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[Xperia Arc General] scholbert:
Hi spit85!

Since there's still no subforum for the Pro, i just wanted to ask, if it is be possible to unlock bootloader on Xperia Pro MK16 as well.

There'd been a lot of discussions around and some reported successful procedures, though i'm little confused.

The testpoints are there and my phone's service menu states that bootloader is unlockable.

I'm on latest stock ICS firmware 4.1.B.0.587 right now (don't know if this is important...)

Could anyone please confirm that using setool is safe and won't cause a brick?

I'd really appreciate any positive feedback :)

Cheers,

scholbert
[Xperia Arc General] scholbert:
Hey,

still no responses here... moved over to Q&A:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35593595&postcount=289

Thanks,

scholbert
[Xperia Arc General] spit85:
If you read the compatible list above, you see that the mk16 is not supported.
[Xperia Arc General] scholbert:
Hi spit85!

Sure i read that, but i know that many users out there successfully unlocked their Pro's using this method.

Basically MT15 and MK16 share the same bootloader and my device is identifed by setool as well.

The SEMC patch applied by setoool is the same over a whole family of devices.

So i guess it would do if my device run's with the old (hackable) security mechanism.

It's all about my manufacturing date 12W11 and if there's a procedure to check if the device uses new security feature or not.

The new one's can't be unlocked anymore and some reported bricks...

Aynway thanks for your reply!

Best regards,

scholbert
[Xperia Arc General] pelago:
I'm interested in the answer to this, too, also for MK16i. I've got bootloader unlockable: yes, but I'd rather not lose DRM by using the official Sony method.
[Xperia Arc General] scholbert:
Hi pelago!

I'm really in doubt that we'll get some answers soon.

Please have a look in the Q&A section as well.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35593595

I wrote down some more details there.

Anyway, would be nice to keep DRM, but i won't risk a brick.

If there's a way to find out if the process is safe, s1tool would be preferable.

If no one could give some details, then i'll go the Sony way.

Regards,

scholbert
[Xperia Arc General] spit85:
I can't answer that question, because I only used it for my xperia arc. I know that there is other software that unlock bootloaders with testpoint methods, but they cost money. But if there is one for your phone, I can't say.
[Xperia Arc General] jogproof:
help

I've tried this method, and as far as all the steps completed with success, the phone still can't be run in the fastboot mode, I mean the blue light isn't appearing, and the phone is going into charging mode. I could really use your help ; ) Oh, the phone is SE Xperia Arc, branded.
[Xperia Arc General] Ace96:
Work on ICS?

Can this method be used on ICS stock firmware, SE Arc?
[Xperia Arc General] spit85:
Witch firmware is used doesn't matter. But if you read the first post, you will read that it is only for the ARC LT15, not the LT18
[Xperia Arc General] gaslaw:
The only thing i dont understand here is the paper clip
[Xperia Arc General] spit85:
The paperclip is for the test point. You can use something else, like a needle. It must be small enough to place it on the test point, so it doesn't touch the other points.
[Xperia Arc General] dickfrey:
I have Lt15 but i have flashed an Lt18 firmware to gain 40 mb of RAM.

On phone info it says Lt18.

Do you think i can use this method ?

It doesn't works on arcs for the hardware or the software ?

Thank you and best regards
[Xperia Arc General] spit85:
For so far I know, it's hardware related with the chip from the bootloader. I would say yes, you can use the tool. But it's always on your own risk. Only make sure that everything is stock again if you relock the bootloader again. I mean that you don't have a custom kernel flashed and relock the bootloader. Then your phone doesn't start anymore.
[Xperia Arc General] MatGuaBec:
You need to debrand your phone first, you can pay 8€ on Wotan Server, but first check your manufacturing date (it must be BEFORE 12W11), or contact user Jinx13 ;)

Enviado desde mi LT18i usando Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc General] Destroyedbeauty:
Sv: Unlock Arc bootloader whit testpoint and dont lose DRM

Why doesn't the phone want to boot again with custom kernel and re-locked bootloader?
[Xperia Arc General] scholbert:
By re-locking your bootloader, the bootcode will be switched back to check signature of kernel and only alow properly signed kernels to boot.

