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[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
Download and install pcc for the drivers. Download and extract flashtool and install driver in driver folder. Download stock x8 rom and place it in firmware folder. Run flashtool and flash the stock rom. Follow flashtool's instructions. Hope that helps. :)
[XPERIA X8 General] benchoz:
Is this really gonna to work? My x8 was really hard brick now..need to find a real solution..someone..please help me..

Sorry for my english..
[XPERIA X8 General] aze2learn:
yeah .. I did it myself so it is a real thing. No lights, nothing, a dead phone .. not even a charging light .. dead .. that's why I can write it down for reference.

The problem was solved with CA-42 nokia cable and omnius account (one day license is sufficient - unless you want to do other things such as unlock bootloader via network unlock with Testpoint - need to have android unlock license). I do not have android unlock license so I cannot do the mentioned network unlock via TP. (unlocking network via TP will unlock the s1 bootloader - from what I read)

So, if you want a cheap solution rather than buying a jtag box (riffbox/medusa) or sending the phone SE/replace motherboard, this is it. I hope it will be free someday (repair s1 boot).

edit : I search around and found a resurrect cable for qualcomm .. but still need setool to work ..
[XPERIA X8 General] benchoz:
Ok..im gonna try this..i think someone here should stick this method..
[XPERIA X8 General] aze2learn:
Wish you all the best mate :D .. do take note that you may need to peel the sticker under the battery to find the connector point (as in attachment)
[XPERIA X8 General] astig_king24:
have any one know how to unlock BL 11w48?
[XPERIA X8 General] harmony78:
I got hard break my xperia x8. how can I fix it ?
[XPERIA X8 General] vite0150:
i unlocked the bootloader (before seeing this thread) on my x8 manufactured on 11W33, but it still works just fine :laugh: xDD
[XPERIA X8 General] joshuasonnu:
walkman w8

wow thank god i read the forum my print or whatever is 11W38 :( i do want to take risk and brick my phone :D
[XPERIA X8 General] Eternalight:
After countless hours of reading, i find myself still reading! :D

Since my X8 is 10W47 & the wife's X8 is 10W45, i'm assuming we should be fine, taking into account the risk of a screw up is always there, i'll be unlocking my X8's bootloader first, even though the wife demanded her phone upgraded a little bit :rolleyes: she actually pointed out from a video on youtube & she wouldn't let it go :P

So here i am, here to save my sanity :D I have to admit the stock 2.1 seems a little sluggish.

And the reading continues!
[XPERIA X8 General] Steven87:
just read carefully and go for it :D it will bring you countless benefits and satisfaction :D
[XPERIA X8 General] pinpollo:
nice job
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
I think you've read enough. Go for it man!!! I wish you luck. And pls give feedback on which method you used (i'm doing a private poll).:p
[XPERIA X8 General] djjosef:
I bricked down my X8 (12W03). What should I do now? Shall I send it to SE warranty service or what do you suggest people ? Thanks in advance. :( btw why these people dont warn us in their topics to look at that date thing :/ (12W03). I ve just learnd it after i bricked it down. there was no any caution about it. i was careful enough not to do any wrong thing but I shouldnt have trusted to a single topic . shtttt im really sad now. its been 3 days i ve bought this phone. pls tell me what to do
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
There are lots of thread about that. Check out B.Jay's sticky/warning. If your phone doesn't vibrate or no led light at all when you try to turn it on, bring it to SE. And say you were updating it via pcc. And try to ask them to change the board to an older one.;)
[XPERIA X8 General] hagam:
W8 Bricked after Unloking bootloader...SOLUTION PLS???

Hi,

I'm familiar with bootloader unlocking as i did with more x10 mini and x8. But yesterday i'm stucked with w8. Its manufacturind date is 11W41.

After unlocking, it booted normally and when i swithed off the phone to restart, it stucked...

Not even entering into flash mode...I also tried with SEUS but it fails to detect the phone..

