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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rashkae:
As already stated, I did. Believe it or not, I've been manually installing drivers since Windows 95, and frequently provide assistance to my friends with manually installing drivers. So yes, I do know how to do it, but as stated in the above posts, encounter the following issues specifically with the Xperia S, and NOT with any other device in the past 17 years where I have had to manually install drivers (so please do not ask me to google again):

1. When starting the Xperia S in FastBoot mode, it only stays that way for approx. 3 seconds then goes to the normal HSUSB mode.

2. In those 3 seconds, if I try to quickly point the S1 Fastboot to the driver links you provided (downloaded packages, extracted to folders, pointing Winodws at those folders), Windows says that it cannot find the drivers for this device - in other words, the drivers I downloaded from the links you provided do not match the deviceID the Xperia S is sending. They do work for the Arc and X10 though.

3. If I manually register the driver packages with windows, the device manager shows them with a warning, saying the device could not be started.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bova:
My xperia s factory unlock.

I have obtained from the web sony unlock code perfectly.

Installed the drivers, it recognizes the device.

In the console write:

getvar 0x0fce fastboot.exe-i version

responds: version: 0.5

apply:

fastboot.exe-i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xCODE PROVIDED BY SONY

He answers:

(bootloader) Unlock phone Requested

FAILED (remote: oem unlock failed)

What to do to unlock it?

Thanks for the help he can.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rashkae:
Meh. Howcome the drivers don't want to recognize my Xperia S? :P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bova:
Here ist all:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rashkae:
Yup, same steps I followed, that's how I unlocked my Arc too. Just that the Xperia S won't stay in fastboot.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] floepie:
If you find out the solution to your problem, come back to let us know. Thanks....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yabdali:
I am too having the same issue with LT26i tried pressing the volume up and plugging the usb cable, the PC identifies s1boot device but then the phone goes into the normal state (orange light) and it gets installed as usb storage device.

I have tried different drivers, none work including Google driver, Google driver with modified USB configuration, SE2Tool and PdaNet drivers.

I would appreciate any guidance...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rashkae:
Yup, that's exactly what I'm experiencing too.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yabdali:
One step further, I installed the latest Omnius SE Tool. Set my windows 7 64bit device installation settings to NEVER INSTALL DRIVER FROM WINDOWS UPDATE. The device was identified as Android ADB, I updated the driver by selecting it manually from a bundle I downloaded from the internet some time ago "fastboot_with_Android_USB_file" which includes fastboot and "usb_driver".

Running Fastboot.exe devices gives me the id, however, running getvar gives me an error as below. Trying to unlock the bootloader gives me as well an error, provided below.

D:\Android\SE Arc\fastboot_with_Android_USB_file\fastboot>fastboot -i 0x0fce get

var version

getvar:version FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))

finished. total time: 0.613s

D:\Android\SE Arc\fastboot_with_Android_USB_file\fastboot>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce

oem unlock 0x.....

...

FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))

finished. total time: 0.732s

Tried flashing the system image, failed:

D:\Android\SE Arc\fastboot_with_Android_USB_file\fastboot>fastboot flash system

system_xps_prerooted_63fw.img

sending 'system' (420244 KB)...

FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))

finished. total time: 0.642s
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rashkae:
Tried on 3 PCs so far... Same on each.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] malimal:
what os are people using?

I have tried on two separate Win7 x64 machines.

Shouldn't matter but just wondering.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rashkae:
I'm on Win7 x64.

I think I'll fire up an XP VM and try on there.

EDIT: SUCCESS!!! Once I tried it on an XP VM that I have, it worked like a charm. All 3 PCs where the instructions failed were Win7 x64 PCs.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yabdali:
Nice to hear that :) Was it a straight forward process??

Also, have you tried to root it with Zergrush?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DooMLoRD:
it seems ur device is network locked so bootloader unlocking is not allowed on ur device...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rashkae:
It was straightforward. I then just flashed the pre-rooted ROM Bin4ry provided.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] frost.:
use another usb port
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Czorny:
Tried 3 of'em. Absolutely the same behavior each time.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] LastSoul88:
try this one.. after selecting the driver folder, dont install yet.. plug out the cable, then try reconnect again with the volume up button.. as soon as you plug the cable and the windows detect the phone, start the installation of the driver... this method works with my windows 7 on xperia sola... :-)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Czorny:
Sigh... guess, I'm cursed with this. Nothing helps. And on the other PC I have Windows 8, which has no drivers for this at all.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alchemis:
does this method work on our phone ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sheron:
no that's for 2011 series sony phones

those are easy to root and also they have xrecovery

those are very easy to flash no need to even access fastboot there

lucky b!@t$%ds!!!!!!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] number08:
if we use that method what hapen?

break?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] avindal:
No probably not but It won't work.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ansarijr:
Some Error

Relocking procedure seemed to work fine. Atleast the ICS update started loading and went through a few minutes of setup process after a restart. But the update failed then and the phone has been looping through a BootScreen with a phone icon and a Big Caution sign .