Custom kernels do not contain signature and will not boot with locked bootloader.

As simple as that ;)

Regards,

scholbert
[Xperia Arc General] gaslaw:
Ok, got it. am going to give it a try
[Xperia Arc General] shoeseat:
Any chances of frying my mobile or damage my mobile if anything goes wrong?I want to try it but not sure as the wire and needle are involved.Just want to be cautious.
[Xperia Arc General] spit85:
I have unlocked and locked my bootloader a few times, that without a problem. But there is always a minimum of chance that something goes wrong: If you put the needle on the wrong point, or at two points at the same time. But if you do everything right, the chances are at a minimum. But it always at your own risk to give it a try.
[Xperia Arc General] dott.cunchelli:
good guide......a similar guide for arc s?
[Xperia Arc General] dickfrey:
Not possible for ARC-S.

Something changed in the board :eek:
[Xperia Arc General] siul_goncalves:
WotanClient

My bootloader allowed is No, soo I will have to use WotanClient service.

Thank's :good:
[Xperia Arc General] jerote:
Manual Driver?

Hi there. I got it all down, except for the driver part (I think).

I install the driver manually and do the whole procedure accordingly. Still, s1tool seems to stop after a few seconds after I plug in the USB (test point in contact). I stay for as long as I can but it does nothing until I let go off the test point (my hand is cramped after 356 seconds).

Then an error message shows up...

My LT15i status is as follow:

[X] Network 0

[ ] Network Subset 0

[ ] Service Provider 0

[ ] Corporate 0

[ ] Sim 0

Could this be a problem? Or is it the driver I chose -> sa0102
[Xperia Arc General] spit85:
Do your phone allow to unlock the bootloader? And is it generic branded? If the driver is installed, you can see in device manager from windows.

Verstuurd van mijn P6_Quad met Tapatalk
[Xperia Arc General] komar_666:
Good guide, love it.
[Xperia Arc General] Torres77an:
How can I achieve this on the arc s ?

Really would like to keep the DRM keys on the arc s when unlocking the boot loader how can it be done ?
[Xperia Arc General] spit85:
There are enough methods to do that, but I'm afraid you have to pay a few bucks. I don't have my arc anymore, so I'm not up to date anymore.

Send with my Allview p6 quad
[Xperia Arc General] bamtan2:
Great thread, but all these images are dead, so there's no way to know what the test point is or what to do with it!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alipogiawaw:
hi guys i actually listen to music up to 3-4hrs and some messaging and my battery cant last a day without charge could you guys advice me the best Rom?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blueink9:
Stock 2.3.6 Netherlands or custom rom without useless apps which drains battery.

Maybe StockLite V6 it's a stock rom with some tweaks and good battery life.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] olster:
Just a questionnaire on who is using GB or ICS?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] af974:
Not another "which rom?" thread, please.

Closed
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ficeto:
here I have for you a Base AOSP Look for your LPQ Deodexed Rom

This is not exactly a theme ;) it's more of a removing the touchwiz from framework and system and modifying some of the apps to look more like their AOSP equals.

Features:

AOSP LockScreen

AOSP Style StatusBar

AOSP Holo System Theme

AOSP Style Dialer

AOSP Style Settings

AOSP Power Widget

AOKP Style Scrollable Toggles

Battery Percentage

Rotate in all directions

CRT-Off Animation

Chagelog v2:

fixed landscape dialer

fixed black text on contact suggestions list

Changelog v3:

Added AOSP Lockscreen

Removed Lockscreen Rotation

Fixed "notification icons too big"

Fixed 3G showing when wifi is on

Added battery percentage (this is a TextView over the stock images, so battery themes with text will not work)

Fixed Add Contact FC

Fixed Black text in Activity Chooser list

Some small Theme fixes

Changelog v4:

Fixed all text colors (white on white/black on black)

Added mixed LPQ-LP7 framework for better responsiveness

Changelog v5:

Fixed alarm clock issue not displaying all days of the week

Fixed dark on dark text in Edit Contact type drop down.

Fixed List rows not tall enough so squishing two line content

Link(cwm zip): HERE

Screens:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] olster:
Screen shots aren't working
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ficeto:
working now :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] emmaair:
very nice :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nat510:
its work!

