Hello.
Im n00b in these. Before im unlocking it i have to ask you that I can without any risk unlock my bootloader ? I here that x8 from 11w29 are very risk to brick them.
I have 11w24 so i can unlock with out any risk ? I know that there is some type of risk but not that much as phones from 11w29 ?
Sorry for my bad english.
as long u do it properly, i mean step by step
u still have risks
but i'm not really sure if your phone already sent to repair at SE or what ever...
in my cases only sucess once..then after sent it to repair, they already changed my mainboard, so let u guess is it safe??
no!! i bricked my phone 3times (hard bricked) while playing with bootloader
anyway..u can find the thread on my signature..
gud luck!
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Do i need to bootlock to flash a custom kernel?
I don't want to bootlock becausi my battery is 11W29 And i looked up guides and people say that they ofter get bricked by 11W29+.
Between this is my first post ^.^ Hi all .
You have to unlock bootloader to flash custom kernels
Will i get HARDbricked if my battery is 11W29?
Not battery! It's a phone production date! And propably yes The risk is too big
Someone did it??? Any more answers please
Simaas said:
Do i need to bootlock to flash a custom kernel?
I don't want to bootlock becausi my battery is 11W29 And i looked up guides and people say that they ofter get bricked by 11W29+.
Between this is my first post ^.^ Hi all .
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yes in order to install custom kernel bootloader needs to be unlocked. as far as the warning is concerned its said that devicea with date 11w29 later have the risks of getting bricked,u can check out the threads on the topic.
You have to be careful. I am very very lucky to unlock mine which is 11w30.
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If i get hardbricked can i fix it ?
Yes!
Simaas said:
If i get hardbricked can i fix it ?
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Yes, i think so, via SEUS?
Mine got hardbricked when i installed a custom rom() the wrong way, and it worked when i updated it with SEUS(Sone Ericsson Update Companion).
TheKatt said:
Yes, i think so, via SEUS?
Mine got hardbricked when i installed a custom rom() the wrong way, and it worked when i updated it with SEUS(Sone Ericsson Update Companion).
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It's NOT a hard brick. Hard brick is when phone doesn't react on power button, can't enter into recovery and flash mode. Hard brick = phone is dead! If this happens You won't be able to repair it via seus, pc companion etc etc.
Simaas said:
Do i need to bootlock to flash a custom kernel?
I don't want to bootlock becausi my battery is 11W29 And i looked up guides and people say that they ofter get bricked by 11W29+.
Between this is my first post ^.^ Hi all .
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Check this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506502
So, i got myself a x8 (already have a Htc desire z, fully rooted and unlocked) since i had to renew contract and they basically gave it away (10dls/12months)
The problem is its 11w45, so from what i've been reading, its too risky to unlock bootloader.
So, my question is, is it still good to root? (using oneclick)
and also, what things can i do with just root?? and what things can i only do with an unlocked bootloader? (im already guessing that flashing kernels will be a no, for what ive read)
Thanks for all help
Coldsun15
You can root without any problems,instal xrecovery and cwm,but wait for bootloader...some people work to break SE protection in newest kernel
Sent from my E15i using Tapatalk 2 Beta-2
And for root use fleshtool,and also instal xrecovery,after that instal cwm
And you can istal gb 2.3 Rom for stock kernel
Sent from my E15i using Tapatalk 2 Beta-2
coldsun15 said:
So, i got myself a x8 (already have a Htc desire z, fully rooted and unlocked) since i had to renew contract and they basically gave it away (10dls/12months)
The problem is its 11w45, so from what i've been reading, its too risky to unlock bootloader.
So, my question is, is it still good to root? (using oneclick)
and also, what things can i do with just root?? and what things can i only do with an unlocked bootloader? (im already guessing that flashing kernels will be a no, for what ive read)
Thanks for all help
Coldsun15
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Hi dude!
I recommend you to just root your phone, install xRecovery and flash a custom ROM.. Unlocking bootloader is not successful for everyone.. check the back of your phone, under the battery there is a code formatted like (ex.mine is 12W04)
If this code is under 11W29 so it's 11W28,11W27 etc you can unlock bootloader.. Else you will get a hardbrick as I did and then u must send ur phone to SE good luck
alinuredini said:
Hi dude!
