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Question about unlocking bootloader

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!

Bootloader!

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

TheUnknownCopy said:
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

[Q] Root vs Unlock Bootloader

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

[Q] x8 12w06 ,any ideas to unlock bootloader !!

Hi all , i have x8 12w06 and I really want to unlock it to install custom kernels ..
So, i knew that the devices 11w29+ is impossible to unlock bootloader .. But i believe there is a method for this case.
I believe there is no thing called "impossible" ^_^ .
I have searched on uncle Google but no results ..
If there any tool can help me please tell me
Note : "I have tried to unlock bootloader using the known way but it had a hard brick but i repaired it using box flash tool".
Can box flash tool help me !!!
Waiting for your ideas.
Counting on you , guys

You can unlock bootloader but not for free. Read this tread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506502&page=46

+1 although there is no guarantee for it to work, you'll be just wasting your money, try to stick in stock ROMS for stability and for safety
iks8 said:
You can unlock bootloader but not for free. Read this tread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506502&page=46
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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.