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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] -Harsh-:
Which windows do you use ???
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Hamodi:
windows 7 :)

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its not the same with the xperia x10 driver ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Hamodi:
i found this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1752864

but nobody answer there
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Demetris:
Hi guys,

As i have no experience with this phone, i just got it, i just wanted to ask if anyone with Bootloader unlock allowed: No flashed the relock bootloader from first page with flashtool.

Is this possible and will it change the status of bootloader to Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes maybe?

Thank you in advance with any thoughts shared.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] harfot:
No, that is not possible.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Demetris:
Not possible like will fail flash? Will flash but still Allowed: No? Can you please clarify you answer, thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DevilsArc:
I have this problem also.

I use windows 7, and I uninstalled the phone and still it was auto assigning the drivers.

I cant complete this step as it will not let me.

I disconnected the internet, thinking that might be the problem and it was sourcing the drivers from the internet, and still nothing!

I gave up in the end, because I could not complete this first step of the process.

Can someone please help us?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Emrul:
Bro, This ftf file will work on ICS ? We will get back drm keys if able to re-lock ? Data will be wiped after flash the ftf ? :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] javedabbasi:
So there is no way to install fastboot dirvers on Windows XP. I connect my phone fastboot mood the blue light lit up but nothing happen. In device manger there is no portabe device. Is there any alternate way to install the drivers. I am trying different option since morning but in vain. Looks like I will never be able to unlock bootloader.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] estonia1:
stuck to flashmode

I tried to relock bootloader but now i am stick to flashmode. I can't boot flashtool can't lock my phone. what to do? And can I someway view is my phone locked or unlocked bootloader
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] javedabbasi:
*#*#7378423#*#* - Type this command on Dial Pad. Than Service Info > Configuration > Last line of this menu will show Root status of your phone. If your Bootloader is unlocked, it will show there. If not the last line will be: "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes/No.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jperkovic:
Ok, I have a question to ask. Right now I have unlocked bootloader with custom rom/kernel on my Xperia U. I understand all about unlocking bootloader. but I am not sure when official ICS update comes to Xperia U, I dont know for sure how to relock bootloader. I saw that 100kb file what we need to flash with flashtool to relock it, but how do I reset my phone to stock rom/kernel, is it only with that 100kb file to flash or we also need to download and flash stock rom?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Silver-7:
I have same issue with Xperia Sola.

Is it better to update to ICS using flashtool when ftf file is available?

Or relocking the bootloader (with unofficial way) and then we can update to ICS using PCC?

Hope we get the answer soon

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] neectron:
If you need to get back to stock,first flash stock ftf using flashtool,then flash that 100KB file to get locked bootloader.

It is your choice to wait for ftf or use PCC.Yes,you can update using PCC.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Silver-7:
Thanks for replying, and actually I have stock rom, I just flashed a stock kernel with root, so can I just relock bootloader with the 100kb file? Or can I flash a stock kernel without root access? And then relock bootloader and update via PCC.

Sorry I'm new to android.

Thanks alot
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] neectron:
Yes,you can relock with ftf file.Relocking is sufficient for updating via PCC

For sola,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1740243
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] krones:
after unlockin bootloader how can i acess in xperia u ,to transfer photo from pc to phone,because sony pc companion not work ,can't find phone.thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] neectron:
It is not problem with unlocked bootloader.It is the problem with drivers,try installing PC suite again.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] krones:
thank you
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] goku16:
so basicly, if the rooting status said: bootloader unlock allowed: NO

means there is no other way of unlocking bootloader? thanks for any reply :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] javedabbasi:
Hi. I am not able to get "Open command window here" while Shift+Right click. How can I get that line in the menu. Sometime ago somewhere in the forum someone guided how to change few lines in registry file to get that. I searched a lot but could not get that post. If somebody help me. Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] estonia1:
My phone dosn't go in flash or fast mode. When I boot phone to fast/flashmode then phone reboot after 3-5 sec. Help?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xperiax7:
Drivers installation trought fastboot doesn't work for me, I tried manually install but windows won't let me and always says that I have the best driver... What should I do?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nundoo:
I'm thinking of getting an Xperia U, and I found a good price for an Orange SIM-locked one.

Thing is, I'm on Vodafone, will this this method of unlocking bootloader also make the phone SIM-lock free? Thanks!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
You can't unlock bootloader if it's sim-locked to carriers.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nundoo:
Ok, thanks for the reply. Has anyone SIM-Unlocked their Xperia U/P/S? Is it possible? Free or with a SIM-Unlock code? Or maybe at a service?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Hamodi:
Relocking the phone will give me back the drm keys??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] CSL00:
It should be as good as before unlocking, I`ve managed to repair my Xperia U using PC companion.