Love it and waiting for new update
[Galaxy S II Android Development] radiobicho:
Nice. Id like to flash it. Just one question: does this rom has external sd card access problemm? Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] jejemc:
absent person me but or are the modification I does not see
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Cryosx:
is it possible to add rom control from aokp? I'd jump on this if it had rom control from aokp:)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] masteriori:
Any chance, this AOSP theme will work on LP7?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Android Development] haidari:
Video preview won't play ... how to flash it ???
[Galaxy S II Android Development] galaxymen:
Can I install on [FW][ICS][4.0.3][OFFICIAL][9/3/12] I9100XXLPQ?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] xethor:
Obviously, yes! What do you think "[LPQ]" in the title stands for?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] tasty_boy:
but...when you connect wifi it enables the 3G indicator?, its normal??

when you gonna insert a text like your password in wifi

the text are black when should be white...hope you can fix!!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ficeto:
guys... it's OK to get bugs :) it's a DeTheme ;) it's not a theme :) will take some time to clear all Sammy ****...(black text in list views) and such... This is nothing like the themes you are used to flash :) this is removing TW from the theme at all :) almost no images are added :) report bugs and they will get fixed :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] IOmega666:
What about more screenshots with notification icons? I mean in Samsungs LPQ the icons are HUGE like MASSIVE! I mean like Facebook notifications, twitter notifications, de icons are ridiculous! I tried Cyanogen MOD9 and they are normal like in GB, like in Samsung's GB but in Samsung ICS they are huge! Is there anything i can do about that?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] mohdizwan:
Flashed this aosp theme..yeeaaahh..thanks..
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kiriakos1963:
very nice:) thnks
[Galaxy S II Android Development] muoino:
nice theme. i saw one problem: the lock screen always auto rotate although i turned of the system auto rotation. Could you please make it always in portrait because i think the samsung lock screen looks ugly in landscape. And if possible please make it compatible with LP7.

Thanks for your great work.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] jgalvez21:
@ficeto

ur theme doesnt have black text on dark backgrounds on tweetcaster.

but it have it on wifi setting.

though i test it on rebelrom, and his email app crashed too :/
[Galaxy S II Android Development] galaxymen:
When I install theme, origo samsung widgets will be still there? For example accuweather widget, digi clock, active apps....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] polstein:
Thought I read that since that Wacom tablet stylus / pens would work on the Note. My bamboo one does not :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] billzilla2000:
My older Intuos tablet pen doesn't work, either... However, the pen for my Motion Computing LE1600 (also a Wacom screen) does work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bwild:
The pen from my HP 2730p works great. The more interesting part though is that the back of the pen (eraser) works as well! so you can just flip it around and do a little erasing real quick, I did not have to tweak any settings to achieve this, it just works. This is surprising considering the S Pen has no such ability.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] nm3th:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22776895

Here ya go.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] riahc3:
Hey

What's the best but normal sized battery (so the battery door doesn't need replacing) for the Desire Z?

Looking for a new one but I like the original door so....
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Athrun88:
Couldn't be bothered to even glance at the hundreds of other batter related threads? Oh well...

The Mugen 1800mAh battery has treated me well. Added about 20-40% more runtime over stock.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tarroyo:
I recommend the EVO Design 4G battery the 1520mah is a lot bigger then our 1300mah and it fits perfectly!

Not only that it's stock oem, aftermarket batteries can't be trusted

http://www.shopandroid.com/htc-1520mah-standard-battery/8A37A9232.htm
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] rwitmer:
I got a pair of those Chichitec 1900 mAh batteries last year and they have worked great for me.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] ndouchin:
Mugen battery 1800mah for desire z is great, and not expensive.

The shipment is not to long from HK(less than 1 week to come to france).
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] redspeed:
I just ordered a 1900mah standard fit battery from Ebay for $6 shipped. Not expecting a 50% boost over stock, but if I get even a small boost over my 1300mah battery I will be happy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1900mAh-G11...704839?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item588feb9c07
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] v.a.r:
Can the incredible S battery be used? I heard that it is also a perfect fit.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] ebolalex:
I'm an happy Mugen battery owner, my phone last 50% longer.

