Hello Frnds,
I need to submit my handset for housing crack issue to the SE service center.. But recently I had flashed it with the Stock ROM prepared with the help of SEUS and Flashtool. So can anyone tell me how to check my Bootloader has been unlocked or it is still locked? Because the method to flash the Stock ROM I used says that it wont unlock the bootloader.. So can somebody please tell me how can I check it? If it is unlocked then the SEUS or PC Companion will not detect it, right? Thanks..
mandarjoshiin said:
Hello Frnds,
I need to submit my handset for housing crack issue to the SE service center.. But recently I had flashed it with the Stock ROM prepared with the help of SEUS and Flashtool. So can anyone tell me how to check my Bootloader has been unlocked or it is still locked? Because the method to flash the Stock ROM I used says that it wont unlock the bootloader.. So can somebody please tell me how can I check it? If it is unlocked then the SEUS or PC Companion will not detect it, right? Thanks..
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If you did not unlock downloader then it will be locked, if you have you can relock it just search, and DooMLorD has a thread getting back to stock, hope this helps.
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If you unlock your bootlaoder, you will loose the DRM aplications like TrackID. So start the TrackID app and if it works, your bootloader is still locked, if it doesn't and you get some error, then it's unlocked.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
Thanks all.. I checked.. It is not unlocked..
and if it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: No", I guess I have to the "pay" route to get it unlocked?
robotfoodisgood said:
and if it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: No", I guess I have to the "pay" route to get it unlocked?
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That means you have Simlock. You have to pay for simlock code for unlock and then unlock the bootloader
ZyxeLa said:
That means you have Simlock. You have to pay for simlock code for unlock and then unlock the bootloader
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Thanks for the quick response. It is already SIM unlocked, so I guess the next step is paying for bootloader unlock?
robotfoodisgood said:
Thanks for the quick response. It is already SIM unlocked, so I guess the next step is paying for bootloader unlock?
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No, no, bootloader unlock is official by Sony Ericsson and it's free. Go to this site and unlock your bootloader There is also Instruction
ZyxeLa said:
That means you have Simlock. You have to pay for simlock code for unlock and then unlock the bootloader
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Wrong. SIM/network lock and bootloader are completely separate.
It will always say "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" even if your bootloader is unlocked. Yes or No just refers to if it can be unlocked.
I did it on my x10i and the text bootloader isnt there anywhere. so what now?
BluechipJ said:
Wrong. SIM/network lock and bootloader are completely separate.
It will always say "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" even if your bootloader is unlocked. Yes or No just refers to if it can be unlocked.
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If it says bootloader unlock no can it still be unlocked using test point method ?
chiefy009 said:
If it says bootloader unlock no can it still be unlocked using test point method ?
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well, can it?
th3discodancer said:
well, can it?
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Yes but you need setool2 I believe, jinx13 can do it he did my arc s when it said no
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ZyxeLa said:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
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I must confirm this. I've just unlocked bootloader on SE xperia mini pro, and before unlocking it was saying "Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes " and now after unlock it says "Bootloader Unlocked - Yes"
ZyxeLa said:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
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That's totally wrong. If it says no, the only way to unlock it is paid and if it says yes, then it allows you to unlock it yourself with the test point or the official SE unlock bootloader feature using your IMEI.
Otku_znam said:
I must confirm this. I've just unlocked bootloader on SE xperia mini pro, and before unlocking it was saying "Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes " and now after unlock it says "Bootloader Unlocked - Yes"
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odd...because after i have unlocked the bootloader, i still have Bootloader unlock allowed: yes. I have confirmed I have an unlocked bootlaoder as I am able to use fastboot.
my brother have a branded x10i. I already installed xrecovery and custom rom, when i try to reach the service menu with *#*#7378423#*#* nothing is happening. How do i know if i can unlock bl or its locked?
just boot intro bootloader mode
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Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
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Hi, I'm on stock SE 2.3.3 GB, rooted with xrecovery 0.3
I want to install cobrato's miui 2.3.3 (gb 2.3.7), was wondering if i need to unlock my bootloader and flash any kernel or directly go ahead with it.
I tried ur method *#*#7378423#*#* aka *#*#SERVICE#*#* and there is no lone mentioning bootloader.
