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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] matrix866:
I tried the procedure many times on xperia mini pro but nothing happens! I tried also a multimeter to see if there was signal on the usb micro and on the Saftey Pin and there is signal it makes beep! :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
You don't need to quote the whole post for this you can just do a quick reply...next time please take care ot it.

Regards,

Abhinav
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] velvora:
i own Xperia mini pro. i've tried your method. but my PC was not trying to search a driver as you mentioned on step 4th. "Windows will try to find the drivers and will attempt to install them. "

i've already try this method on different PC. but i always got the same issue.

can you help to solve my problem??

oh one mmore thing. should i try this method on ginger bread?? because my XMP in on ICS and rooted

thank before and soory for my bad english :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
Like it's explained in OP, windows will try to find the drivers, so just go on with step 5. Now in step 5 there are screenshots to install the drivers ;)

ICS should work as well :)

Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] velvora:
well i heard that XMP that with Code 12W16 or higher (on), cannot be unlock with this method. and i just checked my mine. i got 12w01. based on what i heard, my mine should work on this method.

well back on the topic.

is it really okay if i continue on fifth step??

because i couldn't find "OTHERS" or "QHUSB_DLOAD" on my device manager.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] velvora:
well finally it's done.

i have to made ground and my test point connected order to make everything works.

BUT!!

somehow, my FLASH ID little bit different with your tutorial.

your FLASH ID :

FLASH ID: "00EC/00B3"

but i got :

FLASH ID: "0098/00B3"

is it okay??

the rest is the same as yours.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] scholbert:
The flash ID is representing the type of NAND chip soldered on your device's mainboard.

First value identifies the manufacturer, e.g. Hynix, Micron, Toshiba.

0001=AMD
0004=Fujitsu
001F=Atmel
0020=ST
002C=Micron
0089=Intel
00B0=Sharp
00EC=Samsung
0098=Toshiba

These may vary within the production series of a device.

Second hex value gives type and size/organization of the chip.

This value mainly depends on the NAND capacity used for your phone model.

Regards,

scholbert
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] amnher:
Is there an update for unlocking device with newer security? I dont want to loose drm.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] prout:
Good details.

Good photos

So

Good tutorial

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] cibulak:
+1
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] dragonhustler:
I dont care about losing drm or making my phone have bugs..

ALL I WANT IS THIS FREAKING SONY PHONE TO BE UNLOCKED!!!!

:mad:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] scholbert:
The devices with new security got a different "setup" in hardware (efuse).

The chain of trust starts on PBL and could not be hacked.

AFAIK only Sony official method would work on these.

From what i read in your other posts your device is SIM-locked to a carrier.

AFAIK fastboot function is completely blocked on these.

Ask your carrier for unlock code to release the SIM-lock first.

There are some paid services for it as well.

After SIM unlocking you may check if bootloader could be set in fastboot mode.

There might be a chance then...

Regards,

scholbert
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] amxthan0:
Help me Unlocking Bootloader

As I Said Earlier That My Lww Ins Sim Unlocked I Just need to unlock Bootloader So i Can Flash Kernals

I jsut need To Knw How to Do it Even I try For Wootan but m From India I Dont Even know how To Contact Them .. Please Help

Regards

Thanks In Advance
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gamer.11:
Im not getting a progress bar after the PATCH step! I could install the driver via the testpoint but after that Im stuck could you walk it through point by point on what I should do? Using XP instead of 7 and it's a mini pro
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] eswawan:
Litle messing up with photoshop and finally, i succes unlock my lww without removing sticker
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] shardeep:
How can I confirm that I have unlocked bootloader.

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Hello... Do this method deletes any data
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
This was asked very often, just search for it ;)

Sent from my SK17i running Android 4.1.2
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] diegodelp:
It's possible to do with the status bootloader unlock: No, can someone explain me? Thanks!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] scholbert:
This was asked very often as well, just use search function!

Regards,

scholbert
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] shardeep:
for my wt19i 4.1.B.0.587

during 10 th process from RUNNING S1.....................TO FINISHED is not coming what shall i do............ please help me..now

:crying:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hyagosouza1998:
Good tutorial, worked 100% on my LWW ° Wt19a with ICS and root, sometimes he did not get into fastboot, but now, it is functional, thanks to the developer, I am grateful! :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] eswawan:
At that process check the device manager again,

look for new devices that driver is not yet installed, install it, same like method given in op.

it works for me
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dilesh Perera:
hi

can bilt date 12w05. unlocked by test point method? has any one done so???
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
U can try it....I think it may work since it's not working for mobiles above 12w11.....but u can always give a try...

