is possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases of our 2011 Xperia™ phones, such as Xperia™ arc, Xperia™ neo, Xperia™ pro and Xperia™ PLAY. Your phone has to fulfill a number of requirements, for example, you can’t unlock the boot loader if you have a SIM lock protected phone. There are other requirements as well, depending on your market and the original configuration of your phone.
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So the Bootloader must be open in a way am i right? But i can still update with PCC or SEUS the Firmware
Where can i check the Bootloader Status
Thanks in advance for Help Dudes
Setool would have unlocked the bootloader, so have a read of the unbrick thread in the dev section.
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XperienceD said:
Setool would have unlocked the bootloader, so have a read of the unbrick thread in the dev section.
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But the strange thing is that i can still update with PCC
Anyone over Xperia Arc or Arc S
Have their device unlockedbootloader and lockedbootloader?
Do comment below and if unlocked : why do you unlocked ?
Thanks
I have an arc i unlocked it .
Since the day i buyed it.
Unlocked BL is needed for full.system customization.
I think everyone should unlock there BL. & dont worry for OTA update & bricking or warranty gone.
any mishap .!"
just flash FTF again via flashtool. To get phones life back.
Simple as that.
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ArcMan09 said:
I have an arc i unlocked it .
Since the day i buyed it.
Unlocked BL is needed for full.system customization.
I think everyone should unlock there BL. & dont worry for OTA update & bricking or warranty gone.
any mishap .!"
just flash FTF again via flashtool. To get phones life back.
Simple as that.
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Is there any cons?
TrackID and FB Like is removed but is there's any else?
Can i perform via flashtool?
Zackconsole said:
Is there any cons?
TrackID and FB Like is removed but is there's any else?
Can i perform via flashtool?
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For me no Cons except .
voiding sony"s warranty.
For track id download it directly from play store.
Flash FTF [email protected] flashtool.;
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I've got an arc with an unlocked bootloader.
Initially, I kept putting off the decision to unlock it because I didn't want to lose the DRM keys but I got it done by the Test-point method via Omnius, when they had an Easter offer (FREE). Who can turn down such a great offer? LOL!
I did it because it allows me to flash kernels and ROMs as and when required. My main inclination was the flashing kernel bit. Plus rooting becomes a cakewalk.
xtacy! said:
I've got an arc with an unlocked bootloader.
Initially, I kept putting off the decision to unlock it because I didn't want to lose the DRM keys but I got it done by the Test-point method via Omnius, when they had an Easter offer (FREE). Who can turn down such a great offer? LOL!
I did it because it allows me to flash kernels and ROMs as and when required. My main inclination was the flashing kernel bit. Plus rooting becomes a cakewalk.
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Test Point method can't be updated via SEUS?
and it cant be relocked right?
I was thinking unlocking via test point or flashtool ?
which do it better?
I haven't really tried updating via SEUS after that because I didn't want to risk bricking it.
It can be relocked. Blagus supplied the file you need to flash with Flashtool already. But then again, there's no real point in locking it.
Well, the main reason I went with the test point method is because I didn't want to lose my DRM files, which in turn would affect TrackID. But the latest version of TrackID which is available on the market works even with an unlocked bootloader so there's nothing to worry. You can unlock it via the official Sony route.
Unless your bootloader unlock status says no, there's no need to go for the test-point method.
And FYI, Flashtool won't unlock your phone. It's great for flashing ROMs, kernels etc.
How to know whether the bootloader is unlocked?
i using testpoint but not really sure it unlocked
Try hotbooting/flashing a kernel.
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Try hotbooting/flashing a kernel.
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Will try to do so...
but i am using setool S1 method
but i seem to get this
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R9A021"
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM SOFTWARE AID: 0001
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM LOADER AID: 0001
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM FATAL ERROR [ SECURITY_CLASS, SIN_header_verification_failed ]
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM error while uploading HDR block
29/6/2012 9:51:32 PM LOADER NOT STARTED
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Another question i am now flashing stock ftf LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic Global World
it's take a long time? it just like stuck at 36% for almost 10 min..is it dangerous?
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Another question i am now flashing stock ftf LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic Global World
it's take a long time? it just like stuck at 36% for almost 10 min..is it dangerous?
