yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] buzzinkeegs:
bootloader unlock is probly not allowed on ur phone set by default by carrier loader version u need to have the phone flashed with a different loader version ie :- when u connect phone to flashtools with adb on it reads ur loader version and tells u weather its allowed basicy if it was it would be able to install recovery to it i think i have the same troubble was bought on o2 there are ways of doin it but its not easy from what iv read u would have to use the paid services on watnan maybe or see the dev on ere that maybe use to or still is doing it but either way i think there will be some cost incured
[Xperia Arc General] iceboy91:
any1 know is this works for arc s ?
[Xperia Arc General] nLeXeR:
thx for share
[Xperia Arc General] Theonewithideas:
Hey, can you reupload attached files? Megaupload is down.
[Xperia Arc General] Madfysh:
What does megaupload have with links in first post? :)

Have a better look :)
[Xperia Arc General] Theonewithideas:
They work now, but they didn't when I tried last time :confused:

So, I blamed it on Megaupload.

Thanks :o
[Xperia Arc General] marreti:
does this work on arc s?

does this work on arc s? ...and it will unlock the phone for all carriers?
[Xperia Arc General] Madfysh:
1) yes

2) no
[Xperia Arc General] marreti:
thanks..i was going to get one..but it's locked to vodafone..so i have to get someway to get it unlocked..maybe geting sim check off..like i did on my samsung galaxy spica...for my ideos x5 its ok...but got to know..how..and i dont want to by the arc s without knowing to unlock it..thanks anyway
[Xperia Arc General] dns.vlad:
I can't put my phone (Xperia Arc) on Fastboot. I switched to power off, I press & hold the Menu button and plug the USB cable, but the led makes only once a blue light. But it's not fastboot because I tried too much times. And I don't know what to do to work. Please help:confused:
[Xperia Arc General] Vamox:
Downloadlink root-image down

Hi,

the download-link to the rooted-image from the linked thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1042978

is unfortunately down.

Sorry for posting this info within this thread, too..but can someone please reupload the rooted image for "Global LT15i .181:" ?!

Thanks!!
[Xperia Arc General] Mdrfkr:
Hello,

I have tried to unlock the bootloader following the above mentioned posts in the 1st post of the thread and everything went fine until step 11. After having done everything as described I got a fail message.

Here is the picture with returned value after step 9

As I got a value returned I suppose that everything is ok.

And here's a photo of the result after effected step 11.

Can anybody comment why I did not sucsessfully complete the process?
[Xperia Arc General] hbguru:
superuser

Does also remove my superuser app? will my phone still be rooted?

(yes, i'm totally new - couple days- to smartphones and android and it might be such a fool question, but i'm getting closer each day :) )

thx
[Xperia Arc General] danisariandi:
You must remember again it will void your warranty. If you had to claim warranty, you would think about relock again
[Xperia Arc General] mrsanches:
Hey guys

I wanted to unlock the bootloader of my Arc with Nordic version of ICS (4.1.A.0.562 Xperia Arc S)

but then I stopped in the step they said " press (xxx) on your cellphone, go to configuration, bla bla bla, if Unlock bootloader allowed yes" then you're good. if not, you're screwed"

well, mine says "no" what do I do?:C

EDIT

Actually, I did a search and I came to Omnius, but I didn't understand **** how to do it. I paid, I downloaded the program, I made the "test point" and followed the instructions, nothing happens, why?????

I took off the battery for at least 5 seconds

connected the paperclip from the dot to the sim holder

shortly pressed power button

diconnected paper clip

connected usb cable

Any ideas?
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
I don't think you get any confirmation. See if you can connect in fastboot mode.

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] DemonSoul:
When i get to the part of the code *#06$# for the imei, it gives me 15 digits number, and when i press ok on the website it gives a message saying "the imei numbers are 14 digits"

wtf?
[Xperia Arc General] maliceomalice:
So....just insert 14 digits out of 15.
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Leave out the last digit while entering them.
[Xperia Arc General] Skeletorjugend:
I'm having the same problem, and could really use an answer to the problem. Everything is going fine until the actual unlocking. The IMEI code is not faulty, as I have checked it a dozen times for any sort of small mistakes.

Puh-leease xda-devs, give us a hand?
[Xperia Arc General] AeonWorld:
This does remove security keys?, so track Id won't work right?

