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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] keunhuvac:
Trackid works after unlock bootloader.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
1) it may not void warranty but it depends on the policies in ur country

2) no TrackID is not affected, u can always use the TrackID from Market/Play Store

3) its very difficult to brick SE/Sony Xperia devices... u can always flash stock FTF to get back to stock setting unless u have damanged ur bootloader...

why to unlock bootloader:

u can flash custom ROMs/Kernels

u dont need to worry if the new firmware can be rooted or not as with unlocked bootloader u can always ROOT ur device

SE/Sony gives sneak-peaks/preview builds of latest OS which requires unlocked bootloaders, as they did with Xperia 2011 line (they had ICS alpha/beta), so who knows may be SE/Sony may give early builds of ICS (JellyBean???) ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sh500:
So the fact that the OP mentions: 'the official way' for unlocking, is this to be inferred that there is also an unofficial way of doing it too?

I have just accepted delivery of my XPS (locked to T-mobile, inc bootloader) and have only just realised that only SIM-free phones are bootloader unlockable. If this is the case, then this phone is very likely going to be returned.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] richardyates:
Asked that question yesterday - hoping you get a reply

Mine is too late to go back
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
as of now there is none... but i am sure the_laser will come up with something ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Soheil_rf:
Q

After unlocked bootloader , Is music like works ? Like in Gallery ?

what is not working ? ( except update via SEUS/OTA )
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] harfot:
Nothing else
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Angralon:
Same problem here.

I get the blue LED light and a "S1Boot Fastboot" Device. Some seconds later, the device switches to some kind of charging mode and "S1Boot Fastboot" will turn in "Unknown device".

When i try to install the drivers with "Update Driver" i get:

"Windows was unable to install your S1Boot Fastboot Device

Windows could not find Software for your Device"

EDIT: With the Xperia Arc drivers i was able to install. But i have still no output from "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version".

Did someone succed here?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mpolanski:
link to drivers provided before gave me 403 (Forbidden) error.

So I've looked around for file with same name, and I came out with this page:

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/

In step 1, there is a link to

http://www.mediafire.com/?lt8ghch95u5abgo

which seems to be same file. If you open it, there are 2 zip files.

1. open drivers.zip

2. extract it somewhere

3. open device manager (or whatever it's called in English windows)

4. connect your Xperia S in fastboot mode (volume up and plug in USB)

5. in less them 3 seconds, hit right button on S1(something device with exclamation mark)

6. select "update drivers"

7. select somewhere\x64\usbwin folder

8. hit ok.

at this time your Xperia S will be allready out of fastboot mode.

9. wait for windows to install drivers

10. wait another couple of seconds, and plug Xperia S in fastboot mode again

should work now under Windows 7 x64.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] church473:
I assume you are speaking from experience?

I just received my XS from Orange which says bootloader unlocking is not possible.

If it has been possible to change that with other Xperia devices then I won't bother with the hassle of changing the phone.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
it might be possible... but i cannot comment on exact dates as even i dont know...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] church473:
Ah ok, thanks. I thought you meant that it was done on other xperia phones. Not bothered about timing, was only wondering if it would be possible
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
yes it was done for 2010 Xperia devices and also for 2011 Xperia devices
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] church473:
Sorted!

I am liking the phone too much to want to go through the hassle of returning it and what not. I can wait!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vegetaleb:
Damn! still no recovery?

I gave myself till the One X comes out and its price decrease a little before choosing between it and xperia S.

If the Xperia S can have recovery and MIUI/CM9 roms before May then I will buy it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
After re-locking my device how can I know for sure it's locked?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
You mean this?

but even when my bootloader was open it says I'm running the last update! :confused:

Maybe because my device is "cooler" than yours :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ahomad:
If I contacted my network and they unlocked my phone, would it be boatloader unlockable?? Or I need to wait for the laser to come up with solution for this issue??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
that would be network unlocked which is not (may not be) the same as bootloader unlock...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
I locked my device then i tried SEUS but seems it not recognizing my device!

any thoughts?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ament:
I have the same problem. My XS is from Orange (Poland) and the bootloader is locked. I can unlock network but I don't know if the bootloader will be unlocked too.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
Finally SEUS recognized my device!

Try to do the same ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ament:
It's nice to hear that but what it's means to me? Will I be able to unlock the bootloader by SEUS?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kazuni:
doomlord and i were just working on it a while ago... but it seems like we come into some issues while we run a compiled recovery. (doomlord used HTC sensation's CM9 to build the recovery binary, but it seems like even tho they have the same cpu, it wont work)

Will keep u all updated ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Yakandu:
is good to see the people hard working on this device, im sure it has more potential than we think!

PD: maybe an stupid question, but what are for those DRM keys?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Sikiduck:
Can the phone's bootloader be unlocked by only connecting it to SEUS?

