Basically this is just a guide for those wanting to unlock their bootloader.
STUFF IN HERE
Updates, Contents, Disclaimer , Requirements, Recommended, Instructions (for both bootloader unlock and custom kernel flashing and relocking the bootloader), How to find out if the bootloader on your phone has been successfully unlocked , Benefits of Custom Kernel, Common problems, Myths concerned with unlocking bootloader.
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Myths about unlocking bootloader
0. You can unlock your bootloader on a SIM-locked phone
1. Real dual touch for synaptic devices.
2. Higher max CPU overclock frequency.
3. Sim-unlock your phone (allow it to use any carrier)
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Updates to this:
1. GUIDE UPDATE (finally lolz -- added new download links and made some edits)
Still using the old tools method -- more complicated to use but flexible (doesn't obligate stock to unlock, but please keep to GB and below)
My guide is not the simplest to understand, nor is it the most up-to-date, but if done and read correctly it gives you the most information about BL and kernels and also is quite safe .
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List of great guides
SETweaker tool -- Guide by faiyyaz: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693308 (also deals with BL and kernels)
Lucastan96's index which contains a nice list of stuff: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572591
XperienceX8's simplified guide on BL and stuff: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549696
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Hold your horses! Check if your phone will be hard bricked by the bootloader unlock process!
If your phone's manufacture date is 11W29 or PAST 11W29, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER. IT WILL MOST LIKELY RESULT IN A HARD BRICK (though some users managed to successfully unlock).
Original post by B.Jay here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481630
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Before I start I must emphasise the fact that meddling with the bootloader is highly dangerous and will result in a hard brick if you don't follow proper instructions. Then, you will have to go and repair your phone by sending it to SE . I am not responsible if your phone dies on you because you didn't follow instructions or you screwed up somehow. I must also mention that this will probably void your warranty (rooting already probably voided it though) and that there is NO WAY to relock bootloader as of now.
Still interested? Details are below.
Requirements: Rooted phone, Sony Ericsson PC Companion installed in PC, Courage
You do not need to have a sim lock on your phone to unlock your bootloader.
Recommended: Disable your antivirus (it might find a "virus" in ADB.exe even though there isn't one and might even interfere in bootloader unlocking process) Use stock rom (I managed to unlock bootloader on GingerDX v013 though and users have managed to unlock it in Froyobread v23b and MiniCM7 2.0.7 | Don't try on ICS roms)
Note: Unlocking the bootloader of your phone will restore the original sim lock of your phone (if you had any) unless if you unlocked with EMMA/IMEI unlock code or it was factory-unlocked or if SE unlocked it!
However, some users have reported that using msm7227_semc.cmd on their sim-unlocked phones did not restore the sim lock onto their phone. This has not been confirmed as of yet. Unlock the bootloader on your sim unlocked phone AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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1. Download the files needed for the unlock. (Credits go to the_laser for this tool.)
Original Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17384177&postcount=3
One big bundle of files: http://upload.riicc.sg/viewfolder.php?hash=LVW5TS2ZSX
Download and extract the archive. Contains X8, W8, X10 mini and X10 mini pro stock kernels, the unlock tool and also the updated S1tool that can relock your bootloader!
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1a. Download Flashtool too (needed for S1tool to work properly and for loading custom kernels next time) and install it (not necessary if you already have Flashtool):
Download and install Flashtool (follow instructions on the website): http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
(Credits go to Androxyde and Bin4ry for this tool.)
After installing it, open the flashtool folder and open the drivers folder inside that. Double click on the .exe file inside and install your device's ADB driver (for W8 use the X8 ones) and the Flash mode drivers.
Then restart your computer.
Open task manager and kill any ADB.exe process you find in there and don't load Flashtool for the rest of the installation process.
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Also, download and install PC Companion (not needed if you already have PC Companion on your computer) here (needed for the bootloader unlocking process).
Link: http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/
Then just double click the .exe file and install PC Companion. Connect your phone to the PC after doing this and open Sony Ericsson PC Companion. Ensure that your phone is recognised by PC Companion.
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Step 2.
Note: If your antivirus finds virus in ADB.exe, disable the antivirus. There is NO virus in ADB.exe and the antivirus will interfere in unlocking bootloader.
2a. Turn off your phone.
2b. Open the directory you unzipped S1tool to and run S1tool.exe. Then, click on IDENTIFY button before proceeding to step 2c.
2c. Boot your phone into flash mode (make sure you installed your device's drivers found in step 1a first). All users, press and hold back button while connecting cable from PC to phone. Continue holding back button until you get some output. The LED on your phone should flash green if it is in flash mode.
Example of output:
Code:
9/9/2011 21:41:44 Welcome to S1 identify tool
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
9/9/2011 21:45:13 X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
9/9/2011 21:45:13 LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:46
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:46 RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A029"[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:46 SOFTWARE AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:46 LOADER AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FLASH ID: "002C/00BC"
9/9/2011 21:45:49 LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
9/9/2011 21:45:49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 MODEL (from GDFS): X8
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SOFTWARE VERSION: 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 CUSTOM VERSION: 1241-3178_R1B
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SERIAL NO: CB511SPH7Q
9/9/2011 21:45:49
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:49 SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:49 Elapsed:36 secs.
If the simlock certificate specified is SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, or anything other than NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, jump to step 3.
If the simlock certificate specified is NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, you can't unlock the bootloader of your phone. If you try, radio capability of your phone will be disabled (this has been reported to be untrue by a number of people who claim to have unlocked bootloader successfully with msm7227_semc.cmd).
Do note that the SIMLOCK certificate doesn't mean that you have/don't have a sim lock on your phone.
3. Disconnect your phone from the computer, boot it up, and then reconnect your phone to your computer.
4. Enable USB debugging on your phone.
Note: Don't run Flashtool and terminate any ADB.exe process you find in task manager before performing step 5.
5. If you had
1: the SEMC SIMLOCK CERTFICATE message or if you
2: unlocked your phone using EMMA/IMEI code
3: or if your phone was already unlocked when you bought it (first-hand phone)
4: or if your phone is sim-locked
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THEN
run msm7227_semc.cmd in the directory you unzipped the unlocking files to and press any key to start the unlocking process. Alternatively, you could use Flashtool to bootloader-unlock your phone (if you want to use Flashtool, go to step 5c). Go to step 5b.
If you
1. had the SETool unlock certificate
THEN
go to step 5a.[/U]
5a. Run msm7227_Setool2.cmd in the directory you extracted the bootloader unlock tool to and press any key to start the process. Alternatively, you could use Flashtool to bootloader-unlock your phone (if you want to use Flashtool, go to step 5c)
5b. Open the example log included in the files. Wait 5 minutes. Then, compare the text in the window to those in the example log. They should be similar. Also, the last message on the window should be Press any key to continue. Note: It is recommended to turn off your antivirus before starting this as antivirus might interfere with the unlocking of bootloader on your phone (some antivirus software claim that there is virus in ADB.exe even though there isn't one)
Text in example log:
Code:
process requires standard 2.x android firmware.
Press any key to continue . . .
Getting ROOT rights.
1743 KB/s (585731 bytes in 0.328s)
error: protocol fault (no status)
Waiting ...
Removing NAND MPU restrictions via SEMC backdoor. Permanent. Require ROOT rights.
192 KB/s (3087 bytes in 0.015s)
success
Waiting ...
Getting ROOT rights.
Waiting ...