Envoyé depuis mon GT-P7500 avec Tapatalk
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tarroyo:
For short term get a anker battery, Long term get a HTC OEM battery
[HTC Sensation] Gulfcoastowl:
I have HTC sensation 4G. I bought a 16 GB SD micro card and also have an 8GB card. Both my cards are full with videos which I need to access often for my exam purposes. But each time I change the cards, the applications don’t run properly and I have to re install the apps. Also I doubt that frequently changing the SD card would age my phone quicker. Does anyone here have any experience with this? What is the best way to keep swapping sd cards frequently without any hassles?
[HTC Sensation] k0zmic:
Are your apps located on the SD Card when you go into Settings > Applications > Apps on SD Card?

If so, move them to internal memory.
[HTC Sensation] Gulfcoastowl:
switching sd cards very often

Like everyone knows HTC Sensation has a very low internal memory which will not be enough to move all apps to internal memory. Moreover I swap sd cards at least twice a day and I don't want to move apps each time. So is there any way I can just swap SD cads without moving apps to internal memory.
[HTC Sensation] k0zmic:
You must have big apps or a lot of apps! I have around 78 and around 50% remaining. 1GB isn't a lot but it's not 'very low' either IMO.
[HTC Sensation] sshede:
Well without magic, no. You have two options. Apps go to the internal memory, or the SD card. If you can't put them on internal and you take out the SD, then they won't be there.

Possible Solution 1: Remove some apps? I use like 12 third party apps total.

Possible Solution 2: Download a converter such as Mobile Media Converter or SUPER and re-encode the videos at a lower quality - allowing for less storage to be used.

Possible Solution 3: Deal with it.
[HTC Sensation] ungraph:
Move the app data to both of your SD cards.
[HTC Sensation] forzanetti:
Get a 32GB card? lol

I used to use an 8GB card, then I bought a 16GB one. I just copy all the data from the old card to the new one, insert it in my phone and all the apps works.
[Kindle Fire General] mspallz:
guys need som help..i donno which one of these following to choose..kindle fire or nook tablet..my prime purpose is gaming..i dont want hw the stock devices perform coz i m gonna straightaway root d device n put a custom rom if just installing apks wont work..i want the device that is easier to go for gaming as soon as taking it out of the box..and also pls give me any links wer i can get hd games 4 free..no fkin surveys please..i m fed up of that..
[Kindle Fire General] fiddlefaddle:
Kindle fire... just wait until ICS kernel is done then it will be perfect.:)
[Kindle Fire General] alternativeaura:
Id go with the Kindle...

The kindle fire has a less cheapy feel to the design than the nook, plus developers are REALLY on top of things (ICS is already in beta :D) and i heard the partitioning for the nook is really wierd (only 1 GB to store your own content).
[Kindle Fire General] quarlow:
I know we are in the Kindle Fire forum here, but I would be remiss if I didn't mention the HP TouchPad. Its got more horse power (processor and RAM), bigger screen, more storage (albeit nook has a microSD slot), and IMO bigger dev following than either of the other two. They still sell NIB for $200-$250 depending on source. Local classifieds seems to be consistently less than online places like Amazon or eBay.

But after using family members' of both the Nook and Fire, I would have to say if those are your two options I vote fire. Something about the Nook just doesn't feel as good in hand to me. If you go the mostly stock route I also find the navigation of the Fire to be much better.

Sent from my Galaxy S II (i777)
[Kindle Fire General] smirkis:
The fire has a finished cm7, NT is still building it. We have a solid ics port, NT is still in alpha. I thought long n hard, n the fire was the solid winner.
[Kindle Fire General] shravbits:
Kindle fire all the way! Cyanogenmod, ICS, its all good. Plus the product quality is much better. I have a friend who has a nook tablet and he hates it. Amazon has made the kindle with quality components compared to the cheap stuff Barnes and nobles makes
[Kindle Fire General] ddgarcia05:
Even flashing the stock rooted Rom is nice. So you have stock rooted, cm7, and ics.
[Kindle Fire General] shantam:
nook tablet all the way it has good screen plus sd card support

don't compromise build quality over sd support plus good screen
[Kindle Fire General] kingsway8605:
I would say wait a month and see what google releases. But between the two you mentioned, kindle fire. It is all about the ecosystem.
[Kindle Fire General] soupmagnet:
Don't know much about the Nook but after the success I had rooting my Kindle Fire and flashing CM7, I went out and bought another one for the sole purpose of testing new roms. Its very stable, sturdy and powerful...and most importantly, inexpensive.

