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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] erdigeg12:
I need some help

. I used this method t relock my Xperia S, I had .45 Firmware and SSpeedKernel Before tried to relock my phone, After i flashed the tft My phone wont start. now i don't really know what to do, I just wanted to Relok my phone just to be able to Update official firmwares OTA ... Now I don't have a working phone anymore X)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] itznfb:
I've tried everything and I can't get the fastboot drivers installed on Win 7.

Update: I got it working with a XP machine.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] -PiLoT-:
think u were sposed to do the stock kernel before the ftf
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] malimal:
yeah i remember a long time ago having to use XP for some driver issues. none-the-less i will have to find an xp machine or create a VM just for this..lol

glad to hear it work.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Korumera:
mmm got the same issue as others it goes in to fastboot and but dont have time to install the drivers :)

hmm ok windows xp that's gonna be a challenge haha
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zenkinz:
manage to do this on my x64 Windows 7.

key thing is to get the right drivers

I download the drivers from here, http://download.theandroidsoul.com/file/unlock xperia arc bootloaders.zip

and use the fastboot drivers from the drivers folder.

then in that few seconds where the phone is in fastboot mode, I update the drivers accordingly.

The problem I think is Windows 7 will automatically redirect the driver installation to default/generic installation if it can't find the driver for the device. So perhaps to avoid it totally it's to use gpedit.msc to stop the redirection of the devices..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hadramos:
Hi,

My first stupid question :)

What is the DRM Keys and what are they ?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rashkae:
Google is your friend:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

Basically, using the Sony apps, you can download copyright-protected material like music and movies. These are protected by DRM keys.

Without the keys, you need to push the music/copy it/download it the usual way.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Korumera:
has DRM anything to do with the playstation store/games because it would be a same if you unlock it and lose the playstation certified games abbility
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
nope DRM is not connected to PS games
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shmoejoe:
I'm trying the VM way now as well, because I can't get it to even try to install the drivers, i can point to the drivers but it says it cant find them :/

Update!!!::

Okay! so for Win7 x64, use the arc drivers that were attached from zenkinz, it works! :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] championswimmer:
video rentals app not.working on rooted version

is that due to drm?

it says

you are running a rooted device and renting videos won't be supported.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
rename su binary (from /system/xbin & /system/bin) before u start app and u be able to use it ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] championswimmer:
I'll check and report back

yes you may be right, that it just makes a file presence.check at /system/bin/su and has nothing to do with drm
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bova:
Solved. The xperia s already out on the website of sony.

It has given me a new code has unlocked the first time.

regards
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Booomber:
I had the same problem. Wouldn't accept drivers from post 1. But the drivers you linked to worked like a charm. (win 7 - 64bit) Thanks :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Booomber:
Btw gpedit.msc is only aviable in windows 7 ultimate. But i managed to do it from the device manager - just by pressing "update driver" the few seconds it's up on the list.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TecHunter:
What about this Guide for other Xperia to backup DRM?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1363847
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
There is no way to backup DRM... That's the unofficial "Test Point" way... It's only required if ur device doesn't officially support bootloader unlock.. but as far as I know the_laser hasn't yet released a method to unlock bootloader using SETOOL...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] championswimmer:
i cant yet get a conclusive answer...as to what (yes please someone specifically name the apps/features) will not work anymore after.losing drm keys?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] superlimau:
i need help here... i was uninstalling some system files and rebooted the phone. now my phone go into a bootloop... it show 'SONY during boot up and rebooted and show 'SONY' again. I cannot remove the battery and when i press power+up button, it doesnt help as well... what must i do next? ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] championswimmer:
battery can be unscrewed. see.the general subforum for a guide :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
press power + vol up for 15 seconds that should "power off"/"switch off" device... dont bother with removing battery
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] NomNomM:
any XPERIA SL TFT out there?

anyone upload a stock xperia SL TFT ?? it would really great :) Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] grandioso:
If it says "Bootloader unlock not allowed" in the system menu, does that mean I can't update my phone ? I still have GB in the UK and it's annoying.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
You can update it fine just can't unlock the bootloader.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] grandioso:
By updating I meant installing custom ROM. Can I still somehow do it ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
You can install a stock based rom but not one that uses a custom kernel.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Okay, this is BIG NEWS (at least for me):

I contacted my phone repair service, and they said that the only thing they check for, when checking for warranty, is if they are able to flash the stock Sony ROM onto the device with their special programs (similar to the Beta Sony released recently, but for ALL Sony Android phones).

They never check for DRM keys, and if you're lucky enough to have suck a SXS, the stock ROM can be flashed even WITHOUT a locked bootloader, which is otherwise needed to flash that stock ROM.

