[Q]Bootloader unlock - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just entered this code
*#*#7378423#*#* on the dialer, and I can't unlock the bootloader
Can I flash generic unbranded firmware to unlock it?, I'm on .431 firmware
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MatGuaBec said:
I just entered this code
*#*#7378423#*#* on the dialer, and I can't unlock the bootloader
Can I flash generic unbranded firmware to unlock it?, I'm on .431 firmware
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Yea man...just buy onlain unlock code its 7$ and u are unlocking
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leos0000 said:
Yea man...just buy onlain unlock code its 7$ and u are unlocking
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is this legit? i have an arc s locked to t-mobile with manufactering date 12w28, you mean to say i can unlock my "bootloader unlock allowed:no" phone?

reloadxero said:
is this legit? i have an arc s locked to t-mobile with manufactering date 12w28, you mean to say i can unlock my "bootloader unlock allowed:no" phone?
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Talk to jynx13! He unlocked mine using testpoint method and I paid £20! Well worth it and secure!
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reloadxero said:
is this legit? i have an arc s locked to t-mobile with manufactering date 12w28, you mean to say i can unlock my "bootloader unlock allowed:no" phone?
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I think the date 12w28 is currently an issue to unlock with the TestPoint method from what I've read.

XperienceD said:
I think the date 12w28 is currently an issue to unlock with the TestPoint method from what I've read.
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that's what i thought.
Is there a dev team anyone knows of who work especially on hacking sonyericsson(now sony) handsets just like the ios dev team for the iphone-ipad family?
it would be refreshing to know if there is effort being put into that or to get tweets indicating process, i don't mean to be rude here just asking out of curiosity. Got my arc s for 3 months now and still can't use it with a sim card. And returning the phone is no option for me cause i bought it abroad thinking a new unlock is due date.

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[Q] Unlocking bootloader :(

I am unable to unlock my bootloader.... ive entered *#*#7378423#*#*
it says -
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
& ive tried fastboot & it doesnt work, IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY OF UNLOCKING IT
Yea you can pay for it to be unlocked its like $24 usd pm this guy Alejandrissimo or Jinx13 he can do it too might be cheaper from Jinx13 too but not sure
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thatsupnow said:
Yea you can pay for it to be unlocked its like $24 usd pm this guy Alejandrissimo or Jinx13 he can do it too might be cheaper from Jinx13 too but not sure
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What about the free s1tool?
AwaisKhan said:
What about the free s1tool?
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I'm not sure about that yet I only just came across it myself my brother just got a play so I'll probably give it a try and see what happens
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AwaisKhan said:
I am unable to unlock my bootloader.... ive entered *#*#7378423#*#*
it says -
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
& ive tried fastboot & it doesnt work, IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY OF UNLOCKING IT
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is your phone from a carrier (02, vodaphone, virgin etc) or unlocked to any network?
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is your phone from a carrier (02, vodaphone, virgin etc) or unlocked to any network?
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Locked on virgin

[Q] bootloader status

How Do I find out the bootloader status (Locked/unlocked ?) of my xperia ARC.
actually I unlocked it official way, then relocked and updated to .42 fw using PC for giving to repair under warrenty. its over and I want to unlock bootloader again. whats the best way I'm on fw .42 baseband 56.
thanks a lot in advance.
dial from your phone to check status :
*#*#7378423#*#*
service info --> configuration
for me, the best way is via fastboot..
gogo415 said:
dial from your phone to check status :
*#*#7378423#*#*
service info --> configuration
for me, the best way is via fastboot..
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dear gogo,
I've tried that, the service info will tell you "bootloader unlock allowed = yes"
it will not tell you whether your phone is locked or unlocked state!
It will tell you.
Mine is unlocked and says " Bootloader unlocked: Yes "
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vk-xperia said:
dear gogo,
I've tried that, the service info will tell you "bootloader unlock allowed = yes"
it will not tell you whether your phone is locked or unlocked state!
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that means your bootloader is still locked, and you were allowed to unlock it.
regards,
gogo415
Originally Posted by vk-xperia
dear gogo,
I've tried that, the service info will tell you "bootloader unlock allowed = yes"
it will not tell you whether your phone is locked or unlocked state!
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that means your bootloader is still locked, and you were allowed to unlock it.
regards,
gogo415
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So that means I can do the same exercise again to unlock I mean official way?
In that case se will provide me new code to unlock?
I don't remember the old code they provided
Regret for the seeking the clarification again as I don't want to endup in trouble later.
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Yes, you can unlock again.
Request the code again and you'll see if they provide it again.
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Flo95 said:
Yes, you can unlock again.
Request the code again and you'll see if they provide it again.
Thanks for the info.
But my qstn is, since SE has my imei no. Registrd with them, do they provide the same again. Did anybody tried this do far?
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Just try it, enter your email and imei and you'll either get it or not.
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Flo95 said:
Just try it, enter your email and imei and you'll either get it or not.
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I'm asking did anybody tried this way so far?
What if incase if SE block if you send imei 2nd time! That's my worry!
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They can't block a unlockable bootloader afaik
Just try it
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it's ok.
I've tried it.
the unlock code is still the same code you had received before.
the remaining question is whether you sure to unlock it again or not, as standard user doesn't need to do such thing.
bravery comes from experience.
that's it bro.
I think your problem has solved.
regards,
gogo415 said:
it's ok.
I've tried it.
the unlock code is still the same code you had received before.
the remaining question is whether you sure to unlock it again or not, as standard user doesn't need to do such thing.
bravery comes from experience.
that's it bro.
I think your problem has solved.
regards,
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100% satisfied with yr answer.
Thanks and clicked thanks button too !
I'll do the unlocking today itself and start playing with the custom Rom!
Thanks dude.
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For the info...
Bootloader unlocked: Yes
Means fastboot is enabled and the bootloader can be unlocked the official way
Bootloader unlocked: No
Means fastboot is disabled and therefore the bootloader can only be unlocked by other means
The best way for you to check your bootloader status is do identify in s1tool or similar

