Hi, this is my first post on xda so plz take it easy on me, I need people to answer some important questions before I unlock my bootloader. I checked my phone's manufacture date and its good to go.
Please answer all questions.
1) What is the best and easiest way of unlocking the bootloader?
2) After unlocking my bootloader, how do I switch ROMs, Is it like normal or do I need to go back to 2.1 first AND GO BACK TO STOCK KERNEL?
3) Do I need to be on stock ROM to unlock my boorloader?
4) What is the best kernel and ROM combination for you? - PLEASE ANSWER THE POLL ABOVE.
5) Can I Sim Unlock my phone later after unlocking the bootloader?
6) How do I return back to stock kernel?
7) If I go back to stock ROM will my bootloader be locked again?
8) If my phone gets accidentally bricked during bootloader unlock process, can I unbrick it?
Please answer all my questions. And please explain everything as I am a total noob. Thanks.
TheUnknownCopy said:
Hi, this is my first post on xda so plz take it easy on me, I need people to answer some important questions before I unlock my bootloader. I checked my phone's manufacture date and its good to go.
Please answer all questions.
1) What is the best and easiest way of unlocking the bootloader?
2) After unlocking my bootloader, how do I switch ROMs, Is it like normal or do I need to go back to 2.1 first AND GO BACK TO STOCK KERNEL?
3) Do I need to be on stock ROM to unlock my boorloader?
4) What is the best kernel and ROM combination for you? - PLEASE ANSWER THE POLL ABOVE.
5) Can I Sim Unlock my phone later after unlocking the bootloader?
6) How do I return back to stock kernel?
7) If I go back to stock ROM will my bootloader be locked again?
8) If my phone gets accidentally bricked during bootloader unlock process, can I unbrick it?
Please answer all my questions. And please explain everything as I am a total noob. Thanks.
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YEAH...what the proper prepaired????
this my answer..
1) look on my signature (easiest guide unlocking bootloader)
2) flash custom kernel and flash rom (no need back to 2.1 or stock)
3) Yes Unlocking with stock rom
4) It depend on U (for me i wanna the rom with the nice and beauty colour one)
I use "TIM3 v1" + "nAa v8b" ( I mean where u wanna go with fast speed?)
5) YES
6) Use flash tool and download stock kernel (search it on XDA)
7) NO -u can unlock by easiest guide (on my signature there)
8) U can't DIY...(if your phone still under warranty send to them)
for me i got 4 times hardbricked and they repair for me without fee
BUT PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR DEVICE IS 11W28 BELOW
(see on phone..PULL OUT YOUR BATTERY AND YOU CAN FIND THERE
hope this help
1.The easiest way to unlock bootloader is with s1 tool. Just connect your phone with usb debugging on and open s1tool and unlock bootloader.( It might brick your phone, I dont recommend you to unlock bootloader)
2.Unlocking bootloader does not change your rom, If you are on 2.1 then it will not affect it. Switching between roms is very easy, just use recovery.For kernel use flashtool
3.You dont need to be on stock rom to unlock bootloader, it can be done through custom roms also
4.From my opinion alfs v6+gingierdx is great. It is very fast for daily use but not very good for hd games.
5.Dont know
6.You can always return back to stock kernel using flashtool and stock kernel ftf
7.Your bootloader will not be lock if you go back to stock rom
8.You cant unbrick your phone if it is bricked during unlocking bootloader, you have to send it to sony ericsson for repair
Thanks very much guys, but I am scared if I brick my device as I can't unbrick it then
I told u...check the MFC date (pull out your battery)
see the **W** (date of manufactoring)
If '11W28' = 2011 week 28
bellow 11W28 is safe..
Above 11W29 is risky..
but nobody force u to unlocking it..
but (also) some nice and beauty rom need custom rom
it totally can't run on stock rom...that why i got my 4th bricked yesterday..
and got a new X8 today with 11W23....
release my tension because can't unlocking bootloader
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Thanks very much guys, but I am scared if I brick my device as I can't unbrick it then
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if u have doubts then better not go for it,der are lot of roms which runs well on stock kernel too
you always find solution i hawe bricked phon and now its fine again xda will help you if something go wrong
luki2411 said:
you always find solution i hawe bricked phon and now its fine again xda will help you if something go wrong
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NO.. not for a hardbrick....
check out some newest threads here which hard brick because of bootloader unlock.. almost all of them not solved and go to SE center..