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I just realized something -- are you supposed to boot your device into FASTBOOT or FLASH mode?

Because FlashTool wants FLASH mode...?

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Okay, so I finally tried this...

And, being the noob I am, flashtool gives me the same error as if I typed the thing in CMD...

I'm really confused, can anyone help?

Below is the screenshot of the text that the FlashTool returns... Same as all the CMD errors. Can anyone help*
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Yeah that's just great;

this thread couldn't be more alive, and then, all of a sudden, just when I need help, it goes dead -.-'
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lyon_NL:
To bad. Just got my phone and I'm unable to find the proper drivers to unlock my phone... :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sandeepkh:
I flashed the ftf file to relock bootloader! It went on perfectly! Rebooted its working fine! but does the root remain! If yes how to UNROOT?

from Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
@lyon: download FlashTool and you have your drivers there...

@sandee: you can manually unroot if you have SuperSU as your root manager, because it offers an option to completely un-root...

On the other hand, you could just flash a stock .ftf Sony ROM...

I can't believe that it's come down to ME answering questions... Where are you, smart non-noob people?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sandeepkh:
How to manually UNROOT?

from Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sandeepkh:
How to flash stock ftf ROM ?

from Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thunderising:
I'm using PureBlood v1 based on stock ICS. It's rooted. I have CWM or locked bootloader installed (of course).

Do I have to flash stock ICS FTF or can I directly start with the procedure to unlock my Bootloader (SOLA) and then install CWM for unlocked bootloader?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Since I'm the only one that knows anything about this and replies to this thread, please don't blame me if you destroy something, as I myself am a noob :)

@thunder: You can probably just go ahead and proceed... Bootloader unlocking will probably delete your CWM, as the bootloader and the recovery share the same partition (and that's why you should love those HTCs... with all those separate partitions...)... If something doesn't work out tho, you can always flash the stok FW (but I don't think it should be a problem, since your ROM didn't tweak your bootloader)...

@sandeephk: check this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1725078 This forum has a SEARCH bar, you know... And, there's google and bing and yahoo... So many search options, why would you use them?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] asdfgj69g:
Search Google for sony Xperia flashtool and you'll end up at the Sony Developer website. There are links to YouTube on how to do it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
I sometimes ask myself 'Why do you even answer if they do not read?'...

Yup, it happens all the time...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MinhBao92:
please send me the relock bootloader file for xperia U via Messages. Thank you soooo much
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Dude, read the second post!

READ IT!

And don't say I'm mean, but these kind of posts are the most redundant you can post...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] brahweiz:
One noob question: I heard people say that unlock bootloader makes your phone doesn't have Bravia Engine anymore, is that correct? And if I relock my phone's bootloader, will i have BE back?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
I think that's still debatable. Some people claim that after unlocking their boot loader they don't see the effects of the bravia engine anymore but some say it still works.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Isn't that ROM dependant?

I mean, isn't Bravia a part of the ROM, not the bootloader?

(many non-Sony devices have the bravia engine in some custom RoMs...)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] munmun:
bootloader lock status

I have completed all the steps given in the tutorial and in the end it said bootloader unlock requested then it said completed n process finished..

it didnt showed anyt erasing bootloader or something..

When I started my xps I found everything was reset..

So what I want to know is How can I check whether my bootloader has been unlocked or is it still locked???

Thanks in advance..

plz do reply..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and go to service info, configuration and it should sat Bootloader unlocked yes.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Well, I (somehow, don't ask how and why) soft bricked my SXS, AND, thanks to this thread, I was able to relock my bootloader and flash the stock FW :D

Hooray for DoomLord and the guys that created ther relock.ftf !
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] focuse24:
I have a quick Q

after unlocking the bootloader and changing the ROM, if you want to return to the Stock ROM, how you can do it??:D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Flash a stock ftf file with flashtool.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ItBankRock:
Question guys, I just unlocked my bootloader, by April I'm planning to upgrade this to Sony's Jelly Bean, If I Relock my bootloader, will I be able to unlock it again?

P.S. I still have the Keys for unlocking
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Yes

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adbanginwar:
yup, but for xperia S, the scheduled JB upgrade is June and not april. Plus Sony will send 4.1 JB while by then CM will definitely have 4.2 JB in store for SXS.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rec71:
Disadvantages of unlocking an XS bootloader?

Am I right in thinking that once the DRM keys are gone when the XS bootloader in unlocked then the SensMe Walkman feature will stop working? Or has this been hacked since I last checked?

Any other disadvantages of unlocking (other than the warranty obviously).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
@rec71:

Judging by the signature, you have a Xperia Arc S, not a Xperia S...

