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[Q] I can Hardbrick mi Xperia x8?

Hi XDA, i want to unlock my bootloader, but i'm scared.
Im 11W02. Theoretically, unlock BL is SAFE for me, right?
is 100% secure to unlock bootloader? Or i can HARDBRICK mi phone?
Thanks!
Sorry for mi bad english!

follow the easiest step on my signature..
at the 3rd step if XXXX not regonize stay away..
if XXXX is SEMC u should be safe

KbZonFS said:
Hi XDA, i want to unlock my bootloader, but i'm scared.
Im 11W02. Theoretically, unlock BL is SAFE for me, right?
is 100% secure to unlock bootloader? Or i can HARDBRICK mi phone?
Thanks!
Sorry for mi bad english!
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Read nelikp signature first just to see if your phone can be unlock. Follow this tread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225. Its a bit long, you shouldn't go wrong. If you need help send me a message and i will help you step by step

S1Tools says:
9/9/2011 21:41:44 Welcome to S1 identify tool
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
9/9/2011 21:45:13 X10 Xperia,E10 Xperia Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Xperia Mini Pro
9/9/2011 21:45:13 LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:13 PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
9/9/2011 21:45:13
9/9/2011 21:45:46
9/9/2011 21:45:46 RUNNING S1_EROM VER "R8A029"
9/9/2011 21:45:46 SOFTWARE AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:46 LOADER AID: 0001
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FLASH ID: "002C/00BC"
9/9/2011 21:45:49 LOADER VERSION: "R4A045"
9/9/2011 21:45:49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 MODEL (from GDFS): X8
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SOFTWARE VERSION: 1236-9291_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 CUSTOM VERSION: 1241-3178_R1B
9/9/2011 21:45:49 FILESYSTEM VERSION: WORLD-1-8_2.1.1.A.0.6
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SERIAL NO: CB511SPH7Q
9/9/2011 21:45:49
9/9/2011 21:45:49 SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE
9/9/2011 21:45:49 Elapsed:36 secs.
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Is Secure? Im 11W02

KbZonFS said:
S1Tools says:
Is Secure? Im 11W02
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Ya go ahead and unlock your bootloader. 11W02 is ok. ANYTHING YOU DO IS AT YOUR OWN RISK! My advice is you should be fine

OK. Tomorrow i go to unlock the BL

[SOLVED] [Q] Flashtool problem, error flashing

Can u please help I got this problem.
3/011/2012 21:11:10 - INFO - Selected X8_07-ICS_Alfs.ftf
23/011/2012 21:11:10 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/011/2012 21:11:10 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
23/011/2012 21:11:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
23/011/2012 21:11:28 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
23/011/2012 21:11:28 - INFO - Reading device information
23/011/2012 21:11:28 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/011/2012 21:11:28 - ERROR -
23/011/2012 21:11:28 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
23/011/2012 21:11:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

Did you unlock the boot loader?
If not - check the date code on the sticker below the battery first!
11W29 or later (11W30, 11W31, 11W32...): Better forget it
11W28 or older (11W27, 11W26, 11W25...): Should be safe for boot loader unlock.
Find nelkip's EASY Boot Loader Unlocking Guide and proceed carefully.

B.Jay said:
Did you unlock the boot loader?
If not - check the date code on the sticker below the battery first!
11W29 or later (11W30, 11W31, 11W32...): Better forget it
11W28 or older (11W27, 11W26, 11W25...): Should be safe for boot loader unlock.
Find nelkip's EASY Boot Loader Unlocking Guide and proceed carefully.
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It seems that my phone is already unlocked, any more suggestions?

why do you think its already unlocked? :O did you check it with s1tool?

henoleo said:
It seems that my phone is already unlocked, any more suggestions?
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"seems" does not imply "I am sure" or "I am certain because I unlocked the boot loader after checking that it's safe for my phone".
Provide the s1tool output or it didn't happen.

maybe u have rooted ur phone but than u need to unlock bootloader and thats something else!
Bootloader unlock

B.Jay said:
"seems" does not imply "I am sure" or "I am certain because I unlocked the boot loader after checking that it's safe for my phone".
Provide the s1tool output or it didn't happen.
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I got an error on s1tool
llbug:[\\?\USB#VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE#5&9e99642&0&5#{a5dcbf10-6530-11d2-901f-00c04fb951ed}] open error: "The system cannot find the file specified"
Elapsed:29 secs.

henoleo said:
I got an error on s1tool
llbug:[\\?\USB#VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE#5&9e99642&0&5#{a5dcbf10-6530-11d2-901f-00c04fb951ed}] open error: "The system cannot find the file specified"
Elapsed:29 secs.
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Highly probable that you have a problem with the Android device drivers.
Download the drivers from here and try to install them (they are for manual installation - INF files, not a Setup.exe).
Alternatively install PCC, see if an update is available, re-try.