Thank You,

Aeon
[Xperia Arc General] Oscar-Mark:
No the TrackID app won't work but you can download the app on Play Store, though it's a little slower.
[Xperia Arc General] Skeletorjugend:
Solved it - by luck, I guess?! o_O

Whoever is getting the same problem, make sure the adb-drivers are properly installed and perhaps consider rooting before unlocking (dunno if that really made a difference...).
[Xperia Arc General] pierremtb:
work perfectly
[Xperia Arc General] AeonWorld:
But will also won't be able to get updates and will void warranty right? Is there any other way which won't remove keys other than test point

Thank You,

Aeon
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Why are you worried about updates? XDA and Flashtool are at your service. ;)

You can always relock your bootloader, so again, that's not an issue.

And no, only the test point method retains your DRM keys.

Cheers!
[Xperia Arc General] AeonWorld:
Warranty is something I care, and I don't care about updates, cause I don't use their update, but warranty man u can't get it once lost :-P , and test point, the flap thing is a little bit difficult to remove, they may find out, so will wait till warranty period is over

Thank You,

Aeon
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Once you relock it, they won't be able to tell the difference.

If you're not carrier locked, you can do it via the official Sony route.

DRM keys don't really matter unless it's for the TrackID which came with the ROM and the fb Like feature. (Download the latest TrackID from the Play Store. It works with an unlocked bootloader).

Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] Kico. St:
Thanks :)
[Xperia Arc General] haga22:
yeah, i unlocked my Xperia Mini ST15i bootloader with unlock code. And I dont care about TrackID or FB like but download info and SensMe galery in Xperia S Music get error :(. I know other ways to tag the song info but I dont want to lost its :|. So I'm worring about my other device (arc S Lt18i). I can't unlock Lt18i bootloader without losing DRM for free till now. hz :|.
[Xperia Arc General] JeJupan:
i have a noob question if i have sim locked and it says bootloader unlock status no.... i can still unlock it with this method?
[Xperia Arc General] ouji91:
Imho you need to pay -> testpoint

Prince
[Xperia Arc General] zsirmo:
Nice guide, but full data loss(DRM key and datas)

Use test point! :)
[Xperia Arc General] One4EV3r:
Ty for tut, worked fine on my Arc s :)!
[Xperia Arc General] junaid1995:
stuck on step number 12 help!!

hey i followed all the instructions but got stuck on step number 12,i pressed the menu button and connected the cable at the same time but nothing happened on the computer or the phone,just a blue led at side of the phone (notifications led),plz help,,,i have attached the prob

PS i have installed all the drivers
[Xperia Arc General] arcs_austria:
Anybody knows where I get the SE Tool2 for unlocking the Bootloader with the Testpoint?

with JJHyb_v3.2
[Xperia Arc General] Kieron Williamson:
Unlock Bootloader.

Hay guys,

You may call this a simple issue but thought I would ask and make sure before I got ahead of myself and screwed my phone up. Obviosly I just got a SE Xperia arc S and I want to play. Had a look around for a 'start place' and found out about unlocking the bootloader and that you need to do that to do anything else (Pretty much). I typed *#*#7378423#*#* into my dialer and followed all the instructions on SE site and got "Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No".

So my question is: Is this a final answer so to say or can I still unlock my bootloader?
[Xperia Arc General] SXUsr:
Then your Phone is in fastboot mode, so your bootloader is now unlocked.
[Xperia Arc General] Destroyedbeauty:
Which button is the menu button? *confused* :confused:

Skickat från min LT18i via Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] arcs_austria:
The right one ;)

;) Never change a running System ;)

with JJHyb_v3.2
[Xperia Arc General] dpaguero:
Could someone tell me if for unlocking phone I have to put in DEBUG MODE. Because it is not recognized by the computer.
[Xperia Arc General] Auxilium:
So...

The fastboot package and driver links are either really ****ed up or I'm just not seeing the download link anywhere. It brings me to like 4 different places.
[Xperia Arc General] DemonSoul:
Pick up your phone (it must be switched off) and hold the “Menu” button (the key at the bottom right of your phone), now while holding the “Menu” button connect your phone to your PC with an USB cable.

Once connected — the LED light near the phone’s USB plug will turn blue. If it doesn’t — repeat the Step 8.

I get to this step and nothing i keep presssing the key and no blue light... :s
[Xperia Arc General] etag:
Thank you for your work.
[Xperia Arc General] lorwinalipala:
problem unlocking bootloader

there is a problem in requesting unlock key for my bootloader..i have a 14digit on my IMEI but it cannot process the request key... please help me how to unlock my bootloader...thank you very much
[Xperia Arc General] Kieron Williamson:
As the instructions say mate remove the last number making it 13 long then it should process and give you your code.
[Xperia Arc General] jkjacek:
I thought that IMEI have 15 digits at least my IMEI number contains 15 digits.