No vibartion, no notification LED, fully dead...

How can i solve this.....

Pls help.....
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
Unfortunately that's hard brick. You need to send it to SE to be fixed.
[XPERIA X8 General] YoWis:
Sorry for keep asking same question over and over,

but my x10 mini pro here has 11W35, and I'm a bit confused here

So is there a way to safely unlock my phone's bootloader ? thx in advance
[XPERIA X8 General] risz:
i have x8 11W25 and now gets brick,, stuck on nAa animation... any solution ??
[XPERIA X8 General] Jeik:
You succeded at unlocking bl if kernel logo changed(kernel changed succesfully).enter cwm on the nAa logo,mount and storage,mount usb and copy the rom for that kernel.if you flashed nAa ics,use cm9 roms,otherwise use nAa 13.that is for gb

If you use nAa ics on a gb rom,result is that you are stuck at the kernel logo.
[XPERIA X8 General] risz:
im using nAa 13 for cm7..and i flash the cm7 rom.. but get stuck on nAa animation,before this i have made my friend device 11W10, and work successfully.. but on this device i get problem..sorry if you dont understand,my english is bad..haha:)

edit: i have make what you say..but it stuck at nAa anim.. thanks for help..
[XPERIA X8 General] kakho55:
woohoo... my fren just brick him device... 11w48... but he check the manu date is 11w 21...

confuse... he device drop to water b4.. change a new board and test unlock.. thn brick..

changing board again... lol...

the old board i keeping to test see can revive or not...

hope find the problem and fix...

and use testpin to unlock feature....
[XPERIA X8 General] deltateam:
one of my frinds had an x8 with 11W29.

and he unlocked the booloader, he was so proud

now, he need a new smartphone ;D
[XPERIA X8 General] kitturox:
mine is 11W20 can I unlocked it???
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
READ!!!
[XPERIA X8 General] eyeworker:
Do i have to lock the bootloader?

i hav x10 min (E10i) n the code is: 10W22. should i unlock the bootloader of my Device without fear? Or problem?

Thankx guys for any help coming.
[XPERIA X8 General] Jeik:
Yes you can.:)

But be sure that s1tool says SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE.And of course,follow every step of tutorial carefully.;)
[XPERIA X8 General] eyeworker:
Help Me please with my x10 mini

Thankx 4 ure replay, but m new in these stuffs, what exactely i need to do, to change the look of my E10i (x10mini), i mean need a new rom new style.

Model numbe: E10i

Firmware version: 2.1 updated 1

Baseband version: M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015

Kernel version: 2.6.29

SEMCUser@SEMCHost#1

Build number

2.1.1.A.0.6

Please all i need here is how to deal with my device without any kind of brocking it, or damaging it. meaning whitch: Rom , Kernel, Firmware, Bootloader goes, with my x10 mini. And what steps should i follow exactely to have my phone flashed with a new kernel... Also please what kind you guys of rom goes with my device.

Thank you in advance, waiting for your answers.
[XPERIA X8 General] Augustin97:
Can I got hardbrick if unlock bootloader on 10w29
[XPERIA X8 General] Jeik:
OK,I dont get what you want.But i will try to help.You want a new rom,right?

For that,you dont need to unlock your bootloader.

Bootloader needs to be unlocked so you can put custom kernels on your phone.as i saw in your manufacture date,it should be safe.but i doubt you are ready to unlock your bootloader if you dont even know how to install a custom rom to your device.that is the easiest thing.:rolleyes:

For the CWM recovery,,download this http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=729395&d=1316853490 ,then download root explorer,install it and extract the downloaded zip,then go to extracted and open the folder of extracted zip.open the system,then bin folder and copy all three of them to system/bin and replace with existing files.BUT FIRST MOUNT R/W-LITTLE BUTTON TOP RIGHT.then long press on chargemon and select permissions.select:read,write,execute,read,execute,read,execute.save.DO that to other 2 you pasted witlh chargemon.after that,return to sd card,speed software,extracted,cwm folder and go to system,xbin and copy the sh to system/xbin and replace.you will have to copy sh again because system rejects it the first time:no free memory left.after you copyed sh again,change its permissions to read,write,execute,read,execute,read,execute.then reboot and rapidly press the back button when white Sony ericsson logo appears.