Writing patched semcboot. Two step process
First, we need get access to semcboot area
504 KB/s (8064 bytes in 0.015s)
Second, we need to write semcboot ;)
1130 KB/s (596916 bytes in 0.515s)
successfully wrote 0003ff00
Press any key to continue . . .
Note: If your log is very different from this please check if your bootloader is unlocked using step 7. If it is not unlocked, turn off your antivirus and repeat step 5 again. If you get some "error: protocol fault" messages, that is completely fine, this is because the "problem" is that your phone was still rebooting and USB debugging mode is not turned on when rebooting so it couldn't acquire the status and had an error. If you get many "Access is denied" messages, turn off your antivirus and try again. Some users reported that the "Access is denied" messages were eradicated and they successfully unlocked their bootloaders after turning off their antivirus.
5c.
Start Flashtool, connect your phone and then wait for your phone to be recognized.
Then, go to: Plugins/(insert device name here) Unlock/run
A screen will pop up and ask you to connect your phone in Flash mode
1. Unplug the USB cable from your phone.
2. Turn off your phone.
3. Press and hold the "Back" button on your phone.
4. Plug in the USB cable to your phone.
5. Release the "Back" button after the screen that popped up disappears.
The unlocking process will start.
Wait until Flashtool asks you to disconnect the cable off the phone, then turn on the device and connect the usb cable once again.
Wait for Flashtool to push the required files to your phone.
After a while, Flashtool will have 4he message "Successfully applied unlock" and the phone will reboot.
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6. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Congratulations, your phone has an unlocked bootloader now!
7. To verify if your bootloader is unlocked successfully, again, use S1tool found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17374120&postcount=26.
Direct download link: http://upload.riicc.sg/viewfolder.php?hash=LVW5TS2ZSX
Also, download and install Flashtool here (follow instructions on the website): http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
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(Credits go to Androxyde and Bin4ry for this tool.)
After installing it, open the flashtool folder and open the drivers folder inside that. Double click on the .exe file inside and install the ADB drivers for your phone AND the flash mode drivers (needed for S1tool to work).
After downloading s1tool and extracting it to an appropiate location on your PC (not needed you already have S1tool), shut down your phone.
Open s1tool.exe found in the directory you extracted s1tool to and then click IDENTIFY button.
Boot your phone into flash mode (Press and hold back button while connecting it to your PC using an usb cable. The LED on your phone should flash green). Continue holding back button until you get some output.
Example of output:
Code:
9/9/2011 21:41:44 Welcome to S1 identify tool
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
9/9/2011 21:45:13 X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
9/9/2011 21:45:13 LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:46
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:46 RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A029"[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:46 SOFTWARE AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:46 LOADER AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FLASH ID: "002C/00BC"
9/9/2011 21:45:49 LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
9/9/2011 21:45:49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 MODEL (from GDFS): X8
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SOFTWARE VERSION: 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 CUSTOM VERSION: 1241-3178_R1B
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SERIAL NO: CB511SPH7Q
9/9/2011 21:45:49
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:49 SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:49 Elapsed:36 secs.
If the line RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "#8A02$" has a lowercase "r" letter replacing the "#" (RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "r8A02$"), your bootloader has been unlocked . If it has an uppercase "R" replacing the "#" (RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "R8A02$"), your bootloader is NOT unlocked .
Note: The value of the "$" is dependent on an unknown factor. The unknown factor doesn't matter to us.
How do I know this? Here:
the_laser in the bootloader unlock thread said:
unlocked bootloader require unlocked loader, yep ?
loader\loader.sin is special unlocked loader, which will be accepted ONLY after your "unlock" semcboot with previous steps.
to distinguish unlocked semcboot and original semcboot, first letter in version tag of semcboot output will be lower case, i. e. "r8A029"
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HOW TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER :
0. Flash back stock kernel using "Repair" option in SEUS or by using Flashtool (if using Flashtool either flash stock firmware or flash the appropiate .ftf file below):
All the stock kernels (for W8, X8, X10 mini and X10 mini pro):
Download link: http://upload.riicc.sg/viewfolder.php?hash=LVW5TS2ZSX
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If you relock your bootloader while using a custom kernel your phone will be bricked!
1. Download S1tool and extract it to an appropiate location on your PC (not needed if you already have s1tool) . (Credits go to the_laser for this tool)
S1tool post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17374120&postcount=26
Direct download link: http://upload.riicc.sg/viewfolder.php?hash=LVW5TS2ZSX
2. Then, download and install Flashtool (follow instructions on the website): http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
(Credits go to Androxyde and Bin4ry for this tool.)
After installing it, open the flashtool folder and open the drivers folder inside that. Double click on the .exe file inside and install the ADB drivers for your phone and the Flash mode drivers (needed for Flashtool to work).
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Launch s1tool.exe in the folder you extracted s1tool to.
5. Click on Restore button and then connect your phone to the PC in flash mode (press and hold back button while connecting your phone to the PC).
6. Wait for the process to complete. Congratulations! You now have relocked your bootloader!
7. To check, open s1tool.exe, click IDENTIFY button, turn off your phone, connect it in flash mode to the PC (press and hold back button while connecting your phone to the PC. The LED on your phone should flash green).
8. Continue holding back button until there is some output.
Example of output:
Code:
9/9/2011 21:41:44 Welcome to S1 identify tool
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
9/9/2011 21:45:13 X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
9/9/2011 21:45:13 LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 X0eria NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:46
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:46 RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A029"[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:46 SOFTWARE AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:46 LOADER AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FLASH ID: "002C/00BC"
9/9/2011 21:45:49 LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
9/9/2011 21:45e3A49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 MODEL (from GDFS): X8
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SOFTWARE VERSION: 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 CUSTOM VERSION: 1241-3178_R1B
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SERIAL NO: CB511SPH7Q
9/9/2011 21:45:49
[B][U]9/9/2011 21:45:49 SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE[/U][/B]
9/9/2011 21:45:49 Elapsed:36 secs.
If the line RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "#8A02$" has a lowercase "r" letter replacing the "#" (RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "r8A02$"), your bootloader was not successfully relocked . If it has an uppercase "R" replacing the "#" (RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "R8A02$"), your bootloader has been successfully relocked .
Note: The value of the "$" is dependent on an unknown factor. The unknown factor doesn't matter to us.
How do I know this? Here:
the_laser in the bootloader unlock thread said:
unlocked bootloader require unlocked loader, yep ?
loader\loader.sin is special unlocked loader, which will be accepted ONLY after your "unlock" semcboot with previous steps.
to distinguish unlocked semcboot and original semcboot, first letter in version tag of semcboot output will be lower case, i. e. "r8A029"
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9. How to flash custom kernels:
a. Download the (kernel name).ftf file provided by the kernel developer
b. Download and install Flashtool here (follow instructions on the website): http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
(Credits go to Androxyde and Bin4ry for this tool.)
After installing it, open the flashtool folder and open the drivers folder inside that. Double click on the .exe file inside and install the ADB drivers for your phone and the flash mode drivers (needed for Flashtool to work).
Then restart your computer.
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c. Put the (kernel name).ftf file in the /firmwares folder. (Don't flash any .sin files, flash only the .ftf file.)
d. Open Flashtool.
e. Click Flash.
f. Select (kernel name).ftf.
g. Turn off your phone.
h. Connect your phone in flash mode (only when the popup window prompts for you to do so). (To boot into flash mode, press and hold back button while connecting your phone to the PC using an usb cable).
i. Disconnect your phone (do so only when the popup window to prompts you to disconnect your phone).
j. Reboot and you have a custom kernel!
k. Confirm by going to Settings --> About Phone --> Kernel version. It should have the name of the kernel you flashed.
m. To flash back to stock kernel, download the appropriate file below and follow steps listed above.
