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[Q] How to check if the bootloader is locked or unlocked?

Hello Frnds,
I need to submit my handset for housing crack issue to the SE service center.. But recently I had flashed it with the Stock ROM prepared with the help of SEUS and Flashtool. So can anyone tell me how to check my Bootloader has been unlocked or it is still locked? Because the method to flash the Stock ROM I used says that it wont unlock the bootloader.. So can somebody please tell me how can I check it? If it is unlocked then the SEUS or PC Companion will not detect it, right? Thanks..

mandarjoshiin said:
Hello Frnds,
I need to submit my handset for housing crack issue to the SE service center.. But recently I had flashed it with the Stock ROM prepared with the help of SEUS and Flashtool. So can anyone tell me how to check my Bootloader has been unlocked or it is still locked? Because the method to flash the Stock ROM I used says that it wont unlock the bootloader.. So can somebody please tell me how can I check it? If it is unlocked then the SEUS or PC Companion will not detect it, right? Thanks..
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If you did not unlock downloader then it will be locked, if you have you can relock it just search, and DooMLorD has a thread getting back to stock, hope this helps.
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If you unlock your bootlaoder, you will loose the DRM aplications like TrackID. So start the TrackID app and if it works, your bootloader is still locked, if it doesn't and you get some error, then it's unlocked.

Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked

Thanks all.. I checked.. It is not unlocked..

and if it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: No", I guess I have to the "pay" route to get it unlocked?

robotfoodisgood said:
and if it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: No", I guess I have to the "pay" route to get it unlocked?
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That means you have Simlock. You have to pay for simlock code for unlock and then unlock the bootloader

ZyxeLa said:
That means you have Simlock. You have to pay for simlock code for unlock and then unlock the bootloader
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Thanks for the quick response. It is already SIM unlocked, so I guess the next step is paying for bootloader unlock?

robotfoodisgood said:
Thanks for the quick response. It is already SIM unlocked, so I guess the next step is paying for bootloader unlock?
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No, no, bootloader unlock is official by Sony Ericsson and it's free. Go to this site and unlock your bootloader There is also Instruction

ZyxeLa said:
That means you have Simlock. You have to pay for simlock code for unlock and then unlock the bootloader
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Wrong. SIM/network lock and bootloader are completely separate.
It will always say "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" even if your bootloader is unlocked. Yes or No just refers to if it can be unlocked.

I did it on my x10i and the text bootloader isnt there anywhere. so what now?

BluechipJ said:
Wrong. SIM/network lock and bootloader are completely separate.
It will always say "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" even if your bootloader is unlocked. Yes or No just refers to if it can be unlocked.
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If it says bootloader unlock no can it still be unlocked using test point method ?

chiefy009 said:
If it says bootloader unlock no can it still be unlocked using test point method ?
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well, can it?

th3discodancer said:
well, can it?
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Yes but you need setool2 I believe, jinx13 can do it he did my arc s when it said no
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ZyxeLa said:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
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I must confirm this. I've just unlocked bootloader on SE xperia mini pro, and before unlocking it was saying "Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes " and now after unlock it says "Bootloader Unlocked - Yes"

ZyxeLa said:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
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That's totally wrong. If it says no, the only way to unlock it is paid and if it says yes, then it allows you to unlock it yourself with the test point or the official SE unlock bootloader feature using your IMEI.

Otku_znam said:
I must confirm this. I've just unlocked bootloader on SE xperia mini pro, and before unlocking it was saying "Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes " and now after unlock it says "Bootloader Unlocked - Yes"
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odd...because after i have unlocked the bootloader, i still have Bootloader unlock allowed: yes. I have confirmed I have an unlocked bootlaoder as I am able to use fastboot.

my brother have a branded x10i. I already installed xrecovery and custom rom, when i try to reach the service menu with *#*#7378423#*#* nothing is happening. How do i know if i can unlock bl or its locked?

just boot intro bootloader mode

ZyxeLa said:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
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Hi, I'm on stock SE 2.3.3 GB, rooted with xrecovery 0.3
I want to install cobrato's miui 2.3.3 (gb 2.3.7), was wondering if i need to unlock my bootloader and flash any kernel or directly go ahead with it.
I tried ur method *#*#7378423#*#* aka *#*#SERVICE#*#* and there is no lone mentioning bootloader.
Thanks

[Q] can 12W19 be sim unlocked by ANY way?

is there ANY way that xperia arc s newer then 12w19 can be sim unlocked??
Purchasing code or..??
Can cellunlocker unlock it?

