R800x 2.3.2 Kern=2.6.32.9 [email protected]#1
Build=edream3.0 Zeus cjs.
Not sure if anyone can help out since there aren't to many people viewing the xperia play forum anymore, but if I can get the bootloader unlocked that would be awesome. So far I've tried.
S1tool: returns aid:dead doesn't hurt the phone but it doesnt unlock either. Flashtool tried also does not work returns cannot unlock officially. Or something similiar.
Sony unlock method put in flashmodeconnected
Fasboot devices: returns code without errors.
Fastboot getvar version returns v3 fastboot no errors.
Command to unlock with key always returns failed got the key twice from Sony so the key is not to blame.
Maybe it is because it is a custom bootloader since this is the hdmi version of the play. Or because it is the r800x any help and or suggestions or fastboot commands would be awesome.
Well it appears I cannot unlock this phone as of yet because it is a brwon phone aka engineering phone. red phones are retail and blue are stock from the factory. So Now all I have to do is locate someone who knows how to get brown phone keys like @Blagus or @DooMLoRD lol!!
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R800x 2.3.2 Kern=2.6.32.9 [email protected]#1
Build=edream3.0 Zeus cjs.
Not sure if anyone can help out since there aren't to many people viewing the xperia play forum anymore, but if I can get the bootloader unlocked that would be awesome. So far I've tried.
S1tool: returns aid:dead doesn't hurt the phone but it doesnt unlock either. Flashtool tried also does not work returns cannot unlock officially. Or something similiar.
Sony unlock method put in flashmodeconnected
Fasboot devices: returns code without errors.
Fastboot getvar version returns v3 fastboot no errors.
Command to unlock with key always returns failed got the key twice from Sony so the key is not to blame.
Maybe it is because it is a custom bootloader since this is the hdmi version of the play. Or because it is the r800x any help and or suggestions or fastboot commands would be awesome.
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I sent you a pm with some info that I hope will help. I had first tried the Test point method on the R800x and got an error message that (from what I could find on Google searches) meant the Test Point method wasn't compatible with the R800x. I just ended up using the Sony Official bootloader unlock method because I wasn't worried about losing DRM keys.
mattnmag said:
I sent you a pm with some info that I hope will help. I had first tried the Test point method on the R800x and got an error message that (from what I could find on Google searches) meant the Test Point method wasn't compatible with the R800x. I just ended up using the Sony Official bootloader unlock method because I wasn't worried about losing DRM keys.
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Ya drm doesnt do much of anything useful except for Sony branded music video apps and such. I'll give what you pmd me a try.
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psxpetey said:
Ya drm doesnt do much of anything useful except for Sony branded music video apps and such. I'll give what you pmd me a try.
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Hey man.... I looked over some info that I had saved when I unlocked my bootloader last year. I also read through some threads to refresh my memory. I posted some things here ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59710197 ) for someone else that also might help you with unlocking your bootloader.
still no luck. bootloader unlock allowed no. flashtool returns not rootable still as well s1 tool still not working says hash not supported sony method also not working.
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Hey man.... I looked over some info that I had saved when I unlocked my bootloader last year. I also read through some threads to refresh my memory. I posted some things here ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59710197 ) for someone else that also might help you with unlocking your bootloader.
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My R800x didn't have yes or no for Bootloader unlock Status. In fact, I believe that I read in multiple posts where Verizon had left this out ( here's one example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55238100&postcount=74 ). If yours has a "no" in there, then it sounds like the HDMI version of the R800x must be different.
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My R800x didn't have yes or no for Bootloader unlock Status. In fact, I believe that I read in multiple posts where Verizon had left this out ( here's one example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55238100&postcount=74 ). If yours has a "no" in there, then it sounds like the HDMI version of the R800x must be different.
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In the service menu it says nothing. Just when I try flashtool and stuff
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Dose any one know where One can get the orginal Stock ROM for the Xperia PLAY?