Will try to load the firmware using flashtool, until then if someone can help me- i'd be greatful.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KeiranFTW:
Hey,

when I get my laptop back from repair I will create recovery for locked boot loaders.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] npk21:
I have an Sim-Unlocked o2 phone, now using it in india, will sony service centre in India, change the status of "Bootloader Unlock: No" to Yes ??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ElHechicero:
SEE >> http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=396318
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] npk21:
..................................

can you please explain it to me in short, as it is not translating in english !!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hhlong89:
Can we relock xperia s with this old file?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kandros:
If a relock my Xperia U.. How can i unlock it again? ( the unlock code is still valid?)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sheron:
They've released 6.0.B.3.162 in India

it's a small 23mb update. locked bootloaders can use over the site update
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lilude56214:
Yes, sure. Unlock code never changes and the 2nd,3rd,... unlocking bootloader as usual
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hhlong89:
No one can confirm that? :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] frmariam:
Win 7 x64 woes...

Okay so I'm on a Win7 x64 machine trying to install the usb drivers without any success... The bloody phone seems to only be recognized for 3 seconds wich isn't enough time for me to install it using the Device Manager.

In this thread there is this post which tell to install the Arc drivers but the link just gives a 403 Forbidden...

Anyone care to share that file? I don't want to try it using a VM...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] finalzero:
Hey dude, thanks for the guide, does this work on an O2 Xperia P (LT22i)?

The service status says locked so I am not sure what can be done.

Cheers,

Fz

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Download the Android SDK Installer and then choose the SDK and USB Drivers, should work fine then.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] frmariam:
Thanks but that wasn't it.

I had Android SDK and Google USB drive installed (I own a Playbook and it was part of my setup to convert apk to bar). I double checked and the error remains.

Even tried installing VMware... Didn't work. Fastboot didn't show up in the device manager...

EDIT: I just tried on a XP x86 machine with the same results... My Sola only remained in "Fastboot mode" for about 3 seconds (not enough to install the driver...). This seems to suggest an issue on the device end...

EDIT2: Solved!!!!!

It was a highly frustrating chore but it´s done. Found this a post with info that finally worked:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27595892&postcount=6

This should be added to the initial post in this thread
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] welshlad:
Running the Flashtool Drivers application in the 'Drivers' folder of the latest version of Flashtool should sort out any driver issues...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] joaonds:
Edit.

I have found my answer, I erased what I wrote here.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rohit3221:
If I unlock my bootloader, which apps will be affected....I know trackID ( I own Shazam, so that's not gonna be a problem), anything else which will affect the functionality or working of my mobile...

BTW I own a Xperia Sola...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kandros:
nothing, trackID works too on my device
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hadramos:
TrackID work in your device same with your bootloadert unlocked ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kandros:
yes! :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rohit3221:
As a matter of fact, I unlocked my Bootloader as well, and TrackID still works...:D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hadramos:
It's very Good information :)

You are on ICS?

What is the programs list doesn't work with unlocked bootloader?

You know?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rohit3221:
Umm actually I have Xperia Sola, which doesn't have ICS update yet...I have found only one thing which isn't working anymore, that is Gracenote.:cyclops:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] giri_189:
I unlocked my bootloader, played with few Custom ROMS and Kernels and finally moved back to Stock as my Daily driver. I re-locked my bootloader. Can I update my phone noe using Sony PC Companion or SEUS ?!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rohit3221:
Yes you can...:)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] church473:
Hi,

Is it possible to update this thread with information on rooting phones with locked bootloaders. At the moment the information is spread out all over the place making it tough to find information. Perhaps what we can and can't do with locked bootloaders can be added as well (in terms of what roms we can install, kernals (?) )

thanks,
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kyrius:
If i relock bootloader, can i unlock it again with the same key?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jitin02:
dude, Track ID works for all devices , not only sony,

its present on Google Play . check out.