Atm no, I think.
Prince

If you're not locked to any carrier, I don't see any reason why not.
Have you tried the official Sony unlock method? Your other option is via the testpoint method.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2

xtacy! said:
If you're not locked to any carrier, I don't see any reason why not.
Have you tried the official Sony unlock method? Your other option is via the testpoint method.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
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My bad, I didn't wrote sim locked..
It's carrier locked, and sim-lock is there for 24 months, the problem is I bought it in another country and in my country that carrier doesn't exist..
So the question is edited, can it be sim-unlocked (bootloader is irrelevant)

Then you'll need to use the Testpoint method. Contact Jinx13 or Alejandrissimo. They should be able to unlock it for you remotely for a small fee. Or use Omnius (again Paid).
And no, there's no free method to unlock your phone. But trust me, it's worth it.
Hope that helped. Cheers!

I already did contact jinx and he told me that if it's 12w14 or newer he can't unlock it :S
I'm not looking for a free method, I'm looking for a working method...
Off topic: Is it worth upgrading to ICS?

Damn, then you may be out of luck. Do ask around though.
And upgrading to ICS. Well, I have upgraded to the Generic Global World 4.0.4 and I must say I like it. My only issue is that my touchscreen isn't AS responsive as it was on GB.
There are others who couldn't/can't stand ICS and reverted back to GB after a few days with ICS. They felt that it lagged too much compared to GB etc etc.
To each his own. But I like ICS; that's just my opinion.
Cheers!

is there ANY other way?
is there anyone that has Emma and a working account and can remove the sim lock?
Also can these pay sites unlock it?

maybe fastgsm
I was looking for the exact same thing and found that fastgsm.com can unlock it with network codes.
It seems that we cannot currently unlock this phone model with our data cable method if the manufacturing date is later than 12W13, please contact [email protected] and ask for a refund. It would be possible to unlock this phone via Network codes, if there are unlock attempts left, for $59.99.
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Its a bit to expensive for me, so i haven't tried it. But if you do, please post back results.

Good day to everyone and sorry to revive this thread, but i didn't want to ask a question that's been asked before so while searching the forums for cellunlocker.net i found this thread.
Is there anybody out there who got their arc S(new security manufacturing date 12w26) unlocked by purchasing the code via IMEI method for 39,99$?

dont paid
reloadxero said:
Good day to everyone and sorry to revive this thread, but i didn't want to ask a question that's been asked before so while searching the forums for cellunlocker.net i found this thread.
Is there anybody out there who got their arc S(new security manufacturing date 12w26) unlocked by purchasing the code via IMEI method for 39,99$?
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I unlocking my phone by imei code and the bootloader is locked. I paid 45 usd :crying:

anybody solved this?
imauri1990 said:
I unlocking my phone by imei code and the bootloader is locked. I paid 45 usd :crying:
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Hi all!
Has anybody successfully bootloader unlocked the phone? I have lt18, with unlock allowed no, and 12w30 bootloader. I searched a lot, and i found that i can unlock by NCK code, then i can unlock bootloader with flashtool or SE method. Can anybody confirm this??

hi
assasss said:
is there ANY way that xperia arc s newer then 12w19 can be sim unlocked??
Purchasing code or..??
Can cellunlocker unlock it?
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i may try to unlock it... pm me or contact me on gtalk: [email protected]

mman1982 said:
Hi all!
Has anybody successfully bootloader unlocked the phone? I have lt18, with unlock allowed no, and 12w30 bootloader. I searched a lot, and i found that i can unlock by NCK code, then i can unlock bootloader with flashtool or SE method. Can anybody confirm this??
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There is no known solution for disabled fastboot cases yet (Bootloader unlock allowed: No), as phones manufactured after 12W11 have enchanced type of security, for which there is no exploit yet.

Someguyfromhell said:
There is no known solution for disabled fastboot cases yet (Bootloader unlock allowed: No), as phones manufactured after 12W11 have enchanced type of security, for which there is no exploit yet.
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Thanks, so NCK code will not even work?? My service menu says i have 5tries to sim unlock.So i enter the code,simlock removed,then i can unlock bootloader. Am i wrong??

hi
i can unlock it ... pm me

mman1982 said:
Thanks, so NCK code will not even work?? My service menu says i have 5tries to sim unlock.So i enter the code,simlock removed,then i can unlock bootloader. Am i wrong??
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It might remove the SIM-lock (I am not sure, which code you mean right now), but it will not enable fastboot and will not allow bootloader to be unlocked.
kks111 said:
i can unlock it ... pm me
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Would you at least bother mentioning your methods for this? Considering you haven't been around on this forum for long, I doubt any of your methods actually unlocks the bootloader.