My bootloader crashed and I need to reinstall the os, SEUP no longer works or reads my device, either dose PC companion. This was after I did a firmware upgrade over wi-fi, and it would not boot back up!!!! I have only had this device for only one day!!! SOme one help, I do have the bootloader box but I do need to have Orginal ROM.
You might want to start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294129
And then work your way around from there...
No one will be able to assist you without the following additional information:
Model Number - R800 what?
Service Provider (useful if you can't locate the model
Is (or was) it rooted?
Bootloader locked or unlocked?
Where was the phone purchased - eBay, Cellphone vendor, etc?
These answers will help people determine the best solution.
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netizenmt said:
No one will be able to assist you without the following additional information:
Model Number - R800 what?
Service Provider (useful if you can't locate the model
Is (or was) it rooted?
Bootloader locked or unlocked?
Where was the phone purchased - eBay, Cellphone vendor, etc?
These answers will help people determine the best solution.
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I am in Cairo EGYPT
service provider is n/a due to the phone was sim free
aslo the phone is brand new, never rooted,neither was bootloader ever tampered with.
So this is my problem...what can I do when my PC no longer reads the device, stating that it the device connected to the pc is not recognized.
What to do???
You're going to have to enter recovery with flashtool and flash generic
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You're going to have to enter recovery with flashtool and flash generic
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sorry to correct you again but it's not recovery. boot phone in to flashmode with back button and usb plugged in run flashtool then flash the stock 62,42,etc ROM and it's done
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Thank you soo much, (esp to all that helped) I have another question:
Has any one seen the new update for the Xperia Play? I have not updated yet, however I was hopeing that some one can shed some light on this update, as I am not sure if it is ICS or is it a normal firmware upgrade? I am on 2.3.3, on R800i. Should I do the upgrade or no?
Hi all-
I have a r800at that is produced 12w20, which according to the unlock bootloader community there is no way to unlock the bootloader to this device, not even using the testpoint method.
I really want to install custom roms on my device, I am on the AT&T network. Any recommendations on where I should purchase a new/used device that has this capability ? I am thinking just ebay but I don't know if there are any other resellers I should be looking for
Thanks
udubnate said:
Hi all-
I have a r800at that is produced 12w20, which according to the unlock bootloader community there is no way to unlock the bootloader to this device, not even using the testpoint method.
I really want to install custom roms on my device, I am on the AT&T network. Any recommendations on where I should purchase a new/used device that has this capability ? I am thinking just ebay but I don't know if there are any other resellers I should be looking for
Thanks
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Well try flashing a r800i firmware and use the bootloader unlock method in flashtool. I have an r800at with an unlocked bootloader but I don't specifically know what I did. If my method doesn't work pm me and I'll tell you what I did since I got my play and maybe that'll work. Thank you
Xperia Gamer said:
Well try flashing a r800i firmware and use the bootloader unlock method in flashtool. I have an r800at with an unlocked bootloader but I don't specifically know what I did. If my method doesn't work pm me and I'll tell you what I did since I got my play and maybe that'll work. Thank you
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I also have an Xperia play R800at
I tried what you said and it doesn't work. I have NXT light edition flashed right now. But I want to add the doom kernel but I need to unlock the bootloader. I really would appreciate any help.
tjhooker73 said:
I also have an Xperia play R800at
I tried what you said and it doesn't work. I have NXT light edition flashed right now. But I want to add the doom kernel but I need to unlock the bootloader. I really would appreciate any help.
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My number is r800at 12w13 and I'm running a r800i with gin2jellybean but I want the real thing
The Testpoint method worked on my R800at no problem
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The Testpoint method worked on my R800at no problem
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Whenever I type in the number to check bootloader it won't let me, I type the number in and after the last sign it goes away, I can't press call and check
Joeyxc said:
Whenever I type in the number to check bootloader it won't let me, I type the number in and after the last sign it goes away, I can't press call and check
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Sometimes you cant enter the ServiceMenu.apk on certain roms. However, Did you try on Sony's site anyway ? Just remember you dont add the last digit on the Imei, only the first 14 I believe. And the Testpoint method works even without the bootloader saying unlockable under the service menu.