Also, I can't find a 'SensMe' thing in any stock and music-related app...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
It's named as download music info in walkman.

@rec71 yes, that is correct. ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rec71:
My wife has an Xperia S. The Walkman app has a SenseMe Channels option that needs to analyse your music to provide mood related playlists. I think this would stop working if I unlock the device.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mfsr98:
What if I don't get a message saying I can unlock the bootloader, what should I do? Can I still flash Recoveries/ROMs/kernels?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] android167:
Still no unlocking bootloader with "status unlock bootloader: no"??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
Yes you can, but only those that doesn't need custom kernel. You can root your phone, install recovery for locked bootloaders and flash stock based roms.

Nope.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Waledac:
Thanks a lot mate was searching this from when :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] necronen:
Hi guys!

I have a Xperia SL, but now it is running under Xperia S stock ROM (World) 2.50. After Sony PCC failed to repair/restore my phone.

I was struggling before to where I can find a stock ROM for Xperia SL, unfortunately there is none available out there that I can use to flash it back to its original SL Stock ROM. I have a lot of questions that I need to clarify from you guys... So please bare with me..

#1: If the current build for Xperia S is 2.50. Can I flash my Xperia SL with the earlier build from Xperia S ROM? And restore/repair it with SUS pointing the SUS to Xperia SL? So the SUS feeds the official ROM for my Xperia SL? Because right now, whenever I am trying to repair it using SUS, it only prompts me that I have the latest build updates for my device, I don't have the option to forcibly restore it to official Xperia SL roms, And you might say, Why not just root it and flash with custom ROM? To tell you, I'm a bit confused about using custom ROM for Xperia, as it feels like more complicated compare to Samsung phones where I can managed to flash ROM easily.

That's all for now.. Thanks!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
1st: dahell is SUS?

2nd: how is flashing ROMs complicated? You have CWM, what else do you need? Somebody pressing the buttons for you? (sorry if I sound offensive, but it isn't hard, really)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] necronen:
Anyways, You didn't even answer any of my questions.

SUS = SONY UPDATE SERVICE

I've mentioned also that I am new with this flashing, unlocking & relocking bootloaders.

You also overlooked this part

So who says I can't press any buttons?

Thanks anyway! (sorry if I sound offensive)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] -PiLoT-:
If you spell "what the hell" as "dahell" and dont even know what SUS is then you shouldn't really be dishing out cheek
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
To our dear moderator:

Well, dear sir, when trying to type fast on an old Nokia, you would also try to shorten things... That reply took me 10 minutes!

And I do know what Sony update service is, it's just hard to find out what context it was used in (yes, I blame the Nokia...)

To necronen :

Well what if you just flash a custom ROM? Then SUS will probably update your firmware to stock, right?

Or, flash an old SXS ROM in FlashTool and then SUS might just see your firmware isn't quite new...?

By the way, isn't this a bit off topic? Since your question isn't about bootloader unlocking or relocking...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] -PiLoT-:
im retired so i dont have to read that
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] eyjay1991:
Im stuck on this what to do, i tried plugin the cable again in fastboot(blue button). still the same.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BobsHaero:
the usb files you have are not the good ones. try to use another version of fastboot (there are 2 versions which i know of -http://j.mp/xps_fastboot_pkg and the one quoted at the end) and install flashtool(it has somewhere that files you need), it should be enough.

i had the same problem, i performed those operations and everything works fine for me now. sorry i can't be more specific but i tried many many different things while i was stuck and it was over a year ago, so i do not remember exactly every step of the way. but that's the direction you have to follow, imho.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hash054:
is it possible to remain on a custom kernel while relocking bootloader...??????i did that once... my phone didnt boot.. so i have to flash a stock kernel to get it booting... i also lost root...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
No, I don't think so...

If you failed trying -- that's your proof...

If you flashed the entire stock ROM, you, of course, don't have root.

But since you're on XTX, you should have it... Or are you still on a custom ROM?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
1st, a question:

I relocked my bootloader (I had a brick) and updated the firmware with PC Companion.

So, the phone works perfectly now, but TrackID works!

Y'all said it wouldn't since I could never get my DRM keys back!

Well, what the ******** is this then? Did I find a glitch or did sony fix this and DRM keys aren't required anymore?

2nd, a way to help all who have problems with this:

Check this out, it's a bit simpler:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2087337
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kennethvejen:
thx for software :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Trackid has worked even after unlocking since a couple app updates ago.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Scratchling:
My bootloader is currently unlockable, but its also sim locked.