Or do I have to wait?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cc1961:
Firstly, thank you. A simple question: I followed all the instructions and after some issues with the driver installation I got past the '0.5 value' point and all seemed to go well, but how can I tell that the 'phone now has an unlocked bootloader ? On my Nexus I got a nice unlocked padlock symbol at reboot. On this there was a vague 'complete' message at the end of the Command Window stage.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kazuni:
Once it's unlocked, you don't see a difference; there is no indication during bootup like the galaxy nexus padlock symbol :)

---------- Post added at 10:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:49 AM ----------

You may try it here

It's a service provided by Sony itself, but it will void your warranty doing so.

(p.s. of course you can always re-lock it)

Pre-requisite is that your phone is not locked by service provider though.

http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wing_zero8556:
so what should you do when your phone doesnt turn on anymore after unlocker the bootloader LOL it was fine until i had to hold down power and vol up to reset it and yeah its like dead now

edit: nvm i had to leave it for a bit then hold down power and up key
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Emrul:
Boss, getting following message when trying to unlock bootloader in command window.

F:\Mobile\android-sdk_r17-windows\android-sdk-windows\fastboot>fastboot.exe -i 0

x0fce getvar version

version: 0.5

finished. total time: 0.000s

F:\Mobile\android-sdk_r17-windows\android-sdk-windows\fastboot>fastboot.exe -i 0

x0fce oem unlock 0x85920DA3DE7BEE94

...

(bootloader) Unlock phone requested

FAILED (remote: oem unlock failed!)

finished. total time: 0.109s

F:\Mobile\android-sdk_r17-windows\android-sdk-windows\fastboot>

Need your suggension. Thx.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
ur unlock key seems to be incorrect... generate another one and try again...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Emrul:
Boss, u are absolutely right. Unlock key was incorrect. Now bootloader unlocked. Thx a lot. :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tcao:
Hi, I cant unlock the bootloader because when i type *#06# in phone dialer to findout my imei code is 15 characters long but it says there should only be 14 characters. I was wondering if you could help me solve this problem.

Thank you
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] keunhuvac:
Use first 14 digits.

P/s Dont quote a long content like that.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] spice boy:
Hiya!

Right, I have managed to get the code from Sony with no issues and I'm ready to go with unlocking my bootloader...

I'm using Win 7 Ultimate x64 and it just wont let me update the driver. Keeps telling me "The best driver is already installed"

I have tried everything I can think of to change it but it just wont let me. The phone keeps switching out of fastboot mode after 3-5 seconds.

Also, the error in windows is showing "This device cannot start. (Code 10)"

Almost at my wits end!

Can someone be so kind and talk a thicko through it step by step to see where I am going wrong? I have followed the guide here and the youtube vid aswell and I am still hitting a wall :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Sikiduck:
Thanks for answer, but when I go to service info to check if my bootloader can be unlocked, it says no.

So how can I unlock my bootloader if it says no in service info? Do I have to wait for any devs to crack through it or what? :confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] K900:
Yeah, pretty much.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kazuni:
Pretty much yes, or you can pay your service provider to provide you with an unlock code (not all providers gives such service, of course).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
please help ...

it is stuck on waiting for device :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
Try another PC?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] keunhuvac:
You need to install driver.

Gửi từ LT26i của tôi bằng cách sử dụng Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] spice boy:
No help at all? Not even a hint or shove in the right direction? Please?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] seanicca:
Open up device manager and when phone shows up (can't remember exactly what it shows, and it was only a few seconds for me so gotta be quick) right click and then show it where the drivers are on your PC. I had to use he arc s drivers for mine so maybe try them, I'd you haven't already

Xperia S white
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Pacjonek:
I have Xperia S from Orange PL, so it have simlock.

What I must do to unlock bootloader (pay metod..?)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Bin4ry:
Ask your provider for assitance. ;)

Regards
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] marcjuh:
at all

(maby not in the right topic but plse help)

i've manage to get the arc drivers installed and unlock my device (i think)

but when checking with flashtool for installed drivers there are NO adb drivers and No fastboot drivers or devices...

and trying to install a pre-rooted rom ( yes the same i'm on) it ceeps telling me the partition is to small........... plse help???????
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zanndoth:
TrackID on FM Radio

Just a quick question. Does the TrackID still works from the FM Radio after unlocking bootloader? The reason I asked is cuz the other apps like Soundhound and Shazam can't identify songs from the built-in FM Radio.

Thanx.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vitorugo-8:
same thing here...

but are you allowed to unlock it (service menu, service info)?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] keunhuvac:
It still works.

Gửi từ LT26i của tôi bằng cách sử dụng Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] PollPixx:
Probably the most stupid question out there, but I have only an iMac at home, is there any way I can unlock my bootloader or do I have to wait till there is a one touch way to root this device?