B.Jay said:
Highly probable that you have a problem with the Android device drivers.
Alternatively install PCC, see if an update is available, re-try.
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How do I install the driver??? , PCC have been installed

henoleo said:
How do I install the driver??? , PCC have been installed
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This is kinda tricky and the drivers should already be at the same version like the ones from the SE developer link ...
In short (to prevent writing a book):
You open the Device Manager. Press WIN+R and type devmgr.msc to start the Device Manager.
In the menu on top find the "Show all devices" entry and select it.
Now, in the categories on the right side you simply look through the list of devices and whenever you find a "Sony Ericsson" or "SEMC" device you right-click and select "Update driver...".
In the following dialog you say you want to install a driver from your computer, point Windows to the directory to where you extracted the ZIP and let it try to install. If Windows says that the device is already up-to-date then the driver was already at the latest version.

B.Jay said:
This is kinda tricky and the drivers should already be at the same version like the ones from the SE developer link ...
In short (to prevent writing a book):
You open the Device Manager. Press WIN+R and type devmgr.msc to start the Device Manager.
In the menu on top find the "Show all devices" entry and select it.
Now, in the categories on the right side you simply look through the list of devices and whenever you find a "Sony Ericsson" or "SEMC" device you right-click and select "Update driver...".
In the following dialog you say you want to install a driver from your computer, point Windows to the directory to where you extracted the ZIP and let it try to install. If Windows says that the device is already up-to-date then the driver was already at the latest version.
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SOLVED!!! Discovered that my bootloader has not been unlocked, Unlocked bootloader successfully, flashed new alfs kernel!!!! Highly thank all of you!!!

Bootloader Status unknown, How can back to unlockable? SOLVED

Hi Guys,
i have some problem, this is my story:
after unlocking the bootloader without any problem i decided to root, but some reason i get superuser app but root explorer dont worked and no answer for it for superuser access, nothing.. like the root was dummy..
after i tryed to flash stock kernel with recovery for unlocked bootloader (for do the root via Recovery) but nothing adb say me <waiting for the device>... not knowing what to do and why this problem i thinked maybe the XZ is not still with unloked bootloader and i try another time to unlocked it.. result the XZ now is in bootloop
i tryng to relock the bootloader (this was ok) and flash the stock firmware with flashtool...
apparently i dont go in flashmode because no led green appear, but flashtool say me im in flashmode...
but i get this log:
16/059/2013 20:59:27 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/059/2013 20:59:27 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.2beta built on 2013-03-15 09:11:22
16/059/2013 20:59:34 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/059/2013 20:59:44 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/059/2013 20:59:52 - INFO - Selected C6603 / Generic Uk / Non
16/059/2013 20:59:52 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
16/059/2013 20:59:52 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/000/2013 21:00:45 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/001/2013 21:01:08 - INFO - Flash canceled
the flash stuck in "Preparing files for flashing"
i dont know why
I revived the XZ with SUS (Is Italian No brand) but this is my situation:
My rooting status (my bootloader) is unknown (before was unlockable) and i cant flash with Flashtool beta because i get the stuck on "Preparing files for flashing".
I would like to unlock my XZ another time to rooting and flashing recovery and cooked rom..
What should I do to make it?
Thanks
EDIT:
Ok, for the problem "the flash stuck in Preparing files for flashing" i solve with this operation http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39256827&postcount=138
Now i flashed the firmware with flashtool.. but my bootloader still unknown (before relock was unlockable) why the flash dont fix it?
what i must to do for have back bootloader unlockable?

Ok, for the problem "the flash stuck in Preparing files for flashing" i solve with this operation http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39256827&postcount=138
This is my situation now:
i relock the bootloader with flashtol and flashed the firmware.. my bootloader before lock it was unlockable, after relock and flash firmware is unknown why the flash dont fix it?
i tryed also rooting, after this become NO, i tryed this fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39178406&postcount=96 but not came back to YES but is still another time
to unknown
what i must to do for have back bootloader unlockable?
Please someone Help me
Thanks

