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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] 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
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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
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Thanks everyone for their answers!!! I'll stay around to see if someone comes up with a solution to the bootloader!!
Coldsun15

i can't unlock bootloader

there's so many ROM that i can't falsh it on my phone due to kernel and i think to flash kernel u have to unlock bootloader. and manufacture of my phone doesn't support unlock coz will make a hard brick . for instance i want to flash prime hd8 i tried but it coz a soft brick>>>>>???? what to do

If You have followed instructions everything should be fine, without any bricks. So maybe try again. You can unlock bootloader, but not for free unfortunately.

First, of course you can unclock bootloader for free. WTF??
Second, PrimeHD is also available for stock kernel.
Third, no need to open two same threads.

Chris95X8 said:
First, of course you can unclock bootloader for free. WTF??
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How he can unlock bootloader for free when he says:
love_story99000 said:
and manufacture of my phone doesn't support unlock coz will make a hard brick
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my manufac above 29 it's w32 and it leads to a hard brick ?? i read it before in this site???

love_story99000 said:
my manufac above 29 it's w32 and it leads to a hard brick ?? i read it before in this site???
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Yes, You're right (if it's 11W32). There's a risk that when You will try to unlock bootloader it will end with hardbrick.

so , isn't there anyway to do this stupid unlock to this stupid phone .

looks interesting http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506502

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.
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..

Sony X8 Other rom instal

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.

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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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.