Unlock bootloader not allowed, what to do.

Hi I was all prepared to unlock my bootloader, at the first step I learn that my bootloader cannot be unlocked following the sony official method.
Can I still unlock my phone and how.
It is running like a slug now that I've upgraded ti IC.
Cheers.
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XperienceD said:
Bootloader & SIM Unlocking:
PLEASE NOTE: The ONLY WAY to Sim Unlock your Phone is to PAY for it, so do some Googling and read which services have been recommended in the past.
- Know Your Android Bootloader - What it is and Why it Matters
There are three ways to Unlock yours, the Standard/Official method (For SimFree/Un-Branded Phones) which is explained HERE, (PLEASE NOTE! - You loose DRM when using the official method but not with the TestPoint) but if your Phone came from a Carrier then chances are (99%) you won't be able to use that method. There is a simple method of checking if you can or not which you'll find HERE.
Standard Unlocking:
Then there is the TestPoint method...
TestPoint Unlocking:
Two members - Alejandrissimo or Jinx13 offer a Remote Service which isn't free, but cheaper than anywhere else on the net, and when you take in to account you will also SIM Unlock and retain DRM using the Remote method it's worth it.
References:
[Tutorial] Relock bootloader!
SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6
[Tutorial] Unlock Bootloader.Test Point | For Newbs
[Tutorial] Xperia S/P/U/Sola Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
[REF]Booting/Unlocking Xperia 2011 series: What's under the hood?
[Guide] Unlocking bootloader on operator branded phones via Omnius
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Dont testpoint work?
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AW: Unlock bootloader not allowed, what to do.
Try flashing a global / european generic firmware with flashtool. My phone had a branded t-mobile firmware with the same problem. Flashing a global genereic solved the problem for me... No problems so far..
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Arc, unlocked bootloader, JJ Hybrid 3.2,
ArcKnight kernel
Hi, in January you suggested using Alejandrissimo to unlock my xperia.
Do you know if his service is reliable and do you know anyone who has used his service?
Cheers.
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herecomesbod said:
Hi, in January you suggested using Alejandrissimo to unlock my xperia.
Do you know if his service is reliable and do you know anyone who has used his service?
Cheers.
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I unlocked my phone with him. No problems.
panda0 said:
I unlocked my phone with him. No problems.
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Me too.
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Would this work with tmobile xperia z? I'm willing to pay someone to unlock my boot loader
what about bell xperia zl c6506?

[Q] Does this method unlocks bootloader on "unlook bootloader: NO"?

I apologize if i repeat the question, but recently discovered this site:
http://w**w.unlockroot.com/
Does this way it is possible to unlock the bootloader on xperia s blocked?
And then do consseguir root?
Attention: my xperia s is referring to the "no" in unlok bootloader!
If your boot loader says no, then it can not be unlocked anyway possible. If it can root maybe it will.
Edit: it also conforms on the website that if your device say bootloader: no, then you can't unlock it.
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you must go to Sony's Offical page to unlock the bootloader
all third root tools cannot unlock Sony's bootloader in the root progress
(except the root tool suggest you to enter the bootloader-unlock key
(sorry for my poor english
Li-polymers said:
If your boot loader says no, then it can not be unlocked anyway possible. If it can root maybe it will.
Edit: it also conforms on the website that if your device say bootloader: no, then you can't unlock it.
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Not entirely true... When it was launched some dealers had access to Sony certified Servers and they could unlock the bootloader status.
The problem is that Sony closed the servers and since then, only Sony can do the change.
So, to get clear: at this time, only Sony can change the lock of the boatloader authorization to Yes.
To do so you have to contact your carrier or Sony in your country.
It is not impossible, but it's only available trough the official channels.
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[Q] Unlocked boot-loader still sim locked

I unlocked my bootloader a while ago and have been running PecanCM's version of CyanogenMod 11, i just tried a different sim but its still carrier locked. Does this mean i still have to purchase an unlock code?
Bootloader unlocking doesn't sim-unlock your phone.
stamatis said:
Bootloader unlocking doesn't sim-unlock your phone.
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ok was thinking that, guess ill have to purchase an unlock code
villacelt said:
ok was thinking that, guess ill have to purchase an unlock code
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Probably yes, i don't know any free way to do it in our device...
Yes bootloader unlock isn't a SIM unlock never has been
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