When I asked about unlock code I have to ommit only one, last digit, so I had to enter 14 digits.

---------- Post added at 02:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:21 PM ----------

I unlocked my BL but before I done CWM backup.

Can I restore /data partition by CWM recovery?

I think that after restoring only /data partition all should working properly, am I right? EDIT: I done it and all works properly.

Next question: can I restore by CWM recovery backup that was created BEFORE I unlocked BL? EDIT: I don't try yet it but it should be possible.
[Xperia Arc General] HoltHunter:
Guys, on step 6 and 7, there is no 'Open command window here' option, does anyone have any ideas of what might be going on?

edit

nevermin, i was supposed to hold the right mouse not just click it
[Xperia Arc General] i_rock69:
SE says bootlocker cant be unlocked????

Going through the SE page for unlocking bootloader when I got to imei info etc it said not able to .

n your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.

Is there a way around this?? Thanks

Lt15a ICS rooted .587 network Rogers Canada thx
[Xperia Arc General] Raschild6:
i have the same question!!!...can i restore nandroid backup that was created BEFORE I unlocked BL??? urgent plz
[Xperia Arc General] darksnr:
latest version

where can I download CWM latest version ?
[Xperia Arc General] Raschild6:
but....with s1tools if i see if bootloader is unlocked or not after this method...i see that there is write with "R.."(capital letter) = booloader LOCKED....why?? this procedure is successful without any errors...i have really bootloader unlocked?? how can i see now if i have bootloader unlocked or not???
[Xperia Arc General] Raschild6:
any solution???? :(
[Xperia Arc General] :
If in service menu it says 'Bootloader unlocked: Yes' then bootloader is unlocked.
[Xperia Arc General] Saigonian:
May I ask a question? "Unlocking the bootloader" means root the phone? And after done this, we can use softwares that need root permission? I'm new to Android and known just a little bit.

Thank you so much.
[Xperia Arc General] :
Unlocking the bootloader will allow you to flash unsigned firmware images to the phone. I am unsure if it automatically gives you root access, but there should soon be modified firmwares with Superuser etc etc.
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
No, it doesn't automatically give you root access but it supposedly makes it much easier for people to find the necessarily exploits to allow root access.
[Xperia Arc General] :
Exploits? There is no need for exploits here. It's just like Nexus S.

Read here for more info: http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2010/12/its-not-rooting-its-openness.html
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
Well, exploits is maybe the wrong word.

But it's definitely not as simple as unlocking the bootloader and that's it you're rooted...
[Xperia Arc General] Meister_Li:
With the unlocked boot loader, you can install (or just start) a custom boot image and install the superuser binary that way. After that, you have root. So it's pretty easy, we just have to figure out how to make one of those boot images. (I sadly have no clue)
[Xperia Arc General] :
Either a pre-rooted system image or custom recovery is needed. While the first one is easier, the second is much better in the long run :).

@Step666 - I know You from se-nse :).
[Xperia Arc General] Step666:
That sounds ominous... ;)

I'm pretty certain that 'Laird Attwood' who posted in the equivalent thread to this one in the Play section is also an SE-NSE member.
[Xperia Arc General] nsourtgr:
Success on my Sony Arc !!!!!!!!!!

Thanks ......

:)
[Xperia Arc General] vegetaleb:
Some tips when doing the final step in the unlocking process if you don't want to have ''failed'' message like I had twice :o

-Don't copy/paste directly the key into the DOS command

-Use Caps Lock when typing the key manually
[Xperia Arc General] punkmonkey1984:
Cant work out how to even download from the Chinese download site, plus google has gone a rubbish job at translating the instructions so its near impossible to really understand what to follow.
[Xperia Arc General] Bart1981:
You are the best!

With this tutorial I was able to unlock the bootloader, because with the official tutorial I had some problems. I wasn't able to install java JDK on this computer. But now I did not need that anymore! Great!
[Xperia Arc General] sonicdarack:
Does it really clear your phone?
[Xperia Arc General] :
Yes. Due to security reasons the /data partition is wiped.
[Xperia Arc General] sonicdarack:
this means what??? just the settings or all the apps etc to?? i'm new to this so sorry for stupid question..
[Xperia Arc General] Gavilaaar:
Everything mate. Goes back to as it was when you got it out the box :-)
[Xperia Arc General] sonicdarack:
allrighty then... is there like an backup-tool?