Regards,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dilesh Perera:
is there any chance that S1tool can damage phone by doing a failed unlock try ?. cos i searched everywhere nothing to confirm or denies on 12W05
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
I think it will damage(and maybe not permanently) only if u disconnect ur phone when the bootloader is getting unlocked but I can't guarantee u anything....just try it urself and see if u succeed.... ;)

Regards,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dilesh Perera:
:( yes that' the thing . i cant afford to buy new one or make repair spending money if some damage get to this.... will search more. and if u get any news pls share :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] scholbert:
Hi guys!

This is the reason, why i started some research on that and opened a thread in the Arc section:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2081762

[REF]Booting/Unlocking Xperia 2011 series: What's under the hood?

Though this is a very technical thread, you're invited to leave some comments there.

I try to find an indicator for old/new security device. Please see 2nd post and participate ;)

Back to your question though...

Using s1tool, should be safe with try and error method... the_laser (creator of this tool) once gave a statement on this issue.

Though it is not 100% certain, because there'd been reports of bricks as well.

On the other hand there'd been a lot reports about unsuccessful attempts giving the paket error and nothing more.

So no bricks there...

Best would be to get a better understanding of the procedure on low level base, so we would be clearer about the risks.

Hope this helps... the decision is up to you!

Regards,

scholbert
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dilesh Perera:
thanks a lot for ur input scholbert. i will look more about this.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Qubełek:
Guys, what i can do if i have 12w23, and status NO?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
Since it's too new thus testpoint won't work and u might have to pay some bucks to remove ur simlock and get fastboot enabled....maybe wotanserver or omnius can help u...but there's no guarantee....

Regards,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dilesh Perera:
ST18i 12W05

30-Jan-13 10:16:56 PM Welcome to S1 tool.

30-Jan-13 10:16:56 PM That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool.

30-Jan-13 10:17:00 PM

30-Jan-13 10:17:00 PM DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE

30-Jan-13 10:17:00 PM REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE

30-Jan-13 10:17:00 PM ATTACH TESTPOINT

30-Jan-13 10:17:00 PM PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE

30-Jan-13 10:17:00 PM

30-Jan-13 10:18:16 PM PROCESSING ...

30-Jan-13 10:18:17 PM REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"

30-Jan-13 10:18:17 PM

30-Jan-13 10:19:02 PM

30-Jan-13 10:19:02 PM TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES

30-Jan-13 10:19:02 PM X10 Xperia,E10 Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Mini Pro

30-Jan-13 10:19:02 PM LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY

30-Jan-13 10:19:02 PM PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...

30-Jan-13 10:19:02 PM

30-Jan-13 10:19:02 PM ST18 Xperia RAY,ST15 Xperia Mini,SK17 Xperia Mini Pro

30-Jan-13 10:19:02 PM PRESS AND HOLD "Volume Down" BUTTON...

30-Jan-13 10:19:02 PM

30-Jan-13 10:19:03 PM PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW

30-Jan-13 10:19:03 PM

30-Jan-13 10:19:04 PM

30-Jan-13 10:19:04 PM RUNNING S1_LOADER VER "R4A062"

30-Jan-13 10:19:04 PM LOADER AID: 0001

30-Jan-13 10:19:05 PM FLASH ID: "0098/00B3"

30-Jan-13 10:19:05 PM LOADER VERSION: "r4A069"

30-Jan-13 10:19:05 PM

30-Jan-13 10:19:05 PM

30-Jan-13 10:19:05 PM SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, PROCEEDING

30-Jan-13 10:19:05 PM FINISHED

30-Jan-13 10:19:05 PM Elapsed:125 secs.

:) :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
So finally u unlocked the bl.....congrats!! :)

Press THANKS if I helped,

Regards,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dilesh Perera:
yes after some reading i thought to go at it....:)

scholbert thread gave me some clues :)

also like to know. do i have to re flash the rom after flashing a kernel ??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
For eg u flash a .587 based rom then flash a .587 kernel then no need to flash again (but make sure to make a backup and also that kernel is made for the ROM)

Press THANKS if I helped,

Regards,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dilesh Perera:
do u know how to to change boot image back to stock sony from a custom kernel
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
There's a tool in our forum....just search for that(I don't remember it now) and then u can change the kernel bootimage with any compatible image :)

Press THANKS if I helped,

Regards,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] daceasar:
just wanted to know

hi gud day, just wanna ask... no volume rocker to press with this method? thanks..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] shardeep:
Why I cant unlock bootloader my wt19i even all things are done...ie while unlocking it said sim unlock....,etc and it finished.. When I switched on my Mobil it didnt unlock my bootloader... I think this ll not work for wt19I.... I'm I right or wrong.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
Ok as u say, so nothing will work on YOUR wt19i but will work on all other wt19i since u never care to follow the correct procedure :mad: now take your phone's battery out and below it something might be written like 12wxx just find that number and if it's something like 12w11 or higher this method won't work but u can use the official method as well as se tool.. :)

