hello guys, i have unlocked my sony xperia acro s using sony official way to unlock bootloader, but then i decided to sell this phone
because i wanted to buy sony xperia z/sony xperia v. i tried to relock the bootloader using SE bootloaderunlocking tool, there is a folder to
relock the bootloader and it contain relock bootloader.ftf file. after i flash that .ftf file using SE bootloaderunlocking tool, my acro s is totally dead,
i tried to use power + volume up button, first try 1 vibrate and second try 3 vibrate but it it still dead and i tried to flash official 6.1.A.2.55 sony xperia acro s firmware and it works.
so is my acro s bootloader is locked right now?
please see the screenshots, this is what happen after i relock the bootloader
SonyXperiaFan said:
please see the screenshots, this is what happen after i relock the bootloader
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Your bootloader in still unlocked. Here is the status:-
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes ( this means that the bootloader is UNLOCKED)
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes (this means the bootloader is LOCKED)
So here is what to do:-
1. Flash stock Acro S ICS FTF.
2. Don't power on the device, just close flashtool again and reopen flashtool and flash the bootloader relocking thing.
3. Still don't power on the device and flash the stock ICS FTF again.
4. Power on and check if it says "Bootloader unlock allowed:- Yes" in the service menu.
abcdjdj said:
Your bootloader in still unlocked. Here is the status:-
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes ( this means that the bootloader is UNLOCKED)
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes (this means the bootloader is LOCKED)
So here is what to do:-
1. Flash stock Acro S ICS FTF.
2. Don't power on the device, just close flashtool again and reopen flashtool and flash the bootloader relocking thing.
3. Still don't power on the device and flash the stock ICS FTF again.
4. Power on and check if it says "Bootloader unlock allowed:- Yes" in the service menu.
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thanks for answering my questions, im going to try right now
EDIT: thanks! it is working and it is said that "Bootloader unlock allowerdL- Yes"
it is working everyone, thanks a lot to abcdjdj,
but i have make a correction :
1. Flash stock Acro S ICS FTF.
2. Don't power on the device, just close flashtool again and reopen flashtool and flash the bootloader relocking thing.
3. Still don't power on the device and flash the stock ICS FTF again.
4. Power on and check if it says "Bootloader unlock allowed:- Yes" in the service menu.
Correction :
2. Power on the device, check usb debugging and check unknown source again.
:good:
SonyXperiaFan said:
it is working everyone, thanks a lot to abcdjdj,
but i have make a correction :
1. Flash stock Acro S ICS FTF.
2. Don't power on the device, just close flashtool again and reopen flashtool and flash the bootloader relocking thing.
3. Still don't power on the device and flash the stock ICS FTF again.
4. Power on and check if it says "Bootloader unlock allowed:- Yes" in the service menu.
Correction :
2. Power on the device, check usb debugging and check unknown source again.
:good:
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Sorry about that. Happy to hear that it's working!
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Sorry about that. Happy to hear that it's working!
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:crying: i relocked the bootloader, but download music info and mobile bravia engine still does not working :crying:
SonyXperiaFan said:
:crying: i relocked the bootloader, but download music info and mobile bravia engine still does not working :crying:
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Don't worry about that download music info not working. It never works at all. Didn't work for me even on my phone's first day. No idea about Bravia Engine though.
abcdjdj said:
Don't worry about that download music info not working. It never works at all. Didn't work for me even on my phone's first day. No idea about Bravia Engine though.
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Lol working for me...
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UchihaDareNial said:
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Lol working for me...
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Cool!! Is that official sony jellybean rom for ion or
That is only custom rom
SonyXperiaFan said:
Cool!! Is that official sony jellybean rom for ion or
That is only custom rom
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It's the latest Xperia ion official firmware (still ICS) but with smooth Ion mod...
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UchihaDareNial said:
It's the latest Xperia ion official firmware (still ICS) but with smooth Ion mod...
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when did ion get jellybean update?!!
did xperia acro s already get jellybean update?
SonyXperiaFan said:
when did ion get jellybean update?!!
did xperia acro s already get jellybean update?
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I didn't say it was a Jellybean...and we will get the Jellybean either this end of month or next month...
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It looks like jellybean, hey can I be your friend. Im from malaysia too.