OP did you ever succeed in unlocking your bootloader?
Hi im DVE and I am new to this XDA stuff etc... I was wondering if anyone can help me out with how to unlock the Xperia Play At&t Bootloader so I can install ICS or Jellybean on my phone for I'm tired of and stuck using gingerbread 2.3 Any suggestions?
To my knowledge the R800at is the only model that does not let you use Sony's unlock site to unlock the bootloader. You need to hit up an XDA member by the name of Alejandrissimo and talk with him via Google Talk, he can unlock it for your remotely for free. Via the touchpoint method.
Check the Sony site and see if they are allowing AT&T users to unlock now:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Good luck.
Edit - Wotan Server has all the files you need to download and install the drivers for the Xperia PLAY to be recognized in your PC. It also will provide you with the files needed for Alejandrissimo to unlock your phones bootloader.
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/xperia-play-r800/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Install the file listed on the above link, and when its installing it will install ALL drivers for Sony Ericsson phones. It will pop up several windows asking you to verify you want to install the drivers, select "ignore warning and install"... or however its read.
I appreciate your reply I really do I'm just sick of gingerbread and would like to try out custom roms one day lol!
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I appreciate your reply I really do I'm just sick of gingerbread and would like to try out custom roms one day lol!
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If you want to take the full tour of custom roms, many do not require a unlocked bootloader. But for the best its best to unlock. Seriously if you get stuck, contact alejandrissimo, he is awesome. Very patient and will help you to unlock your phones bootloader.
Other Solutions to unlocking R800at bootloader?
I got another question to ask ya, what if I try this website:
fast gm (dot) com
It says to pay 5 dollars for a unlock code to get rid of the At&t off of my phone via network etc... will this unlock my bootloader as well?
I mean if anything or any website that states unlocking are they referring to the bootloader too?
I have a at&t r800at too i want to unlook
i want to unlook bootloader
me too! sick of gingerbread!
Thanks for telling me about Alejandrissimo. I have moved on to a Galaxy Note 3 N900T without ever trying custom ROMs on my old Xperia PLAY R800at (despite my constant frustrations with the generic North American R800a ROM). I wanted to experiment now that it's not my daily driver but I did not want to spend $30 at some unlocked site for a phone I'm not even using. The FTF method doesn't seem flexible enough to try everything I want to try.
unlock bootloader
Hi, is there posible to unlock bootloader for free?? Or a guide to unlock it??
If you want to unlock the bootloader go to the sony site. Or if you want to unlock for free use the testpoint method.
Test point is an old trick and there are many guides on youtube. Once unlocked it will appear to still be locked. However you cannot install all roms only the ones that have been converted. If you search LOopy in the forum you should find the thread whoch contains all the roms.
That is how I unlocked my r800at it also preserves drm.
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psxpetey said:
If you want to unlock the bootloader go to the sony site. Or if you want to unlock for free use the testpoint method.
Test point is an old trick and there are many guides on youtube. Once unlocked it will appear to still be locked. However you cannot install all roms only the ones that have been converted. If you search LOopy in the forum you should find the thread whoch contains all the roms.
That is how I unlocked my r800at it also preserves drm.
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It seems that you've worded that weird. I'm under the impression that sony still doesn't offer a way to unlock the r800at. Also, saying testpoint method is free, directly after, seems to infer sony charges for unlock. That, would also, be news to me heh.
But i also have unlocked my r800at bootloader with setool! Just tonight, also thanks to some info from your posts, thanks again.
This being the case, I think that services like Omnius, Wotan, and Alejandrissimo, should be referred to as either; "fastboot installation" or "fastboot unlocking". Bringing me to my original point, It seems sony; or maybe even the company of motherboard (i think qualcomm?), should have to release this "fastboot unlock/install". Recently a legislation deadline with carriers being forced to allow unlocks was met, feb 10 i think. I plan to link articles in a post soon.
d1r3ct1v3 said:
It seems that you've worded that weird. I'm under the impression that sony still doesn't offer a way to unlock the r800at. Also, saying testpoint method is free, directly after, seems to infer sony charges for unlock. That, would also, be news to me heh.