How do you guys manage this?

I cant believe you always reconfigure the completete phone...
[Xperia Arc General] :
You can backup contacts with your google account. Apps with the Market. Messages with some market app. App data cannot be backed up for free AFAIK (try MyBackup Pro if you can pay).
[Xperia Arc General] vegetaleb:
Backup sms app

Backup your contacts in the stock dialer

AppInstaller to backup doanloaded apps into SD
[Xperia Arc General] sonicdarack:
I will give myBackup Pro a shot... seems very promising....
[Xperia Arc General] Raschild6:
but....with s1tools if i see if bootloader is unlocked or not after this method...i see that there is write with "R.."(capital letter) = booloader LOCKED....why??
[Xperia Arc General] arc_n_krizt:
this is work for arc s....???
[Xperia Arc General] SXUsr:
Yes, as stated at the link in step 2.
[Xperia Arc General] muhammad.hasan:
Hi I'm having some problems unlocking BL. The driver is not being detected... moreover the cmd window says its waiting for the device... yet the device is connected in fastboot mode with blue led on!

I'm using win xp 32bit by the way. Please suggest a solution.. thanx

My phone is arc s.
[Xperia Arc General] :
Official method doesn't change the bootloader version. r = patched bootloader.
[Xperia Arc General] appointment:
Latest ICS 4.0.4 Official Firmware.

if my device is SONY Xperia ARC S on Latest ICS 4.0.4 Official Firmware. This solution can work on my mobile?:confused::confused:

Thank For U Answer.
[Xperia Arc General] DomusX10:
I have ARC S with Official ICS 4.0.4 ....my IMEI it's more then 14 chars...and the procedure don't works, because sony site don't accept more then 14 chars for IMEI!!!

How can I do??
[Xperia Arc General] daniel2606:
Same here my Xperia Arc S with Telekom branding has a 15charrs IMEI, too. How can i unlock it?

---------- Post added at 09:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:47 PM ----------

Found the answer, just delete the last char of the imei and it should work.
[Xperia Arc General] sandroidnz01:
Xperia arc 2011.To unlock the bootloader which says YES.Do we really need to download the complete SDK kit.I have already downloaded it but after running the program it prompts to download JavaJRE.I am on windows 7.Now I have 2 separate files.How will this work.Do I need to make both files into one and run it again.Confused.
[Xperia Arc General] Adonis K.:
Do i need that specific fastboot file? Or will it work with the one provided by android-sdk-linux zip file (from Android SDK's website)?
[Xperia Arc General] maqninou:
Delete last digit
[Xperia Arc General] chronicposer:
Problem getting the blue LED

I have done step 8 over and over.. press and hold the menu key and while doing so i plug in the USB. my phone just loads to Sony Ericsson splash page..

I am trying to unlock the bootloader because i think i broke it.. I flashed a ROM that needed ICS kernel but still had the Froyo kernel on. Now my phone will not boot up properly.. just loads the Sony Ericsson page.

I can't load the recovery as it seems the bootloader is locked.. and i cant fix that as i cant seem to get fastboot to work.

Can someone point me in the right direction? i have seen a few people posting my exact issue but not seen a solution yet.
[Xperia Arc General] sandroidnz01:
Download SEUS and use this program to repair your device.
[Xperia Arc General] chronicposer:
Thanks! that did the trick! i saw talk of the seus earlier but noone mentioned it for a fix like this. Awesome
[Xperia Arc General] vashta:
i've done all the steps.

Now, how do i know, if my arc, is unlock ?
[Xperia Arc General] nk1001:
Check ur boot loader status, *#*#7378423#*#* services info -> configuration -> if you got BOOT LOADER UNLOCKED : YES, ur phone is unlocked

Sent from Cloud
[Xperia Arc General] Hydroxph:
Nice, I'm going to try on my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Rogers!
[Xperia Arc General] josema0890:
Hi guys do you think this metod will work with my xperia arc s 12w25, because i want to upgrade my arc s to the jb aokp version but i cant for unlocked bl T.T

Send from my F22 Raptor (know as arc s)
[Xperia Arc General] vespper:
Thanks for this tutorial! =)
[Xperia Arc General] n.a.sanghvi:
Thanks Bro.. I unlocked bootloder with ur help.. :)
[Xperia Arc General] MetalicMan:
still can't do this :(
[Xperia Arc General] DomusX10:
I have unlocked my bootloader with this guide. But, since it is the official procedure, I lost the DRM rights.