I have it on my dell streak and dell venue and works like charmes same as it works on xperia's :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] turkification:
**** this phone why is it so hard to unlock it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] quangnhut123:
Just use my tool for easily unlock your phone :) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] soulhackereborn:
will this unlocking work on latest firmwares (6.0.B.3.162) for xperia Sola
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] quangnhut123:
Yeah it's support all phone sonymobile support and not base on version of firmware :)

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After relock my xperia P i can boot anymore i have to reflash my firmware ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] soulhackereborn:
k thats great will give it a try for sure !!!! :D

i had already unlocked my bootloader but relocked it again this evening cause of shortages of custom kernel/roms :(

nyways +1 to u

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yes you got to reflash with your firmware !! :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] quangnhut123:
But how to reflash with bootloader lock :|
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] soulhackereborn:
theres no other way around to flash without bootloader locked !!!

may be devs will find later on but not at present ....

you can re install through ur seus or pc companion !!! ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] quangnhut123:
In my pc companion when i repair to reinstall my phone it's notice tha my phone is lastest version :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] stegg:
me too, and there's no way to get an old rom, I see! :(

xperia U, unlocked, rooted, --> can't relock
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] scylla69:
@quangnhut123, will it work with Xperia S ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] quangnhut123:
yes it will :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] karlgien:
even if it's in the latest version, you could still repair it..iv'e done it twice on my RAY..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jitin02:
when i try to download ur tool , it says that the file is currupted (c attached)

can u upload anywhere else
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] scylla69:
sorry to bother you with so many posts...

even if my xperia s bootloader is not Unlockable (There's a "NO" next to unlock bootloader when I check it in service) ?

I downloaded the soft, entered my imei and received a code... but I'm scared to do/flash anything further :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] soulhackereborn:
sorry to say this mate if it says "NO" to unlocking bootloader in your service settings then your boot loader cannot be unlocked n so you cannot flash custom roms/kernels and one more thing pal there is no other way around it, despite you have generated a unlocking code through some application, flashing with locked bootloader might brick (permanent/semi) your device !!!

LOCKED BOOTLOADER = NO FLASHING KERNELS/ROMS​

correct me if m wrong !!! :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ahlulnugraha:
Sorry, just one quick question. Xperia Sola, can I unlock it using flashtool? I'm googling around seems can't find info about it.

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] scylla69:
You can flash roms based no stock kernel

or a rom and then a stock kernel on it, it works...

but I'd like to try different kernels and Cyanogenmod..

Guess, that's a No :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] turkification:
Still doesn't work for me. Why is it so hard to install a driver? goddamn.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] soulhackereborn:
k bro here you can try doing this k !!

1) Open your device management and keep it opened k

2) Then connect your device in fast boot mode

3) Your device will be connected and shown as s1boot under portable devices(if not shown please expand it and keep it ready )

4) Quickly(you got to be very quick) select it and right click it and update driver software from internet or direct it to the package of fastboot that you have downloaded where after extraction usb drivers given !!

the above procedure worked for me , it will surely work for you bro !!

hit thanks if this helped !!!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] niku4uster:
guys does flashing stock rom relocks the bootloader?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sheron:
flashing and bootloader are 2 different things

bootloader is the function which reads and manages ur OS(ROMs). A locked bootloader allows only the built-in(stock) ROM and does not allow any modification to it(flashing,updating,kernels,etc..). Unlocking bootloader means u can edit the ROM in ur system and the bootloader will read whatever's there(custom roms,kernels etc)

for us n00b's it's like breaking the deal to open the back cover of a warrantied product.

once unlocking bootloader, the only way to re-lock it is to deliberately lock the bootloader(this cannot be coupled with any other action e.g.. flashing, rooting, updating,..)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] soulhackereborn:
nope !!! the boot loader is still unlocked !!!

if you wana lock boot loader check locking boot loader posts for your respective phone pal
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Czorny:
Looks like some phones miraculously refuse to root or it just doesn't work on some particular OSes. I still can't install any drivers for my Xperia P. Tried on a very clean Windows 7 64-bit - no go.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Possible:
Hello,

My girlfriend has a Sony Xperia S. Im reading a few topics here on XDA, but im still confused for flashing a custom rom for this device.

1. The phone has a buildnumer 6.1.A.x.x. Is this one flashable? I saw that this version is not supported :?

2. If the buildnumber is flashable. are these the steps that i have to take ? :

1. Unlock the bootloader

2. Flash a custom recovery (eg; Advanced Stock ICS Kernel for Xperia )

3. If i do flash the custom recovery, will this be compartiable with the Stock rom that is installed now?

Kind regards,

Elroy
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HeadbangerBR:
Guys, I've unlocked the bootloader and didn't lost the DRM Keys, is that even possible? I don't really remember all I did, but I experienced a LOT OF BUGS when I unlocked the BL... To fix that, I installed the original firmware and then a new kernel, and know im with a custom kernel, unlocked bootloader and the Sony things working.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sheron:
dude most of the sony app works. to check if u have DRM keys, tru over the update check
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mstfkaratas:
if i unlock bootloader of xperia u, is there a way to revert it to stock, locked state for warranty.

What does relocking do exactly? does it revert bootloader to original state.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sheron:
no once u unlock bootloader ur IMEI no will be blacklisted by sony so no warranty.

if u relock bootloader u cannot flash roms or

kernel.( better use stock firmware before relocking!!