Has anyone managed to re-lock the bootloader after updating to ICS?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
No.

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yes
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DavosR:
Can I unlock the bootloader even if the configuration menu says: "Bootloader unlock allowed: No"?? If no, its there any other way to do it? :confused:

Thanks! :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
Really? Just use search button. ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Dear all...

I'm having a problem unlocking my LT26i (SXS)...

I've been struggling for hours and I only have to type the last bit of code... when an error hits me, saying 'remote: oem unlock failed'

I did EVERYTHING I had to, what could be wrong?? (verified the IMEI and unlock key a dozen times, installed my drivers 5 times just to ensure they're installed right, installed the SDK...)

Could this be due to my battery being below 60%? Or is there a more complex answer that I have no idea of, being a complete Sony phones n00b?

Thanks :P

(still googling for possible other answers to this :) )
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] piCool13:
No u cant do that if it says, to my knowledge there is not any possible way to do this. :) Gud Luck Buddy

Device: XPERIA Neo V (MT11i)

ROM: i-Scream 13 (Beta)

Kernel: night-elf ics 1.5 lite

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U cant able to re-lock the bootloader if its been unlocked.

Bcz unlocking bootloader is not OS or kernel specific its a inbuilt ROM software for hardware that has been altered means unlocked.

Nd never try to unlock it again with other method it might make ur device unusable,

Nd also never OTA (Over the Air) update after unlocking bootloader it will brick ur phone.

Device: XPERIA Neo V (MT11i)

ROM: i-Scream 13 (Beta)

Kernel: night-elf ics 1.5 lite
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
@piCool: Were you answering my Q or someone else's?

Just curious, since it could be both :P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Samizzu321:
What are drm keys? I´m from Finland, don´t really know what they are in english... WHAT ARE THEYY!!!??? Can someone be friendlyand plz explain?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sheron:
They are like a digital signature by Sony which is used for all online Sony related activities.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] goku16:
can we flash a ftf file to change this?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
Of course not, you must ask your carrier for unlock key and that is the only way (but many carriers won't give unlock key).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] goku16:
but my phone is sim-unlocked
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and go to service info and then configuration. If it says that "Bootloader unlock alowed: Yes" then you can unlock it. If it says "No" than you must go to your carrier.

Sent from my LT26i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Demetris:
Hi guys, a question before i unlock mine.

My Baseband is old like 314010-15 etc, does the cm10 rom flashes and updates baseband too? Or i need to flash latest version of sony firmware and then update phone?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] james194zt:
I found something possibly interesting...

Before doing this unlock method I used CWM to backup my phone as I was unhappy losing my data partition, it was already rooted so this was easy. After completing this procedure I have then restored my phone back to where it was before doing this process and I am still able to use Track ID which I thought didn't work because of DRM being wiped out.

Is it possible that I have backed up the DRM and simply restored it back? I am not sure what other apps use the DRM so if anybody has any other apps that they know don't work after unlocking let me know and I will try.

I have looked in my settings and it now shows the bootloader as unlocked so I know the process worked great.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Trackid works even after unlocking the bootloader since one of its updates.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] AnrgKrshn:
I just downloaded Xperia-S_Relock_bootloader.ftf but it's only 64kb. Is this right? And will I lose all my data if I relock it using this ftf?

Any help is greatly appreciated :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KristianKenneth:
Does gracenote service still working after unlocking the bootloader?

Also I have Xperia Ray before and we had a test point method to unlock the bootloader to preserve DRM keys, Xperia S doesn't have one?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] djees:
I'm on xperia s and when i test to unlock my bootloader i get this message:

(bootloader) Unlock phone Requested

FAILED (remote: oem unlock failed)

I have the statut unlock allowed yes

I don't understand why it don't work

If someone can help me please
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] -PiLoT-:
i just cant wait til the bootloader can be officially unlocked :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] championswimmer:
Umm u mean unofficially right???

:p

And why your face got reduced to half a moon??? :D:D:D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] -PiLoT-:
yeah thats what i meant

and my girlfriend didnt have an avatar so i gave her half of mine
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shingers5:
well i a sure now that sony are releasing kernel sources etc we will have a working s-off solution soon which will negate the need for bootloader unlock. also we may be able to have a tool that may unofficially unlocked bootloaders by allowing the flash of an insecure boot.img or unlockable bootloader which will then allow the unlock. good to see that this doesnt stop custom roms from being installed and that some devs are actually catering for people like me
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] -PiLoT-:
i just happen to have a carrier locked bootloader
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] moizsami:
Hey guyz im in a bit problem here...actually i have already rooted my phone and its still LOCKED...Now i want to unlock it but i dont know how to start the process....