Ya unlocking bootloader is a bit risky!
Be Careful if your planning to unlock it.
Thanks guys for your help, I really apreciate it. For me the date is not a problem. However is there a possibility of getting bricked during unlocking the bootloader? Well atleaset has anyone bricked their device by unlocking the bootloader and fix it without sending the phone?
nelikp said:
I told u...check the MFC date (pull out your battery)
see the **W** (date of manufactoring)
If '11W28' = 2011 week 28
bellow 11W28 is safe..
Above 11W29 is risky..
but nobody force u to unlocking it..
but (also) some nice and beauty rom need custom rom
it totally can't run on stock rom...that why i got my 4th bricked yesterday..
and got a new X8 today with 11W23....
release my tension because can't unlocking bootloader
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U mean if we go back to stock 2.1 with unlocked bootloader, we get bricked?
1) What is the best and easiest way of unlocking the bootloader? From 2nd reply.
2) After unlocking my bootloader, how do I switch ROMs, Is it like normal or do I need to go back to 2.1 first AND GO BACK TO STOCK KERNEL?
You don't need to go back to stock. The unlock won't do a thing with the rom.
3) Do I need to be on stock ROM to unlock my boorloader?
I could only unlock my bootloader from stock 2.1 (tried under GingerDX), but from stock it was easy.
4) What is the best kernel and ROM combination for you? - PLEASE ANSWER THE POLL ABOVE.
For me it's FroyoPro 2.3 ans Alfs
5) Can I Sim Unlock my phone later after unlocking the bootloader?
Can't say... mine was simfree out of the box. (If your phone is not simfree be aware! not all can be unlocked and could cause hard brick)
6) How do I return back to stock kernel?
Just flash back stock kernel file.
7) If I go back to stock ROM will my bootloader be locked again?
No, the bootloader cannot be locked again.
8) If my phone gets accidentally bricked during bootloader unlock process, can I unbrick it?[/B]
At home it is really unlikeley. There are special cables that can do the trick, but they need an expertised technician and a lot of money (for the cable)
Hope it helped for you
My phone is a 11W23 white one with cypress and is unlocked. For You what is the best? What You want? Speed, stability, low battery drainage, cool 3D games etc... For me it was little battery use and high speed with a tad of cool UI.. for this FroyoPro 2.3 and Alfs (Alfs is not needed for froyo pro! so no need to unlock only for that)
Ok thanks guys for answering all my questions about unlocking bootloader. All my doubts are clear
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Hi
today i sim-unlocked my Xperia X8 using Omnius, but now i want to unlock the bootloader to install a different kernel from the stock kernel.
Following the instructions below http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225, when i start the file msm7227_omniusSL.cmd i get this:
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Requires Android firmware 2.x standard process.
Press any key to continue. . .
Getting ROOT rights.
* Daemon not running. starting it now *
* Daemon started successfully *
1368 KB / s (585731 bytes in 0.418s)
property service neutered.
adbd killing. (Should restart in a second or two)
Waiting ...
Removing restrictions on NAND MPU SEMC backdoors. Permanent. Require ROOT rights.
376 KB / s (3087 bytes in 0.008s)
Success
Waiting ...
Getting ROOT rights.
error: protocol fault (no status)
Waiting ...
Writing semcboot patched. Two step process
First, we need to get access semcboot area
656 KB / s (8064 bytes in 0.012s)
Second, we need to write semcboot
3100 KB / s (596916 bytes in 0.188s)
successfully wrote 0003ff00
Press any key to continue. . .
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but than if i verify with s1tool, i get the message (RUNNING S1_EROM VER" R8A029 ") and so bootloader has not been unlocked.
Does anyone know a solution?
I used Omnius for SE v0.27
Thanks a lot
I have the same problem ...
me too...any news?
Same for me!
Any of you with original 2.1??? Maybe it only works on original 2.1, I remember that I had to change from rom to original 2.1 so I could unlock with Omnius.
n4s said:
Same for me!