AND OF COURSE,YOU NEED TO ROOT YOUR PHONE FIRST
[XPERIA X8 General] Wroleader:
Unlocked Bootloader on 11W38 successfully, now using nAa Kernel with iXperiA 8s ROM
[XPERIA X8 General] eyeworker:
Okay thankx, for the infos. But as i say n let you know that my device is already rooted n have Clockworkmod v3.2.0.0-r3 x10mini installed, also RootExplorer. And i no how to install a new costum to my E10i, its throught CWM Recovery. But the question is whitch costem kernel exactely fits my E10i? And why is that? Mean the Kernel is what for?

Is my device already bootloader unlocked? Throught the infos i posted. You tell me if i need to install a new room such as ( Srom-2.2.1Froyo-v8, or MiniCM9, or [ROM] MiniCM7-2.2.1) No need to unlock bootloader, right!!

what bootloader do to a phone? (Erease system...)!!

Please i need a guide to do that, n step by step. I am not that stupid :) so i can do the stuff, i read forums n have some knowledge lol.

All i need i do not want to brick my device. And what rom u advice me, is best for my X10 mini. Also what version of kernel n bootloader do i need for my E10i?

Thank you again.
[XPERIA X8 General] Jeik:
i highly doubt that your device is already bootloader unlocked.check with s1tool.as for the kernel,it is a important part of the phone.it manages ramdisk,lets the phone boot up.without it,phone is a piece of trash..there is a

ICS nAa kernel-for ics roms

nAa kernel-gingerbread roms

i dont know much about kernels,i know how to flash them :silly:

correct me if i am wrong
[XPERIA X8 General] asyrafcp:
my phone is 11w48..i got some info that i can know my phone is safe or not to unlock bootloader by using S1tool..while using S1tool, the 2nd last sentences give "SEMS simlock certificate"..is that safe to unlock my phone..??:confused:
[XPERIA X8 General] Jeik:
Read at the first post.It says:If the date code on the sticker reads 11W29, or any later date (11W30, 11W31, 11W32, 11W33, ...), DO NOT attempt to unlock the boot loader.

These phones ship with a revamped chipset configuration having the security hole the boot loader unlock uses effectively closed. This means that upon unlocking the boot loader your phone will end up as a hard brick - and you will have NO means to revive the phone yourselves. You either have to send it off to Sony Ericsson for repair (recommended solution) or find a phone repair shop being able to resurrect shot devices!

The symptom you will experience when unlocking the boot loader on an affected device is like this:

The boot loader unlock will most likely go through fine

At restart the phone will show NO signs of life anymore.

NO LED, NO LCD output, NO vibration.

This is the point where you can not do anything anymore yourself to resurrect the device.

You have been warned, DO NOT TRY to unlock the boot loader on phones manufactured PAST 11W29!

I hard bricked my 11w38,and it had SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE.SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE is a door to unlocking the bootloader in you passed the door of the manufacture date.you are stuck at the first door.So,no,you cant unlock the bootloader:(
[XPERIA X8 General] Metallimaniac:
Got sucessfull bootloader unlocking!

My phone: 11w28.
[XPERIA X8 General] dirtdiver7:
According to the sticker, my E10i is 10W41. It means that I can unlock the bootloader without breaking it, right?

Thanks for your time.
[XPERIA X8 General] monivan:
12w43 now bricked! A repair shop asked for $15? Should i go to sony or repair shop?
[XPERIA X8 General] c903jerk:
I've unlock the bootloader on 11W30 and running MiniCM10
[XPERIA X8 General] zlamar:
Successfully UNLOCKED Xperia X8 11W35 just hour ago!