Should i unroot first? or unlock it while the phone is rooted ? please help.

Thanks in advance..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chewdaniel:
did you even bother reading the OP??? apparently not... geez...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] moizsami:
believe me i have read the OP, but couldn't find any clue about how to unlock ur bootloader if ur rooted...

a little help would be appreciated..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
Unlocking bootloader doesn't need root. So read again and once more and then start unlocking bootloader.

Sent from my LT26i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Karim Kahale:
I got in final step :

C:\Users\yasso> fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xF385DB55ADEB6F1E

...

(bootloader) Unlock phone requested

FAILED (remote: oem unlock failed!)

finished. total time: 0.025s

I checked up if my unlock bootloader is allowed, it says YES.

I tried several times to fix the problem.

Pleaase help me xda members

Thank you
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Same here, bud... But I can't find a solution... -.-'
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Karim Kahale:
I think that SONY is not allowing more unlocking bootloader.

I hope that someone will help us
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
Or you can try to download latest flashtool and try to unlock with this tool. Just use same key from sony.

Sent from my LT26i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Karim Kahale:
I will try it. Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
wait ... what?

Where do I find this 'magical' tool? (ease of use is what makes it magical -- at least you make it sound easy...)

Wait... I re-read your post...

You're not talking about the tool I used to flash the stock firmware, are you?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
Oh yes i do. Turn on your phone, and connect with usb debugging, go to Plugins (on flashtool) it is 4th option, and you will have Bootloader unlock option and start it. Then reboot in flashmode, and again in fastboot and it will pop up small window with your IMEI, insert unlock key from Sony and click Unlock. In case you don't have unlock key press get key, and it will open your browser with sony unlocking bootloader page. . .

And yes it is easy, 2-3 simple clicks and voila. ;)

Just make sure that you installed fastboot drivers (you can find them in /flashtool/drivers folder).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Does this method also remove DRM keys?

And, can I relock the bootloader afterwards?

Also, is there a way to somehow get the DRM keys back?

Thanks :P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] championswimmer:
Yes

Yes

No
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Okay, then, where are these DRM keys stored?

If we can get our hands on them before unlocking, we can back them up and put them back in their place after unlocking, right?

Or not right...?

If the keys are on the root partition, why not?

Kinda a noob here -.-'
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Karim Kahale:
Can I use flashtool lower than 0.9.8 version to root and unlock sony xperia P, the links are not working to me :/

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Jason Fernandes:
So now people Don't need to worry about warranty! THANK GOD!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Really, this doesn't void meh warranty? :eek: I won't unlock until there's a way to keep DRM keys ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sid.8491:
it wiped all my phone data... :crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
Warning!

This procedure will wipe the /data partition of your phone, so you will loose all ur stored data, settings. SDCARD will NOT BE WIPED!!!

This is from OP.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] neo84942011:
hi

is there any way of getting around the bootloader not unlocking as mine wont allow me to unlock it now where do i go from here ive got mine rooted and ive got cm recovery but my bootloader is locked can i still upload android on a locked booloader :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
You can flash roms based on the stock kernel but not custom ones like CM.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Karim Kahale:
How can i use flahstool to unlock the bootloader? Can someone give some steps of doing it?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
you have the procedure a page back...

There's a really nice picture attached, too :P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sid.8491:
refer this guide ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1971363
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] entropy96:
I need a little help guys.

I don't know if this has been addressed before., but when I try to boot up in FASTBOOT mode to install drivers in my Windows 7 PC, the drivers can't finish installation because the blue LED light turns off by itself after a few seconds.

I had to delete the S1Boot driver, then re-boot phone in FASTBOOT to attempt to re-install drivers, but the blue LED light keeps turning off by itself.

Any help to troubleshoot is greatly appreciated.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] someone755:
Are you holding he Vol+ button?

The same thing happened to me, but the second the blue light turns on, I let go of the button and viola! The blue light stayed on so I could try unlocking the BL, which I couldn't :(

But, I did get the light to stay on... :P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] entropy96:
Problem solved.

I installed Android SDK, then connected my phone and let Windows install Xperia S drivers.

Then I manually installed ADB and Fastboot drivers for Xperia S.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Karim Kahale:
I tried the flashtool method to unlock, it failed.

Any help?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dbappa:
Silly question ahead. Are we still in the same situation? If Bootloader unlock allowed says no - there is no way around?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KristianKenneth:
I am still undecided since I use download music info a lot :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Yep still no way around it yet.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dbappa:
Thank you - wish I had realised O2 did this before hand :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DrKrFfXx:
Hi, I recently acquired an unlockable bootloader Xperia S (the one I had before didn't allowed me to unlock it), but whenever I try to connect it to the PC in fastboot mode to unlock the BL, It turns the led blue, but Windows does the hardware failure sound. I can get it into flash mode (volume down) and into normal mode (storage device) without troubles.