If I sim unlock is there a chance that the BL will become unlockable?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
But you say it already is unlockable...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Scratchling:
Sorry, typo, should read not unlockable.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
I do believe it has been discussed before;

SIM unlock doesn't enable bootloader unlock...

But I don't know where and when I read that, so that info may be obsolete or plain wrong...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Scratchling:
Yeah, I remember reading about it ages ago too, but I thought the answer was a maybe. Hopefully somebody will give me a firm yes no.

If its not possible at all thats bollocks. May well sell the ****er and get a GS3.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Okay then, it is possible :P

Meanwhile, found this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27513032&postcount=4

Although it's for the X8, I think it should go for all Sonys...

So it looks like the bootloader and sim unlock have nothing to do with each other;

unlocking the sim won't unlock your bootloader nor will it enable it to do so if it wasn't possible before. So yeah, go ahead and buy a new phone, but PLEASE, I BEG you, don't get a Samsung... (I hope you watched Azerienoch's XDA TV series -- your experience there might be even worse than here...)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Scratchling:
Thanks for the help.

I've had a K750i, C902, X8, X10 and XS and TBH at this point I do have to wonder why I stick with sony. I do like their stuff but they always have to put something **** into each model.

My aul wan has the GS2 and a mate has the GN so I'm comfortable enough with buying a GS3.

EDIT:

This http://support.setool.net/showthrea...der-Xperia-S-P-U&p=92130&viewfull=1#post92130 leads me to believe I am well and truly ****ed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
If you really want good development, go for any Nexus thingy...

I myself can't complain over Sony's phones (despite of the old S3 processors in our phones), and many will agree with me that Sony really is developer friendly. That's one of the main aspects you should consider when being a part of XDA and buying a phone :P

Samsung, however does all sorts of ducks; locking bootloaders, bad support, no developer friendly... What would we do without XDA's mighty developer powah!?

you could wait for the new Z and go for that one; why break your tradition of Sony? :P

Also, the HTC's One X is a pretty good gadget. Though HTC is developer-neutral, that's just why I'd recommend HTC over Samsung...

EDIT: After a bit thinking, I realized;

You don't hate Sony; you hate your carrier! So why not, instead of dumping Sony, dump your carrier!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] FilexUnderground:
Hi trusty Xda's,

I tried to unlock Bl, but with no suc6. When i put my Mob in flasmode en select the driver folder it doenst recognize the drivers. My mobile is allowed to unlock and i tried it on 2 computers. Both win7

The link with the alternative drivers are broking?

Maybe someone has a solution?:angel:

Guidonno
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Are they 64 or 32 bit?

Some 64 bit systems have issues with drivers, so you'll have to install them manually...

Either that, or download FlashTool and install it's drivers (drivers come with FlashTool, and they're really useful).

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Wait, I just remembered;

with old phones, there was the 'testpoint unlock' method...

why not go be an adventurer and try it out? A lot of Sony users in the same position as you would be thankful...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] aniket_:
For unlocking after relocking do we have to follow the same unlocking procedure as before ?

Nvm, got it unlocked using the same procedure !
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waveboy:
hi i have the same problem with xperia s and win 7 32bit. in op it is mentioned alternate drivers but that link is dead can someone please please give me a link to drivers that work? my internet is really slow and i cant download 100mb flashtool just for the drivers:(

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pardon my noobness i just solved my problem with these drivers thanks so much!!!

---------- Post added at 08:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:25 PM ----------

ok this is really weird, the fastboot drivers installed properly and i even unlocked the bootloader but adb does not work and the when i try t install the same drivers it keeps saying it cannot find drivers in the same folder
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
So you're good? No extra help needed?

About adb, is your phone booted? (some newbs try adb on flashmode or fastboot...)

If not, did you try alternate USB ports? Maybe kill the service and run it again? You just gotta use your imagination, there's little chance of you destroying anything...

Just explore and think what might help...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waveboy:
k just figured it all out. it seems that the adb drivers are not there in the above package i used so i got them off http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-s-driver-for-ics/ here. :p

thanks for ur suggestions. i actually have a gnex and its way way easier doing stuff on that. im helping a friend with an xperia s and man its so complicated with other phones....gonna try and root it now. i assume this is the best way? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31545627#post31545627 :cowboy:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
No, actually, that's teh worst possible way... It can help sometimes if your friend's bootloader is locked, but it's not that good...

If you unlocked the bootloader, use fastboot to flash a kernel with a recovery, then download and flash the superuser.zip (google it)...

Viola! Root, unlocked bootloader, and recovery!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waveboy:
i actually rooted it before i saw ur reply. the above method worked fine. got superuser app and tested root too. now looking for recovery. i should use doomkernel with doomrecovery?