It's possible to solve this problem or I have lost my DRM forever?
[Xperia Arc General] Adulmec:
Thank you for "the helping hand". This forum is awesome. No wonder it has millions of subscribers..:)
[Xperia Arc General] ch_shoaib80:
Worked just fine - Xperia Arc S

The above tutorial worked just fine for my wife's pink Xperia Arc S.

Thanks for the great tutorial and all the contributors and developers for the great work.:good:
[Xperia Arc General] kingserpent:
can this be reverted to original state?
[Xperia Arc General] Neosamus:
Hi guys, I would to know if with this guide I could lose my drm and my warranty...
[Xperia Arc General] sandroidnz01:
Look up 4 post above you,bro.
[Xperia Arc General] widrans:
cant do this..

i cant install drivers for the phone... i get this:

running windows 8 pro x64

PLZ HELP
[Xperia Arc General] gu5t3r:
Hello.

I have Arc S LT18i with new security chip. The only way for me to Unlock BootLoader is Official OEM way. Official way, as mentioned in second post, deletes data partition.

I have X-Parts ICS CWM recovery installed. If I make nandroid backup of data partition, can I restore it after Unlocking BootLoader and don't loose data?
[Xperia Arc General] randolf1956:
Hi I have Link2SD installed on my LT15i will Unlocking the bootloader cause any problems ? -- what happens to the files that Link2SD shifts to the SD card ?

Will I be brought back to the factory reset state ? -- I had Gingerbread when I got this phone and updated to ICS and rooted my phone so will I also loose my OS upgrade and root too ?

please help !
[Xperia Arc General] gu5t3r:
Link2SD links files to second partition on sd card, they will not be deleted by Unlocking BootLoader, but if you are Unlocking Official way it will delete you /data partition where links are, so files will be useless.

I'm waiting for someone to confirm if data partition can be restored with CWM after Unlocking BL...
[Xperia Arc General] randolf1956:
Thanks for clarifying -- just that I'll anyways be installing a custom rom posting unlocking BL so a simple formatting of the memory card will take care of the 'now' redundant Link2SD files ? Am I right ?
[Xperia Arc General] gu5t3r:
Format within windows will only format first partition because windows can see only first partition on USB Flash Drives.

I think there is option in CWM to wipe only SD-Ext so you can save first partition.

If you don't need data from sd there is option in CWM "Partition SD Card" which wipes everything on sd and creates new partitions (it asks for size of SD-Ext).

I prefer partitioning from windows using MiniTool PartitionWizard so I can set second partition size 666 MB =)
[Xperia Arc General] randolf1956:
I created the second partition using MiniTool Partition Wizard -- and AFAIK it shows me the second partition on windows. Thanks very much though :) -- I'm new to the Custom Rom scene -- hyped up with the Slim Bean -- waiting for it to get stable then will take the jump :)
[Xperia Arc General] gu5t3r:
MiniTool PartitionWizard shows you second partition, windows won't, even if the both partitions are FAT32.

For now, I would just like to put Rush Kernel to get smartass_v2 and sio.

I'm waiting for FXP to finish CM10...Although I don't use HDMI and 720p recording much, I still would like to have it. They limited recording to 480p and there is still no support for HDMI. Having second thoughts...

Will see how much RAM Rush Kernel salvages from camera....

Will test both for sure....
[Xperia Arc General] gu5t3r:
Unlocked BL via Sony Official Way.

Unlocking deleted my /data partition, I had nandroid backup with X-Parts CWM.

Restored backup OK.
[Xperia Arc General] sean.paul:
when i restore back up rom work slowly :crying:
[Xperia Arc General] b00l:
Guys, How can I unlock mine if it says: Bootloader unlock allowed no
[Xperia Arc General] 1337RYoN:
Hey guys, how do I download from the fastboot package link?

I waited 5 seconds, clicked on the skip ad button but it redirected me again to this : http://lp.ilivid.com/?appid=484&sub...90000&ce_cid=10igZZ000000000042V81e1tR7i90000

When I click download, it downloads some weird ilividsetup.exe file.

Someone help me with downloading the file please???
[Xperia Arc General] eyjay1991:
Got stuck on this, YES i did check if my phone's bootloader can be unlock.
[Xperia Arc General] M3do:
It's been a while since I last checked if there is a new way to unlock locked Bootloader. So, is there? Without paying?