For For those who have my problem here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39338155&postcount=178 the solutions :good::laugh:

tanoxxx said:
For For those who have my problem here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39338155&postcount=178 the solutions :good::laugh:
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Hi,
I'm having the same problem with the "Rooting status: unknown".
I can't flash kernel (via Flashtools) and can't unlock (via android fastboot).
Unfortunately the file posted in the solution you mentioned is unavailable.
Can you tell me how you proceed to fix it?
Thank you very much

help
Please Help me
I was flashing a stock rom for my xperia z ultra c6833.
After that, the flashing proccess started and done without any problem. When i put the sim card in the phone, it says: "Invalid Sim card" and in the service menu says: "Rooting status: Unknown". Before this, the service menu said: "Rooting status: Unlock Bootloader allowed: yes" then I unlocked my bootloader without any problem and everything was perfect, but after that flashing on flashtool the Rooting status change to "Unknown" and my sim card are unable to read. There is no problem with my sim card because I tried to put it on another phone and works perfect.
How do I fix it?
How I change the roothing status back to "allowed: yes"
and how I fix it to be able to read my sim card again?

and what ? any solution ?

hi exery one
i have the seem problem (Unlock Bootloader Allowed: Unknown)
and i can't Unlock it.
please help me.

Flashtool error "ERR_CODE="0017" need help

I've try update my software with OTA and PC Companion before and it said error. Then I tried to flash 292 FTF using flashtool 0.9.18.4 and this error keep showing.
07/001/2015 03:01:51 - INFO - Phone boot version : S1_Boot_Lagan_1.0_2. Boot delivery version : S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1
07/001/2015 03:01:51 - INFO - Going to flash boot delivery
07/001/2015 03:01:51 - INFO - Processing emmc_appsboot_S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1_HWID_7190E1_OEM0.sin
07/001/2015 03:01:51 - INFO - Checking header
07/001/2015 03:01:51 - ERROR - Processing of emmc_appsboot_S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1_HWID_7190E1_OEM0.sin finished with errors.
07/001/2015 03:01:51 - INFO - Ending flash session
07/001/2015 03:01:51 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="0x80080021 ";
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I've checked *#*#7378423#*#* and bootloader unlocked is yes
Please solve this error for me
Thank you!
And I've spend 2 days searching, it's not much but I think I can't do anything to solve this problem.

hacphongthan said:
I've try update my software with OTA and PC Companion before and it said error. Then I tried to flash 292 FTF using flashtool 0.9.18.4 and this error keep showing.
I've checked *#*#7378423#*#* and bootloader unlocked is yes
Please solve this error for me
Thank you!
And I've spend 2 days searching, it's not much but I think I can't do anything to solve this problem.
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Why you're using flashtool instead of fastboot if your bootloader is unlocked either way?
You can try to flash Lollipop 5.0.x ROM : PABX's ROM YUGA 5.0
The instructions are written in the page, but before that you need to download android SDK.
After you will be done that either, you will need to go /sdk/platform-tools/ (where fastboot.exe and adb.exe are installed), then with holding SHIFT button press Right Mous Button and push "Open command prompt here". And then just write the commands which are written in the page, again.
And don't forget to install adb and fastboot drivers.

LaurynasVP said:
Why you're using flashtool instead of fastboot if your bootloader is unlocked either way?
The instructions are written in the page, but before that you need to download android SDK.
After you will be done that either, you will need to go /sdk/platform-tools/ (where fastboot.exe and adb.exe are installed), then with holding SHIFT button press Right Mous Button and push "Open command prompt here". And then just write the commands which are written in the page, again.
And don't forget to install adb and fastboot drivers.
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So my phone bootlocker has been unlocked right ?
Can I do anything to relock it?
I don't have old TA partition because I've bought an used phone and I just want to use stock ROM

hacphongthan said:
So my phone bootlocker has been unlocked right ?
Can I do anything to relock it?
I don't have old TA partition because I've bought an used phone and I just want to use stock ROM
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If via *#*#7378423#*#* shows, that status is : "Bootloader unlockED: YES", then yes, your bootloader is unlocked and your DRM keys have been erased permanently, without any way of getting them back (if you don't have TA-Partition backup, of course). If status is : "Bootloader unlock ALLOWED: Yes", then your bootloader isn't unlocked and yours DRM keys is in their "place".
If your bootloader unlocked, then you could ask the person you have bought your phone from for TA-Partition backup, if he/she has it.
If not - don't ever think to flash anyone else's Ta-Partition, otherwise you'll brick your phone permanently.
You can relock it via Flashtool, If I'm right. But it doesn't change the situation you're in, 'cause your DRM keys are lost and you'll not be able to use BE2, Clear Audio+ and other fuctions, which requires the DRM keys to be working.
I'm sorry about that.
You can still flash stock .FTF, I suggest you to flash Generic.
If error persists, you could try other .ftf to fry for flashing.

