Hello. I recently bought my first xperia, the xperia S.
Noticed after I bought it from an auktion site that I can't unlock the bootloader. I asked the carrier if they could unlock it and sony as well. No solution
Are there any development going on to solve this problem? I've heard that the Sony signature server is offline so i guess paid services are out of the question.
I also think that this problem deserves more attention. I'm sure there are alot of people like me out there suffering while their fingers are burning to be able to install new kernels and obviously cyanogenmod...
ponhei9502 said:
Hello. I recently bought my first xperia, the xperia S.
Noticed after I bought it from an auktion site that I can't unlock the bootloader. I asked the carrier if they could unlock it and sony as well. No solution
Are there any development going on to solve this problem? I've heard that the Sony signature server is offline so i guess paid services are out of the question.
I also think that this problem deserves more attention. I'm sure there are alot of people like me out there suffering while their fingers are burning to be able to install new kernels and obviously cyanogenmod...
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Lots of people with the same locked bootloader all looking for a way to unlock it, lots of people have worked on it too, all to no avail.. Try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2137561 or wait a few days for XSX2 to come out..:fingers-crossed: you will probably be happy enough. kernels will still be out of the question though.
That was what I was afraid of... Thanks for the information
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Okay so we've got a few methods of unlocking the bootloader, sonys official way, Jinx13, unlock-bootloader com (I still cannot post links) and a few others although all of these are paid...
Since Sony has cancelled Ice Cream Sandwich for the play, for legitimate reasons but still..., users with bootloader unlock allowed: no are going to be searching for ways to unlock their bootloader as easily as possible and this could cause problems. Consider the fact that people will not wish to pay, they will go to unreliable sources and have their phones bricked or worse... So why can't developers work on a safe free method? Or why doesn't someone strata free unlock service? Is this even possible? I have searched the web and the forums and all I can ever find is paid methods - not even a mention of development...
I apologize if this is a waste of a poste although I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking it, I would play with it myself although I have never developed for phones, only ever web and basic programs and I think this is something that is kind of urgent so if anyone knows of anything....?
Basically the people who charge have to buy tokens or points in batch so they need to charge to cover expenses. Give it time someone will find free way eventually.
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Hey man I understand what ur saying but I am new to the android scene being an avid supporter of apple for a while. I am in no shape or for a veteran but I hav unlocked my bootloader myself, bricked, unbricked/relocked bootloader (using flashtool) and unlocked bl again. I dunno if I can post links yet cuz I'm new to the forums but there is a vid by an Indian dude that takes 5 mins and is obscenely easy. (msg me and I'll send u the link)
devon411 said:
Hey man I understand what ur saying but I am new to the android scene being an avid supporter of apple for a while. I am in no shape or for a veteran but I hav unlocked my bootloader myself, bricked, unbricked/relocked bootloader (using flashtool) and unlocked bl again. I dunno if I can post links yet cuz I'm new to the forums but there is a vid by an Indian dude that takes 5 mins and is obscenely easy. (msg me and I'll send u the link)
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Lol what? ok yh pm me the link
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Hey guys, I just got my new Xplay yesterday. Right now it's rooted and running Gin2ICS, which is loverly in it's own right. However, I'd also like to try other ROMs too.
My issue is with the bootloader however. I've scoured the forums and haven't been able to find a way to unlock it. Even by paying for it. I wouldn't even care if it were free, but so far all the threads I've found seem to end up in dead ends or are somewhat outdated.
The reason I'm asking for a paid version is because I went through Sony's method of unlocking it, and when I went to check it, I didn't have any mention of a Bootlock at all, and according to their website, that means it's not unlockable. Is there no way to unlock it, even by paying for it?
Thanks for your time. Oh, running a R800at on AT&T if that helps anything. Thanks again!
i recommend you to do it thru omnius or with alejandrissimo
Can you give me details on this please? I don't know who or what they are.
MnemonicSyntax said:
Can you give me details on this please? I don't know who or what they are.
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http://unlock-bootloader.com/
Just go to the contact page, and send a request. Yes, it costs, but imo it was a quick and painless process and worth the money.
Could you tell me the price if possible and how quick the response time is?
Thanks very much
I'm sure I'm not the only one to notice the empty dev topic. Just curious if anyone has mentioned beginning to work on this project.
I soon will be getting the device my self and I'm keeping a close eye here to see how things unfold.
waitting for this
I plan to replace my Atrix2..ha ha
I'm sure we will see more in the coming weeks.
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well has anyone WITH the phone given any attempts? just following some of the other android root attempt threads can at least give devs a jumpstart as to what DOESN'T work....
