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[Q] Bootloader unlock and Omnius problem

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...

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

How to unlock xperia x8

Hello everybody. This is my first post in this forum and first of all I want to thank everybody for the great work they do everyday.
I have a sony ericson xperia x8 locked with a network code. I want to unlock my phone and use it with any other sim. I've done several researches in internet, but i could't find any solution to my problem. I'm sure that this network lock has something to do with the software of the phone. I've unlocked the bootloader, flashed a costum room, but nothing happened.
I'm sure that someone in this forum is able to help me and other people that have the same problem to unlock our phones. I'm sure that this has something to do with the software of the phone. Is there any way to delete all the software of the phone and install everything again??
I want to thank everybody for the answers.

xhardplayerx said:
Hello everybody. This is my first post in this forum and first of all I want to thank everybody for the great work they do everyday.
I have a sony ericson xperia x8 locked with a network code. I want to unlock my phone and use it with any other sim. I've done several researches in internet, but i could't find any solution to my problem. I'm sure that this network lock has something to do with the software of the phone. I've unlocked the bootloader, flashed a costum room, but nothing happened.
I'm sure that someone in this forum is able to help me and other people that have the same problem to unlock our phones. I'm sure that this has something to do with the software of the phone. Is there any way to delete all the software of the phone and install everything again??
I want to thank everybody for the answers.
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use search button dude..
read this thread for your Unlock guide!
read this before you got hardbrick!
or this thread!

tell me how to modify the bootloader
BlackRabbit1703 said:
use search button dude..
read this thread for your Unlock guide!
read this before you got hardbrick!
or this thread!
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The network lock is at the bootloader. To unlock the phone you need to modify the bootloader. Do you know any tool that can modify the bootloader, or some other way to do it? Thanks.

xhardplayerx said:
The network lock is at the bootloader. To unlock the phone you need to modify the bootloader. Do you know any tool that can modify the bootloader, or some other way to do it? Thanks.
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Can't remember where but network lock is NOT kept in the bootloader.
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium

u need to pay a small fee to unlock ur sim...there r many services which can do dis.
And unlocking bootloader doesnt unlocks the network.

NIMBAH said:
Can't remember where but network lock is NOT kept in the bootloader.
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
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I've already payed to unlock my xperia x8. Theydid the job for 10 euro. What they did was reload a new modified bootloader and that was it. It was done with usb cable and a software downloaded by the site that offered the unlocking. So the network lock has something to do with the bootloader. I just wanted to know if there is any way to modify the code of the bootloader and reload the new modified bootloader.
Anyway thanks to everybody for the answers , and I hope this post might help other people that have the same problem. Mabay it can be found a way to modify the bootloader and offer a free unlocking for the other users. Thanks again everyone.

unlocking bootloader

Hello , i wonder if i can unlock my bootloader , I have unrecognized simlook ok it means i cant unlock it by using setool1 by what about using setool2 , some people says something about 2 credits, would you tell me how to do it? i dont get it.
thanks.

blankalack said:
Hello , i wonder if i can unlock my bootloader , I have unrecognized simlook ok it means i cant unlock it by using setool1 by what about using setool2 , some people says something about 2 credits, would you tell me how to do it? i dont get it.
thanks.
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Visit this link and you will get answer to all your questions
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
sent from my phone using hands and brain...

blankalack said:
Hello , i wonder if i can unlock my bootloader , I have unrecognized simlook ok it means i cant unlock it by using setool1 by what about using setool2 , some people says something about 2 credits, would you tell me how to do it? i dont get it.
thanks.
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i have unlock my bootloader with flashtool,you must verify your phone with s1tool ,if it says running S1_EROM VER"Rxxxx" (if its R it canot unlocked your bootloader,dont try it becaus you will hardbrick your phone,if its r you can unlock it) ... for me it works

astrit1995 said:
i have unlock my bootloader with flashtool,you must verify your phone with s1tool ,if it says running S1_EROM VER"Rxxxx" (if its R it canot unlocked your bootloader,dont try it becaus you will hardbrick your phone,if its r you can unlock it) ... for me it works
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R for locked bootloader and r for unlocked bootloader

hello again, thanks for the links to guides, i haven read them already a while ago , my boot loader is locked, and setool1 says " unrecognized simlock certificate" i think my phone has been unlocked with test point, really dont know because i bought this phone from a friend , it seems to be test point because the sticker looks a bit creased, any help ? or idea how to unlock bootloader?
ty

U have paid method
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794800 try this...
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

i think that does not work for x8.
How about paid method?

blankalack said:
i think that does not work for x8.
How about paid method?
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Im using phone now, i will send u the link
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2

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