All the stock kernels here:
Download link: http://upload.riicc.sg/viewfolder.php?hash=LVW5TS2ZSX
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Benefits of unlocked bootloader: Custom kernels, recovery in kernel (no more accidents involving formating /system and having to reflash stock because recovery is gone), GPU overclock, swap support, modules loaded in kernel, conversion of /system etc to ext4 resulting in faster phone, USB host support, full support for custom roms.....
The possibilities are -nearly- endless .
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Troubleshooting section:
Common Problems:
1. My SIM Card is not recognised after unlocking phone with msm7227_setool2.cmd!
Ans: Redo unlocking procedure (step 5 onwards) using msm7227_semc.cmd.
2. I get lots of "Access is denied" messages while unlocking!
Ans: Disable your antivirus and try the unlocking process again. Antivirus finds a virus in ADB.exe even though there isn't one!
3. I get some "error: protocol fault" messages!
Ans: It's normal and this isn't a problem. This is because the tool is inquiring for your phone while the phone is rebooting. USB debugging mode isn't on when phone is rebooting so it causes some errors. Eventually, your phone will connect with your PC so this is not an issue.
4. I get some "exec /system/bin/sh failed" messages!
Ans: Reroot your phone using SuperOneClick and try again.
SuperOneClick link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
5. Default camera doesn't work after unlocking!
Ans:
1. Reflash baseband 15 again.
2. Reflash stock 2.1 using flashtool.
3. Test camera, it will have the message "Indexing Media File" on the screen.
4. Wait until it disappear from the screen.
5. Reboot
6. Test camera and it will work fine.
6. I get a lot of "daemon not started successfully" and "failed to start daemon" messages!
Ans: Disconnect phone, exit the command window, reconnect phone, and try unlocking your phone's bootloader again. Repeat until there is no more of such messages and bootloader is successfully unlocked. Also, make sure you have installed Sony Ericsson PC Companion in step 1 and that it recognises your phone.
If you have a problem that is not listed above please post it in this thread
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All credits go to the bootloader devs (Blagus, the_laser, maxrfon etc).
And to B.Jay for the bootloader hard brick warning
Tnx for tut but im still waiting for "one big button" tool
SpyderX said:
Basically this is just a mini tutorial for those wanting to unlock their bootloaders.
Requirements: Rooted X8, X8 drivers, Courage
Recommended: Use stock rom
Note: Unlocking the bootloader of your phone will restore the sim lock of your phone! (if any)
1. Download the files needed for the unlock at the bootloader unlocked thread.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17338716&postcount=300
2. Unzip the files into an appropiate location on your PC.
3. Connect your phone to your computer.
4. Enable USB debugging on your phone.
5. This step will vary depending on whether you have sim unlocked your phone. If yes, jump to step 5a.
If no, run xxxxsemc.exe in the directory you unzipped the unlocking files to and press any key to start the unlocking process. At the same time, open the example log included in the files. Wait 5 minutes. Then, compare the text in the command window to those in the example log. They should be similar. Also, the last message on the command window should be Press any key to continue.
5a. If you sim unlocked your phone using anything other than SEtool, you can't unlock your bootloader for now . If you sim unlocked your phone with SEtool, then run xxxxsetool2.exe in the directory you unzipped the unlocking files to and continue reading from where you left off at step 5.
6. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Congratulations, your X8 is now bootloader unlocked!
All credits go to the bootloader devs (Blagus, the-laser, maxrfon etc)
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xxxsemc.exe = msm727_semc.exe?
tony-noob said:
xxxsemc.exe = msm727_semc.exe?
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i forgot the name and i'm now on mobile. Thanks for reminder.
Godra said:
Tnx for tut but im still waiting for "one big button" tool
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It's not that difficult! ant btw if you have sim-free phone it's only one button.!
thank you everything is working fine I follow the steps in the guide and all is ok
AntwnhsAnt said:
It's not that difficult! ant btw if you have sim-free phone it's only one button.!
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Probably it is but currently there isnt any benefit of cracking bl until custom kernel. Right?
Godra said:
Probably it is but currently there isnt any benefit of cracking bl until custom kernel. Right?
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Right! Can't wait!
Godra said:
Probably it is but currently there isnt any benefit of cracking bl until custom kernel. Right?
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Yeah, really, it's better to wait to see, because probably when we have a custom kernel there is a easier way to crack the BL (i think, but yeah, this way is very simple already xD)
But lets wait to have more feedbacks and have some custom kernels with some modules built-in and some cool things
I hope we have a Custom Kernel that supports Symbian, because it's very good to daily use and now it's also Open Source!
Please remind people that if the bootloader gets f**ed up somehow in the process, the phone gets bricked, truly bricked, with no way to unbrick unless it's sent to SE or if you can connect it to the computer tru jtag/service header.
Nikkopt said:
Please remind people that if the bootloader gets f**ed up somehow in the process, the phone gets bricked, truly bricked, with no way to unbrick unless it's sent to SE or if you can connect it to the computer tru jtag/service header.
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Done. Time to catch some sleep zzzzz.....
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Be careful when trying this out, people.
Wait: are you guys telling me that bootloader as been bypassed (or unlocked) ??!
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
LuisDias said:
Wait: are you guys telling me that bootloader as been bypassed (or unlocked) ??!
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
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Yes. Read the bootloader thread. It has been unlocked.
how i can sure when my bootloader is unlocked?
tony-noob said:
how i can sure when my bootloader is unlocked?
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oops, accidentally pressed thanks button. As of now, there is no way to know.
SpyderX said:
oops, accidentally pressed thanks button. As of now, there is no way to know.
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and the last thing... 2.1 is important for unlocking? and you on 2.1 when unlock the bootloader?
tony-noob said:
and the last thing... 2.1 is important for unlocking? and you on 2.1 when unlock the bootloader?
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Not sure if it is important. I was on GingerDX.
it is important i think, i read something in the DEV's topic that says that we have to be in eclair or what else, i don't know, but it is easy to get back to 2.1, just open up the SE PC Companion and do REPAIR, then open SuperOneClick to ROOT, use that APK that installs XRecov and you're done
It will take 15mins to REPAIR + 5/10 to Root and intall XRecov. It's fast and easy
done, pretty easy. one click, one key press. simple
simple tutorial, thanks
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
Related
Sory because I don't know where I got this tutorial exactly
but I have to give credit whoever make this tutorial..
THANKS to pollob666 for your great and easy guide..
Here we go,
Step 0: (Must Follow)
A)I am not Responsible if it BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
B)Still intressted??
C)U MUST ON STOCK ROM (ORIGINAL ROM FROM SE)
D) Check Manufactoring date/code (behind batery)
11W29 above U better stay away and stop dreamming (i got 4 times hard bricked on 11W38)
11W28 below U can proceed and again I am not Responsible if it BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
Step 1: (Downloads)
A) READ THIS OR U will cry if you skip to read this
B) Download S1tool [UPDATED 13 FEB 2012]
C) Download Unlocker [UPDATED 13 FEB 2012]
Step 2: (Prepare)
A) Unzip all downloaded files
B) Shut Down Phone
C) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
D) Look For Line "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE"
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
B) if XXXX is "NOT RECOGNIZED" then sorry, it can't be unlocked.