Verstuurd van mijn LT26i met Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
u can download fastboot binaries for MAC and then use those
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] marcjuh:
hi all

after playing alot instaling drivers etc. i found a quick way to install the " sony ericsson arc s drivers that seems to work also...

IN flashtool is a driver-pack in there select arc s then wait for the drivers to install ......those seem to be te same as the other drivers and this is full automatic with all the drivers needed. boot pc again connect phone ...;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] PollPixx:
Can you please please guide me where to find this.....

Verstuurd van mijn LT26i met Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] harfot:
Have a look at using fastboot on mac os X.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] finitura:
reboot

help me please it show 'SONY during boot up and rebooted and show 'SONY' again
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] PollPixx:
Thanks, just read it but it sounds to complicated for my technical knowledge, I will wait till there is an easy way to root this thing, it's too expensive to fool around with when you're not exactly know what you're doing.

Also because after installing sdk on my Mac there is no usb driver folder in the extra-Google path, because sdk tells me it is not compatible with my os, so I can't move my android-winusb.inf to this specific folder. Which is a must to continue....

And even if I want to gamble and continue there is no way my iMac recognizes three phone when I plug it in with a USB cable.

I give up on my mac, so i borrowed a laptop from my neighbour, it was quite frustrated to find the right drivers for that laptop but three ours later i succeeded. Thanks

Verstuurd van mijn LT26i met Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kazuni:
you have a bad flash probably, but do not worry, you can always reflash to make it right.

Grab the right ftf package and flash that using flashtool, make sure you wipe though.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zanndoth:
Unlocked XPS not identified by Bridge for Mac?

Does anyone have a mac and can checked if their unlocked XPS can be detected? I tried both on SL and Lion and failed. Not a big issue. Just wanted to know if that's the cause.

Will try to relock later and see if it can be detected or not.

Regards,

Zann H
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kazuni:
I have my Macbook Air running Lion and it detects fine - at least adb works.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zanndoth:
kazuni,

Is it detected by Bridge for Mac as well?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zen1k:
media info download

Good day!

I've unlocked my phone and relocked it,

The TrackID is working, but the dowload of media info in music player don't. It shows an unknown error.

Is it possible to fix?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hytin:
Use this drivers works like a charm

http://www.mediafire.com/?lt8ghch95u5abgo
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Cholek3:
Don't think so. I am sure somebody mentioned this before. With unlocking bootloader you have lost DRM keys, so it won't work anymore.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Pacjonek:
Bypass problem: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=19708461
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] guji-dude:
hi, my xperia s also saying cant unlock bootloader. If i was to get it unlocked, would i then simply follow the instructions in the original post?

i just want to have it rooted :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vitorugo-8:
if it says you are not allowed to unlock it, follow the instructions will not unlock it (the instructions only work when the phone says that is allowed)

"First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.

In 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."
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] guji-dude:
looks like i cant root it then :( , you think there would be a way around this 'hiccup' in the near future?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vitorugo-8:
i'm in the same situation as you are (i'm not allowed to unlock my bootloader to), i've talking with the users Jinx and Alejandrissimo ( both of them unlock older xperia phones) and both of them tell me that right now its impossible, but sooner or later will have a solution, but nobody know when...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Pacjonek:
Devil take the bootloader, I'm waiting for a exploit allowing root without bootlaoder unlocking.

Xperia S is the only phone that can not be rooted!!!

Other Xperia with locked bootloader by operator have paid method to unlock fastboot and simlock, but not Xperia S:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
just wait for some time... the developers of those unlock tools are working on it...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MaXmeOliver:
What is DRM keys?

And does Sony log bootloader unlocks like HTC do (IE can I relock my bootloader and regain warranty?)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Pacjonek:
DRM: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

In other words: Track ID installed default in phone don't work.

This can avoid installing it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=19708461
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] juzz|NOR:
Searched this forum and didn´t find anything.

Also searched @ LT18i forums.

Is there a way to "relock" bootloader on ICS rom? I need the phone to work on Companion.

It´s a LT18i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shmoejoe:
Not true.

My TrackID still works with my unlocked bootloader and without my DRM key. Even did factory and settings reset, but it still works with my unlocked bootloader.

I'm not sure what exactly you lose access to (I only use TrackID, out of the random Sony things installed), but TrackID still works perfectly without your DRM keys.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
yes it can be relocked...

check the links in 1st/2nd post
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] juzz|NOR:
I did download the .ftf file, and got an error when trying to flash it. So..

