[Q] Root vs Unlock Bootloader - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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
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And for root use fleshtool,and also instal xrecovery,after that instal cwm
And you can istal gb 2.3 Rom for stock kernel
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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

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[Q] Do i need to bootlock to flash a custom kernel?

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

[Q] Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (E15i) Unlock

Hello,
Someone gave me a Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 E15i and I'm wondering how to unlock it. I was thinking that it's easy to unlock because unlocking an iPhone is really easy and free of charge most of the time. Is it also possible with Sony Ericsson phones specifically the Android-based ones?
I did some research about the unlock code stuffs and a money must be used to use it but is there an alternative for that? Like is it possible to completely unlock a phone using a software and just the USB cable that comes with the phone?
I badly need to use a different network on that phone. Please help me out.
Thanks.
I unlocked bootloader and after booting x8 sometimes it shows me message ´Enter network unlock code´ i chose dismiss and after that i use unlocked phone (I can put any sim card and it works, just click on dismiss that`s all )
mirkovidovic said:
I unlocked bootloader and after booting x8 sometimes it shows me message ´Enter network unlock code´ i chose dismiss and after that i use unlocked phone (I can put any sim card and it works, just click on dismiss that`s all )
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okay, so how iwll i be able to do that?
Just unlock bootloader, you can find tutorial in android development columne
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mirkovidovic said:
Just unlock bootloader, you can find tutorial in android development columne
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so let me just get this straight, i can just simply unlock the bootloader and not to install any custom firmwares etc? just unlock it and the phone will definitely be unlocked? like i can use any sim cards?
another thing, upon exploring this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=846 it contains lots of custom firmwares as well as http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/sony-ericsson-xperia-x8 <-- i didn't understand it. is it a custom OS?
also is it possible to install the latest version of android in an x8? like the gingerbread or the ice cream sandwich?
and what happens when something went wrong when unlocking the phone?
My recommendation is to unlock the bootloader, root x8 and install a custom kernel and ROM. Of course you'll be able to install ICS or any other custom firmware (I use 1.1 firedroid together with Alfs v07-ICS kernel). Unlocking the bootloader you will be able to use any SIM card.And if anything goes wrong flash your phone using SEUS and in addition have at least 10 topics to unbrick yours mobile phone.
Unlocking bootloader unlocks SIM also only if you do it with Flashtool. And it was not clearly confirmed that it works every time.
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kulen said:
Unlocking bootloader unlocks SIM also only if you do it with Flashtool. And it was not clearly confirmed that it works every time.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI8Jnqnx5ao I just choose to dismiss, and it is
no way, i have unlocked with flashtool and netlock are active
superoneclick
I have an e15a, 12w02.
I was wondering if superoneclick works for all versions, I read somewhere that anything after 11w35 gets bricked, but I couldn't find evidence if superonclick is a fix all for root.
So, will superoneclick give me root access for my e15a 12w02?
superalanliu said:
I have an e15a, 12w02.
I was wondering if superoneclick works for all versions, I read somewhere that anything after 11w35 gets bricked, but I couldn't find evidence if superonclick is a fix all for root.
So, will superoneclick give me root access for my e15a 12w02?
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Rooting the ROM does not have anything to do with the hard brick danger related to boot loader unlock.
So yes, it's perfectly safe to root your ROM with SuperOneClick.
unlocking bootloader
So I'm guessing that the 12w02 will be bricked when I use the SE tweak tool to attempt to unlock the bootloader?
This means that I can only install custom roms using the xRecovery tool and not any of the newer more awesome that requires a different kernel (gingerbread rom etc?)
Hi! I know this post is veeeeery old, but I have this little [noob] problem heheh..... I changed the basebands (from 06 to15 as directed to change the ROM), flashed oxydo zfc3 (latest) and installed this ROM ZenceFil Veda (Which looks great!).... But I still have the sim locked!! How do I unlock it?! I just got this phone and I really need to use another network !!! Please , can somebody help me???!!:crying::crying::crying:

Please clear my doubts..

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.
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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.
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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..

how to flash kernal and rom for x8

heloo all
i have root and xrecovery
now i want to this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789713
how can i flash the kernal ?
and can i flash it on this android version : http://iraqup.net//uploads/images/up-1e0d0ef628.jpg
then help me how to flash the rom
note : i read many thinks about this but i am still don't know
Hello,
First of all you need to root your X8, download Flashtool, install it, run it, install drivers from folder and go to Applications>Unknown Sources(check)>Development>USB Debugging after that open Flashtool and make sure your phone is recognized by the program.
For custom kernel you need unlocked bootloader, for this better search in forums. It will be a pretty long story to explain you here. There are some guides.
There you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043491
Sent from my XPERIA X8 using Tapatalk 2
oh unlocked bootloader may cause hard brick ... it's danger .. but i will reat it and try
altajer67 said:
oh unlocked bootloader may cause hard brick ... it's danger .. but i will reat it and try
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Check your manufacture date under battery, if it's below 11w29 then you can unlock bootloader but if it is not DON'T EVEN TRY !
(I hardbricked my xperia once)
oh **** my data : 10W45 ... F*** i can't unlock bootloader
altajer67 said:
oh **** my data : 10W45 ... F*** i can't unlock bootloader
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you can unlock bootloader it is safe..read properly what he wrote

I want unlock my bootloader, but..

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.

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