LaurynasVP said:
If via *#*#7378423#*#* shows, that status is : "Bootloader unlockED: YES", then yes, your bootloader is unlocked and your DRM keys have been erased permanently, without any way of getting them back (if you don't have TA-Partition backup, of course). If status is : "Bootloader unlock ALLOWED: Yes", then your bootloader isn't unlocked and yours DRM keys is in their "place".
If your bootloader unlocked, then you could ask the person you have bought your phone from for TA-Partition backup, if he/she has it.
If not - don't ever think to flash anyone else's Ta-Partition, otherwise you'll brick your phone permanently.
You can relock it via Flashtool, If I'm right. But it doesn't change the situation you're in, 'cause your DRM keys are lost and you'll not be able to use BE2, Clear Audio+ and other fuctions, which requires the DRM keys to be working.
I'm sorry about that.
You can still flash stock .FTF, I suggest you to flash Generic.
If error persists, you could try other .ftf to fry for flashing.
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It's show me Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes. I've flash C6603_10.5.1.A.0.292_Generic_NCB.ftf for my device but it show the above error.
Then I flash C6603_10.1.1.A.1.307_Generic BE.ftf it's all right nothing error.
Both of them are GENERIC but the 292 ftf error.
Could you please help suggest me which 292 ftf not error on my device.
And one more thing strange, I can't update my device with OTA even on 307 TFT. Someone say it only happen if my bootloader unlocked
I just tried C6603_10.5.1.A.0.292_Generic_UK.ftf too but it still error
The fact is I can't only flash which FTF include S1_Boot_Lagan_1.0_2 that mean I can't update my S1_Boot ?

hacphongthan said:
It's show me Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes. I've flash C6603_10.5.1.A.0.292_Generic_NCB.ftf for my device but it show the above error.
Then I flash C6603_10.1.1.A.1.307_Generic BE.ftf it's all right nothing error.
Both of them are GENERIC but the 292 ftf error.
Could you please help suggest me which 292 ftf not error on my device.
And one more thing strange, I can't update my device with OTA even on 307 TFT. Someone say it only happen if my bootloader unlocked
I just tried C6603_10.5.1.A.0.292_Generic_UK.ftf too but it still error
The fact is I can't only flash which FTF include S1_Boot_Lagan_1.0_2 that mean I can't update my S1_Boot ?
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Well, you've not unlocked your bootloader. Your bootloader status is locked. However, do you have flashtool drivers? You could give a try on another pc, maybe your pc is causing issues, like mine (my os is Windows 10 and doesn't support fastboot and adb, as I can see).

LaurynasVP said:
Well, you've not unlocked your bootloader. Your bootloader status is locked. However, do you have flashtool drivers? You could give a try on another pc, maybe your pc is causing issues, like mine (my os is Windows 10 and doesn't support fastboot and adb, as I can see).
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Yes I have flash tool driver on windows 7 Vmware but it error same my Windows 8 main PC :crying:.
Talk about OTA, why I can't update via OTA or PC companion

hacphongthan said:
Yes I have flash tool driver on windows 7 Vmware but it error same my Windows 8 main PC :crying:.
Talk about OTA, why I can't update via OTA or PC companion
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I don't know anything else whast I could suggest you. U should better contact SONY:
Sony Support. Or if you have warranty - take it to there

LaurynasVP said:
I don't know anything else whast I could suggest you. U should better contact SONY:
Sony Support. Or if you have warranty - take it to there
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oh ok thanks for your help

[HELP] Xperia Z Can't boot, stuck in locked bootloader without IMEI

Hey, I have a Xperia Z C6602 running 5.1.1 and firmware version: 10.7.A.0.222
I was trying to root the device but got in trouble.
I used this guide to root the device but soon after Super-SUme got installed & updated, the device was supposed to reboot but it just shows "Power off ; restart ; take screenshot " options and nothing else.
I went into fastboot mode:
Code:
fastboot devices
worked but couldn't flash recovery.
I can't unlock the bootloader since I don't know the IMEI code. I don't have the phone box or receipt to check the IMEI.
Please help.
THANKS IN ADVANCE.

I install the emma. It show imei. Then i unlocked bootloader.

You should install flashtool from:
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
It's a multipurpose tool for Sony Xperia Devices!
Be sure to install the right drivers "Devices -> Check Drivers" for the Xperia Z.
If you are running Windows 8 64-Bit or a higher version you need to disable Driver Signature Verification before installing the drivers!
Example guide: http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how...8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
If everything went well you can now connect your phone to the PC and the Flashtool program will be able to recognize it.
As far as I remember it, the boot loader unlock from flashtool will automatically save your "DRM-Keys" so you will be able to restore them later on to your phone, which also relocks the boot loader (but you might want to check on that before doing the boot loader unlock process as you won't be able to restore the DRM-Keys if you loose them once!).
Now you press the "BLU" button inside flashtool and it will guide you through the progress!
I hope that will help you! If not, feel free to ask!