C) if XXXX is SEMC then run "msm7227_semc.cmd"
D) if "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" was not found then run "msm7227_Setool2.cmd"
E) Wait...
F) if "Press any key to continue . . ." is found, press any key.
Step 4: (Verify)
A) Shut Down Phone
B) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
C) Look For Line RUNNING S1_EROM VER "x8A029"
D) if x is "r" then it is done, Congrats...
E) if x is "R" then Sorry, Do everything again. or Search in the Frorum for Help
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And here to relocking bootloader with easiest step
Shared and prepaired by Black Xperia X8
This is tutorial how to relock bootloader!
1.Step: i-Download S1Tool and ii-Download Flashtool
2.Step:Install FlashTool and Gordon Gate Driver
3.Step: Extract rar with 7zip,Winrar...
4.Step: Disable antivirus and firewall because it can interrupt process
5.Step: Open folder where you extract it
6.Step: Run S1Tool.exe
7.Step: Enable USB Debug and plug USB in PC and Phone
8.Step: Klick restore button
9.Step: Unplug your phone and turn it off
10.Step: Hold back key and plug USB in phone
11.Step: Unplug device and klick identify
12.Step: Hold back key and plug usb last number need to be 28
not 29 if is 28 then you relocked your bootloader or a litle r
thank you mate it work..
nelikp said:
Here we go,
Step 0: (Must Follow)
A)I am not Responsible if it BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
B)Still intressted??
Step 1: (Downloads)
A) Download Flash Tool : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 or http://www.multiupload.com/GYL7A7XQBT
B) Download S1tool : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0&postcount=26
C) Download Unlocker : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...77&postcount=3
Step 2: (Prepare)
A) Unzip all downloaded files
B) Shut Down Phone
C) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
D) Look For Line "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE"
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
B) if XXXX is "NOT RECOGNIZED" then sorry, it can't be unlocked.
C) if XXXX is SEMC then run "msm7227_semc.cmd"
D) if "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" was not found then run "msm7227_Setool2.cmd"
E) Wait...
F) if "Press any key to continue . . ." is found, press any key.
Step 4: (Verify)
A) Shut Down Phone
B) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
C) Look For Line RUNNING S1_EROM VER "x8A029"
D) if x is "r" then it is done, Congrats...
E) if x is "R" then Sorry, Do everything again. or Search in the Frorum for Help
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You Are LATE!!! Someone has posted it before you... And the words, sentences is totally familliar.
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XDA app (free) | Xgin v6.1 alfs kernel v6 B-) | Anti-Brick phone :-D | Timescape by mr Froggy Furnetal | 火影四大目
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mpoendi said:
You Are LATE!!! Someone has posted it before you... And the words, sentences is totally familliar.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
look like some jealous
is ok...just wanna helping each other in case newbies can't find the previous post...
please open minded...
we here to helping each other...
if you feel unconfortable with me dont read this post again...
nelikp said:
Here we go,
Step 0: (Must Follow)
A)I am not Responsible if it BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
B)Still intressted??
Step 1: (Downloads)
A) Download Flash Tool : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 or http://www.multiupload.com/GYL7A7XQBT
B) Download S1tool : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=713763 [UPDATED]
C) Download Unlocker : From http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=715058&d=1315609618 [UPDATED]
Step 2: (Prepare)
A) Unzip all downloaded files
B) Shut Down Phone
C) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
D) Look For Line "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE"
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
B) if XXXX is "NOT RECOGNIZED" then sorry, it can't be unlocked.
C) if XXXX is SEMC then run "msm7227_semc.cmd"
D) if "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" was not found then run "msm7227_Setool2.cmd"
E) Wait...
F) if "Press any key to continue . . ." is found, press any key.
Step 4: (Verify)
A) Shut Down Phone
B) Open S1tool, Click on DO JOB, Press Back on phone, Connect it to PC.
C) Look For Line RUNNING S1_EROM VER "x8A029"
D) if x is "r" then it is done, Congrats...
E) if x is "R" then Sorry, Do everything again. or Search in the Frorum for Help[/QUOTE
maybe you forgot to post the purpose of flashtools...
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yeah...I should delete the flash tool link..
because isn't not use for unlocking..
Deleted
thanks..
Everything is nice but remove that s1tool because it doesnt have restore button this have http://www.mediafire.com/?jeo3c1xt988f822 if somone want to relock bootloader .It would be nice to add relock tutorial
Black Xperia X8 said:
Everything is nice but remove that s1tool because it doesnt have restore button this have http://www.mediafire.com/?jeo3c1xt988f822 if somone want to relock bootloader .It would be nice to add relock tutorial
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I never relock it...if u managed relocking bootloader and want to shared it here, I'll post it on 1st post..and credit for u...
Unlock bootloader
trying to unlock bootloader with ginger dx v21 kernel 2.6.29 but "exec' system/bin/sh' failed:not such file or directory found" same with flashtool 0.6.6. what can I do????
Do I must install stock Kernel???
Thanks
supermiki said:
trying to unlock bootloader with ginger dx v21 kernel 2.6.29 but "exec' system/bin/sh' failed:not such file or directory found" same with flashtool 0.6.6. what can I do????
Do I must install stock Kernel???
Thanks
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not sure what u r talking about...
if u on custom kernel that mean your bootloader unlocked..
I tot u r talking about custom rom, am I rite?
so flash stock rom 1st...
(use SEUS, PCC, or FLASH TOOL)
any program I use Flashtool or msm777 I get the same error message :" system/bin/sh' failed:not such file or directory found" I have a cooked rom GINGER DX V21 an Kernel 2.6.29; if I check with s1toll I always have the High "R" value
Thanks
I will but later dont have time now.
@supermikki
look carefull man...
D) Look For Line "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE"
Step 3: (Unlock)
A) Turn the phone on, Connect it with PC in Debugging mode.
B) if XXXX is "NOT RECOGNIZED" then sorry, it can't be unlocked.
C) if XXXX is SEMC then run "msm7227_semc.cmd"
D) if "XXXX SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE" was not found then run "msm7227_Setool2.cmd"
good luck!
unlock bootloader
Tanks for reply.
I got SEMC but when I run "msm7227_semc.cmd stil I get the message:
system/bin/sh' failed:not such file or directory found
ok...I got ya...
flash stock rom....use SEUS, PCC< or flash tool..
go back to stock rom 2.1 update 1 first..
it should be okeh
I read in another forum, who knew open bootloader with 11w35 without problem. So can i open bootloader with 11w34? Is it safe?
Tanks for reply Nelikp.
Just one more question when you say rom 2.1 you mean original rom or any rom 2.1
tanks
Is-tee said:
I read in another forum, who knew open bootloader with 11w35 without problem. So can i open bootloader with 11w34? Is it safe?
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u can try..because mine is 11w38 and I did it then after a few days, I got no network problem..
but u can try and see at the line if XXXis this sorry u can't unlock
but if u still wanna try it...
do it on your risk...
I still want to try it..but after my warranty left for 1 month..
because already sent 5times
I got 3times soft brick 1time no network problem
2 times hardbricked
so what u think?
supermiki said:
Tanks for reply Nelikp.
Just one more question when you say rom 2.1 you mean original rom or any rom 2.1
tanks
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original (stock rom)
nelikp said:
u can try..because mine is 11w38 and I did it then after a few days, I got no network problem..
but u can try and see at the line if XXXis this sorry u can't unlock
but if u still wanna try it...
do it on your risk...