)

the only advantage of relocking is u can use SEUS and if possible OTA updates given by sony.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KeiranFTW:
Your IMEI won't be blacklisted. How on earth do they know if you have unlocked or not, without having the device in their hands?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Geminiu:
If you unlock bootloader by offical way, you must provide your IMEI number at Sony unlock page... so its possible that Sony saveing those numbers!!??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sheron:
U r absolutely right and it mentions so on the agreement page.

Until now there is only the official way of unlocking bootloader for xperia 2012 range

@ KeiranFTW

if u have another way of safely unlocking bootloaders then please share.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vone1974:
relock Bootloader

HI

i have the new Xperia Sola device . i updated the firmware to .184 and the unlocked the bootloader . Now i want to relock the boot loader as i hear rumor that Sony will start to ICS updates anytime soon now .

The problem is that i am not able to open the flash tools on my comp ( 64 bit) as every time i try , it gives a some jave lines error and doesnot open the Flashtools . :

is there a way , a [rocedure to unlock the bootloader using the Command Prompt ( fasstboot.exe) ??

also incase there is a way to repair the flashtools . as i have tried a million times to remove flashtools and reinstall it again again and agin the error is still the same .

Please help me .

thank you .
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sheron:
have u tried to re install java jdk or try to clean registry before re installing??

pls do so and if u post the error message then the devs here can help u better
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] 0vZ:
Hello! I'm going to buy a used one Sony Sola and I want to check, if it's bootloader have ever been unlocked buy previous owner.

If there is a way to do so?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gcardinal:
so if I got Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No its a brick and its absolutely impossible to root it? without words, sell and get a new one?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smallz2k:
No not at all, my bootloader is locked I have it rooted with MIUI 4.0.4. I'm on phone atm so can't put the link, just search the site there's a way on xda.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nrdl:
When will we have a solution to change: Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No !?!?

:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sheron:
dude u can flash MIUI roms to ur xperia S even with a locked bootloader.

P.S. did u buy ur phone along with the connection???(called sim locked)

if so goto http://www.wotanserver.com/en and ask them to unlock ur phone--This is a pay site and so u have to pay for this service
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Have anyone had an issue with SmartTags after unlocking bootloader?

Seems like mine stopped working :(

Nope, it's OK. Works fine. Maybe your forum has magical power?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] danishjamil:
My phone's IMEI No consists of 15 digits, but while unlocking it is required to enter 14 digit IMEI while mine is of 15 digit.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kyrius:
Just leave the last number from your IMEI out in other words enter only the first 14 digits of your IMEI
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] danishjamil:
Thought same thing n got key a day back. But was confused that while unlocking bootloader leaving the last digit of my phone's IMEI will not Harm my phone?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kyrius:
As far as i'm concerned no. I did it the same way with my Xperia Ray and now on my Xperia S as well.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sheron:
dude sorry for the mistake,

it seems u can root the rom without unlocking the bootloader here
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] EvilHeart:
help pls

C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getva
r version
< waiting for device >
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Anilikos:
1.Is there any reliable way to find out if the phone is relocked?

I mean:

I tried to relock my xperia u. Seems to have worked. But pc companion when trying to find updates says : server not available.

2.Through the SEUS program, it tries to repair the phone. Did it once. It worked. But still, every time i check, it still tries to repair to .184 version.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
I asked these questions in other thread, but didn't receive any replies, so I'll try my luck here. I'm quite new to this stuff, so before doing things and messing up my device I'd like find out these things:

1. What exactly unlocking and re-locking bootloader means? Which parts of the system we change? Kernel? I want to understand the process better.

2. What are advantages of unlocking bootloader over rooting device with locked bootloader?

Hopefully it's not too much to ask. ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smallz2k:
questions require a longish answer but everything you asked can be found easy enough via this site using the search engine.:o
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
It's not like I'm not doing research on my own, but it's really hard to find exact answers you're looking for. There're many bits and pieces, but I still can't connect all the dots, so that's why I started asking questions. Most of the users posting posts assume that you're aware of basic/intermediate stuff, so by giving replies/answers they usually skip some parts of information which for novice user is crucial to know.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smallz2k:
Did you manage to get your phone back up and running sorry I couldn't really Help yday I don't like browsing on my phone? :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] r-ikfoot:
http://www.mediafire.com/?z2snvzob30o2ooc

here is my last fix hope it will work this time flash it before flashing infinity then flash the MOD
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Hamodi:
power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder

____

i cant do this step !!!

when i press up volume then blue led torn on ,, after that the phone goes on offline charging ! and the Driver cant be install !!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
yes thats normal. you need to have device manager running. while you plug in usb and power off you will se S1 boot

and then double click on it and then you will soon be able to be in fast boot (after installed drivers)