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ant unlok bootloader and want to flas rom, please elp..
want to load cm 10.1 on my LT26W acro S but ant unlock and tats the 1st step, don't know how to proceed..please help
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So i have an Orange Xperia Arc S. I called them, they gave me the network unlock code, i unlocked the phone. But when i go into settings it still says bootloader unlock not allowed.
My question is, can i still root it now that i have unlocked the code so i can use ICS?
thank you
why you want to root? for your info, no need root and unlock bootloader to use ICS rom. but if you wanna try custom rom, you must unlock bootloader to flash the ROM n kernel
i dont want a custom Rom, i just want to install the official ICS .
How can i install that without unlocking the bootloader?
Update through the Sony Companion tool on your PC if the ICS has been release for your area.
thats the problem, i dont wanna wait a few months til it comes available through my provider. I downloaded the generic file.. how do i go about installing on my Arc?
Portospirate said:
thats the problem, i dont wanna wait a few months til it comes available through my provider. I downloaded the generic file.. how do i go about installing on my Arc?
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Correct me if im wrong but it is possible to use ics by flashing it using flashtool. Plus,using flashtool doesnt require root or unlock bootloader...
However if u are using an arc and not arc s, it is not recommended to use the ics firmware of arc s coz there is some issue regarding touch screen...
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You could use FLASHTOOL to flash the original ICS for ARC S from sony that's doable.
Look in Dev section for binary post about ics Nordic all info in there.
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I'm curious on how difficult it is to fix a ROM to run on stock kernel? Does anybody know of a good tutorial? I love my ion but unfortunately can't unlock the bootloader which leaves me with a stock kernel
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Now you can unlock bootloader
V_Nay said:
Now you can unlock bootloader
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And How???
I have Xperia S with stock .96 rom.
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And How???
I have Xperia S with stock .96 rom.
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http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Select your device and READ & FOLLOW each every step. Enjoy unlocking bootloader
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http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Select your device and READ & FOLLOW each every step. Enjoy unlocking bootloader
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Bootloader unlock allowed says No!
rErEaT said:
Bootloader unlock allowed says No!
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Sorry but you can´t install any rom with a custom kernel , roms with original kernel only like this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463579
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Bootloader unlock allowed says No!
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It's because you have a carrier locked Xperia S. The above method wont work with it, also if you have the SIM unlock code the bootloader wont unlock. Do one thing,mail your carrier and sony asking if unlocking bootloader is possible.
BTW you can still root your device and install custom ROMs just search the forum.
So guys, today I installed slim bean 2.5 on my xperia s using CWM and after installing pressed reboot now, but my phone never powered back on so pressed the power button again and got a light vibration but phone did not come back on.
I held down the power + volume up button till i got 3 vibrations but still phone did not restart
When i connect phone to charger I do not see any notification light.
Guys this phone is my brothers so really nervous about it, please help me out, thanks in advance
Flashtool
Try flashing a stock firmware in Flashtool, good luck.
Now downloading the stock firmware using sony update service, will update about the situation when it is done
abirjin said:
Now downloading the stock firmware using sony update service, will update about the situation when it is done
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Update Service with an unlocked bootloader is a bad idea.
Try this.
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
Official flashtool to go back to stock rom.
And as the guy above told you, SEUS on unlocked bootloader is a bad thing.
Hi. I have same problem.
Just flashed FreeXperia rom and gapps. Phone wont to power up. Just geting blue led or green.
Any clue? My bootloader is locked.
tried to use official xperia update tool but it wont to recognise my phone (maybe i doing sth wrong :/)
sabbath88 said:
Hi. I have same problem.
Just flashed FreeXperia rom and gapps. Phone wont to power up. Just geting blue led or green.
Any clue? My bootloader is locked.
tried to use official xperia update tool but it wont to recognise my phone (maybe i doing sth wrong :/)
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How you install CM on locked bl? It's impossible.
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Vaith said:
How you install CM on locked bl? It's impossible.
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No it's not. If you have root you can push cwm via adb.
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Sirence said:
No it's not. If you have root you can push cwm via adb.
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I'm talking about Cyanogen Mod (CM) not CWM. Next time read carefully.
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Try this..
Dude,
As the others have said you cannot install FXP CM10 on a device with a locked bootloader.
As such your device will not boot, your options are to either.