Didn't the xperia s devs just get root for locked bl? It seems there is an exploit in ics that can be used for root. Does anyone have ics preinstalled on their ion (like say from malaysia or something...) so someone can start on using this method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
Well mot many devs have purchased it... Im also very busy and not very professional or i would start it... So i guess we have to give a month for ppl to show up
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I've tried both SuperOneClick and DooMLoRD's method on two different computers with no luck :crying:
It really sucks having this phone and not being able to do anything with it
SU1CiDE said:
I've tried both SuperOneClick and DooMLoRD's method on two different computers with no luck :crying:
It really sucks having this phone and not being able to do anything with it
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I wouldn't know where to start asi am not familiar with Linux. I tried flashtool with no luck....
dizarmstrong said:
Didn't the xperia s devs just get root for locked bl? It seems there is an exploit in ics that can be used for root. Does anyone have ics preinstalled on their ion (like say from malaysia or something...) so someone can start on using this method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
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I wonder if this will work on the ion. Guess it depends on if it needs something from the ICS flash that they are doing on the Xperia S.
Is the ion even out somewhere with ICS...didn't think it had been released yet anywhere with it.
Spectre51 said:
I wonder if this will work on the ion. Guess it depends on if it needs something from the ICS flash that they are doing on the Xperia S.
Is the ion even out somewhere with ICS...didn't think it had been released yet anywhere with it.
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you might be right. I just remember seeing it demoed at xperiablog and thinking it was already released somewhere: http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/06/20/android-4-0-4-officially-demoed-on-the-xperia-ion-video/. I think the vulnerability is innate to android 4.0 (i might be wrong), so I think once an ion with 4.0 is released, we should be able to take advantage of it.
I guess the wait continues. bummer...
Spectre51 said:
I wonder if this will work on the ion. Guess it depends on if it needs something from the ICS flash that they are doing on the Xperia S.
Is the ion even out somewhere with ICS...didn't think it had been released yet anywhere with it.
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I got bored and decided to chat with Sony support to maybe get an update on unlocking the bootloader their way or an update and they said in some countries there's already been an ICS update for it, nothing came up in for anything I searched other than people asking about an update.
I'm fine with 3.7, can only imagine speed, etc of a tweaked version. Other than the bloat I must say Im pretty pleased fellas. Looking forward to getting into it but in the interim theres nothing really bugging me(no pun intended), shouldn't be too bad of a wait.
Another fine machine from Sony far as I'm concerned. earbrain
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Certainly not going to risk a brick or anything unnecessary until there are sufficient means available. eb
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Nobody has any news? Really getting to me now not having this thing rooted -.-
Install the International fw. It isn't the same thing as having it rooted but at least you get rid of all the bloat and you can use the stock tether.
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I haven't really got a use for tethering, two years with a rooted HTC Aria I think I used it twice. The bloatware I can't uninstall doesn't really matter to me either, I don't even notice it since you can customize your app drawer with ADW. I really want root to overclock tbh.
SU1CiDE said:
Nobody has any news? Really getting to me now not having this thing rooted -.-
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I'm working on it. Trying to see what methods from the Xperia S we can bring over to the ion. Would be easier if I had an ion with an unlockable bootloader (DAMN YOU AT&T). I have my friend at Sony checking with the devs there to see if maybe there might be a way or at least a hint they could give us. It will happen, just gotta be patient.
Spectre51 said:
DAMN YOU AT&T
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Agreed highly. None of my phones in the past have been this difficult to unlock and/or root so I'm now trying my best to be patient haha. I had a rooted s-off HTC Aria for two years and root access made that phone 100x better so I'm just imagining how much more amazing the Ion will be, ridiculous step up from the Aria.
Spectre51 is correct... It will happen...its just a matter of time is all.
Complete shot in the dark question here... And forgive my ignorance to this phone, as I won't physically have it in hand until tonight... But...
I wonder if someone from the PSP "Modification" scene could help with this?? I understand the differences in the two devices, so please don't flame me...I'm not retarded. LOL.. But what I am getting at is this... Everyone has patterns to their software/firmware... its just a matter of identifying it... Maybe because this phone is Playstation certified...there may be a hidden link somewhere?
I know...this sounds crazy, preposterous, ridiculous, etc... But what if?? IDK...just throwing ideas... I'm gonna try this unsecure kernel thing tonight and see how far I get with it. I'll keep you all posted
tribalartgod said:
Spectre51 is correct... It will happen...its just a matter of time is all.
Complete shot in the dark question here... And forgive my ignorance to this phone, as I won't physically have it in hand until tonight... But...
I wonder if someone from the PSP "Modification" scene could help with this?? I understand the differences in the two devices, so please don't flame me...I'm not retarded. LOL.. But what I am getting at is this... Everyone has patterns to their software/firmware... its just a matter of identifying it... Maybe because this phone is Playstation certified...there may be a hidden link somewhere?
I know...this sounds crazy, preposterous, ridiculous, etc... But what if?? IDK...just throwing ideas... I'm gonna try this unsecure kernel thing tonight and see how far I get with it. I'll keep you all posted
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Remember the Unsecured kernel is only good for LT28i and not the LT28at, due to being unable to unlock the bootloader for the "at" version.