BTW, I'm on W7 x64, plugged the phone into several USB ports (2.0 and 3.0) and the problem remains.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] revan17:
So which methord is prefered to unlock bootloader? I'm confused...use Sony's instructions, this sticky(which is outdated a little bit) or the unlock bootloader with Flashtool(posted above)?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] remav:
The problem is that you have no drivers installed for your Xperia. I don't know if there are drivers for W7 x64, you must look for.

I unlocked my P using the Sony method and drivers I installed trough Flashtool 0.9.8.0 . You can try it, nothing to loose. After install Flashtool you must look in the instalation folder of Flashtool, there is a folder named Drivers, inside you have an exe file, run it and choose from list what will appear your device and the last 2 options (Flasmode and Fastboot). After install the drivers (if work) repeat again to unlock the bootloader (go in fastboot mode).

Good luck.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Poesini:
Hello,

I have my S i bought from Canada i have it rooted and everything works ok...

But i have a friend that bought his in Colombia and his phone cant access fastboot mode (Blue LED), not even flashing the LED, it just doesnt...

I have the drivers installed because i can work with mine, but his wont even lit

Any solutions on how to make it work? Maybe it could be locked from the operator?

The service info says it cant be unlocked... Any ideas?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
If it says bootloader unlock allowed no then he can't unlock it. And can't get fast boot.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] spahbod:
My bootloader unlock allowed : NO!!

Any way for unlocking?!?

Sorry for my bad english
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Did you read what you quoted cause the answer was right there.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Karim Kahale:
I tried to unlock my xperia p using flashtool, se flashtool and the official way.

None of them worked.

I have checked that my phone can be unlocked

Help please
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wan_6142:
how long it take to relock boot loader?im using acro s and try relock bootloader using this ftf file..but im stuck at reading device information..i mean not stuck so much,but no response for a few minutes..:confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] -PiLoT-:
Well he apologizes for his bad English

implying hes bad at writing it, is assumed it meant he struggle to read it aswell.

so did you read what he quoted cause the answer was right there
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] championswimmer:
Aah... The old pilot i knew from the X10 days...

(sorry for offtopic)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Karim Kahale:
Did someone notice my post?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Yes I read what he quoted cause it was my post. He can apologize all he wants and you can assume all you want doesn't change the fact it was pretty clear.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dcamposjr:
I am using Windows 8 and not abtle to install the drivers. Facing the same issue when trying to turn off the phone and press Volume up + USB Cable, it will stay blue light for 4 seconds and then disconect. Is there anybody able to install drivers into Windows 8?

I have a Xperia S.

Thank you.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cirnocirno:
I have this trouble too, however I am using Windows 7 64bit.

I connect it to my computer for 4 sec and it lights up a blue led then nothing happens and it goes just on filling the battery, why?

Why won't it say in fastboot mode?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
Download flashtool and install it, then go to /flashtool/drivers and install drivers from there.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cirnocirno:
Thanks worked like a charm.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dcamposjr:
Still not working.

I tried to install the Drivers as well, but still not working into WIN 8
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HooLIMAN87:
For windows 8 i have no idea, and as i remember devs didn't have solutions too. Some people reported that they installed drivers on win 8 but you must google it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mandeep148:
Hiii Guys...

I m new in this thread...

Can some appreciate me by giving answer of these question....

Q1. I know I Unlock Bootloader of My Sony Xperia S then it will lost DRM forever,But my Questions, If i relock Will Warranty recover?

Q2. Suppose if my device get Problem and give it to service Guys, Will they Check there is Drm files or Not???
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] devilakos:
A1 NO never warranty is going to recover..even if you relock they will know that you have unlocked as you asked for the unlock numer

A2 they will check if you unlocked...and yes you will have to pay to get it repaired and yes ...no wait i am finished
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
It all depends. I unlocked my bootloader then relocked it before sending my XS in for yellow tint issue. They fixed it even though I had previously unlocked.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kiamat:
hi.. i have problem

before this i unlock bootloader for my neo v dont have problem

but my XS have problem..

on command window i get this:-

<bootloader>Unlock phone request

FAILED <remote oem unlock failed!>

finished. total time: 0.113s

so anyone here can help me..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mystertom101:
on my xperia s it say boot unlocker is not allowed is there a way to unlock it? im a noob here im use to samsung galaxy phones just got this
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
No. If it says unlock is not allowed then you can't unlock it currently.

Sent from my Sony Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mystertom101:
sony is annoying for that :(