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Someguyfromhell said:
It might remove the SIM-lock (I am not sure, which code you mean right now), but it will not enable fastboot and will not allow bootloader to be unlocked.
Hi,
Thanks, i see there: http://www.fastgsm.com/en/sonyerics...-unlock-codes/network-unlock/flashing-debrand
Unlock codes. I read a lot, and i figured out that Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No means that fastboot disabled due to simlock..so if there's no simlock on the phone, the no changes to YES, so can unlock simply..If unlock allowed YES, then everyone successfully unlocked the bootloader in this forums. Am i wrong somewhere?
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mman1982 said:
Hi,
Thanks, i see there: http://www.fastgsm.com/en/sonyerics...-unlock-codes/network-unlock/flashing-debrand
Unlock codes. I read a lot, and i figured out that Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No means that fastboot disabled due to simlock..so if there's no simlock on the phone, the no changes to YES, so can unlock simply..If unlock allowed YES, then everyone successfully unlocked the bootloader in this forums. Am i wrong somewhere?
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It does remove the SIM-lock, but fastboot is still disabled. Removing the SIM-lock does not activate fastboot nor does it change Bootloader Unlock Allowed to Yes.

Hi all,
See this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737846

Question for Omnius :)

I have Sim lock Xperia Arc S and in service info is bootloader unlock allowed: no .. i want to unlock my bootloader to flash custom kerlners i will buy Single unlock licence for omnius and what should i chose : Unlock network lock by certificate replacement or Unlock bootloader ? i just want to install CM 10 ... I HOPE THAT SOMEONE CAN ANSWER MY QUESTION

can someone answer please )

"Unlock network lock by certificate replacement" as you are stuck with your network sim..once u r free u can unlock bootloader from sony official way..

arpith.fbi said:
"Unlock network lock by certificate replacement" as you are stuck with your network sim..once u r free u can unlock bootloader from sony official way..
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i got different answer to chose unlock bootloader and it will unlock my bootloader and sim unlock my phone

MarioJerkovic said:
i got different answer to chose unlock bootloader and it will unlock my bootloader and sim unlock my phone
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if you are getting both bootloader and sim unlocked then it is well and good. I thought you had t choose between bootloader unlocking and sim unlocking. Coz bootloader unlocking is very simple compared to sim unlocking.

arpith.fbi said:
if you are getting both bootloader and sim unlocked then it is well and good. I thought you had t choose between bootloader unlocking and sim unlocking. Coz bootloader unlocking is very simple compared to sim unlocking.
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aha ... Thanks i choose both because i only want CM10 nothing else for that i need to flash a custom kerlner so i need enabled fastboot

Why can't I unlock my boot loader

I thought I've had this device nearly 2 years now so time to unlock and root as the custom ROMs are looking great.
But if I go on Sony page and enter my details to unlock my bootloader it informs me my device is not unlockable.
What are my other options?

Simply means your device is not unlockable. That's it. I'm guessing you got this through a phone carrier.

Yep through Vodafone, so is there no other option

Nope. It's done. Bootloader can't be unlocked at all. Even if you try to unlock bootloader anyway using flashtool, it will ask you to enter unlock key, which you can obtain only through sony website.

Thanks for your help maybe I should just upgrade to a new phone then only reason kept it stock was for warranty

Regarding Bootloader unlock key validity

Once we're able to get bootloader unlock key using DC unlocker , for how much time the key will remain valid to unlock bootloader for later time ?
I am planning to unlock bootloader later but want to get the key in advance.
1) If there is any sort of expiry data for requested bootloader key ?
2) Can same key can be used again after using it for 1 time ? In case if bootloader gets relocked , how to unlock again ? Do we again have to pay DC unlocker for bootloader key ?

1) each bootloader code is permanent, it wont expire.
2)you use the same bootloader code to unlock if your device is relocked.

I unlocked my bootloader with dc unlocked, but couldn't get a recovery,I installed one but it was stuck on twrp logo,please provide me a working link

crayonicle said:
1) each bootloader code is permanent, it wont expire.
2)you use the same bootloader code to unlock if your device is relocked.
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Hey thanks for clarification , but wanted to confirm again . Are you 100% sure ?
Cause i asked Indian customer service of huawei and the female representative said opposite for 2nd point , said have to request again , though she sounds very amateur and dumb to provide knowledge regarding bootloader.
Does this one bootloader key remains same for every intentional market ?