Any of you with original 2.1??? Maybe it only works on original 2.1, I remember that I had to change from rom to original 2.1 so I could unlock with Omnius.
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I tried with the original 2.1 and with other 2.2/2.3 but it's the same
Hi,
I have been making some experiences and I think that all of us want to unlock boot loader to be able to change kernel.
So it's true that using the omnius method it doesn't work but if we use semc method it works, but we loose radio.
So my idea was:
1- Unlock with SEMC method
2- Apply custom kernel
3- Unlock with Omnius method (this will relock bootloader but recover radio)
I have tried 1 and 3 and worked, I'm just affraid that also doing nº2 might bring some problems, what's your opinion?
Found my answer!-""If you relock your bootloader while using a custom kernel your phone will be bricked!""
Somebody already unlocked bootloader anyone of you?
I have searched I never found anyone that sim-unlocked with omnius and then unlocked bootloader
n4s said:
I have searched I never found anyone that sim-unlocked with omnius and then unlocked bootloader
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I just found out this myself. After wasting $100 (Sale Price) for the omnius unlocker. They never stated anywhere that it would relock bootloader, nor did they mention it could be unlocked. After an inquiry, I was told that msm7227_OmniusSL.cmd should help me...? So I am off on another research adventure. Not to mention I cannot even get my phone to "register on the network". Anyone want a Omnius License with 11months and 2weeks with 4 x10 unlock credits? I take paypal! I just knew I should have ordered the sekey and waited a month for it to arrive from hong kong. I truly feel like I got the "Royal Shaft!".
Can anyone help?
@unimatrix725 if you made a backup of your TA, then you could restore your TA as it was before you unlocked with omnius, so you can unlock your bootloader, the only downside is that your phone will be sim-locked once again, oh and watch out, because you can only restore TA with an active omnius account, i.e. have a 1 day/month/year account, so if you want to restore your TA you should do it before selling your credits
i hate that the only safe way to have both bootloader and sim unlocked is with setools, because the credits i dont mind, but the activation fee is too much price for unlocking one phone
well,for our x8 device,we can actually unlock bootloader using flashtool(latest one)
here a complete tutorial with picture that i manage to safe as pdf file(for my future use) and i think it might help,but it actually from x10 forum,however i already test it myself,and work it for our x8,to unlock the bootloader,follow this step carefully
press thanks if i help
he he he, sorry i think i misspoke that, what i meant was have unlocked sim with setools and unlock bootloader with any other method, not necessary both with setools , if someone could fix the my7227bootwrite_omniusSL so everyone that unlocked their sim with omnius could unlock the bootloader would be great, but i haven't seen any dev interested in helping us ...
unimatrix725 said:
I just found out this myself. After wasting $100 (Sale Price) for the omnius unlocker. They never stated anywhere that it would relock bootloader, nor did they mention it could be unlocked. After an inquiry, I was told that msm7227_OmniusSL.cmd should help me...? So I am off on another research adventure. Not to mention I cannot even get my phone to "register on the network". Anyone want a Omnius License with 11months and 2weeks with 4 x10 unlock credits? I take paypal! I just knew I should have ordered the sekey and waited a month for it to arrive from hong kong. I truly feel like I got the "Royal Shaft!".
Can anyone help?
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OK EVERYONE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM HERE IS HOW TO FIX IT!! After network unlocking your phone with Omnius and you then want to unlock the bootloader follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225. You will be using tool msm7227_setool2.cmd to unlock your bootloader. When you have unlock the bootloader install a custom kernel then install your custom rom I suggest GingerDx. (I am not going to get into how to flash a custom kernel or roms there is loads of threads to help you with that). You will notice the network does not work (no coverage). Download the stock kernel from the link above. Flash the stock kernel then use msm7227_OmniusSL.cmd to lock your bootloader. This may take a few times and a bit of patience before the bootloader locks. Now you will have coverage and be able to use any sim card in your phone. Custom kernels dont work after using omnius network unlock tool. It always ends up with no coverage. So just stay on stock kernel. If you need to update your rom you will have to go through the whole method again. I have attached the bootloader unlocking/relocking tools below
I HOPE THIS HELPED EVERYONE WHO IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM IF YOU NEED ANY HELP PM AND I WILL HELP THE BEST I CAN
HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!!!!!