I still want to try it..but after my warranty left for 1 month..
because already sent 5times
I got 3times soft brick 1time no network problem
2 times hardbricked
so what u think?
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Click to collapse
Thank you! I can unlock, s1tool wrote SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, but i don't wanna brick my phone, if it's not safety!
this is from the_laser himself..he said it on this page
how to repair totally damaged s1 android phones, based on msm7227,qsd8250, using alternative security bypass using testpoint?
a:
Here is procedure.
okay, here is example how to resurrect totally dead x10 phone.
so, we have x10 phone with totally erased semcboot and trim area.
phone does not turn on, does not connect to pc anyhow.
lets resurrect it.
run setool2, select x10 as model, select com port as interface
( one where GPG resurrection cables connected )
1.
on options set signed mode,altbypass mode, use testpoint (gnd type)
2.
connect GPG x10 resurrection craddle to phone, press RECOVERY
follow program instructions.
important notice:
for msm7227 phones, insert battery in phone after you attached testpoint.
btw, as phone has erased semcboot, you do not need apply testpoint that time.
however, that is very special case, so for simplicity lets apply testpoint all time.
here is operation output:
Code:
SIGNED MODE (USING SERVER)
ALTERNATIVE SECURITY BYPASS ENABLED
CFG:110010000010
DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE
REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE
ATTACH TESTPOINT
ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE,THEN PRESS "READY"
PROCESSING ...
REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"
RUNNING S1_LOADER VER "R4A024"
SWITCHING TO "USB" ...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_LOADER VER "R4A024"
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "r4A024"
WRITING SEMCBOOT ...
Checking TA ...
MINOR ERROR [ MISC_CLASS: MISC_ERROR, TA_set_config_failed ]
Writing config ...
MINOR ERROR [ MISC_CLASS: MISC_ERROR, TA_invalid,_format_may_be_required ]
Formatting ...
Checking MISC TA ...
MINOR ERROR [ MISC_CLASS: MISC_ERROR, TA_invalid,_format_may_be_required ]
Writing config ...
MINOR ERROR [ MISC_CLASS: MISC_ERROR, TA_invalid,_format_may_be_required ]
Formatting ...
SUCCESS
now we recovered semcboot and prepared trim area for loading.
if phone only had erased semcboot, it will already work after that step.
but our phone TOTALLY damaged, so lets proceed with second step:
we need now load trim area.
options are same for step1 + "format gdfs when writing" checked,
select x10.zip in misc.edit and press "write gdfs".
( any trim area, read from corresponding model live phone will work )
follow program instructions.
here is operation output:
Code:
SIGNED MODE (USING SERVER)
ALTERNATIVE SECURITY BYPASS ENABLED
CFG:110010000110
Will write GDFS now.
DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE
REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE
ATTACH TESTPOINT
ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE,THEN PRESS "READY"
PROCESSING ...
REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"
RUNNING S1_LOADER VER "R4A024"
SWITCHING TO "USB" ...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_LOADER VER "R4A024"
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "r4A024"
Can't get IMEI
will write 1010 units
done
will write 53 units
done
Phone detached
Elapsed: 23 secs.
finally, we need rebuild imei and security zone.
for that, check same options as for step1 + "do full unlock instead of usercode reset","allow to change imei when unlocking" checked,
press "unlock/repair", follow program instructions
here is operation output:
Code:
THAT ACTION IS ILLEGAL,IF YOU DOING IT
FOR ANY PURPOSE, OTHER THAN REPAIR PHONE
SIGNED MODE (USING SERVER)
ALTERNATIVE SECURITY BYPASS ENABLED
CFG:110010010010
DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE
REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE
ATTACH TESTPOINT
ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE,THEN PRESS "READY"
PROCESSING ...
REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"
RUNNING S1_LOADER VER "R4A024"
SWITCHING TO "USB" ...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_LOADER VER "R4A024"
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "r4A024"
Can't get IMEI
REQUESTED : 359419030xxxxx
Checking for HWConfig ...
Waiting for calculation process ...
RESPONSE: "SUCCESS" [826]
Checking for signature ...
signature found, skipping calculation
WRITING SEMCBOOT ...
WRITING HWCONFIG ...
Unlock DONE
Elapsed: 20 secs.
from now on, phone is full repaired, testpoint cradle not needed.
reflash phone with any suitable firmware.
provided we have the materials needed...then we can possibly revive our dead x8
if we find this, then we will be able to revive our dead x8 phones..
IM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO YOUR PHONE..TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK
kind regards,
baiclark
Wow,nice !
Sent from my E15i using XDA App
Can this fix the kernel memory problem??
unic0de said:
Can this fix the kernel memory problem??
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probably...but as ive said in the thread title..it is unconfirmed..
i just feel like sharing it for future references on this community..
buy gpg resurrection cables, go to setool forum and test it yourself..
hello bro, I have a xpreria play with this problem, I need this kind solution?
28/07/2012 01:07:55 a.m. Welcome to S1 tool.
28/07/2012 01:07:55 a.m. That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool.
28/07/2012 01:08:01 a.m.
28/07/2012 01:08:01 a.m. DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE
28/07/2012 01:08:01 a.m. REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE
28/07/2012 01:08:01 a.m. ATTACH TESTPOINT
28/07/2012 01:08:01 a.m. PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE
28/07/2012 01:08:01 a.m.
28/07/2012 01:08:33 a.m. PROCESSING ...
28/07/2012 01:08:34 a.m. REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"
28/07/2012 01:08:34 a.m.
28/07/2012 01:08:37 a.m.
28/07/2012 01:08:37 a.m. TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
28/07/2012 01:08:37 a.m. X10 Xperia,E10 Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Mini Pro
28/07/2012 01:08:37 a.m. LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
28/07/2012 01:08:38 a.m. PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
28/07/2012 01:08:38 a.m.
28/07/2012 01:08:38 a.m. ST18 Xperia RAY,ST15 Xperia Mini,SK17 Xperia Mini Pro
28/07/2012 01:08:38 a.m. PRESS AND HOLD "Volume Down" BUTTON...
28/07/2012 01:08:38 a.m.
28/07/2012 01:08:38 a.m. PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
28/07/2012 01:08:38 a.m.
28/07/2012 01:08:38 a.m.
28/07/2012 01:08:38 a.m. RUNNING S1_LOADER VER "R4A062"
28/07/2012 01:08:38 a.m. LOADER AID: 0001
28/07/2012 01:08:39 a.m. FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
28/07/2012 01:08:39 a.m. LOADER VERSION: "r4A069"
28/07/2012 01:08:39 a.m.
28/07/2012 01:08:39 a.m. MINOR ERROR [ MISC_CLASS: MISC_ERROR, Bad_TA_config ]
28/07/2012 01:08:39 a.m. Elapsed:37 secs.
@Above
Please post in the correct section.
Your best bet is to post in "XPERIA™ Play Q&A".
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Some1 who is or gets bricked with x8,try out,maybe it would work
Sent from my X8 using xda app-developers app
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER NEWBIES LOOK HERE
Alright if you are reading this thread I assume you are a noob(no offense) so I'm going to simplify(as in speak in simple english, not programming jargon) the process which is found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
BEFORE YOU EVEN TRY ANYTHING, TAKE OUT YOUR BATTERY COVER, TAKE OUT YOUR BATTERY, AND CHECK YOUR MANUFACTORING DATE. IF IT IS 11W29 OR ABOVE, DO NOT TRY THIS AS IT WILL HARD BRICK YOUR PHONE.
So first you have to download some files.
.Unlock Software-Credits goes to the_laser(msm7227)
.s1tool-Credits goes to the_laser(s1tool.7z)
.PCCompanion
.Flashtool 0.6.8.0
.Gordon's Gate
1. Now the first step is to install Gordon's Gate. It works for X8, X10 and X10 mini pro. It should work with W8 too but I won't guarantee. Once you have done that, restart your computer.
2. Then, open task manager(even noobs should know how), click on processes and kill any ADB.exe process you find in there and DO NOT load Flashtool for the rest of the installation process. If you do not have PC Companion, download the given attachment and install it. Once that is done, connect your phone to your PC and ensure that it can recognize your phone.
3. Now, unzip the s1tool.7z and msm7227.7z and extract thefiles to a folder on your desktop, naming the folder anything you want. I named it X8 Bootloader Unlock so that it is easy to recognise.
4. Disable your antivirus as it might recognise ADB.exe as virus.There is NO virus in ADB.exe and the antivirus will interfere with the unlocking process
5a. Turn off your phone.
b. Open the folder you unzipped S1tool to and run S1tool.exe. Then, click on IDENTIFY/DO JOB button before proceeding to step 5c.
c. Boot your phone into flash mode(insert USB cable while holding down the back button; make sure you installed Gordon's Gate found in step 1). Continue holding back button until you get some output in S1tool. The LED on your phone should flash green if it is in flash mode.
It should look something like this:
9/9/2011 21:41:44 Welcome to S1 identify tool
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
9/9/2011 21:45:13 X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
9/9/2011 21:45:13 LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:46
9/9/2011 21:45:46 RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A029"
9/9/2011 21:45:46 SOFTWARE AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:46 LOADER AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FLASH ID: "002C/00BC"
9/9/2011 21:45:49 LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
9/9/2011 21:45:49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 MODEL (from GDFS): X8
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SOFTWARE VERSION: 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 CUSTOM VERSION: 1241-3178_R1B
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SERIAL NO: CB511SPH7Q
9/9/2011 21:45:49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
9/9/2011 21:45:49 Elapsed:36 secs.
IF THE HIGHLIGHTED R IS SMALL LETTER(r), YOUR BOOTLOADER IS ALREADY UNLOCKED. If not, continue.
If the simlock certificate(Bolded, underlined and coloured red) specified is SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, or anything other than NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, or if you are sure you sim-unlocked your phone using Omnius, jump to step 6a.
If the simlock certificate specified is NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, you can't unlock the bootloader of your phone. If you try, radio capability of your phone will be disabled (this has been reported to be untrue by a number of people who claim to have unlocked bootloader successfully with msm7227_semc.cmd). I recommend you do not try as you are a noob.
Do note that the SIMLOCK certificate doesn't mean that you have/don't have a sim lock on your phone.
6a. Disconnect your phone and reboot, then reconnect again.
b. Enable USB Debugging on your phone(Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging)
Note: Don't run Flashtool and terminate any ADB.exe process you find in task manager before performing step 6c.
c. Since you are a newbie, I will only be posting how to unlock phones with SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE. For the others, please try the forum link above, but bewarned, you should be experienced before you try those.
7a. Run msm7227_semc.cmd in the folder you unzipped the unlocking files to and press any key to start the unlocking process.
7b. Open the example log included in the folder. Wait 5 minutes. Then, compare the text in msm7227_semc.cmd to those in the example log. They should be similar. Also, the last message on the window should be Press any key to continue.
Example log:
process requires standard 2.x android firmware.
Press any key to continue . . .
Getting ROOT rights.
1743 KB/s (585731 bytes in 0.328s)
error: protocol fault (no status)
Waiting ...
Removing NAND MPU restrictions via SEMC backdoor. Permanent. Require ROOT rights.
192 KB/s (3087 bytes in 0.015s)
success
Waiting ...
Getting ROOT rights.
Waiting ...
Writing patched semcboot. Two step process
First, we need get access to semcboot area
504 KB/s (8064 bytes in 0.015s)
Second, we need to write semcboot
1130 KB/s (596916 bytes in 0.515s)
successfully wrote 0003ff00
Press any key to continue . . .
Note: It is recommended to turn off your antivirus before starting this as antivirus might interfere with the unlocking of bootloader on your phone (some antivirus software claim that there is virus in ADB.exe even though there isn't one)
Note: If your log is very different from this please check if your bootloader is unlocked using step 5c. If it is not unlocked, turn off your antivirus and repeat step 7a again. If you get some "error: protocol fault" messages, that is completely fine, this is because the "problem" is that your phone was still rebooting and USB debugging mode is not turned on when rebooting so it couldn't acquire the status and had an error. If you get many "Access is denied" messages, turn off your antivirus and try again. Some users reported that the "Access is denied" messages were eradicated and they successfully unlocked their bootloaders after turning off their antivirus. If you get: could not find specified folder(like me when I tried the first time) use another computer(preferably laptop).
Alternatively, you could unlock your bootloader with Flashtool, although it didn't work for me.
Start Flashtool, connect your phone and then wait for your phone to be recognized.
Then, go to: Plugins/(insert device name here) Unlock/run
A screen will pop up and ask you to connect your phone in Flash mode
1. Unplug the USB cable from your phone.
2. Turn off your phone.
3. Press and hold the "Back" button on your phone.
4. Plug in the USB cable to your phone.
5. Release the "Back" button after the screen that popped up disappears.
The unlocking process will start.
Wait until Flashtool asks you to disconnect the cable off the phone, then turn on the device and connect the usb cable once again.
Wait for Flashtool to push the required files to your phone.
After a while, Flashtool will have the message "Successfully applied unlock" and the phone will reboot.
8. Disconnect your phone from the PC. Congratulations, your phone has an unlocked bootloader now!
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How to check if your phone has an unlocked bootloader
Open s1tool.exe found in the folder you extracted s1tool to and then click IDENTIFY/DO JOB button.
Boot your phone into flash mode (Press and hold back button while connecting it to your PC using an usb cable. The LED on your phone should flash green). Continue holding back button until you get some output in s1tool.
9/9/2011 21:41:44 Welcome to S1 identify tool
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
9/9/2011 21:45:13 X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
9/9/2011 21:45:13 LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:46
9/9/2011 21:45:46 RUNNING S1_EROM VER "r8A029"
9/9/2011 21:45:46 SOFTWARE AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:46 LOADER AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FLASH ID: "002C/00BC"
9/9/2011 21:45:49 LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
9/9/2011 21:45:49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 MODEL (from GDFS): X8
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SOFTWARE VERSION: 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 CUSTOM VERSION: 1241-3178_R1B
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SERIAL NO: CB511SPH7Q
9/9/2011 21:45:49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
9/9/2011 21:45:49 Elapsed:36 secs.
If the line RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "#8A029" has a lowercase "r" letter replacing the "#" (RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "r8A029"), your bootloader has been unlocked . If it has an uppercase "R" replacing the "#" (RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "R8A029"), your bootloader is NOT unlocked .
Now time to start Flashing Kernels
If I helped you, please click the thanks button! And I'll be sure to hit the thanks button for you if you helped me!
thank you for the helpful post but there are threads about this already
Just in case there are some people(like the guy we met yesterday, totally a pain to explain things to him) who do not understand this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
Run msm7227_semc.cmd in the folder you unzipped the unlocking files to and press any key to start the unlocking process.
this apps bricked my friends sony ericsson W8, no power, no green light, no response, is there any way to unbrick it? thanks
Yes, first start up PC Companion. Click on software support and and then Phone Software update. Click on repair and choose your phone model. Then once it has finish preparing the files it will tell you to off your phone that kind of stuff. Now take out your battery and put it back, and immediately after that press and hold back button and insert usb cable. The LED should flash green. If it does not, try again. If you are sure you did it correctly, try to boot up your phone. If it does not vibrate, then you might have just got an expensive brick. Sorry about that. It worked for many people.
Click thanks if I helped!
Look at the first few lines of my post. BEFORE YOU EVEN TRY ANYTHING, TAKE OUT YOUR BATTERY COVER, TAKE OUT YOUR BATTERY, AND CHECK YOUR MANUFACTORING DATE. IF IT IS 11W29 OR ABOVE, DO NOT TRY THIS AS IT WILL HARD BRICK YOUR PHONE.
Check it by taking out your battery and look for a number that looks like this, for example-10W40 or 11W28? If it is 11W29 and above, it's not my fault... You have to go to Sony Mobile to get it fixed
Thanks mate, my friends phone is already fixed from cellphone shop, good thing the IMEI didn't affected, but it cost a little
i realy need that !
thnak you
This works also for the phones locked by code ?
This sucks..i have 11w40 so i can't unlock my bootloader, whatever i got that SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE...I havent tried yet cuz i'm afraid it will brick my lovely phone
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XperienceX8 said:
HOW TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER NEWBIES LOOK HERE[/SIZE][/COLOR]
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Hm, XperienceX8, are you sure, that this is really necessary for persons without clear understanding what they are doing,to unlock their bootloader? Because the main reason for unlocking is to flash custom kernel, and later on custom ROM. Do you have similar walkthrough for all this operations? and, of course, are you ready to answer for newbies bricks?
there are a lot of easier ways to either get a brick (e.g. pull it into a bath ) or customize your phone (download themes pack ).
my date is 11w04,setool1 said semc simlock,and i am still afraid of phone brick.last time i bricked the 11w38 and the repair shop didnt mount the graphics card-any 3d app has screen shutter,and that problem isnt fixed.if i brick it again,i can ask them to fix the graphics card too.so is it worth it?? 11W04,SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
shadik555 said:
my date is 11w04,setool1 said semc simlock,and i am still afraid of phone brick.last time i bricked the 11w38 and the repair shop didnt mount the graphics card-any 3d app has screen shutter,and that problem isnt fixed.if i brick it again,i can ask them to fix the graphics card too.so is it worth it?? 11W04,SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
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What in gods name are you banging on about?
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Lloir said:
What in gods name are you banging on about?
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i am blabbing about: CAN MY PHONE ****ING BRICK IF S1TOOL SAYS "SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE",AND I TRY BOOTLOADER UNLOCK WITH msm7227?? -.-
well if you read the PROPER THREAD for unlocking bootloader, you will find out! LEARN TO READ AND USE THE SEARCH BAR!!
Success
it worked,now to flash ics na kernel
i knew it would work as it wasn't 11w29+ but you need to find stuff out for yourself
If you're lucky you can unlock 11W29+
too many same threads. talk about same thing.(copy paste/ summary etc)
wan + thanks be more creative
Ok...question: my x8 is before the 11/30 date. But when I get to the point to reconnect in flash mode it cancels on me. A blue.line of text says cancelled, and it asks have I it in mtb mode or something? I looked but that function in only in older models. I have yet to connect in flashmode for flash tool. Any suggestions? Maybe your 1st solution is a viable alternative for me? Can't figure it..
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Well im having a hard time on my sony erricson x10. Last night i decided to flash it with the cm9 rc0 that is here somewhere.
I Started by doing the bootloader unlock making a kernel downgrade (X10_aZuZu_Kernel_Downgrade_Generic) then the unlock it self (qsd8250) and finaly the kernel upgrade (X10_aZuZu_Kernel_upgrade_Generic). All went fine. Then i flashed with x10_2.3.3_stock-with-xrecovery-v3.ftf and tried to install the rom (FXP115_update-cm-9.0.0-RC0-anzu-UNOFFICIAL-signed.zip) that did not went well for some how.
I had to use the pc companion and make a re-install. All went ok and now i end with a phone that starts ok i enter the pin for the sim card, and when i should see the "desktop" and icons i see nothing just the walpaper and the bar on top wich i can scroll down and view a message "no service".
I cant flash nothing more just the downgrade and upgrade kernel thing the x10_2.3.3_stock-with-xrecovery-v3.ftf (wich i have downloaded a few times from diferent places) gives the following line " ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed""
Im out of ideias :/ any one can help me?
PS: I have spent 7 hours googling here and everywhere and nothing relevant comes up.
Find the stock ftf for 2.3 and flash, then use the newest flashtool to root and add recovery then unlock the bootloader with the flashtool. All can be done with newest flashtool! Then install cm9! Simple as that
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Will try this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192152
And report soon (hope good news)
If your gonna try cm9 don't forget to flash kernel that comes with it and remove the pin from your sim card.
Cheers,
Lunar.
Sent from my Xperia X10 using XDA
Still not working
Hello i have flashed this Global GGL Generic 1232-9897 build 3.0.1.G.0.75 in the ftf format using the flash tools and nothing still the same
Here is the log of the flash tools:
Code:
17/033/2012 10:33:30 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
17/033/2012 10:33:30 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.9.1 built on 2012-04-09 19:22:19
17/033/2012 10:33:30 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
17/053/2012 10:53:46 - INFO - Selected x10i_3.0.1.g.0.75_1241-1846.ftf
17/053/2012 10:53:46 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
17/053/2012 10:53:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
17/053/2012 10:53:54 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
17/053/2012 10:53:54 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
17/054/2012 10:54:01 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/054/2012 10:54:21 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/054/2012 10:54:22 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
17/054/2012 10:54:22 - INFO - Reading device information
17/054/2012 10:54:22 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
17/054/2012 10:54:22 - INFO - Start Flashing
17/054/2012 10:54:22 - INFO - Flashing loader
17/054/2012 10:54:24 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_f851 - Version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
17/054/2012 10:54:24 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
17/054/2012 10:54:27 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
17/054/2012 10:54:27 - INFO - Flashing dsp1.sin
17/054/2012 10:54:34 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
17/054/2012 10:54:35 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
17/054/2012 10:54:36 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
17/054/2012 10:54:48 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
17/054/2012 10:54:49 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
17/057/2012 10:57:19 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
17/057/2012 10:57:22 - INFO - Ending flash session
17/057/2012 10:57:22 - INFO - Flashing finished.
17/057/2012 10:57:22 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
17/057/2012 10:57:22 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
17/057/2012 10:57:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
17/057/2012 10:57:23 - INFO - Device disconnected
17/057/2012 10:57:24 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Thanks in advance.
Solutuin found
Well i would never get threre. The problem was the sim card pin.
I feel so angry why a small thing.... never mind.
Working now, thanks for the help.
Now to cm9
I have a few zip files of cm9 rc0. But when i try to install using xdebug i end up with "status 7". Diferent zip's give the same result. Im on the rooted brand image.
This is where i get zip's fiberupload .com / users / jerpelea / 6433 / FXP116_CM9.0_RC0
How do know wich one should i send? why so many files? arent they the same?