1) use flashtool to flash a stock rom - instuctions how to use flashtool can be found on the forum
2) use Sony update service to flash back to stock - This is the easier option, but all your data will be wiped.
Once the device will boot up, if you still want to use FXP roms then unlock the bootloader first, or try a rom for locked bootloaders.
Either of the above should work for you.
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Dude,
As the others have said you cannot install FXP CM10 on a device with a locked bootloader.
As such your device will not boot, your options are to either.
1) use flashtool to flash a stock rom - instuctions how to use flashtool can be found on the forum
2) use Sony update service to flash back to stock - This is the easier option, but all your data will be wiped.
Once the device will boot up, if you still want to use FXP roms then unlock the bootloader first, or try a rom for locked bootloaders.
Either of the above should work for you.
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yea phone works again fine on the stock
At least you show others, do not flash custom ROM if it's only for unlocked bootloader.
If you have locked bootloader you can't flash custom kernel and you will stuck in bootloop.
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You try use flashtool to flash a stock rom.
sabbath88 said:
Hi. I have same problem.
Just flashed FreeXperia rom and gapps. Phone wont to power up. Just geting blue led or green.
Any clue? My bootloader is locked.
tried to use official xperia update tool but it wont to recognise my phone (maybe i doing sth wrong :/)
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There is no way to install CM, with a locked BL!
You are phone is probably soft bricked by now...
Take a look at this guide! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170
It will help you
ok so tonight i decided to unlock my xperia play's bootloader i followed the guide on sony's website. and all went ok.
But after restarting it froze after the boot animation and won't fully boot. But if i press vol up or down the phone makes sounds as if its booted please help or my parents will kill me.:crying:
It also wont boot into recovery no matter what i press or do
Flash stock firmware with flashtool.
Or flash custom kernel and custom rom.
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but cant you only use flashtool when the phone is on.
Also lupus is the kernel i want to flash.
is there a way to use flashtool with the phone off?
Also is lupus compatable with CM10
Hold down search button while plugging phone in you will get into fastboot mode then choose fastboot mode press select kernel to flash and select kernel and done. If you want to unbrick or return to stock download a ftf file for your phone and move it to flashtool folder then firmwares then go to flashtool then press flashmode then select ftf file then follow instructions and this should help
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FaiselW said:
Hold down search button while plugging phone in you will get into fastboot mode then choose fastboot mode press select kernel to flash and select kernel and done. If you want to unbrick or return to stock download a ftf file for your phone and move it to flashtool folder then firmwares then go to flashtool then press flashmode then select ftf file then follow instructions and this should help
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ok thanks il try in the morning
Forget using sony method it is complicated use flashtool press bl on flashtool and follow instruction to unlock or relock bootloader
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FaiselW said:
Forget using sony method it is complicated use flashtool press bl on flashtool and follow instruction to unlocklock or relock bootloader
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ok btw i tried pc companion restore and i got an error :\
Don't use pc companion use the flashtool method I said and if you are having errors with pc companion relock your bootloader ONLY WITH STOCK ROM and I prefer sony update service. pc companion take 30 min to update phone update service takes 5 min
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Last thing guys could someone link me official xperia play firmware and tell me what to click in flashtool. sorry i have only ever used odin for my old s2
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Don't use pc companion use the flashtool method I said and if you are having errors with pc companion relock your bootloader ONLY WITH STOCK ROM and I prefer sony update service. pc companion take 30 min to update phone update service takes 5 min
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i know unlocking the bootloader didnt cause sony companion to fail i deleted all the software in the "safe list" of bloatware to delete to get more space and one of them was update services.
Thats why i really want to install CM 10
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i know unlocking the bootloader didnt cause sony companion to fail i deleted all the software in the "safe list" of bloatware to delete to get more space and one of them was update services.