But i also have unlocked my r800at bootloader with setool! Just tonight, also thanks to some info from your posts, thanks again.
This being the case, I think that services like Omnius, Wotan, and Alejandrissimo, should be referred to as either; "fastboot installation" or "fastboot unlocking". Bringing me to my original point, It seems sony; or maybe even the company of motherboard (i think qualcomm?), should have to release this "fastboot unlock/install". Recently a legislation deadline with carriers being forced to allow unlocks was met, feb 10 i think. I plan to link articles in a post soon.
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Dont remember all I know is that the other methods cost money and I was like screw that and went with setool and testpoint.
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psxpetey said:
Dont remember all I know is that the other methods cost money and I was like screw that and went with setool and testpoint.
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what rom and kernel did u go with?
i have an r800at, whats the bootloader unlock for it? Sony says it cant through the site
I am not able to unlock my phone while it is stated in the service menu that it can be unlocked..
phone getd detected in Fastboot mode but failing to unlock
Bootloader
Sim
Region
What exactly are you unlocking?
If its your bootloader then you will have to install the drivers, you can find on the sony developer website
I did everything as said and i have also unlocked many xperias, dont know whats goin wrong with mine..
Unocking bootloader..
Windows 7 x64
I did everything as said and i have also unlocked many xperias, dont know whats goin wrong with mine..
Unocking bootloader..
Windows 7 x64
Check your drivers
Fastboot
Flashmode
Debugging
Stock mode
Etc
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Not able to unlock..
i get error OEM unlock failed.
but device does get detected in fastboot and phone is unlockable
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Not able to unlock..
i get error OEM unlock failed.
but device does get detected in fastboot and phone is unlockable
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Hmmm
I dont know all too much about kernels
Have you tried researching this via google or xda
Or even known xperia s problems
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do you get to the point where you enter the unlock code?
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yes i do, i tried it via flashtool too. still no luck..
EDIT: Solved the Issue.. Thanks anyways I had put Wrong digit in IMEI while generating unlock code
lol. that was kinda my next question. there isn't any o and 0 in the code are there that are getting mixed up
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I originally had an xperia c1905 but cross flashed c2005 FW onto my device. What i find really annoying is that when i open the configuration in the service menu i find out that i cannot unlock the bootloader, ie, bootloader unlock allowed no. I haver read online and i have researched it, but other posts were made in 2013, i thought id ask ahain in 2014. Is there any possible way whatsoever of unlocking my phone's bootloader? will i ever be able to do it? Are there any modern ways that i might have missed?
Guys please dont tell me to send my phone to sony and they will unlock it for me. I have already tried it, but fot no response from sony. I have even contacted o2( my sim carrier) and asked about information on how to unlock, they told me that they cannot comment on that subject.:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:
If u have any information, i need your help, thank you!
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As far as I know, no way of unlocking your bootloader if it says no. You still can try the regular bootloader unlocking procedure method, the only thing that may occur is it not working...
Or it can brick the device just leave it for now and wait for the time being there might be a way of doing it if it gets found if not the new firmware that's getting released shortly might lift the ban off the bootloader
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I have the same problem. Please somebody need to find a way to unlock it. I bought my phone from Orange. I flashed the stock Sony's firmware and rooted it. I can't flash any CyanogenMod :crying: My old Galaxy Ace hasn't got any locks or something, installing custom roms was easy, but on this phone for me it's almost imposible...
I stumbled on a post on the Sony Talk forums the other day that stated if you carrier unlock your phone (so you can use any SIM card) and then flash an unbranded ROM the bootloader unlock status changes from No to Yes. This statement was made by a moderator on the forums and I have no idea how well the procedure will work.
Oh, the post was regarding the Z too so I'm not sure if it applies to the M.
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