I don´t know what to do. :P lol. :P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
you should READ properly:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] juzz|NOR:
Figured it out. Had to check the option for final version check. Thanks Doom. :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] anthon:
Is there any information about if in the future there will be possible to unlock the bootloader of the sim locked xperia s? (paying for it, like 2011 xperia's)

I've one and i'm thinking of selling it and buying a sim free new one (I only need root for unninstaling some system apps that I don't use)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
i dont know mate... it might be there in future, but at the moment there is no way...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] royalbloodvi:
EDIT: got it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] harfot:
You wil have to run fastboot in a cmd window,

In file explorer (fastboot directory) hold shift key down, right click in an empty spot and select Open command window here.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vinnie185:
does it debrand?

hi

i was wondering when you unlock bootloader you also can debrand the phone (remove the simlock)

or is their an other way?

Vinnie185
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
nope... unlocking bootloader, debranding and simunlock are all DIFFERENT things
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vinnie185:
oow so is their anyway to remove the simlock? it's from hi NL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Pacjonek:
Why any root exploits are not comapible with Xperia S?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Cholek3:
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think it has something to do with processor type. It is different than 2011 and 2010 line.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Scratchling:
On another forum:

Marcbrophy unlocked his bootloader and flashed 67. But...

^ Da fuq is with that?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Matt1408:
Interestingly enough, after trying (and failing) to put my phone into fastboot mode, I somehow got the qhsusb drivers to pop up on my computer. Scared me good, thought my phone was dead.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Scratchling:
Ok so info seemed kinda conflicting about the DRM keys, so I read this entire thread, STILL NOT SURE :mad:

Exactly what does break when you lose your DRM keys? Like a full list? What does't? TrackID...some say does, some say doesn't? I love it so I dont want to lose that. PS games it doesnt supposedly.

Music Unlimited? (Dont care, just trying to get things clear)

Wisepilot?

Play games launcher(to be hacked in)?

On my .62 there doesnt appear to be anything else that could be licensed? I dont have any PS/sony media apps.

A relock is enough if I need to bring it back to a store(yellow tint, hnnngh) so the only thing holding me back is those DRM keys.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
well on Xperia 2011 devices initially the "TrackID" software wasnt workign but then Sony released another version on Market that worked... also the "Like button in Music Player" wouldnt work... i think that about it...

on Xperia S, i dont think there is any problem with any apps...

regardign ur app list:

Music Unlimited - i never used it and i dont think it works in my country anyways

Wisepilot - uninstalled it on day 1

Play games launcher - it should work as it worked on unlocked bootloader on Xperia Play
[LG Thrill 4G] ehabb3:
HI FELLOWS, JUST A HINT

here is the most easy and straight-forward way I discovered to unbrick or overcome any flashing error no matter what it is (it applies to lg o3d, and thrill 4G, I think it will apply to their fellows)

1-you must have drivers installed of-course

2-remove your battery

2-open your pc device manager and look at COM and PORT section

3-hold volume up button (only) and connect your mobile to pc through USB while pressing this button, and keep pressing until you see a new port has been added and installed in your COM and PORT section (about 15-20 sec), now you can release the button, be sure that port will stay apparent after releasing the button, or repeat this step (with longer press on volume up button)

4-put your battery back and don't touch your phone again

5-now start flashing by following these 2 tutorials in order:

a-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1473781

b-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1327929

after finishing reboot and enjoy :):):):):)

I have sent this in O3D forum also, just for help
[LG Thrill 4G] xstokerx:
to bad i hard bricked my thrill and it wouldn't show up as comm had to take it back trust me you can brick it so this doent work i managed to
[LG Thrill 4G] ehabb3:
from which I could understand, you are speaking about hardware brick, of-course we are not speaking about that, I am only speaking about firmware errors
[LG Thrill 4G] xstokerx:
ah ya good to let ppl know
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] JazonX:
Works on

Deodexed Stock XXLB1 (German Rom).

Customized

Toggles and Pull down bar background

Tested

Yes

Files Modified

SystemUI.APK

File Size

764.02 KB

Screenshot

Download

http://www.mediafire.com/?wx0i7ir22zjqlry
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Sultan.Alkhuzaie:
That is fantastic wow;-)

Can you tell me how you do it plz

Because i have the stock JPLA1
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] MamaSaidWhat?:
This looks nice mate :D much better than the awful look of the pulldown area on stock/unthemed roms.

The only thing I want to know; is the sound toggle themed when not in silent mode? I can see from the screenshot that when the phone is in silent mode, it has the stock icon, or am I just not seeing something? :p

Thanks for sharing this though bro.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Sultan.Alkhuzaie:
Can anybody tell me how to make the toggles bar how theme it PlZzzzzz
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] JazonX:
Thanks.

Just open the SystemUI APK in Winrar, and Replace the content in drawable xhdpi folder with icons of your preference. You can steal my icons too if you want, and if the sizes are same in your SystemUI apk.

Yeah, Sound Icon is still stock as I couldn't find a suitable PNG image for that. I'm Still looking for a Icon to replace that. :D