So, 1 year and a half since the phone was released and, as far as i know, there's no way to unlock the bootloader when it says "NO". Blame Sony, i'm selling my phone, i can't do anything with my phone, i'm limited to the sony roms with lots of bugs.
I'm i wrong or there´s a way to unlock the bootloader (no - yes)
Who think the same way about sony?
vitorugo-8 said:
So, 1 year and a half since the phone was released and, as far as i know, there's no way to unlock the bootloader when it says "NO". Blame Sony, i'm selling my phone, i can't do anything with my phone, i'm limited to the sony roms with lots of bugs.
Who think the same way?
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This isn't exactly a question.. But I'm not that mad at Sony. They released jellybean yesterday....
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Smash2Bash said:
This isn't exactly a question.. But I'm not that mad at Sony. They released jellybean yesterday....
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it's true, but i received a jelly bean full of bugs! can't record videos, battery with ridiculous drain, etc etc. And i can't change the rom for other...
Sony doesnt lock the BL forever, that's AT&T thing,...
Sony even has the dev site to request a unlock key but AT&T took away the Fastboot mode from the phone...
vitorugo-8 said:
it's true, but i received a jelly bean full of bugs! can't record videos, battery with ridiculous drain, etc etc. And i can't change the rom for other...
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Which Ion do you have LT28...? at, I or H?
Smash2Bash said:
Which Ion do you have LT28...? at, I or H?
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i have an lt26i/xperia S.
The reason why i'm complaining it's because in any other phone bought locked to a carrier, is quite easy to unlock it, and with the xperia S there's no way! and the phone is getting old (beggining of 2012)
vitorugo-8 said:
i have an lt26i/xperia S.
The reason why i'm complaining it's because in any other phone bought locked to a carrier, is quite easy to unlock it, and with the xperia S there's no way! and the phone is getting old (beggining of 2012)
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Have you tried here for sure?
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
have you looked though the forums?
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Have you tried here for sure?
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
have you looked though the forums?
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"1-First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device by checking the service menu.
2-In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu. If you have a tablet, click here to learn how access the service menu.
In your device, 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."
vitorugo-8 said:
"1-First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device by checking the service menu.
2-In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu. If you have a tablet, click here to learn how access the service menu.
In your device, 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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Yeah, I know. And i looked through the forums, looks like there isn't a way to fix that for you..
Smash2Bash said:
Yeah, I know. And i looked through the forums, looks like there isn't a way to fix that for you..
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that's why i'm so mad, in almost all other phones it's possible ...
there are also other phones which cannot be unlocked. for example the newer build version of the atrix/photon.
if you are not satisfied with the phone, sell it and get a new phone without a contract deal. sounds hard...or you wait until Sony has fixed most of the bugs one day.
peddarson said:
there are also other phones which cannot be unlocked. for example the newer build version of the atrix/photon.
if you are not satisfied with the phone, sell it and get a new phone without a contract deal. sounds hard...or you wait until Sony has fixed most of the bugs one day.
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before the xperia s, i had one xperia arc, with carrier lock, also with a no on the bootloader ... in 10 minuts a developer named alejandrissimo solved the problem ...
but as you said, i'm goong to sell the phone and buy a new one, maybe the oppo find 5, more development friendly
vitorugo-8 said:
before the xperia s, i had one xperia arc, with carrier lock, also with a no on the bootloader ... in 10 minuts a developer named alejandrissimo solved the problem ...
but as you said, i'm goong to sell the phone and buy a new one, maybe the oppo find 5, more development friendly
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Yeah they found an exploit with the test point that was on the phone and when you perform the unlock with Alejandrissimo he has you ground the test point and they were able to rewrite the bootloader=no. Unfortunately the test points don't exist anymore (at least as we know them) and they also locked down the Sony S1 server that was also used to perform sim unlocks and bootloader=no changes. As far as I know no one has been able to get back in the the S1 server for like a year now
If someone can find an exploit for the S1 server again and get back in there we can probably change bootloader=no for every Xperia. Ion, Go, T, TL, Z, ZL, and any other new carrier lock phone...
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So I have a zl from Rogers and the bootloader isn't unlockable so I decided to contact Sony and see if they could do it but the response I got wasn't encouraging they said they can't unlock it either. Seems kind of dumb to me. I'm hoping someone can figure out a way around it. Maybe something like the old arcs where you use a contact point and software to unlock. Ok end of rant lol
Ok One more thing if we could figure out how Sony signs the kernels maybe that could be another option for people like me
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zombiej79 said:
So I have a zl from Rogers and the bootloader isn't unlockable so I decided to contact Sony and see if they could do it but the response I got wasn't encouraging they said they can't unlock it either. Seems kind of dumb to me. I'm hoping someone can figure out a way around it. Maybe something like the old arcs where you use a contact point and software to unlock. Ok end of rant lol
Ok One more thing if we could figure out how Sony signs the kernels maybe that could be another option for people like me
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This is already covered many times e.g. :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2413678