I was scared with all disccussions here but I wanted to try, however it could finish.

I had followed this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1254225

I am not encourageing anyone to do so, but it is good to know that 11W29 is not the limit, maybe it is 11W35?

Or maybe it has something with guidance? For me, guides by SpiderX were succsessfull.
[XPERIA X8 General] burnoutslo:
Just unlocked and flashed custom kernel succesfully.

11W29 using this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1755215
[XPERIA X8 General] diabolicalprophecy:
Have the technician replace the chipset.

You cannot recover your device by yourself
[XPERIA X8 General] X8Men:
11W29 and just unlocked it
[XPERIA X8 General] aze2learn:
I already shared how I fixed hard brick (dead because unlocking bootloader) x8/w8 here : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27942435&postcount=205 .. please read and decide if you want to DIY or send to repair.
[XPERIA X8 General] King Blaze:
Usate the first or second tutorial of this link?
[XPERIA X8 General] pakunstar:
mine 11w48 has just gone hard brick :mad:
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
It's a risk you took. Hopefully you still have warranty. Send it to sony service center. Btw, what tool did you use to try and unlock your bootloader/
[XPERIA X8 General] lawong:
i dint realy understand on the tutorial about that omnius licence thing , which one u use? and how much u spend for it?
[XPERIA X8 General] evilteater:
my phone 11w02

just want to know, since number to far from 11w29, will it more secure to unlock ? or more totally different ?

but i not gonna unlock my bootloader, since so far i don't think i really need unlock it to get benefit using costum kernel.

enough for me use costum rom, root, and others else low risk fun :D
[XPERIA X8 General] rheks1993:
i have 12w03 and i also have an hardbrick.....

but i still want to unlock my bootloader........after 4 month waiting for my x8.......being repaired......i check my bootloader if its still locked......then the result is......taaaaadaaaAAAA.....i have an unlockedbootloader.......now im running naa kernel with miniCM9 rom...how lucky i am!!!
[XPERIA X8 General] fotak-x:
Who unlock it SE??
[XPERIA X8 General] rheks1993:
Who unlock it SE?? Sent from my E15i using xda premium

idk.....i just check it then i have unlockedbootloader.....:laugh:
[XPERIA X8 General] GTAGAME:
Short Question! I have a Xperia X10 Mini pro U20i with 10w24, i can safely unlock it, right?

EDIT: //Thanks, it works fine!
[XPERIA X8 General] gawarrior:
G

Before i even saw this post, i had already unlocked boot loader and then i saw that the sticker says 12W06!! Boot loader seems fine, no problems at all. But is 12W06 safe for boot loader unlocking???
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
No. Actually, it's very unsafe. You're very lucky. Congrats.:)
[XPERIA X8 General] H4rdC0r3:
Hello, are there any possibilities to get a hard brick on 11W17?
[XPERIA X8 General] fotak-x:
very small possibilities
[XPERIA X8 General] djjosef:
I sent it to warranty and they renewed it. as soon as it arrived to me I sold it :)
[XPERIA X8 General] snip3rb0y:
mine is 11w48,label battery is 11w46, and made from china,is there 1% chance to unlock bootloader?? because i saw some dudes with 12wXX or 11w4X unlock it,,,

im from iran
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
Very risky. I'd advice against it.
[XPERIA X8 General] snip3rb0y:
ok,thank you for advicing,however if i decide to try it could u guide me which thread is more suitable for me ? thank u man
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
Here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27006252

Again, there's a big chance you'll hard brick you phone and would have to send it Sony for repairs.

Anyway, goodluck. Give us feedback if you decide to try.