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some people were stuck for more than half an hr..have patience till 40 mins..if nothing happens then you have no other choice then pulling the plug
Do you have the arc or arc S?
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arpith.fbi said:
some people were stuck for more than half an hr..have patience till 40 mins..if nothing happens then you have no other choice then pulling the plug
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I have waiting almost 1 hour+
xtacy! said:
Do you have the arc or arc S?
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Arc
Try updating Flashtool to the latest version and try again.
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use flashtools above v0.8 only..
uncheck verification box..
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Try updating Flashtool to the latest version and try again.
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THANKS
I just noted that the fix is * 0.8.6.0
- Added Xperia U, P, Sola, Ion to BL Unlock plugin.
* 0.8.5.0
- Fixed issue with turkish regional settings (and maybe others we don't know)
No more need to change regional settings to see FTF content.
* 0.8.4.0
- Repaired TA Backup / Restore / Editor (broken by 0.8.3)
* 0.8.3 :
- Fixed an issue in firmware selector. When partition categorie or TA categorie are excluded from
selection, it was not excluded from flashing.
- Elf Extractor now identifies the program type included into kernel (Image, ramdisk or rpm)
* 0.8.2.0 :
- Fixed an issue where fastboot mode is not handled correctly under linux.
* 0.8.1.0 :
- Fixed an issue where loader is not found when using BL Unlock or TA Backup/Restore/Editor
- Progressbar when flashing was not showing right progress.
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Now trying to reflash...finger cross
Update..it able to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
but lot of FC's and it stuck on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314 @@
Any recommended FTF to be flash on LT15i?
ok here is the shortcut...if u want a fast stable lagfree stock 4.0.4 then install Arconium 4.0..it is pure stock..u will skip flash ftf and all plus u will be rooted
All..anyhow everything already done..i am on 4.0.4 Still lockedbootloader
Thanks to all who help and tips me
Why don't you go the official Sony route to unlock your bootloader?
Thank members on their post which helped you. It's always a good idea. There's a dedicated button, if you didn't notice.
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hey, i tried to update my sisters sony ericsson Arc to official Ics, after it was done downloading, i rebooted into, update screen, or whatever u wanna call it, but then sudenly, the phone shut off, and now it wont turn on, any ideas ?
thanks
i cant seem to fix it through sony pc companion either, is this due to i got an unlocked bootloader?
is your bootloader unlocked? NEVER accept any OTA updates with an unlocked bootloader, use flashtool!
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FettleifIsMyUserName said:
i cant seem to fix it through sony pc companion either, is this due to i got an unlocked bootloader?
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Try to use this its for unlocked bootloaders http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/ works on arc
As tangosierra_ said do not accept over the air updates if your bootloader is unlocked if the above not work contact here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252038 :good:
thanks for answers, managed this on my own, i used a ftf file that relocked the bootloader so i could fix it through sony pc companion
Im thinking about unlocking my phones SIM lock and bootloader lock and i would like to know if wotanserver and omnius-server uses the same way to unlock?
Will my DRM keys be lost?
And what happends if i flash the phone with a sony stock rom after i have unlocked it? Will my phone be bricked?
If you go by Sony Ericsson method your DRM keys will be erased however if you do it via test point they will stay in tact.....and about the difference between Wotan and omnius I don't believe they use different methods but they might
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I tried unlocking my Rogers R800i so I could use a Bell tablet plan on it just for data but no site could find me an unlock code. It had a custom rom on it but I flashed a stock rom before I gave them my IMEI so that's probably not it. I even found the IMSI to make sure it was the right provider but now it says its Bell and that its a R800a. I searched SIM lock and it had an "X" and then all 5s before and now its all blanks in between the [] brackets.
What can I do to fix this (if its broken) or is there a pretty safe software unlock I could use?
I know one of you brilliant people can help me with this.
Thank you all in advance.
Well I believe the r800a is not unlockable as far as BL and sim unlock so you might be screwed
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crazymonkey05 said:
Well I believe the r800a is not unlockable as far as BL and sim unlock so you might be screwed
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I have unlocked the bootloader before which is how I flashed a different rom using this application called "Lupus." It used to read as a R800i but now its an R800a for some reason.