Press THANKS if I helped,

Best Regards,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] shardeep:
I checked it is 12w08

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Then whats the problem now...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] :
thanks it worked :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] daceasar:
just asking..

can i just install the pc companion instead of the required drivers stated in the procedure?.. i am now rooted at .42 firmware,, do i have to unroot first before unlocking the bootloader?

thnx..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
No need to unroot to unlock bl and as much as drivers are concerned pcc may be enough but I would recommend you to install the given drivers also :)

Press THANKS if I helped,

Best Regards,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Ikmalblack95:
hhmm:confused: can i relock my bootloader and unlock it using this method?

p/s i use the official method before
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
AW: [Tutorial] Unlock Bootloader.Test Point | For Newbs | 18th Jan 13

Why should you do this? :)

Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Ikmalblack95:
bcuz i want to keep my drm, i'd found a thread that can recover drm by relocking bootloader and flashing some file that the dev provided

edit: i also try that and i have drm back as track id work i guess long time ago, but now im ub the official way
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] scholbert:
If you used Sony official way to unlock DRM section gets deleted.

No way back here.

Some reported that trackID from the play store would work anyway.

No need for DRM here.

BTW, please don't start another DRM discussion...

Best regards,

scholbert
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
AW: [Tutorial] Unlock Bootloader.Test Point | For Newbs | 18th Jan 13

You won't get DRM back! DRM =lost forever! Even if you relock. Better stay unlocked with the official method ;)

Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] daceasar:
last question

sir gud day.. just to clarify IV.UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER step #4 onwards.. how do i press volume down rocker if im about to connect testpoint while connecting the usb to the pc? or is it ok not to press volume down? please reply.. thnkz and God bless.

and by the way.. my laptop is pentium 4 single core.. under installing the drivers, i saw amd64.. i think its compatible only for latest computers like core 2 duo.. im afraid to proceed unlocking if i cant understand the steps..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] rchrdson21:
Problem

2/16/2013 9:26:53 PM Welcome to S1 tool.

2/16/2013 9:26:53 PM That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool.

2/16/2013 9:26:58 PM

2/16/2013 9:26:58 PM DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE

2/16/2013 9:26:58 PM REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE

2/16/2013 9:26:58 PM ATTACH TESTPOINT

2/16/2013 9:26:58 PM PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE

2/16/2013 9:26:58 PM

2/16/2013 9:27:21 PM PROCESSING ...

2/16/2013 9:27:22 PM REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"

2/16/2013 9:27:22 PM

2/16/2013 9:27:26 PM qcReceivePacket: can't get packet start.

2/16/2013 9:27:26 PM Elapsed:27 secs.

2/16/2013 9:28:28 PM

2/16/2013 9:28:28 PM DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE

2/16/2013 9:28:28 PM REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE

2/16/2013 9:28:28 PM ATTACH TESTPOINT

2/16/2013 9:28:28 PM PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE

2/16/2013 9:28:28 PM

2/16/2013 9:28:48 PM PROCESSING ...

2/16/2013 9:28:49 PM REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"

2/16/2013 9:28:49 PM

2/16/2013 9:29:00 PM qcReceivePacket: can't get packet start.

2/16/2013 9:29:00 PM Elapsed:32 secs.

Any problm with my ray? i did the steps carefully...my code is 11W36...Thanks

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Really helps me re unlocking bl!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Farooq95:
Hey is this the correct wire and shud the wire be plugged in or do I have to use another usb cable?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mysticalbeatz:
help plz! the zeus flash device while updating using s1 tool..shows error encountered while insalling..im using win8 ..wat shud i do??is der neother driver wich can help so dat i cn unlock bootloader?plz helpp!! :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Fareius:
This test point tutorial is great. Today I did unlock my Mango ;). Now I'm happy with custom ROM and custom kernel.

THANKS MAN!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] TechExhibeo:
Heloo

I want to unlock mine phones bootloader... With this method

Do i have mine phone in the official stock rom and unrooted?

I am using ultimate xperia hd 2.0.2 in mine xperia mini pro.....

If i go somewhere wrong in following steps.. Will it brick mine phone.. If yes then can i recover it like repair mine phone and unbrick it....

Thanx in advance
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] shardeep:
if u unlocked ur phone using test piont method

please dont use/ckeck=

Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes

but the S1boot version will be in small letters(example:SI BOOT VERSION: ......r10)... this confirms the unlocked bootloader...

Press thanks if i helped u
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] beginnerteur:
Hello guys,

is it possible to unlock the bootloader from the Xperia S (LT26i) with test point method?

Which ist the right test point according to the attached picture?

It would be very nice if s.o. could help me. Thx!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] shardeep:
i think you dont even read the first line of this thread...