Edit: i used this one, though http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=17378137
[XPERIA X8 General] milan*SK:
those who can´t unlock bootloader, you can flash GingerDX. It´s the best rom for stock :)
[XPERIA X8 General] kinghades:
Thanks =)
[XPERIA X8 General] edinchez:
Just bricked my X8, crap.. Why oh why didn't I just check this thread before even trying. Hope I can find a place where they can fix it.
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
Do you have warranty? If you do, send it to se service center.
[XPERIA X8 General] edinchez:
I do, and they fixed it already. I think they changed the motherboard or something. Now it says "10W46" I think. Do you think it might brick again? It sounds like it's so old.
[XPERIA X8 General] sgt. meow:
It won't brick now, if you do things the right way.
[XPERIA X8 General] deth667:
so i get that u can brick your phone and it is becouse they fixed that "hole" but can it be bypased by enything ..like what is a way the setool2 does it?
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
Haven't tried that method but i've read that setool2 can unbrick 11w29+ phones safely (?).
[XPERIA X8 General] :
setool2 is not a software-only way to resurrect the device. It's a PAID METHOD (you need credits), it's a software/hardware based solution, and it's actually a UART connection to the phone to re-flash the NAND with the Stock ROM.

It's mostly used to unlock the bootloader on 11W29+ devices as the setool software approach will most likely render them hard bricked (due to a change in the hardware of the chipset).
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
really sorry about that b.jay. i meant unlock, not unbrick (did not know setool2 can revive a hard bricked phone). btw, do you know the success rate of using it to unlock 11w40+ devices? thanks in advance. i'll go search up on it as i have another w8 that has its bl locked.
[XPERIA X8 General] :
Given you don't mess up anything during the procedure the success rate should be 99.999999999999999999999999999999999999%

That's the only way by which you can actually safely unlock the boot loader on 11W29+ devices.
[XPERIA X8 General] thunder_jet:
seems no one is taking notice of your discovery, while there's too many complaining of hard-bricked x8. I have x8i and will this work? I'm gonna buy the Nokia data cable and will be trying out your stuff. Hope everything goes well. =)

---------- Post added at 09:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:42 AM ----------

seems no one's taking notice of your discovery. I was about to send my x8i to the technicians when I read your comment. I'll try this out, hope everything goes well. =)
[XPERIA X8 General] Alexcxvtr:
Got a friend's Mini Pro. It's 11w22.

Because of the OP all should be fine.

BUT does anyone with this date unlocked it safely?

Just seek for proof before starting the process.

MAJOR CORRECTION!

Phone reads date:11w22 on the upper back when I remove the battery cover.

BUT it also reads CB5 AAAP 11w41

under the battery

.

Which one is it?

This thing really had me confused...
[XPERIA X8 General] Alexcxvtr:
Help me get rid of Eclair!

EDIT: Apparently, I cant unlock it. The only reason I wanted to do that it's because I wanted to flash the GingerDX ROM.

I know I dont have to unlock the bootloader to flash this specific ROM, but after

v28 the ROM requires nAa

Kernel(so, unlocked bootloader).

I just want the Modules_fix.zip to flash

v21b

.

BUT, unfortunately, the Modules_fix link is dead for a long time.

Please, please, someone who has the file could he please PM me a proper link?

I know this is the wrong thread to post but no one cares in the GingerDX thread.

B.Jay can you help me out here? Maybe you have the zip. Please, I'm stuck with a locked bootloader and these modules are my only chance to get rid of Eclair!
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
doesn't gdx v29 have a stock version? i believe someone mentioned that. :confused:
[XPERIA X8 General] Alexcxvtr:
Can you link me to that?

In that particular thread all say that v29 requires nAa kernel.

I would really appreciate it if you can help me out.

This phone belongs to a friend of mine and asked me to help him.

I am quite experienced in Android, as I have successfully unlocked bootloader in HTC Wildfire.

I have also messed with S3, U8800, U8650, ZTE Blade.

Just need this damn Modules zip or a GingerDX version that is NOT laggy and DOES NOT require custom kernel.