bahmonkeys said:
OK EVERYONE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM HERE IS HOW TO FIX IT!! After network unlocking your phone with Omnius and you then want to unlock the bootloader follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225. You will be using tool msm7227_setool2.cmd to unlock your bootloader. When you have unlock the bootloader install a custom kernel then install your custom rom I suggest GingerDx. (I am not going to get into how to flash a custom kernel or roms there is loads of threads to help you with that). You will notice the network does not work (no coverage). Download the stock kernel from the link above. Flash the stock kernel then use msm7227_OmniusSL.cmd to lock your bootloader. This may take a few times and a bit of patience before the bootloader locks. Now you will have coverage and be able to use any sim card in your phone. Custom kernels dont work after using omnius network unlock tool. It always ends up with no coverage. So just stay on stock kernel. If you need to update your rom you will have to go through the whole method again. I have attached the bootloader unlocking/relocking tools below
I HOPE THIS HELPED EVERYONE WHO IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM IF YOU NEED ANY HELP PM AND I WILL HELP THE BEST I CAN
HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!!!!!
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I want to try this, but I've a dumb question... why do I need to install the custom kernel and then the stock one? .... why not just flash the rom alone?
bahmonkeys said:
OK EVERYONE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM HERE IS HOW TO FIX IT!! After network unlocking your phone with Omnius and you then want to unlock the bootloader follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225. You will be using tool msm7227_setool2.cmd to unlock your bootloader. When you have unlock the bootloader install a custom kernel then install your custom rom I suggest GingerDx. (I am not going to get into how to flash a custom kernel or roms there is loads of threads to help you with that). You will notice the network does not work (no coverage). Download the stock kernel from the link above. Flash the stock kernel then use msm7227_OmniusSL.cmd to lock your bootloader. This may take a few times and a bit of patience before the bootloader locks. Now you will have coverage and be able to use any sim card in your phone. Custom kernels dont work after using omnius network unlock tool. It always ends up with no coverage. So just stay on stock kernel. If you need to update your rom you will have to go through the whole method again. I have attached the bootloader unlocking/relocking tools below
I HOPE THIS HELPED EVERYONE WHO IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM IF YOU NEED ANY HELP PM AND I WILL HELP THE BEST I CAN
HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!!!!!
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thank you, my u20i finally has signal
I also have Unlocked with Omnius and for now, i always Flash Kernel's with Omnius self.
- Choose your Device
- Click Flash
- in "Customization File" looking for your .ftf file
- Enable unsigned Flashing
And lets start...
My X8 was rooted and unlocked bootloader. I know that I will lost my guarantee.
But I have problem with my LCD touchscreen. It's the hardware problem, not software. So, I think I can get my guarantee.
how SEC identify the rooted and unlocked phone?? Can I get my guarantee back??
Re-lock bootloader, flash stock firmware and send your phone to Sony
eagleeyetom said:
Re-lock bootloader, flash stock firmware and send your phone to Sony
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I read that re-locking a bootloader with a custom kernel installed would brick your phone, is that not correct? I belive the correct way would to be to reflash your phone to stock using SEUS and then lock the bootloader?
I'm not saying that eagleeyetom is wrong, I'm fairly new to this type of thing but I do remember the unlockbootloader guide stating not to relock bootloader with a custom Kernel installed as you'd brick the phone. Just trying to help
thanks for help.
my touchscreen is broken. I wanna change it to the new one.
I should relock my phone, right??
Are they check the software?? I think i've got the hardware problem..
Yeah, you're right. You should first flash stock kernel and then re-lock.
thanks.. i'll try it..
hi all i am having many doubts regarding installing custom rom please help me...
my doubts are
1.Do i need to unlock my boot loader to update my baseband
2.Will the unlocked boot loader stay always so that i can flash many kernel and custom rom or do i need to unlock each time
3.After unlocking which case should i relock my baseband
i am sorry if these questions are very basic i am very much confused
1.No, it is nor required to unlock the bootloader to update the baseband.