Thats why i really want to install CM 10
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When you unlock bootloader PC companion update don't work anymore. Forget about using it as repair software
As i said in first reply:
-power off your phone (removing battery will do the trick)
-hold back button and connect usb cable to Play
-flash stock frimware with flashtool (tutorial how to use it is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
(read on if you want custom kernel/ROM)
-download ROM you want to use and place it in SD Card
-power off your phone
-hold search and connect usb cable to Play
-in flashtool, click on lighting icon, choose fastboot mode and select kernel you want to flash
-remove usb cable
-power on phone, and phone vibrate press volume down key (Volume down is for CWR, volume up is for TWRP recovery in lupus kernel, for doomlord kernel is back button)
-format system and data from recovery
-choose "install zip from sdcard" and choose ROM that you put in sc card
Keep in mind that kernel must match rom you are instaling. JB kernel for JB roms, ICS kernels for ics roms, GB kernel for GB roms
List of roms and firmwares you can find at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184897
half sucsessful
ok so i used flashtool to install lupus cm9 kernal then i booted into recovery and installed the cm9 zip from cyanogenmod website
but when i rebooted it it came up with the cyanogenmod 9 boot animation but once again IT WONT BOOT its been doing it for 15mins maybe unlocking bootloader did cause damage is there anyway to fix
Reflash stock rom and try again
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FaiselW said:
Reflash stock rom and try again
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but where can i find official rom and kernal
SamzWorldOfMusic said:
but where can i find official rom and kernal
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Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43935357
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raminta said:
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43935357
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ok i found the stock rom on that fourm.
But i cant see any stock kernals there all custom?
SamzWorldOfMusic said:
ok i found the stock rom on that fourm.
But i cant see any stock kernals there all custom?
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Just flash the stock ftf it have the stock kernel inside !!
nakuk21 said:
Just flash the stock ftf it have the stock kernel inside !!
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ok il try now
ok guys now im getting worried
i flashed the official uk firmware and now it dosent even get past the sony erricson text D:
is there anything else i can do or will i haft to tell my parents
Edit: IT BOOTED IT FING BOOTED AND IS WORKING ON STOCK ROM THANKS GUYS FOR EVERYTHING I CANT THANK YOU ALL ENOUGH THANKS ALL ROUND. now i know more about flashtool im gonna take up installing cm9
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ok guys now im getting worried
i flashed the official uk firmware and now it dosent even get past the sony erricson text D:
is there anything else i can do or will i haft to tell my parents
Edit: IT BOOTED IT FING BOOTED AND IS WORKING ON STOCK ROM THANKS GUYS FOR EVERYTHING I CANT THANK YOU ALL ENOUGH THANKS ALL ROUND. now i know more about flashtool im gonna take up installing cm9
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Last thing i installed cm10/freexperia sucessfully after a while of tweeking
hello
so i have an xperia s rooted but it says Bootload unlock allowed :NO
and i want to install custom rom
i installed this "[CWM-TWRP]Xperia S Dual Recovery for locked/unlocked bootloaders "
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2634382
i restarted the phone pressed up button, entered to the TWRP and installed a zip file that i had in the sdcard :"cm-9.1.0-nozomi.zip " which is the stable version of cyanogenmod for xperia S.
but now i can't start my phone
do you guys have any suggestion to solve the problem :crying: i'm new to this
thank you
Reflash with stock rom via flashtool.
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electrash said:
Reflash with stock rom via flashtool.
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i will try it
i'm downloading this "XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.1.96_1257-6919.ftf" 485.30 MB (508873824 bytes) and i will install it
but i noticed something ; when i put it in charger the led starts flashing with green color (9 seconds green 2 seconds no color) but when the phone was warking it was around 50% charge
does it mean anything ?
and thanks man for the reply
i flashed this XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.1.96_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.33 MB (in the meantime of waiting the full one to get downloaded) and it seems to work i see the sony logo now and the phone keeps restarting thanks man
problem solved; i flashed with stock rom
thanks
the problem maybe because u didnt wipe data and cache.and i think cm 9 needs unlock bootloader.if u r new,u can unlock bootloader and flash kitkat roms if u dont use camera much.and keep that ftf handy coz its the way u can revive ur phone.i have 3 ftfs of all 3 android versions
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try cm 10 for locked bootloaders.everything works except rare freeze when trying to multitask.rare
yes i didn't wipe data and cache
about bootloader i can't unlock it "bootloader unlock allowed: no"
i will try cm10
zEaK47 said:
yes i didn't wipe data and cache
about bootloader i can't unlock it "bootloader unlock allowed: no"
i will try cm10
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thats a bit sad.but u have many choice for locked bootloader too
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thats a bit sad.but u have many choice for locked bootloader too
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meh
i just installed CM10 though still configuring it :good: