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[Q] How to fastboot Xperia Play

Hi I have an xperia Play that was locked onto Virgin - I have unlocked it and now want to root it - I have tried everything to get it into fastboot mode - Remove Battery - Replace Battery - Hold Search Key and plug in usb
Nothing
phone just goes to charge mode
any ideas ?

if you need only root don't worry about Fastboot,just do as mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045266
you will have your play rooted

keytor69 said:
Hi I have an xperia Play that was locked onto Virgin - I have unlocked it and now want to root it - I have tried everything to get it into fastboot mode - Remove Battery - Replace Battery - Hold Search Key and plug in usb
Nothing
phone just goes to charge mode
any ideas ?
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as the guy above states, if all it is you are looking for is root access, then just root your phone, but if you actually want to unlock your bootloader to make modifications that require a modified bootloader (there's none so far, but will need if you want to run a alternative kernels etc) you will not be able to do it on a *some* branded devices. It doesn't mean you won't be able to do that stuff in the future, but you should only unlock your bootloader if you really need/want to. It does void your warranty and make it pretty difficult to update/recover currently.
*some* -carrier independent

Hi,guys.
I have unlocked my r800at from at&t. And now i want open bootloader on my phone. I want flash otger kernel. Is it possible some way? maybe some testpoints?

zzhenekk said:
Hi,guys.
I have unlocked my r800at from at&t. And now i want open bootloader on my phone. I want flash otger kernel. Is it possible some way? maybe some testpoints?
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Nice bump.
Sent from my R800x using XDA

I need unlock it. so, any ideas?

zzhenekk said:
Hi,guys.
I have unlocked my r800at from at&t. And now i want open bootloader on my phone. I want flash otger kernel. Is it possible some way? maybe some testpoints?
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So you just went to At&t and they unlocked it for you?

Have to pay to get it unlocked. Search the forums about unlocking the bootloader to find the guys on here that do it.

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Alejandrissimo or jinx.
Or buy some Omnius credits and do it yourself
Sent from a Galaxy far away

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pax you a mod now?
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away

mine is an r800at, and i do have my boot loader unlocked by alejandrissimo, but i still cannot get my phone into fastboot mode for my life.. any ideas?

[Q] Bootloader

How do I check if my xperia arc's bootlader if its locked or unlocked? Do i need to run fastboot using pc or I can just check the phone's info and I will know if its already unlocked. Thanks

As far as I know, all new arc comes with locked bootloader. You have to go to their site to follow procedure unlocking it and you need to give your imei number.
- Sent from my Sony Arc

IF U HAVE NOT UNLOCKED THE BOOTLOADER BY YOURSELF,THEN IT IS LOCKED
SE does not supply phone with unlocked bootloaders,,,,,u have to unlock them by yourself
EDIT:- YO,YO I AM A SENIOR MEMBER NOW.........YOYOYOYOYO......JUST KIDDING.

When I bought it they flashed it for me with lt15i firmware already and also sim unlocked it. I am assuming that they did unlock bootloader too I am not sure though so I wanna check it I still need to bootloader unlock it.
Thanks

jon3sh said:
When I bought it they flashed it for me with lt15i firmware already and also sim unlocked it. I am assuming that they did unlock bootloader too I am not sure though so I wanna check it I still need to bootloader unlock it.
Thanks
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flashing se firmware and sim unlocking do not require boot loader unlocking

You need to have an UNBRANDED phone.. if you do then look here to see if you can unlcok the BL.. http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions

tsangwc said:
flashing se firmware and sim unlocking do not require boot loader unlocking
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Yeah I know that but how do I know or where can I check it if its already bootloader unlocked or not?

try using your trackid.. if its not working, means ur phone's bootloader is unlocked..

kiz1983 said:
try using your trackid.. if its not working, means ur phone's bootloader is unlocked..
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Cool!!! So I opened track ID and it show charts and history I tried Track ID and it identifies the track. So that means its already unlocked then.
Thanks for all the infos.

jon3sh said:
Cool!!! So I opened track ID and it show charts and history I tried Track ID and it identifies the track. So that means its already unlocked then.
Thanks for all the infos.
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it means the bootloader of your phone is locked...........

jon3sh said:
Cool!!! So I opened track ID and it show charts and history I tried Track ID and it identifies the track. So that means its already unlocked then.
Thanks for all the infos.
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it means ur bootloader is locked..
unlocked bootloader cant use trackid as it erases the DRM in the phone..

abhisheak.bansal said:
it means the bootloader of your phone is locked...........
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Damn I didnt even finish reading the post above lol I guess I will be doin it then.

Do not unlock bl right now

abhisheak.bansal said:
Do not unlock bl right now
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Why not? Just curiousity.

Why do u want to unlock?

To be able to install third party or maybe flash with custom rom in the future.

only unlock when custom roms is released...there is no advantage in unlocking in advance...........

abhisheak.bansal said:
only unlock when custom roms is released...there is no advantage in unlocking in advance...........
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Cool Thanks I will not do it then it just took 2.3.3 update yesterday and everything working fine. Couple more thing, do I need to format card and how do you do it using menu? What is APK and what does it do after installing it to SD card?
Thanks for your help very much appreciated.

it depends upon you,if u want to format u can format,otherwise there is no specific need to format
i am not having a arc,so i dont know how to format it using menu,but i guess format option must be present somewhere in file manager or settings........
APK is the file extension of android software's......
installing it to sd card will save your phone memory space and reduces phone laggs or slow down...........

abhisheak.bansal said:
it depends upon you,if u want to format u can format,otherwise there is no specific need to format
i am not having a arc,so i dont know how to format it using menu,but i guess format option must be present somewhere in file manager or settings........
APK is the file extension of android software's......
installing it to sd card will save your phone memory space and reduces phone laggs or slow down...........
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Thank you for all your replies.

[Q] R800a can not OTA update or enter fastboot, root problems? mode.

I recently purchased a R800 from someone on Craigslist. The phone is already rooted, permanantly I think since it is rooted after doing a factory restore. It is not sim locked, I believe its factory unlocked.
I tried to do the OTA update, which downloads, but fails to install. It appears to get about 3/4 of the way done, reboots and gives me an "update failed" message.
I wanted to unlock the boot loader, I got the unlock key from SE. I must of tried 10 times to get the phone to boot into fastboot mode, it NEVER does it. It simply boots up normally. I even got an app that makes it easy to reboot into restore or fastboot modes (just click an option and it reboots), however just like before the phone simply reboots normally. I even did a factory restore prior to trying the update... no go.
Should I try to remove the root access? Is this what is giving me all the problems. I was able to successfully install root explorer and titanium backup and both of those programs worked fine.
R800i, Android 2.3.3, Kernel 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1, Build number 3.0.1.A.0.145
Edit: Title should be "Can not OTA or enter fastboot mode, root problems?"

Is your phone sim locked? Sim locked phones need to be unlocked before able to unlock bootloader or fast load. After you unlock bootloader make sure you never ota update.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.

Your phone has a locked bootloader and a factory lockout on fastboot.
Best advice to you is flash the r800a world generic 2.3.2 root it with gingerbreak then ota update. Use a program called wontanserver as its super easy.
Dont get anyone to remove your factory locks on fastboot until you read tons of threads on these fourms from the last couple months.

Ok, lets see....
Deoxlar said:
"Is your phone sim locked? Sim locked phones need to be unlocked before able to unlock bootloader or fast load. After you unlock bootloader make sure you never ota update."
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My phone is the R800a. It was my understanding that this phone was never locked (factory unlocked). It came in an official Sony Ericsson box and has no carrier branding on it what-so-ever. It was not purchased through a carrier. It does have a weird stock data APN called "Telekila"?!?!?
sdlaurin said:
"Your phone has a locked bootloader and a factory lockout on fastboot.
Best advice to you is flash the r800a world generic 2.3.2 root it with gingerbreak then ota update. Use a program called wontanserver as its super easy.
Dont get anyone to remove your factory locks on fastboot until you read tons of threads on these fourms from the last couple months."
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Doesn't wontonserver require credits to run? How expensive does this get?
I didn't know the phone could have a factory lock on the bootloader. I did go to the SE website where you get the unlock key and it was successful in giving me a key... Well I shouldn't exactly say "successful", it did give me a key code to use if and when I can unlock the bootloader, weather or not that code is actually legit remains to be seen. I'm a bit skeptical now since you said the phone is bootloader locked from the factory. I though SE was allowing their phones to be unlocked. I recently unlocked my Motorola Atrix and was expecting to do the same with this phone.
Thank you guys for the advice. I love this phone so far but I can't wait to get a custom rom on it

It uses credits but they are free.
There are currently 2 gentlemen on these forums that can remove your fastboot locks and unlock your bootloader.
Have a look for thier threads on this matter

I would like to have this done now, so gentlemen, whomever is able to do this please message me and we can work something out. Im dieing to get a new rom on this awesome phone/game console.
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

If you need help with unlocking your phone contact Alejandrissimo he does Unlocks

I flashed the r800a world generic 2.3.2 rooted it with gingerbreak then ota updated.I get the same thing as DMpire , reboots and gives me an "update failed" message.
Is this because I removed some of the stock apps that came on the phone after it was rooted? Anyone know about this?
Does it matter if the SD card is mounted or not?

Removing stock apps then trying to ota isnt going to happen. Reflash, root, ota, then remove your stock apps

Is there any easy way to do this? can I reflash it as it has a locked bootloader, or do I have to get the bootloader unlocked?

JDMpire said:
I would like to have this done now, so gentlemen, whomever is able to do this please message me and we can work something out. Im dieing to get a new rom on this awesome phone/game console.
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
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Christian6809 said:
Is there any easy way to do this? can I reflash it as it has a locked bootloader, or do I have to get the bootloader unlocked?
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Add me to gtalk pals: alejandrissimo[at]gmail.com

Google wontanserver its free

About to unlock my bootloader - concerns

Hey everyone,
Here's my current specs:
LT15i
4.0.4
2.6.32.9–perf
[email protected] #1
Mooded ICS 90.2
Bootloader unlock allowed: no (so I purchased a code)
Rooted and running CWM
So as the title says, I am about to unlock my bootloader but had some questions first. Ultimately my goal is to unlock my bootloader so I can flash the ArcKnight kernel and run the updated Mooded ROM.
1) After unlocking the bootloader, will it still be rooted and have CWM?
2) Do I have to keep the SD card in when I unlock the bootloader or can I remove it to prevent it from being wiped?
3) What are the exact steps I should take from a to z? (I have read tons of guides but most don't start off with my above settings/situation)
So far I have backed up via CWM, Titanium backup (for apps), MyBackup (system settings) and have also saved all my SD card contents on my PC.
This is how I thought this would go, and I could be very wrong lol so please correct me if I am.
Make backups with everything above, unlock bootloader, restore all backups (first the one from CWM, then Titanium, then MyBackup), flash kernel, update ROM, done?
Thank you!

After unlocking the bootloader, will it still be rooted and have CWM?
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yeh
Do I have to keep the SD card in when I unlock the bootloader or can I remove it to prevent it from being wiped?
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SD card has nothing to do with the actual phone itself, so yeh you can remove it (i think data wont be wiped)
What are the exact steps I should take from a to z? (I have read tons of guides but most don't start off with my above settings/situation)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9COw6Yxmv4&feature=plcp problem solved

MrModMan said:
yeh
SD card has nothing to do with the actual phone itself, so yeh you can remove it (i think data wont be wiped)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9COw6Yxmv4&feature=plcp problem solved
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Thanks for the reply.
Can anyone else confirm what he has said (about retaining root, not needing the SD card plugged in when unlocking bootloader, etc)
I have seen that video before and wanted to ask a question. I have been told all I need to do is insert a "non accepted" SIM card in the phone, restart it and it will prompt me for a code, I enter my unlock code and that's it. Is the method in the video just another way of doing this? Any advantages/disadvantages?

Jay_42 said:
1) After unlocking the bootloader, will it still be rooted and have CWM?
2) Do I have to keep the SD card in when I unlock the bootloader or can I remove it to prevent it from being wiped?
3) What are the exact steps I should take from a to z? (I have read tons of guides but most don't start off with my above settings/situation)
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1. Yes.
2. It's irrelevant.
3. Reread the guides.
Restore everything after you've updated/installed a ROM.

The process of unlocking the BL does not affect kernel, Rom, sd card, data.
After you change Roms and kernel you will have to restore.
Sent from my LT15i using xda app-developers app

Hey guys,
So I have run into a bit of a snag, sort of at a stand still. Bare with me as I am still pretty noobie to this whole thing.
My phones status is Bootloader unlock allowed: No. So I thought doing the method of inputting another SIM card into the phone and entering an unlock code would unlock my bootloader I appear to be wrong, did I only just unlock my SIM? When I go and check the status of it again the phone still says Bootloader unlock allowed: No.
So I figured I would attempt to move forward anyways. I am following all the steps in the guides but I cannot get the phone to boot into fastboot mode. When I plug the USB in I am holding the menu button. After a few seconds the LED does go blue for a few seconds but then it turns off and goes orange and takes me to the charging screen (as if you were charging your phone while it was powered off)
I have tried booting into fastboot mode via X-Parts as well as Flashtool with no luck. I am assuming I have failed to unlock the bootloader but am sort of stumped.
I am still searching/learning as we speak, but feel free to point me in the right direction! What am I doing wrong here guys?
Thanks again

If you changed the SIM, the code you bought was for SIM unlock, not unlock bootloader.
To unlock bootloader you need a dongle (I think it's called SETool) or something of that sort. There are people who have them and unlock BLs for a certain amount of money. Try contacting them.

RamEsRock said:
If you changed the SIM, the code you bought was for SIM unlock, not unlock bootloader.
To unlock bootloader you need a dongle (I think it's called SETool) or something of that sort. There are people who have them and unlock BLs for a certain amount of money. Try contacting them.
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And the plot continues to thicken haha. I did stumble across this method earlier, seemed sort of complex so I was hoping to avoid it. I guess ill do a bit of digging into the SETool method now, assuming that's my only option at this point?

[Q] Is there a way to unlock the bootloader while rooted without wiping?

I know it's possible on Nexus devices using an app like this one.
Is it possible on the HTC One X?
The reason I want this is to prevent others from accessing my information if my phone is stolen (the screen lock is useless if the attacker knows how to enter recovery mode and extract the information directly).
Thank you!!

Nuwanda612 said:
I know it's possible on Nexus devices using an app like this one.
Is it possible on the HTC One X?
The reason I want this is to prevent others from accessing my information if my phone is stolen (the screen lock is useless if the attacker knows how to enter recovery mode and extract the information directly).
Thank you!!
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As far as am concerned, i don't think the bootloader can be looked with a password. the phone can be wiped while in bootloader mode

aromerblz said:
As far as am concerned, i don't think the bootloader can be looked with a password. the phone can be wiped while in bootloader mode
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I didn't mean locking the bootloader with a password. I meant locking it in the same that it's locked when you buy the phone.
What I need is a way to unlock the bootloader without wiping. On Nexus devices it's possible by using the app I linked (though you need root for it to work). I was wondering if there was an app like that one for HTC phones, or an adb command, or anything that would allow me to to unlock the bootloader without wiping. I know it's not possible without root, but maybe there is a way on a rooted phone.

Nuwanda612 said:
I didn't mean locking the bootloader with a password. I meant locking it in the same that it's locked when you buy the phone.
What I need is a way to unlock the bootloader without wiping. On Nexus devices it's possible by using the app I linked (though you need root for it to work). I was wondering if there was an app like that one for HTC phones, or an adb command, or anything that would allow me to to unlock the bootloader without wiping. I know it's not possible without root, but maybe there is a way on a rooted phone.
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The only way HTC allows to unlock is via HTCdev.com and that will wipe the phone.