I recommend you to just root your phone, install xRecovery and flash a custom ROM.. Unlocking bootloader is not successful for everyone.. check the back of your phone, under the battery there is a code formatted like (ex.mine is 12W04)
If this code is under 11W29 so it's 11W28,11W27 etc you can unlock bootloader.. Else you will get a hardbrick as I did and then u must send ur phone to SE good luck
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Do they repair the bricked x8 s? wow if yes i will brick it so they will replace it with one with the cypress touchscreen
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pochopsp said:
Do they repair the bricked x8 s? wow if yes i will brick it so they will replace it with one with the cypress touchscreen
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I got myself a hardbrick once.. They repaired it, but I'm not sure about you.. Depends on where you live
i'm from Naples, Italy. how u bricked it?
pochopsp said:
i'm from Naples, Italy. how u bricked it?
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I was too curious about the unlocking bootloader thing and I tried it before reading the date on the back of my phone.. Actually I was pretty close, my date was 11W31 but still.. 11W29+ gets bricked soo I got hard brick, nothing worked,no screen no led no vibration.. Just a dead X8 xD
What a shame! My phone is 10w44, it's impossible to brick it
Sent from my X8 using XDA
Thanks everyone for their answers!!! I'll stay around to see if someone comes up with a solution to the bootloader!!
Coldsun15
I want to install JoyOS or MIUI ROM for my Xperia X8.
But the ROMs require custom kernel. My device is 12W05.
Is there any way to unlock boot loader (safely) ?
Also found this software here : http://www.pressbyte.com/5243/bootloader-unlocker-tool-xperia-x10-x8/
Does that work for my device ?
Or the bootloader guide in xda (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225) works fine ?
If the device hard bricks while attempting, can i revive the phone using this method ? : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356349
BTW, I want to install nAa-11 kernel.
You have 12W05 and there isnt a way for unlocking your bootloader except setool2 it hink and you need to pay for that
Only way to unbrick hard bricked xperia x8 is to send it to SE repair center/shop
If your phone is still under warranty , you can try to risk it.
Even if you get a hard brick , SE will replace the motherboard for free. And who knows you might get a motherboard which is before 11W29
Hey guys. So, I want unlock my bootloader, but I have maaaany questions.
This Xperia X8 was of my friend. He gave it to me. Time ago he tried to unlock the bootloader, it seemed to be successful, but he hardbricked the phone. Fortunately, the phone was under warranty, so he sent the phone at S.E . Now it is in my hands. :good:
First, I put custom roms. First, Froyo Pro, now I have MiniCM7. Now I want unlock the bootloader for a custom kernel.
I searched many threads, and I read this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693308
Do you think this is good? I know that unlock the bootloader is dangerous, but this procedure is a little bit more safe?
My friend had followed another tutorial, but I think he failed because he was on PrimeHD when he tried to unlock, and in the PC : No PCC companion.
I read that, I MUST HAVE stock rom and PCC Companion. Is this right? I have MiniCM, if I use PCC Companion, can I have the right stock rom?
It is possibly to unlock the bootloader , even if the phone was sent to S.E for repair?
Now, in the battery I read 11w15, and in the inside of the phone,
IC: 41708-A3880091 FYT 12W08
It is possibly to unlock?
If yes, anyway can someone give me support?
Thanks guys
DONT unlock it, you could end up again with a hard bricked X8
Gogeta said:
DONT unlock it, you could end up again with a hard bricked X8
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Ok thanks! But this is because it was sent to S.E?
Probably yes, sevrice changed mainboard to newer one which can't be unlocked.
some tried this http://www.ebay.in/itm/USB-To-RS232..._DefaultDomain_203&hash=item258afb8cfe&_uhb=1 to revive their x8 ..... which are dead after unlocking bootloader or flashing wrong kernel
My xperia x8 11w48 is dead after bootloader unlock
kks111 said:
some tried this to revive their x8 ..... which are dead after unlocking bootloader or flashing wrong kernel
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I followed a guide for unlocking my x8 phone. My device died after unlocking bootloader. The manufacturing date of my device is 11w48. Is there any way I get that back to life? It is not detected when I connect it to computer. It does not show any sign of life!
I need some advice on what to do. Thanks a lot for your kind comments in advance.
orrajabi said:
I followed a guide for unlocking my x8 phone. My device died after unlocking bootloader. The manufacturing date of my device is 11w48. Is there any way I get that back to life? It is not detected when I connect it to computer. It does not show any sign of life!
I need some advice on what to do. Thanks a lot for your kind comments in advance.
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To make a long story short, buy a new phone.