Unlocking Bootloader. Xperia 2011. Test Point Method....

and not for 2012 devices...:confused::confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Rempty:
cant unlock bootloader

Hi guys, i unlocked SIM via test point method, before appear that cant unlock bootloader and now appear yes but

i cant unlock my bootloader, i follow all the steps but at the end appear this. And via official method appear that is already unlocked
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] TechExhibeo:
I think its normal ....

Enter in ur keypad *#*#7378423#*#*

And check tha the version shows small 'r' or capital 'R'???

If small then its unlocked if capital then locked
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] LoOpy!:
So I have managed to unlock and flash a kernel on a R800a that was showing "Bootloader unlock status: no"

All that was need was the kernel to be in .ftf and flashed in flashmode, no fastboot requirement or access is needed.

In theory this should work on all 2011 Xperia's that are unlocked via TestPoint but lack fastboot since "Bootloader unlock status: no"

Anyone that is willing to help me test this please let me know, all you need is a TP unlocked 2011 Xperia with No Fastboot access.

Here is my R800 specific guide regarding this.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MattMetal:
nice tutorial! btw I would like to ask something: what type of wire do I need to use? a standard cable? i mean the piece of wire that starts from the saftey pin and arrives at the micro usb male
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] astig_king24:
hey im 11w48 can i unlock my bootloader using this method? and when i start using what is the version 2.1? because im using primeHD now 2.3.7?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] n1delsol:
Rooting Status:

Bootloader unlock Status: no

has anybody figured out how to get around this on a r800x if i have to pay to get it unlocked where could i go that i can trust?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] anshubham:
Gonna try this method soon on my lww

Sent from a shotgun using internet.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mnishamk:
No time like the present:D

Don't forget to hit thanks:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] anshubham:
Just waiting till xams get over ! :(

Sent from an electric shotgun :P
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] TIN7:
Rooting Status:

Bootloader unlock Status: no

luckily I could do it by wotan

tanks for tuto
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Rempty:
If you have Rooting Status: No

Unlock first SIM and after unlock bootloader

For SIM unlock i recommend Plasmatool
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ||BeTo||:
I'm trying to unlock via test point, but I can not install the drive, can you help me?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] TechExhibeo:
Check that have u connected test point correctly???

Or it has been installed already....

Check device manager and find any device named as zeus flash drive :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ||BeTo||:
Can you install the Zeus drive in windows 7, showed S1boot and installed also.

I made the whole process of S1Tool, but still showing Bootloader unlock allowed - No

Is it normal or have to change to Yes?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] TechExhibeo:
Bro this tutorial is only for those who have "bootloader unlock allowed:yes"

As in.screenshot
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] rayaner:
Does anyone know at with date Sony implements the protection, maybe a month?

And does anyone know how to find out the manufacturing date of the handset, beside the build date on the battery?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] aakash43:
Hey friend i'm currently using UHD 3.0.2 on my neo v can i directly unlock the bootloader or i've to flash stock ics first.

or if i can directly unlock and after i flash kernel using flash tool will it wipe every thing on phone including rom and cwm.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] TechExhibeo:
Mate u can directly unlock bootloader... No need to revert back to stock for unlocking bootloader...

After unlocking bootloader...

U can flash custom kernel and these custom kernel contains cwm recovery itself in it and ur data remains unaffected while flashing kernel

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] shervin1358:
THY for your nice post but the picture not show :( please reinsert the picture in first post.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Gio!:
thanks for this amazing guide!!!:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] moeenur:
i found it so here i want to know is there anyone who tested it, having building number is 12w11 but able to unlock bootloader by following this tutorial.....because my LWW building number is 12w11...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] goriath:
I own an XPERIA Pro with original stock GB 2.3.4 rom and the build number is 11w48, so I guess my attempt would be meaningless from your pov.

As far as I read I could try to unlock my BL this way but I was wondering if this method

really keeps intact DRM and phone warranty

.

Someone could answer w/o doubts?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] atmos929:
yes, Test point method keeps DRM intact :).

I am currently trying to unlock a 12w33 xperia pro... and I am getting the cReceivePacket: can't get packet start error.

Official method worked... does anyone else know exactly what the implications are for losing DRM?... I installed a CM10 rom and kernel on that phone...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] swaggerdagger:
Worked like a charm!!!

Just a reminder when using pin make sure it touches negative gold area on back and test point on phone with battery out make sure hold it and plug in dat micro usb. :D :D this is awesome though.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nirajkaushik:
suppose I've relocked my bootloader from the original method and if I want to unlock my bootloader by this method and relock then the key will be there???
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] TechExhibeo:
Once u have unlocked bootloader using official method ur phones drm keys are.lost forever no way to recover..

Sorry mate ur phones warranty is void.. :(

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D