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Please, help about Bootloader ?

Please, I need a simple help (simple for those who understand the subject).
I got an Xperia Arc LT15i, in a negotiation over the Internet.
Now, he's 3.0.1.A.0.145, but it does not have OTA update.
I ask, this is because he has unlocked bootloader?
How do I know if it's unlocked bootloader or not?
Where can I check this ?
Thanks to your attention.

try to open ( Track Id ) if it won't work then you have unlock bootloader
this is the easiest way

HSNalfar3 said:
try to open ( Track Id ) if it won't work then you have unlock bootloader
this is the easiest way
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Thanks !
Track ID open here, my bootloader is locked...!
Thanks.
I want root this tonight (here in Brazil, 6:00 PM now).

joaonds said:
Where can I check this ?
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The Stickys are always a good start.

free bootloader unlocking

I downloaded the Ominus softeware to unlock my bootloader for free. I just don;t understand the instrutions. Can anyone give me a little help on how to do this. It is only free for Till April9th...tomorrow.
Thankyou
I don't understand how to do the test point stuff

maybe it helps. here u have video about xperia arc testpoint:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5upgfMqNNU

alquistador said:
I downloaded the Ominus softeware to unlock my bootloader for free. I just don;t understand the instrutions. Can anyone give me a little help on how to do this. It is only free for Till April9th...tomorrow.
Thankyou
I don't understand how to do the test point stuff
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What don't you understand? How far did you get in the process?

alquistador said:
I downloaded the Ominus softeware to unlock my bootloader for free. I just don;t understand the instrutions. Can anyone give me a little help on how to do this. It is only free for Till April9th...tomorrow.
Thankyou
I don't understand how to do the test point stuff
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try these steps here mate
http://www.gsmcure.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2329
wish u luck

[Question] Multiple questions about bootloader and network locked

First of all hello everybody
Since this is my first post and im semi noob il try to be as explicit as I can.
I personaly own an lt15i so I have some xp.
A friend of mine gave me his arc in order to root/instal custom rom etc.
-network locked on Orange Romania.
- seems to be not unlockable (bootloader I mean) since I have no Rooting Status section in the service menu.
-2.3.3 Version update dosnt work (via phone or pc companion,it says it has the latest version )
- baseband version 7X30A-AAABQMAZM-1290_21-29
Kernel 2.6.32.9-pref [email protected]#1
Last Section (About compiling smth,its not in english and i forgot its name)
3.0.1.A.0.150
I need to get it to ICS.
What can be done?
The phone is not rooted,its in perfect state and it only has some apps instaled from the market (player etc).Except that its as new as you buy it.
Would rooting resolve the issue?
Would network unlocking?
Any ideas,sugestions or anything else would greatly be apreciated.
Thanks in advance!

Not a very good first post it has to be said. Read the stickys, read them again and once more after that. Then ask any questions still remaining on the relevant threads.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
Not a very good first post it has to be said. Read the stickys, read them again and once more after that. Then ask any questions still remaining on the relevant threads.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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I do not understand this attitude around here,no offence but an answer would of take you less time to write.
I read all the stiky's (except for the themes forum and accesories ) and did not find any helpfull information. Been googling and forum searching the issue for about 4 hours. If you are willing to manualy read 100+ reply's with 1% change of finding helpfull information please be my guest (I used topic search duh)
I might be retarded but : No unlocked bootloader no kernel instal,no kernel instal no ics since its gb kernel. No official update for my phone and I suspect it might be network related.. A simple yes or no answer is hard to get in this days... Anyway thank you for your reply and helpfull information

People get such replies off me when they've clearly showed no initiative. You say you've searched, read the stickys etc but everyone says that despite the fact the fact most of the answers can be found in the stickys.
I've got nothing against People asking questions but when new threads are started on a daily basis asking about things that have been answered or discussed many many times over it gets annoying after a while, and if like you say you've found nothing relating to rooting or unlocking the boot loader that's helpful in 4 hours, then god only knows what you've been searching for.
Also, click on the first and last link in my signature.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
People get such replies off me when they've clearly showed no initiative. You say you've searched, read the stickys etc but everyone says that despite the fact the fact most of the answers can be found in the stickys.
I've got nothing against People asking questions but when new threads are started on a daily basis asking about things that have been answered or discussed many many times over it gets annoying after a while, and if like you say you've found nothing relating to rooting or unlocking the boot loader that's helpful in 4 hours, then god only knows what you've been searching for.
Also, click on the first and last link in my signature.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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Ok I might be an idiot.
So basicly the answer is no, maybe this was a retarded topic since SE says
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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I thought that could be done if somthing on the phone changed,I guess the answer is no but I dont see any logic in this,wouldnt expect anyone to explain anyway.
Let me rephrase my question then,as a noob user as I am.
Why cant I OFFICIALY UPDATE the phone since ICS is actually released for this phone? If I am again that retarded that I did not find an answer on this forum or via google,I swear to god Il get a nokia 1100 and leave this forum for ever.