Thanks in advance
es209ra is x10
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still not there
Well im halfway.
Everything went ok, the unlock is done but phone with 2.3.3 still has no service and keeps asking for entering sim card. dunno how to solve this.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Did you unlock your phone with an outside company?
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I have unlocked with qsd8250_semc.cmd (a bash script) and maybe i have runned the qsd8250_setool2.cmd. Phone was previous locked to vodafone uk.
Simple Solution to your Problem
Hi,
See my post on how to simply root, unlock bootloader and Install Custom ROMs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1607452
Solution to your problem:
1. Go to Sony Ericsson PC Companion and go to Support Zone and update Software. (it will give you a option to reinstall the OS).
2. Reinstall the OS through, It will install and your phone will become to factory conditions.
3. Now follow my thread (Link above) to simply root, unlock the boot loader and install a Custom ROM. (Maximum time required is less than 10min).
No need to downgrade/upgrade kernel, do this, do that, check this, check that and all... it is very simple procedure.
Just one click for one job.
Enjoy.
You the men i cannot express my hapinnes in words. it would be F*%$#@ amazing
So many thanks to all i have found a user in same situation and helped it
Moderator, please close the thread
Hi all,
Firstly I want to apologise if this has been asked before. I have hand-on-heart spent the equivalent of 48hrs solid searching for the answer over the last few weeks for this.
I have a rooted X10i running 2.3.3 (Stock). I have tried everything to unlock my bootloader, but it seems to be impossible to unlock.
Is this the case or am I missing a trick or something? Can anyone please help me?
gaznicki said:
Hi all,
Firstly I want to apologise if this has been asked before. I have hand-on-heart spent the equivalent of 48hrs solid searching for the answer over the last few weeks for this.
I have a rooted X10i running 2.3.3 (Stock). I have tried everything to unlock my bootloader, but it seems to be impossible to unlock.
Is this the case or am I missing a trick or something? Can anyone please help me?
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Well to be honest i think there is not such thing called Permanent Locked Bootloader , well same situation happened to me yesterday when i was trying to flash my 1st ROM for Xperia X10i , but something happened and i forgot to copy the zip file to the SD ......... Anyway , just try to unlock it by Flashtool v0.9.80 , and also download s1tool to check if it's unlocked or not , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343 Here , i followed those instructions
Unfortunately this guide and several others are the ones I have been following.
I have just tried to unlock the bootloader using flashtool64 0.9.9.0 and have gotten the following error:
Code:
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_f851 - Version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - INFO - Start Reading property
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - WARN - Cannot identify your SL. Aborting
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - INFO - You can now unplug and turn on device, then plug it again
SETOOL gives me the following
Code:
Welcome to S1 identify tool
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A013"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A024"
MODEL (from GDFS): X10i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1227-4612_3.0.1.G.0.75
CUSTOM VERSION: 1232-9897_R1C
FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-4-8_3.0.1.G.0.75
SERIAL NO: CB511NH6FR
NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
MAYBE YOU SHOULD UNLOCK PHONE BY SETOOL2 ?
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Ok , here what you should do , you have Kernal Downgrade and Upgrade right from the Rooting thing , aZuZu , well 1st Flash Downgrade , after it's done , unplug the device then turn it on then plug the usb , then wait until root press appears , plus use this flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196421&page=1, when the rooting is done , flash the upgrade , then turn on the device , and go back to Flashtool 0.9.9.0 , wait until it recognize your phone , then if you can see the Ask Root Perms appears press it until and press allow in your phone in SuperUser , then wait until Flashtool tool says Root Access Allowed , if it says so install xRecovery 0.3G , then you go to Plugins> you will see bootloader unlock -- i guess , i'm using 0.9.8.0 -- , then press Run , do what Flashtool says , then test it with s1tool if it's r not R , then your bootloader is unlocked , Well Enjoy Flashing After That lol xD , Good Luck , Hope this work
gaznicki said:
Hi all,
Firstly I want to apologise if this has been asked before. I have hand-on-heart spent the equivalent of 48hrs solid searching for the answer over the last few weeks for this.
I have a rooted X10i running 2.3.3 (Stock). I have tried everything to unlock my bootloader, but it seems to be impossible to unlock.
Is this the case or am I missing a trick or something? Can anyone please help me?
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Download latest flashtool 0.9.8
Very simple method just follow the GFACE guide.. only one click and ur bootloader will be unlocked...
I think ur s1tool says you shouldn't unlock your bootloader..
Sent from my X10 using xda premium
gaznicki said:
Unfortunately this guide and several others are the ones I have been following.
I have just tried to unlock the bootloader using flashtool64 0.9.9.0 and have gotten the following error:
Code:
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_f851 - Version : R4A024 / Bootloader status : UNROOTABLE
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - INFO - Start Reading property
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - WARN - Cannot identify your SL. Aborting
15/034/2012 14:34:51 - INFO - You can now unplug and turn on device, then plug it again
SETOOL gives me the following
Code:
Welcome to S1 identify tool
TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A013"
SOFTWARE AID: 0001
LOADER AID: 0001
FLASH ID: "002C/00B3"
LOADER VERSION: "R4A024"
MODEL (from GDFS): X10i
SOFTWARE VERSION: 1227-4612_3.0.1.G.0.75
CUSTOM VERSION: 1232-9897_R1C
FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-4-8_3.0.1.G.0.75
SERIAL NO: CB511NH6FR
NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
MAYBE YOU SHOULD UNLOCK PHONE BY SETOOL2 ?
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Don't try to unlock your bootloader
You will lose your network( there will be no signal in the rom. even on stock roms).
gaznicki said:
Hi all,
Firstly I want to apologise if this has been asked before. I have hand-on-heart spent the equivalent of 48hrs solid searching for the answer over the last few weeks for this.
I have a rooted X10i running 2.3.3 (Stock). I have tried everything to unlock my bootloader, but it seems to be impossible to unlock.
Is this the case or am I missing a trick or something? Can anyone please help me?
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Follow my tutorial and you will be fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1821750
Sent from my X10i using xda app-developers app
I am a little confused now.
Can I unlock my bootloader or will it kill the network connection.
I have tried your method brenty, but it doesn't work for me
gaznicki said:
I am a little confused now.
Can I unlock my bootloader or will it kill the network connection.
I have tried your method brenty, but it doesn't work for me
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Don't try to unlock
Your network will surely be gone
You have another way to unlock bootloader
First you have to sim unlock your phone using setool (search google for it)
Then check with s1tool, it will show setool sim certificate
. Then you can unlock bootloader safely
don't do it, i tried that after sim unlock with omnius and then i got NO network.
I had the backup of the trim area... that was my luck. For what i can see the bootlader unlock is now impossible for me, or i have to pay again to sim unlock with seetool.
@THeLogiC if he uses setool2 to sim unlock his phone there is no need to use the s1tool, as the setool2 unlocks the boot loader while it sim unlocks the phone, as thats how i got mine done when the_laser first did the bootloader unlock.
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Futura2000 said:
@THeLogiC if he uses setool2 to sim unlock his phone there is no need to use the s1tool, as the setool2 unlocks the boot loader while it sim unlocks the phone, as thats how i got mine done when the_laser first did the bootloader unlock.
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thanks for correcting
i had this issue to.. flashtool wouldnt let me accept root perms or unlock boot.. in flashtool foolder try finding flashtoool64 and use that.. it worked for me