The only downside IMO is the lack of a camera and microphone, but what can you expect from a reader?
[Kindle Fire General] kingsway8605:
The volume control options on cm builds are awful in my opinion.
[Kindle Fire General] acax456:
Kindle fire. Nook tablet doesnt have many rom like KF
[LG Optimus 2x] Ironcurtain86:
Hi guys,

I've tried to flash a new rom and now my phone doesnt start. When i power on the LG logo displays and i automatically enter the clockworkmod menü with this message:

ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.0

E: Cant mount /cache/recovery/command

E: Cant mount /cache/recovery/log

E: Cant open /cache/recovery/log

E: Cant mount /cache/recovery/last_log

E: Cant open /cache/recovery/last_log

I cant even get into the recovery mode.

Is there anything i can do? Ive tried to wipe the cache and everything a few times but had no success!

I hope you can help me!

Edit: I have tried the instructions from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1007825

And i got this error message at the end: http://s1.directupload.net/file/d/2833/czj32463_jpg.htm

Is my phone Dead? :-(

Edit Nr.2: Ok my Optimus got a second chance XD

I just changed the usb port. Used the fron one before. Its better to use one on the back side of the computer. The nvflash was sucessull. Startet Smartflash and flashed the official 20l.

Now everything is fine. Puh i realy thought this was the end XD
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barry_:
I have recently started using my car dock, initially I was running stock gb 2.3.4 and i liked the layout of the app (i.e music was opened in a full screen mode) but now I have changed back to cm and can't find a cardock app that has this function (everything I have seen just opens the music app on the phone). Is there anyways to replicate the 2.3.4 stock version of the car dock app?

any help would be greatly appreciated
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inspiredwire:
If you're on CM, you can use Car Home from Google. It's pretty much identical.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.carhome
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nunjabusiness:
Yuck! That thing is ugly.

How can you not take advantage of the awesomely accurate speedometer feature in Car Home Ultra?

I have been using it for a couple of months and really like it. I use Mort Player for MP3s and I can flip back to the full-screen for it in one tap to do whatever. Also, it has play/pause, back and forward buttons you can put on a screen for control.

Try it out it is free (but I got the license because we should support good devs).
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inspiredwire:
Because my car already has a speedometer? ;)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barry_:
thanks for the replies... I haven't been able to find anything that is suitable (personal preference I guess) for me and have been trying to install the gb cardock onto my cm7 phone... with obvious fails :(
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ifalldownalot:
well, not all of us are privileged.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inspiredwire:
You're right, I shouldn't assume speedometers are a common feature in motor vehicles. =?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ifalldownalot:
:p

10char
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nunjabusiness:
Actually, I was quite surprised at how inaccurate my car's speedometer is (and that of every one I have driven since I got my phone.) The GPS-based speed is much more accurate (ask a scientist) and I found that I had been cheating myself unnecessarily.

When I thought I was doing 80 I was actually only doing 76. So I have learned to ignore the car and trust the phone ... and drive FASTER!!!

:p
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] GzC:
I've installed creed's rom in my galaxy y phone recently, it can connect my home wifi router but not my friend's wifi router. How to fix this? :confused:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] ronnieryan:
pls post all questions in the Creeds questions thread
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phenom2:
I want to play some emulators, but the wiimote isn't recognized (tested on AOKP v3), any rom allow that ?

Sorry for my bad english
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NZtechfreak:
Works on official ICS ROM.
[Focus General] Vintage144:
One thing in particular I would be interested in is the feature you hit the home button and the voice asks what I can do for you , well I would like to disable this function completely , because if I am doing something else like texting or writing an email that stupid thing always pops up , its really annoying , anyone from the DFT team know how to disable it? Just turning off functions in settings (speech) wont stop this annoying feature/bug!