Just pick a ftf from the sticky in general and flash it with the flashtool, much easier than waiting, and you'd have to ask Sony why they've not yet released it.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
Just pick a ftf from the sticky in general and flash it with the flashtool, much easier than waiting, and you'd have to ask Sony why they've not yet released it.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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Thank you dear sir! As far as I read I tought I needed to change the kernel in order to get ICS which is impossible.
If you had said that in the begining I would not wasted so much time and now I know more. Instead of mini raging with all that blabla like in the video. I did not honestly know anything about those ftf files,Im guessing they also update the kernel. Honestly I would of never had thought of searching for something like this.

clau22bv said:
I did not honestly know anything about those ftf files
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I'll not mention that you've said you were "googling and forum searching the issue for about 4 hours". Yes they flash the kernel too, and to unlock the boot loader you can use the S1 Tool, the link to it is in my guide (see sig), which I assume you will surely have read, at least skimmed through it.

XperienceD said:
I'll not mention that you've said you were "googling and forum searching the issue for about 4 hours". Yes they flash the kernel too, and to unlock the boot loader you can use the S1 Tool, the link to it is in my guide (see sig), which I assume you will surely have read, at least skimmed through it.
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Sadly in my opinion your nutshell guide is not sticky (when it should be ) Will recommend my friend to let me try that asap he will get an extension usb .Im doing just fine with arcknight and jj hybrid . Hope my next post will be brighter (or best not even necesary )
Good day dear sir.

clau22bv said:
Sadly in my opinion your nutshell guide is not sticky (when it should be ) Will recommend my friend to let me try that asap he will get an extension usb .Im doing just fine with arcknight and jj hybrid . Hope my next post will be brighter (or best not even necesary )
Good day dear sir.
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So you have managed to unlock the boot loader and flash the ROM and Kernel? Thanks for compliment, it used to be a sticky but I asked for it to be removed as I wasn't updating it much, but try and keep it up to date these days.
Welcome to the forum.

XperienceD said:
So you have managed to unlock the boot loader and flash the ROM and Kernel? Thanks for compliment, it used to be a sticky but I asked for it to be removed as I wasn't updating it much, but try and keep it up to date these days.
Welcome to the forum.
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Thank you !
And the answer you are looking for is found in the sticky's (just kidding)
No,I currently have 2 Arc's (one of mine which I boot unlocked with jj and arcknight and the one being mentioned in the post) I dont have an usb extension cable and I must ask my friend the owner for permission

Can´t unlock Bootloader(ARC S)

Hi , i have an arc s branded to vodafone PT and it says that i'm not allowed to unlock the bootloader .
How can i unlock it ?
If anyone know how i will be greatfull
thanks

BrunoRafa said:
Hi , i have an arc s branded to vodafone PT and it says that i'm not allowed to unlock the bootloader .
How can i unlock it ?
If anyone know how i will be greatfull
thanks
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If it says that you are not allowed to unlock the bootloader I'm afraid there is no way to unlock it.
Roland

I read something about wotanserver and SETools saying that they can unlock the phone but im not sure, if someone know please tell me how

BrunoRafa said:
Hi , i have an arc s branded to vodafone PT and it says that i'm not allowed to unlock the bootloader .
How can i unlock it ?
If anyone know how i will be greatfull
thanks
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Email alejandrissimo at gmail.com he can probably get it done for you....he did my LT15a :good: (BTW its done remotely)

BrunoRafa said:
if someone know please tell me how
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Read the Guides and Stickys.

XperienceD said:
Read the Guides and Stickys.
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I don't see anything that can unlock the bootloader for a SIM locked phone.
Do you have a link?
thank you all

BrunoRafa said:
I don't see anything that can unlock the bootloader for a SIM locked phone.
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Then you're being lazy or half blind...
BrunoRafa said:
Do you have a link?
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....maybe the latter, see the green "Nutshell Arc Guide" that is in my sig.