2.Yes, it will always stay unlocked even if you restore with PC Companion or SEUS.
3.You should relock it if you are sending the phone for repair at Sony Ericsson.
First check manufacture date before proceding to unlock bootloader.
Sent from my E15i using XDA
As said above, check manufacturingdate. IF above 11w29 then dont try to unlock. Chances are youll be ending upp with a brick.
Sent from my X8 using XDA
Thank you everyone now my doubts have been cleared thank you all
sorry i am having another last doubt
Do i need to unlock my boot loader to update my kernel
Yep, it's a must.
Sent from my X8 to your screen
praveenkumarkm8 said:
sorry i am having another last doubt
Do i need to unlock my boot loader to update my kernel
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If it is an offical update from SE, that doesn't need to unlock.
If it is kernel, rom bla bla bla from this FORUM, Mostly rom will need you to use the kernel, thus it is a must to unlock the bootloader.
So, if you're using original eclair, planning update it, there's is no risk except for electrical trip suddenly happen
praveenkumarkm8 said:
sorry i am having another last doubt
Do i need to unlock my boot loader to update my kernel
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yes!
if you're not unlock your BL, you can not flash your kernel.. so u can brick your phone..
use C1 tool or flashhtool to check it man..
Hello, i have old xperia X8, with CM7 alpha 1 version. I want something new faster.
I was trying instal http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836116
but all time i was failed to check bootloader unlock, when i was trying to check status with *#*#3738423#*#* it just blink and nothing happen, i was trying with my sony and its working i can check status.
Maybe that means my bootloader unlocked? because i have allready instaled rom?
if your bootloader is unlocked, you would know because you'd have to be the one to do it or paid/asked someone to do it for you. check with s1tool. there's a thread regarding bootloader unlocking.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
cascabel said:
if your bootloader is unlocked, you would know because you'd have to be the one to do it or paid/asked someone to do it for you. check with s1tool. there's a thread regarding bootloader unlocking.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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thanks for respond i checked with s1tool and there i was reading if code starts With R - means locked, if r unlocked ?
them my was with R.
Nahalas said:
thanks for respond i checked with s1tool and there i was reading if code starts With R - means locked, if r unlocked ?
them my was with R.
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correct. your bootloader is locked. if you're planning to unlock it check the date at the back of the phone first.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
cascabel said:
correct. your bootloader is locked. if you're planning to unlock it check the date at the back of the phone first.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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This writed under batery ? I checked it my code is 01. if bigger then 29 then problems if i good read ?
Nahalas said:
This writed under batery ? I checked it my code is 01. if bigger then 29 then problems if i good read ?
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If it's higher than 11w29, not trying to unlock is recommended, as the chance of having a hard brick is extremely high. Not saying that it's impossible to unlock after that number, there are several people who did it, but I wouldn't try it unless you think you have nothing to lose. It's very difficult to repair the phone by yourself if a hard brick was to happen this way (you need some technical knowledge to do so).
Several things to keep in mind:
- Do not look for the number on the battery, but on the sticker beneath the battery.
- 11w29 means 2011, week 29, so basically it's possible for you to have 12w25 or something, denoting year 2012, week 25. If you keep an eye on the second number only you would thing unlocking bootloader is safe, but it isn't. It's still well over 11w29.
As for the ROM to install, I already recommended these two in another topic:
2.2 - FroyoPro v2.5
2.3 - GingerDX v031b
Both work very well with custom kernels.
Maybe you can recomend anything to instal without bootloader unlock ? or its not impossible ? just put any rom to SD card open with CWM instal and use.
Nahalas said:
Maybe you can recomend anything to instal without bootloader unlock ? or its not impossible ? just put any rom to SD card open with CWM instal and use.
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gongerdx if you want gb. froyobread for froyo. there are other roms for stock kernel, you can try them to see which one suits you.
Just because i don't doesn't mean i can't.
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Maybe you can recomend anything to instal without bootloader unlock ? or its not impossible ? just put any rom to SD card open with CWM instal and use.
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Both of these run well with stock kernel. I run FroyoPro with stock and I'm very satisfied.
For others, I suggest you search the forums a bit or Google them out. There are lots of ROMs to choose from.
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.