EDIT

Cascabel, this is a reply from Forum Moderator to a fellow member asking if this ROM is for stock kernel too.
[XPERIA X8 General] jucazastrow:
Hey guys,

So, if I:

* have 11w11

* simlock certificate

* Has the unlockable bootloader

* correctly follow the unlocking process

I'll certainly absolute 100% chance of success or even has any chance hardbrick?
[XPERIA X8 General] :
In proper English, you are talking about WHAT "Modules_fix" ZIP file? Mind to be more specific?
[XPERIA X8 General] :
You realize this is the Xperia X8 section and that the manufacturing dates may NOT apply to the Mini Pro?

You are looking for the STICKER that is ON the motherboard BELOW the battery (in case it's the same with the Mini Pro).

I added a heads-up about the unbricking method to the OP post. Thank you for pointing it out.
[XPERIA X8 General] Alexcxvtr:
Sorry for the incovenience B.Jay but no one answered me in the GingerDX thread for 3 days until today.

I was talking about the modules _fix.zip in that thread. I've said it already.

Again, sorry...

---------- Post added at 02:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:14 PM ----------

Yeah, I noticed. I just posted here coz I saw some other Mini Pro owners asking the same thing here.

Anyway, sorry...
[XPERIA X8 General] ArcMan09:
Mine Is 11w43 ?

Should i Take the Risk ?
[XPERIA X8 General] dUnstein:
Given u have voided the warranty already, it is worth a shot. But it's your decision. I won't go and dead-hump my petite gadget..:P

Try some stock roms rather.
[XPERIA X8 General] Bunny341:
10W19

Is it safe for 10w19 :silly:
[XPERIA X8 General] fotak-x:
yes it is :laugh:
[XPERIA X8 General] DoMiNNo15:
11W49

Hey i just wanna ask what it means all the number "11W43, 11W29" etc.

And if mine is 11W49 and i want nAa kernel, i can do something else?

Sorry for my English.
[XPERIA X8 General] tigger69:
Mine is 11W03 flashed custom and stock a few times now with no problems, thanks for the heads up though.
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
unfortunately, it's a huge risk to try and umlock your bootloader. you can try, buy chances are you'll get a hard brick. there are paid methods, and google is your friend when it comes to that. you need to unlock your bootloader to be able to flash custom kernels.
[XPERIA X8 General] fifo171:
The first 2 numbers before 'W' is the year of manufacturing (11 -> 2011). The other 2 numbers (after 'W') is the week of manufacturing (49 -> week from 5. December to 11. December).

It's not recommended to unlock the BL of a device manufactured after 11W29 because at this week SE started to use fixed MSM7227 CPU's in it's devices (CPU's manufactured before 11W29 have security hole that is used to unlock the BL, newer CPU's will get bricked if you try to unlock them with this method).

If you still want to unlock your BL, I would recommend you the paid method.
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
lol i forgot to explain that. thanks fifo. :D:thumbup:
[XPERIA X8 General] DoMiNNo15:
Thank you!

I think I'll just stay with locked bootloader
[XPERIA X8 General] fotak-x:
sorry fifo but its not CPU...its chipset or motherboard :silly: ;)
[XPERIA X8 General] hillewusch:
hi. my x8 have 10w37. can i open the bootloader?
[XPERIA X8 General] cascabel:
yes. but READ THE GUIDES first. :) and make sure it's 10w37 and not 11w37.
[XPERIA X8 General] sandroidnz01:
What of xperia neo v bro.

It reads 12W17.I helped unlock this device for a mate.

All was well until he tried to install a custom ROM.

Now its blinking red when touching the power button.

Is this a hard brick as PCC and SUS cannot detect device and flashing stock also did not work.
[XPERIA X8 General] fotak-x:
put your phone on charging and than unbrick it with PCC :good:
[XPERIA X8 General] dagger:
You should have read the guides properly first...

Now I would recommend you to take it to Sony if you cant unveil it with pcc...

sent from my phone using hands and brain...
[XPERIA X8 General] dagger:
Thread updated guys..

have fun..