XperienceD said:
Then you're being lazy or half blind...
....maybe the latter, see the green "Nutshell Arc Guide" that is in my sig.
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i saw your Guide but you say : FREE!! For Operator locked Phones - Unlock Arc bootloader with testpoint and dont lose DRM
I saw that and click on the link but the thread says : Only works on generic branded phones
so im a bit confused ,
Thanks

Let us know how you get on with that or the other links.

XperienceD said:
Let us know how you get on with that or the other links.
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In your thread:
Bootloader & Sim Unlocking
PLEASE NOTE: The ONLY WAY to Sim Unlock your Phone is to PAY for it.
UPDATE: [Guide] Unlocking bootloader on operator branded phones via Omnius
HERE------------------ :FREE!! For Operator locked Phones Unlock Arc bootloader with testpoint and dont lose DRM------------- HERE
[Tutorial] Relock bootloader!
[TOOL][FASTBOOT] QuikIMG - A frontend for fastboot [0.2 beta]

BrunoRafa said:
In your thread:
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Your point is what. We are now in the territory of spoon feeding which is something I don't do, read the information at the links, read it again then again after that if you still haven't grasped the information.

XperienceD said:
Your point is what. We are now in the territory of spoon feeding which is something I don't do, read the information at the links, read it again then again after that if you still haven't grasped the information.
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I read everything but i just dont know what i should do , i see threads talking about wotanserver others SEtools omnius and others, all i want is install a costum rom , i bought this xperia because he has a lot of people working on in and now a cant unlock the booltloader so i cant do anything with him.
thanks

I found the most reliable way of unlocking bootloader has been setools and the test point method.
I am on 3 and have had the SIM unlocked ( phone was originally on t-mobile) and bootloader unlocked.
Search for user jinx13 he offers this service remotely.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

zolaisugly said:
I found the most reliable way of unlocking bootloader has been setools and the test point method.
I am on 3 and have had the SIM unlocked ( phone was originally on t-mobile) and bootloader unlocked.
Search for user jinx13 he offers this service remotely.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
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I'm trying to talk with him ,

BrunoRafa said:
I read everything but i just dont know what i should do , i see threads talking about wotanserver others SEtools omnius and others
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Pick one and try it, because if you had I wouldn't have to be writing this and you'd have it done already.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
Pick one and try it, because if you had I wouldn't have to be writing this and you'd have it done already.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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My phone is 12w29 so i cant use any method but thank you

Pay attention the Frequently Asked Questions.

Sony will allow you to unlock bootloader but be aware that it voids warranty. Works the same way as wootanserver but it's direct from the Sony website.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

i know that there are a lot of methods but my arc s is 12w28 so i dont think that nothing will work , if someone knows a method for 12w28 please tell me

BrunoRafa said:
i know that there are a lot of methods but my arc s is 12w28 so i dont think that nothing will work , if someone knows a method for 12w28 please tell me
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List the methods you have tried, not what you think or assume.

[Q] Noob question

Hi everyone really need answer to this question. I have an unlocked to any network htc one x, the question is if I root it will i loose my unlocked to any network status ?

No

Going to hop on this train too. Also unlocked One X on Tmo... No data... Do I need to manually add the APN?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

Thanks guys for reply could you please point me in the direction where I need to go next Im not just sure how or what to do next, maybe someone could provide a link ?

Adyb386d said:
Thanks guys for reply could you please point me in the direction where I need to go next Im not just sure how or what to do next, maybe someone could provide a link ?
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You could try and use the search button ! Spoonfeeding is for 1 year old's !!!

Adyb386d said:
Thanks guys for reply could you please point me in the direction where I need to go next Im not just sure how or what to do next, maybe someone could provide a link ?
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You haven't told is what you want to achieve, so it's pretty hard to help.

What I want to achieve is a htc one that can use different roms etc and still keep my unlocked/any sim status intact. Does that make any sense ?

Adyb386d said:
What I want to achieve is a htc one that can use different roms etc and still keep my unlocked/any sim status intact. Does that make any sense ?
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Then you can unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery and flash different roms. Carrier is not important in this case.
Check this out, it has everything you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832891
And when you installed the custom recovery (cwm 5.8.4.0) MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP ! this is very important its easy when you want to return to stock
Ow and go to page 1 of the link. It contains all the tutorials you need