Thanks
Hi,
I have sim lock branded Xperia Arc S and in service info is bootloader unlock allowed: no ... now i want to unlock my bootloader so i can flash kerlnel .. i downloaded omnis and i will buy this licence http://www.gsmserver.com/shop/gsm/omnius_single_unlock_license_for_sony_ericsson.php
Will i be able to unlock my bootloader and flash kerlners ?
MarioJerkovic said:
Will i be able to unlock my bootloader and flash kerlners ?
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ERRRR, YEA. Quite obvious really.
Complete Guide
MarioJerkovic said:
Hi,
I have sim lock branded Xperia Arc S and in service info is bootloader unlock allowed: no ... now i want to unlock my bootloader so i can flash kerlnel .. i downloaded omnis and i will buy this licence http://www.gsmserver.com/shop/gsm/omnius_single_unlock_license_for_sony_ericsson.php
Will i be able to unlock my bootloader and flash kerlners ?
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Get all the needed details from the below two links. Complete Guide for rooting and installing custom ROMs. All the best.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
Hit Thanks if I helped you.
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Xperia Arc LT15i
Rooted/Unlocked BootLoader
Jellybean - FXP132/CM10
Hello everybody!
Firstly, sorry for my english!
And secondly,I have lt18i with manufacter date: 12w21. I was talking with Alejandrissimo a month ago (more or less) and he said that is impossible unlock my phone.
Now, there is any way?
Thanks! :good:
kratos69 said:
Now, there is any way?
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No, but when there is I'm sure everyone will know about it.
XperienceD said:
No, but when there is I'm sure everyone will know about it.
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Ok thanks, I need it like eat.. :crying:
Been possible a long time. Via official method.
Someguyfromhell said:
Been possible a long time. Via official method.
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Yes, but Sony takes a long long time..
kratos69 said:
Yes, but Sony takes a long long time..
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??? To unlock your bootloader using the official method you just install the appropriate drivers and download the appropriate programs then go to the sony website and follow the instructions.
First of all, you need to open the service menu by dialing *#*#7378423#*#*
After that tap "service info" then "configuration". Look at the bottom, if it says "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" then youre good to go. But if it says "bootloader unlok allowed: no", do not even try to unlock your phone either by testpoint or official or you'll brick your phone
tangosierra_ said:
??? To unlock your bootloader using the official method you just install the appropriate drivers and download the appropriate programs then go to the sony website and follow the instructions.
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rezaswandira said:
First of all, you need to open the service menu by dialing *#*#7378423#*#*
After that tap "service info" then "configuration". Look at the bottom, if it says "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" then youre good to go. But if it says "bootloader unlok allowed: no", do not even try to unlock your phone either by testpoint or official or you'll brick your phone
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I forgotten say that i have: "Bootloader unlock allowed: no"
How i do sim unlock if în menu i have bootloader unlock allowed: no ?
jbepure said:
How i do sim unlock if în menu i have bootloader unlock allowed: no ?
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Good question I've serched how to unlock sim in Xperia S, but I think that it is more complicated thing... Maybe it is too defficult to "normal" users to do it?
jbepure said:
How i do sim unlock if în menu i have bootloader unlock allowed: no ?
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Currently This Is NOT possible on Sony Mobile,
Sony Allows only 5 tries for Unlock Code.
And if the codes are wrong you can not recover your phone back.
Sorry.
dwarkesh2492 said:
Currently This Is NOT possible on Sony Mobile,
Sony Allows only 5 tries for Unlock Code.
And if the codes are wrong you can not recover your phone back.
Sorry.
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And another method without sony's website ?
My xperia zl rooting status says : Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, but I want to know how to check the status of the bootloader is it locked or unlocked. is there anyway to do it.
mackien95 said:
My xperia zl rooting status says : Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, but I want to know how to check the status of the bootloader is it locked or unlocked. is there anyway to do it.
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*#*#7378423#*#*
bhavstech said:
*#*#7378423#*#*
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There is nothing in the service menu that says that my bootloader is unlocked, it only says that I'm allowed to unlock it, I bought this phone from someone but I don't know if he unlocked the bootloader or not. I still can't find how to check it.
mackien95 said:
There is nothing in the service menu that says that my bootloader is unlocked, it only says that I'm allowed to unlock it, I bought this phone from someone but I don't know if he unlocked the bootloader or not. I still can't find how to check it.
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that means theat its locked otherwise it would show "unlocked"!
bhavstech said:
that means theat its locked otherwise it would show "unlocked"!
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Thanks for clarifying this.
Thanks for making this thread